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 #341
The Indian Women's U18 Hockey Team secured which medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026?
A. Fourth place
B. Gold
C. Silver
D. Bronze
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indian Women's U18 Hockey Team secured the Bronze Medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026.[reference:89]
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Question #342
The Indian women's hockey team emerged as winners of which tournament in June 2026?
A. Commonwealth Games
B. Women's Asia Cup
C. Olympic Qualifiers
D. FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
PM Modi congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for emerging as winners of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup.[reference:90]
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Question #343
The Indian rowing pair of Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup III held in which location?
A. Eton Dorney, UK
B. Dorney Lake, Australia
C. Lake Bled, Slovenia
D. Rotsee, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever gold at the World Rowing Cup III at the Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland.[reference:91]
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Question #344
The Indian rowing pair won the men's lightweight double sculls title at the 2026 World Rowing Cup III with a timing of:
A. 6:16.09
B. 6:10.09
C. 6:36.09
D. 6:26.09
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The pair won the men's lightweight double sculls title with a timing of 6:26.09.[reference:92]
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Question #345
The Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 will be held in which city from July 28 to August 4?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The national capital will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships from July 28 to August 4.[reference:94]
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Question #346
The Indian Open of athletics, a World Athletics Silver-level event, will be held in which city in August 2026?
A. Mumbai
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Chennai
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bhubaneswar will host the Indian Open of athletics, a World Athletics Silver-level event in August.[reference:95]
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Question #347
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed that athletes participating in National Games and Khelo India competitions will undergo mandatory:
A. Nutrition workshops
B. Fitness tests
C. Psychological counselling
D. Anti-doping awareness sessions
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sports Minister Mandaviya said that athletes participating in National Games and Khelo India competitions will undergo mandatory anti-doping awareness sessions.[reference:96]
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Question #348
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) review meeting in June 2026 was chaired by:
A. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
B. Health Minister JP Nadda
C. Home Minister Amit Shah
D. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting of the NDTL.[reference:97]
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Question #349
On July 1, 2026, which changes came into effect regarding passport fees?
A. Passport fees were abolished for senior citizens
B. Passport fees remained unchanged
C. Passport fees were increased
D. Passport fees were reduced
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Passport fees were among the changes that came into effect from July 1, 2026.[reference:98]
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Question #350
The deadline for filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is:
A. August 31, 2026
B. July 15, 2026
C. August 15, 2026
D. July 31, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Individuals required to file ITR-1 or ITR-2 for FY 2025-26 must complete the process by July 31, 2026.[reference:99]
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Question #351
According to LSEG's India Investment Banking Review, public capital raising in India in the first half of 2026 was the lowest in how many years?
A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
D. 3 years
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Public capital raising in India in H1 2026 was the lowest in three years.[reference:100]
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Question #352
India's services sector growth in June 2026 slowed to a:
A. 17-month low
B. 6-month low
C. 12-month low
D. 24-month low
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India's services sector growth in June 2026 slowed to a 17-month low.[reference:101]
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Question #353
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that the government is advancing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to encourage industries to take responsibility for:
A. Air pollution control
B. Waste management
C. Carbon emissions
D. Water conservation
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that the government is advancing EPR to encourage industries to take responsibility for waste management.[reference:102]
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Question #354
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized that India must focus on which model for long-term sustainable development?
A. Linear economy
B. Circular economy
C. Gig economy
D. Sharing economy
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India must focus on a circular economy for long-term sustainable development.[reference:103]
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Question #355
The contentious 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to disqualify arrested Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers, is likely to be back in Parliament after its vetting by which committee?
A. Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
B. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
C. Select Committee of Rajya Sabha
D. Standing Committee on Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill on disqualifying PMs and CMs could be back in Parliament as its vetting by a JPC is about to be over.[reference:104]
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Question #356
The Monsoon Session of Parliament in 2026 is likely to be held from:
A. July 20 to August 13
B. July 21 to August 15
C. July 15 to August 10
D. August 1 to August 30
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Parliament's Monsoon Session is likely to be held from July 20 to August 13.[reference:105]
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Question #357
The government is planning to push which bills in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026?
A. Farm Laws Repeal Bill and Minimum Support Price Bill
B. Delimitation Bill and One Nation One Election Bill
C. Data Protection Bill and Digital India Bill
D. Citizenship Amendment Bill and National Register of Citizens Bill
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The government is preparing to move Delimitation and One Nation One Election bills in the Monsoon Session.[reference:106]
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Question #358
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the bill to disqualify arrested PMs and CMs is scheduled to adopt its report on which date?
A. July 25, 2026
B. July 10, 2026
C. July 20, 2026
D. July 17, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The panel to adopt the report on the bill to sack PMs and CMs is scheduled for July 17.[reference:107]
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Question #359
PM Modi is scheduled to travel to which three countries between July 6 and 11, 2026?
A. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
B. Japan, South Korea and Philippines
C. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
D. Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand between July 6 and 11.[reference:108]
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Question #360
PM Modi is likely to visit which state in the second week of July 2026 to inaugurate railway projects?
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi is likely to visit Punjab in the second week of July to inaugurate railway infrastructure projects.[reference:109]
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