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 #261
The e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme was launched by which organisation?
A. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad
B. National Commission for Women (NCW)
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
D. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
e-SafeHER was launched by C-DAC, Hyderabad.
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Question #262
Priti Saran has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR). CESCR is a treaty body established under which international covenant?
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
B. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
C. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
D. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CESCR is a treaty body established under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
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Question #263
The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025 is published jointly by the World Bank and which organisation?
A. UNCTAD
B. S&P Global Market Intelligence
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The CPPI is published jointly by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Question #264
Which state has approved an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) Policy in January 2026?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Karnataka approved an AI-ML Policy in January 2026.
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Question #265
What is the name of the first-ever defence co-development project between India and Japan, announced during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026?
A. UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna)
B. BRAHMOS-NG
C. Project ZUMA
D. Indra-II
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India and Japan announced their first co-development project involving the Naval Radio Antenna 'UNICORN' (Unified Complex Radio Antenna).[reference:0][reference:1]
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Question #266
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India from July 1–3, 2026 for which summit?
A. BRICS Summit
B. G20 Summit
C. Quad Leaders' Summit
D. 16th India-Japan Annual Summit
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India from July 1–3, 2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.[reference:2]
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Question #267
During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026, approximately how many MoUs were signed between the two countries?
A. 100
B. 129
C. 150
D. 50
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Over 129 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to India.[reference:3]
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Question #268
The 4th India-Japan '2+2' Ministerial Meeting (Foreign and Defence Ministers) is scheduled to be held by the end of 2026 in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Osaka
C. Tokyo
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India and Japan agreed to convene the fourth India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo by the end of 2026.[reference:4]
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Question #269
On July 4, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat?
A. Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility
B. Intel India Semiconductor Plant
C. CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility
D. AMD Chip Design Centre
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.[reference:5][reference:6]
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Question #270
On July 4, 2026, PM Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building at which airport in Rajasthan?
A. Jaipur Airport
B. Udaipur Airport
C. Bikaner Airport
D. Jodhpur Airport
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport, worth ₹480 crore.[reference:8]
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Question #271
The new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport is designed to handle up to how many passengers annually?
A. 20 lakh
B. 15 lakh
C. 25 lakh
D. 10 lakh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually.[reference:9]
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Question #272
PM Modi launched the Modified UDAN Scheme in Jodhpur on July 4, 2026, with a total allocation of how much over the next 10 years?
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹20,000 crore
C. ₹28,840 crore
D. ₹10,000 crore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Modified UDAN Scheme has an allocation of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years.[reference:10]
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Question #273
Under the Modified UDAN Scheme, how many aerodromes are proposed to be developed from existing unserved airstrips?
A. 50
B. 200
C. 150
D. 100
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Modified UDAN Scheme focuses on the development of 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips.[reference:11]
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Question #274
PM Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at which location on July 4, 2026?
A. Pachpadra, Balotra, Rajasthan
B. Jaipur, Rajasthan
C. Sanand, Gujarat
D. Vadodara, Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
PM Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan.[reference:12]
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Question #275
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project, which has a total cost of over:
A. ₹20,000 crore
B. ₹10,000 crore
C. ₹13,000 crore
D. ₹15,000 crore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project with a total cost of over ₹13,000 crore.[reference:13]
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Question #276
PM Modi handed over appointment letters to approximately how many youths recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan on July 4, 2026?
A. 54,000
B. 64,000
C. 35,000
D. 44,000
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
PM Modi handed over appointment letters to around 54,000 youths recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan.[reference:15]
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Question #277
The UNICORN naval radio antenna, co-developed by India and Japan, is already mounted on which class of frigates of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forces?
A. Atago-class
B. Mogami-class
C. Kongo-class
D. Akizuki-class
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The UNICORN technology is already mounted on Mogami-class frigates of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forces (JMSDF).[reference:17]
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Question #278
In the India-Japan defence cooperation, which Indian company is collaborating for the co-development of the UNICORN system?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The UNICORN system will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in India with Japanese collaboration.[reference:18]
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Question #279
India has become which country after the Philippines to have Japan's UNICORN stealth technology?
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Second
D. First
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India has become the second Asian country after the Philippines to have this Japanese stealth technology.[reference:19]
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Question #280
The Memorandum of Implementation for the UNICORN co-development project was signed between India and Japan in which month and year?
A. July 2025
B. November 2024
C. March 2025
D. January 2024
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A Memorandum of Implementation was signed at the Embassy of India, Tokyo on November 15, 2024 for co-development of UNICORN.[reference:20][reference:21]
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