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 #461
e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme launched by which organization?
A. MHA
B. C-DAC Hyderabad
C. MeitY
D. NCW
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Women’s safety online.
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Question #462
Who was appointed to UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?
A. Arvind Panagariya
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Priti Saran
D. Shashi Tharoor
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
International representation.
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Question #463
During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, how many cooperation documents were signed between the two countries?
A. 129
B. 100
C. 50
D. 150
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Over 129 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation documents were signed during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to India.[reference:1]
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Question #464
What is the name of the first-ever defence co-development project between India and Japan, announced during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit?
A. BRAHMOS-NG
B. Project ZUMA
C. Indra-II
D. UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India and Japan announced their first co-development project involving the Naval Radio Antenna 'UNICORN' (Unified Complex Radio Antenna).[reference:2][reference:3]
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Question #465
UNICORN stands for:
A. Unified Communication and Radio Network
B. United Command Radio Network
C. Universal Coastal Radio Navigation
D. Unified Complex Radio Antenna
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
UNICORN stands for Unified Complex Radio Antenna, a mast with integrated communication systems.[reference:4]
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Question #466
The UNICORN naval radio antenna will help improve which characteristic of naval platforms?
A. Stealth
B. Speed
C. Firepower
D. Fuel efficiency
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) is a mast with Integrated Communication systems which will help improve the stealth characteristics of Naval Platforms.[reference:5]
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Question #467
A Memorandum of Implementation for the UNICORN co-development project was signed at the Embassy of India, Tokyo, 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, in November 2024 for the co-development of the UNICORN mast.[reference:6]
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Question #468
Which Indian company is collaborating with Japan for the co-development of the UNICORN system?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The UNICORN system will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in India with Japanese collaboration.
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Question #469
During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, PM Modi referred to Japanese PM Takaichi as:
A. Friend
B. Sister
C. Partner
D. Colleague
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
PM Modi referred to PM Takaichi as 'sister' and she referred to him as 'brother' during the joint press conference.[reference:7]
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Question #470
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit unveiled a how many-point roadmap spanning economic security, AI, energy resilience and critical technologies?
A. 12-point roadmap
B. 10-point roadmap
C. 14-point roadmap
D. 16-point roadmap
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India and Japan unveiled a 16-point roadmap at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, setting an ambitious agenda spanning economic security, artificial intelligence (AI), energy resilience, and critical technologies.[reference:8]
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Question #471
The three key policy documents unveiled at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit include all EXCEPT:
A. Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence
B. India-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security
C. Joint Statement on Energy Resilience
D. Joint Declaration on Climate Change and Sustainability
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The three key policy documents unveiled were the India-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security, the Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence, and the Joint Statement on Energy Resilience.[reference:9]
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Question #472
The India-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security identifies how many priority sectors for project-based collaboration?
A. Six
B. Five
C. Four
D. Three
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Joint Declaration on Economic Security identifies five priority sectors – semiconductors, critical minerals, ICT, clean energy and pharmaceuticals.[reference:10]
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Question #473
Under the India-Japan semiconductor cooperation, both countries agreed to encourage greater participation of Japanese companies in India's:
A. Make in India 2.0
B. Semiconductor Mission 2.0
C. Digital India Mission
D. Startup India Initiative
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In semiconductors, both sides agreed to encourage greater participation of Japanese companies in India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0.[reference:11]
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Question #474
India and Japan agreed to establish a Track 1.5 Economic Security Dialogue involving:
A. Only government officials
B. Only private sector representatives
C. Only academic institutions
D. Governments, industry and experts
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both countries agreed to establish a Track 1.5 Economic Security Dialogue involving governments, industry and experts.[reference:12]
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Question #475
India and Japan reaffirmed their goal of bringing how many highly skilled Indian AI professionals to Japan by 2030?
A. 300
B. 200
C. 400
D. 500
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both countries reaffirmed their goal of bringing 500 highly skilled Indian AI professionals to Japan by 2030.[reference:13]
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Question #476
The India-Japan Cooperative Biogas for Growth (CBG) Initiative aims to establish how many biogas and organic fertiliser plants across India?
A. 750
B. 500
C. 1,000
D. 1,500
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The summit marked the launch of the India-Japan Cooperative Biogas for Growth (CBG) Initiative, under which Japan will support the establishment of 1,000 biogas and organic fertiliser plants across India.[reference:14][reference:15]
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Question #477
India and Japan agreed to hold the fourth round of the 2+2 Ministerial Meeting by the end of 2026 in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Tokyo
C. New Delhi
D. Osaka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India and Japan agreed to convene the fourth India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo by the end of 2026.[reference:16][reference:17]
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Question #478
Which country's Prime Minister met PM Modi in New Delhi in July 2026 for the 16th Annual Summit and also announced joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean?
A. South Korea
B. United Kingdom
C. Australia
D. Japan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi visited India and announced India-Japan joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean.[reference:22]
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Question #479
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India in July 2026 was her:
A. Fourth official visit to India
B. First official visit to India
C. Second official visit to India
D. Third official visit to India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
This was Prime Minister Takaichi's first official visit to India.[reference:23]
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Question #480
During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, which framework did PM Modi describe as closely aligning with Japan's updated FOIP?
A. Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and MAHASAGAR
B. Look East Policy
C. Neighbourhood First Policy
D. Act East Policy
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
PM Modi welcomed the updated 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)' and shared that it closely aligns with the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and MAHASAGAR.[reference:24]
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