Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

Stay updated with the latest Current Affairs 2026 through our carefully curated Section 1. This section covers the most important national and international events, government schemes, economy, science & technology, sports, awards, appointments, defence, environment, international relations, and other exam-relevant topics. Designed for aspirants preparing for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, JKPSC, Police, CUET, and other competitive exams, these notes provide concise explanations, factual updates, and expected MCQs to help you revise quickly and score higher in the General Awareness section.

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Question #1 Report Error
The Delhi Declaration, signed during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in 2026, focuses on which of the following?
A. Establishing a formal India–Arab collective security alliance against maritime threats
B. Endorsing a common currency framework for West Asian economies
C. Upholding the 'sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity' of Sudan, Somalia and Libya, and rejecting interference in their internal affairs
D. Creating a preferential trade agreement between India and the Arab League

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Delhi Declaration, adopted during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in 2026, focuses on upholding the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan, Somalia and Libya, and rejects interference in their internal affairs.

Question #2 Report Error
Which two European leaders were the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron (France) and Friedrich Merz (Germany)
B. Viktor Orbán (Hungary) and Kyriakos Mitsotakis (Greece)
C. Pedro Sánchez (Spain) and Mark Rutte (NATO)
D. António Costa (European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission)

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, were the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations.

Question #3 Report Error
Which country became the 27th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in 2026?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Bhutan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Bangladesh became the 27th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).

Question #4 Report Error
India launched which operation in 2026 to safeguard energy routes via the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Operation Urja Suraksha
B. Operation Sankalp
C. Operation Raahat
D. Operation Samudra Setu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
India launched Operation Urja Suraksha to protect energy shipping routes via the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe transit of energy cargo from the Persian Gulf.

Question #5 Report Error
Who became the first German to win the Abel Prize in 2026?
A. Gerd Faltings
B. Terence Tao
C. Andrew Wiles
D. Grigori Perelman

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gerd Faltings became the first German to win the Abel Prize in 2026 for his contributions to mathematics.

Question #6 Report Error
Who assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on 30 June 2026?
A. General Bipin Rawat
B. General Manoj Pande
C. General Anil Chauhan
D. General Upendra Dwivedi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
General Upendra Dwivedi assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on 30 June 2026.

Question #7 Report Error
What is the primary objective of the YUVIKA Programme implemented by ISRO?
A. Promote satellite manufacturing
B. Develop launch vehicle technology
C. Train astronauts for future missions
D. Encourage young students to pursue space science

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
YUVIKA (Young Scientist Programme) is an ISRO initiative aimed at school students (Class 9) to promote space science awareness and encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, and space research.

Question #8 Report Error
Which state became the first in India to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for integrated coastal management?
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Odisha became the first state in India to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for integrated coastal management.

Question #9 Report Error
The PACE satellite mission was launched by which space organization?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. European Space Agency (ESA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite mission was launched by NASA.

Question #10 Report Error
The ALH Mk III is a variant of which indigenous helicopter?
A. Rudra
B. Light Combat Helicopter
C. Dhruv
D. Cheetah

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The ALH Mk III is a variant of the indigenous Dhruv helicopter.

Question #11 Report Error
Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by which organization?
A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Question #12 Report Error
Where is the Gujarat government planning to develop the 'Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park'?
A. Sanand-Dholera region
B. Vadodara
C. Ahmedabad
D. Surat

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Gujarat government is planning to develop the 'Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park' in the Sanand-Dholera region.

Question #13 Report Error
Where is the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK 2026' being held?
A. Namangan, Uzbekistan
B. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
C. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
D. New Delhi, India

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK 2026' is being held in Namangan, Uzbekistan.

Question #14 Report Error
The Bharat Steel 2026 Summit will be held in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Bharat Steel 2026 Summit will be held in New Delhi.

Question #15 Report Error
'Exercise Desert Tiger 2026' was conducted between India and which country?
A. France
B. UAE
C. USA
D. Russia

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Exercise Desert Tiger 2026' was conducted between India and France.

Question #16 Report Error
The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Run' is organized by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Run' is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Question #17 Report Error
Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
A. Vibhor Jain
B. Manoj Mittal
C. Ritesh Tiwari
D. T. Koshy

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Vibhor Jain has been appointed as the MD & CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Question #18 Report Error
Which organization launched the e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme?
A. National Commission for Women (NCW)
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
C. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
D. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme was launched by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad.

Question #19 Report Error
Who has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Priti Saran
D. Shashi Tharoor

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Priti Saran has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).

Question #20 Report Error
Which country recently launched a new AI governance framework in 2026?
A. Russia
B. UK
C. India
D. China

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India launched a new AI governance framework in 2026.