Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

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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 #221
Three indigenous warships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray — were commissioned into the Indian Navy on which date?
A. June 25, 2026
B. June 15, 2026
C. July 1, 2026
D. June 21, 2026
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Three indigenous warships were commissioned into the Indian Navy on 21 June 2026.
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Question #222
INS Dunagiri is the fifth stealth frigate warship under which project?
A. Project 17A
B. Project 15A
C. Project 75
D. Project 28
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
INS Dunagiri is the fifth stealth frigate warship under Project 17A.
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Question #223
INS Dunagiri has been built by which shipyard?
A. Cochin Shipyard
B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
INS Dunagiri has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata.
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Question #224
INS Dunagiri is equipped with how many BrahMos missiles?
A. Ten
B. Eight
C. Six
D. Four
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
INS Dunagiri is equipped with eight BrahMos missiles.
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Question #225
INS Sanshodhak is a Survey Vessel (Large) primarily meant for conducting:
A. Combat operations
B. Search and rescue
C. Maritime surveys and hydrographic surveys
D. Anti-piracy patrols
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
INS Sanshodhak's primary role is to conduct maritime surveys and hydrographic surveys in coastal and deep-sea waters.
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Question #226
INS Agray is which type of vessel?
A. Destroyer
B. Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
C. Stealth frigate
D. Survey vessel
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
INS Agray is the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the Arnala class.
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Question #227
The Indian Navy's primary objective is to increase its fleet strength to how many ships by 2030?
A. 150–160 ships
B. 160–170 ships
C. 140–150 ships
D. 130–140 ships
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Navy's primary objective is to increase its fleet strength to 150–160 ships by 2030.
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Question #228
Which Indian company owns both Zomato and Blinkit?
A. InfoEdge
B. Eternal
C. Flipkart
D. One97 Communications
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Eternal is the company that owns both Zomato and Blinkit.
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Question #229
According to the IMF's World Economic Outlook April 2026, what is India's projected nominal GDP for 2026?
A. $4.38 trillion
B. $3.92 trillion
C. $4.27 trillion
D. $4.15 trillion
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
According to the IMF, India's nominal GDP for 2026 is projected at $4.15 trillion.
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Question #230
According to the IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook, India slipped to which position among the world's largest economies?
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 7th
D. 6th
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
According to IMF's WEO, India slipped to the 6th largest economy in 2026.
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Question #231
According to the IMF, India's GDP growth rate for 2026 is estimated at approximately:
A. 6.0%
B. 7.0%
C. 6.5%
D. 5.5%
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
According to IMF, India remains the fastest-growing major economy with a growth rate of around 6.5% in 2026.
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Question #232
According to the IMF projections, India is expected to retake the position of the 4th-largest economy in which year?
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2029
D. 2028
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
According to IMF projections, India will retake the position of the 4th-largest economy in 2027.
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Question #233
India's solar installed capacity surged to approximately how much by January 2026?
A. 200 GW
B. 50 GW
C. 130 GW
D. 80 GW
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
By January 2026, India's installed solar capacity surged to around 130 GW.
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Question #234
At the Bonn Climate Conference 2026 (SB64), India stated that no "new issues and obligations beyond agreed mandates" should be added to which negotiations?
A. UN Security Council negotiations
B. G20 negotiations
C. WTO negotiations
D. UN climate negotiations
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India told the Bonn SB64 climate talks that no "new issues and obligations beyond agreed mandates" should be added to the UN climate negotiations.
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Question #235
At the Bonn climate talks in 2026, India called for which two issues to be tackled head-on?
A. Carbon trading and emission reduction
B. Fossil fuel phase-out and renewable energy targets
C. Technology transfer and capacity building
D. Climate finance and adaptation finance gap
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India called for the shrinking pool of climate finance and a widening adaptation finance gap to be tackled head-on.
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Question #236
Union Budget 2026-27 proposed 'Biopharma SHAKTI' with an outlay of how much over the next 5 years?
A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹15,000 crore
C. ₹5,000 crore
D. ₹7,500 crore
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Union Budget proposed Biopharma SHAKTI with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over the next 5 years.
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Question #237
Union Budget 2026-27 proposed to set up how many new All India Institutes of Ayurveda?
A. Two
B. One
C. Four
D. Three
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Finance Minister proposed to set up 3 new All India Institutes of Ayurveda.
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Question #238
Union Ministers JP Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'SEHAT Mission' in May 2026. This initiative links which two sectors?
A. Education and Health
B. Agriculture and Health
C. Technology and Health
D. Industry and Health
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Union Ministers launched 'SEHAT Mission', a major new initiative linking agriculture and health.
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Question #239
Mission SEHAT aims to shift India's healthcare approach from reactive treatment to:
A. Curative and hospital-based care
B. Specialised and tertiary care
C. Telemedicine and digital health
D. Preventive and evidence-based wellness
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mission SEHAT aims to shift India's healthcare approach from reactive treatment to preventive and evidence-based wellness.
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Question #240
The Indian Ministry of Education plans to introduce AI curriculum from 2026-27 academic year for students from which grade onwards?
A. Class 7
B. Class 5
C. Class 1
D. Class 3
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Ministry of Education plans to introduce AI education from 2026-27 for students from Class 3 onwards.
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