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 #321
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad on June 12, 2026. DRDL stands for:
A. Defence Robotics Development Laboratory
B. Defence Rocket Development Laboratory
C. Defence Research & Design Laboratory
D. Defence Research & Development Laboratory

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Raksha Mantri inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL).[reference:64]

Question #322
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for how many Armed Forces personnel in June 2026?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 50
D. 70

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel.[reference:70]

Question #323
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, was honoured with which gallantry award?
A. Param Vir Chakra
B. Maha Vir Chakra
C. Ashoka Chakra
D. Kirti Chakra

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry award.[reference:71]

Question #324
How many Padma Awards were announced for the year 2026?
A. 141
B. 121
C. 131
D. 101

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The government announced 131 Padma awards for 2026.[reference:72]

Question #325
The 2026 Padma Awards list includes how many Padma Vibhushan awards?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 10
D. 5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The 2026 Padma Awards include five Padma Vibhushan awards.[reference:73]

Question #326
The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards 2026 was held on which date?
A. June 23, 2026
B. June 27, 2026
C. June 20, 2026
D. June 25, 2026

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards 2026 was held on June 23, 2026.[reference:74]

Question #327
Piyush Goyal won a Special Award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating UK-India Relations at which awards ceremony in June 2026?
A. Indo-British Business Awards
B. Annual UK-India Awards 2026
C. Global Leadership Awards
D. Commonwealth Business Awards

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Piyush Goyal won the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating UK-India Relations at the Annual UK-India Awards 2026

Question #328
Nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 have a deadline of:
A. August 15, 2026
B. July 15, 2026
C. August 31, 2026
D. July 31, 2026

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The last date for submission of nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 is July 31.[reference:76]

Question #329
The Policy Advisors Club (PAC) held its first Niti Parv on June 18, 2026 in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Bengaluru

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Policy Advisors Club (PAC) held its first Niti Parv on 18 June 2026 in New Delhi.[reference:77]

Question #330
The Niti Shri Leadership Award at the first Niti Parv was given to:
A. Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO, Space Kidz India
B. Nandan Nilekani, Infosys
C. Ratan Tata, Tata Group
D. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Niti Shri Leadership Award was given to Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO, Space Kidz India.[reference:78]

Question #331
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the 2026 Asian Games contingent would be capped at how many athletes?
A. 600
B. 400
C. 500
D. 700

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear that the Asian Games contingent would be capped at 600 athletes.[reference:79]

Question #332
The 2026 Asian Games will be held in which city?
A. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
B. Osaka
C. Fukuoka
D. Tokyo

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.[reference:80]

Question #333
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that only athletes who are in the top-six in continental rankings would be eligible for the Asian Games. This policy has denied which Indian team from participating?
A. Football teams
B. Basketball team
C. Hockey team
D. Volleyball team

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The top-six cut-off has denied the Indian football teams from being eligible for the Asian Games.[reference:81]

Question #334
India is aspiring to become an Olympic host in which year?
A. 2028
B. 2040
C. 2036
D. 2032

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India is aspiring to become an Olympic host in 2036.[reference:82]

Question #335
Between January 2025 and June 2026, India hosted how many international sporting competitions across more than 15 cities?
A. 30
B. 25
C. 36
D. 40

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Between January 2025 and June 2026, India hosted 36 international sporting competitions across more than 15 cities.[reference:83]

Question #336
India is set to host how many international events in the next six months (from July 2026)?
A. 11
B. 5
C. 8
D. 15

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
India is gearing up to host 11 international events in the next six months.[reference:84]

Question #337
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships 2026 will be held at which venue?
A. K.D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
B. Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
C. Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru
D. Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The BWF World Championships will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from August 17.[reference:85]

Question #338
The Indian Women's Football Team won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
India defeated defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final.[reference:86]

Question #339
India won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 for a record how many times?
A. 5th time
B. 4th time
C. 7th time
D. 6th time

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
India won the SAFF Championship for a record sixth time.[reference:87]

Question #340
The final of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 was held at which venue?
A. Kolkata
B. Madgaon, Goa
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Guwahati

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The final was held at Madgaon in Goa.[reference:88]