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 #481
India welcomed Japan's participation at which event held in Visakhapatnam in 2026?
A. International Fleet Review 2026
B. MILAN 2026
C. Exercise JIMEX 2026
D. Exercise Malabar 2026
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India welcomed Japan's participation at the International Fleet Review 2026 held in Vishakhapatnam.[reference:25]
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Question #482
The 29th National e-Governance Conference was held in which city in July 2026?
A. New Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Bengaluru
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The 29th National e-Governance Conference was held in Jaipur.[reference:29]
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Question #483
The Maharashtra Government announced the institution of which award in the name of legendary singer Asha Bhosle?
A. Asha Bhosle Sangeet Samman
B. Swarasamragni Asha Bhosle Sangeet Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar
C. Swarasamragni Asha Bhosle National Music Award
D. Asha Bhosle Lifetime Achievement Award
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Maharashtra Government will institute the 'Swarasamragni Asha Bhosle Sangeet Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar'.[reference:30]
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Question #484
The 'Swarasamragni Asha Bhosle Sangeet Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar' carries a cash prize of:
A. ₹15 lakh
B. ₹20 lakh
C. ₹10 lakh
D. ₹5 lakh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The award will comprise a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, a shawl and a memento.[reference:31]
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Question #485
Who was honoured with the first-ever 'NBT Bhushan Samman' at NBT Utsav 2026?
A. Javed Akhtar
B. A.R. Rahman
C. Prasoon Joshi
D. Gulzar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Navbharat Times (NBT) Delhi will honour lyricist and author Prasoon Joshi with the first 'NBT Bhushan Samman'.[reference:32]
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Question #486
The 'NBT Bhushan Samman' was presented by which Union Minister in New Delhi on July 4, 2026?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Narendra Modi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The award will be presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on July 4, 2026.[reference:33]
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Question #487
The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrived at which location to participate in the 30th RIMPAC exercise in July 2026?
A. Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
B. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
C. Naval Base San Diego, California
D. Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in RIMPAC 2026.[reference:34]
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Question #488
RIMPAC 2026 is the how many edition of the Rim of the Pacific exercise?
A. 28th
B. 31st
C. 29th
D. 30th
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrived to participate in the 30th RIMPAC exercise.[reference:35]
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Question #489
RIMPAC 2026 is being conducted from:
A. September 1-30, 2026
B. July 1-31, 2026
C. August 1-31, 2026
D. June 1-30, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
RIMPAC 2026 is being conducted from 01 - 31 July 2026.[reference:36]
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Question #490
Earlier in 2026, the Indian Navy's P-8I Poseidon participated in which exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam?
A. MILAN 2026
B. Malabar 2026
C. RIMPAC 2026
D. Sea Dragon 2026
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Earlier this year, the Indian Navy's P-8I Poseidon participated in Sea Dragon 2026 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.[reference:37]
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Question #491
The Indian Army concluded its participation in which multinational military exercise in Mongolia in July 2026?
A. Exercise Steppe Eagle 2026
B. Exercise Khaan Quest 2026
C. Exercise Gobi 2026
D. Exercise Nomad 2026
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indian Army concluded its participation in the multinational military exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia.[reference:38]
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Question #492
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 was held from June 20 to July 3 at which location?
A. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
B. Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
C. Darkhan, Mongolia
D. Gobi Desert, Mongolia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 was held at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.[reference:39]
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Question #493
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 brought together more than how many troops from how many countries?
A. 500 troops from 10 countries
B. 800 troops from 15 countries
C. 1,000 troops from 18 countries
D. 1,500 troops from 20 countries
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The 23rd edition of the exercise brought together more than 1,000 troops from 18 countries.[reference:40]
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Question #494
Khaan Quest was originally launched as a bilateral exercise between which two countries in 2003?
A. Russia and Mongolia
B. United States and Mongolia
C. India and Mongolia
D. China and Mongolia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Khaan Quest was originally launched as a bilateral exercise between the United States and Mongolia in 2003.[reference:41]
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Question #495
Khaan Quest evolved into a multilateral UN peacekeeping exercise in which year?
A. 2004
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2005
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Khaan Quest evolved into a multilateral U.N. peacekeeping exercise in 2006.[reference:42]
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Question #496
Which edition of Khaan Quest was held in 2026?
A. 23rd
B. 24th
C. 22nd
D. 21st
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 23rd edition of Khaan Quest was held in 2026.[reference:43]
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Question #497
The Indian Army showcased India's cultural heritage at Khaan Quest 2026, reflecting the nation's philosophy of:
A. Sarva Dharma Sambhava
B. Satyameva Jayate
C. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
D. Ahimsa
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Army showcased India's cultural heritage, reflecting the nation's philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The World is One Family).[reference:44]
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Question #498
PM Modi stated that in the last financial year (2025-26), India's GDP growth was:
A. 7.7%
B. 8.0%
C. 6.5%
D. 7.0%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
PM Modi said India is the world's fastest-growing major economy, and in the last financial year, India's GDP growth was 7.7 per cent.[reference:45]
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Question #499
PM Modi stated that in the last 12 years, the Government has transformed India's economic DNA while adopting which philosophy?
A. Six Sigma philosophy
B. Lean philosophy
C. Kaizen philosophy
D. Agile philosophy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi said that in the last 12 years, while adopting the Kaizen philosophy, the Government has transformed the economic DNA.[reference:46]
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Question #500
Public capital raising in India in the first half of 2026 marked a:
A. One-year low
B. Two-year low
C. Three-year low
D. Five-year low
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Public capital raising in India in H1 2026 marked a three-year low.[reference:48]
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