Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

Current Affairs

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 #521
The Indian Women's Under-18 Hockey Team secured which medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026?
A. Gold
B. Fourth place
C. Bronze
D. Silver

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Women's Under-18 Hockey Team secured the Bronze Medal in the tournament.[reference:76]

Question #522
The Indian rowing pair of Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup III held at which location?
A. Lake Bled, Slovenia
B. Rotsee, Lucerne, Switzerland
C. Dorney Lake, Australia
D. Eton Dorney, UK

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever gold at the World Rowing Cup III at the Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Question #523
The compound mixed archery pair of Shyam Sundar Swami and Sheetal Devi won gold at the World Ranking Archery Competition in July 2026 by defeating which country?
A. South Korea
B. Indonesia
C. USA
D. China

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Indian compound mixed archery pair defeated Indonesia in the final.[reference:77]

Question #524
Sheetal Devi, who won gold at the World Ranking Archery Competition in July 2026, is ranked world number 1 in which category?
A. Traditional archery
B. Recurve archery
C. Barebow archery
D. Compound archery

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sheetal Devi is the world number-1 compound archer.[reference:78]

Question #525
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2026 final by defeating which team?
A. Gujarat Titans
B. Rajasthan Royals
C. Mumbai Indians
D. Chennai Super Kings

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
RCB beat Gujarat Titans in the final to lift their second IPL title.[reference:79]

Question #526
This was Royal Challengers Bengaluru's how many IPL title?
A. Third
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. First

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
RCB beat Gujarat Titans in the final to lift their second title.[reference:80]

Question #527
Sports Minister 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. Volleyball team
C. Hockey team
D. Basketball team

Correct Answer: Option A


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

Question #528
The Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 will be held in which city?
A. Chennai
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The national capital will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.

Question #529
The Mercom India Awards 2026 will recognize breakthrough clean energy innovation. The awards will be presented by which Union Minister?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra Modi
C. Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
D. Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Mercom India Awards 2026 will be presented by Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Hon'ble Union Cabinet Minister for New and Renewable Energy.[reference:81]

Question #530
The first Niti Parv, organized by the Policy Advisors Club (PAC), was held on June 18, 2026 in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Option A


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

Question #531
PM Modi is scheduled to visit which country in July 2026 as a return visit following President Prabowo Subianto's visit to India in January 2025?
A. Singapore
B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia
D. Thailand

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Indonesia on 6-8 July 2026 as a return visit.[reference:82]

Question #532
PM Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of which summit in June 2026?
A. UN General Assembly
B. G20 Summit
C. BRICS Summit
D. G7 Summit

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France.

Question #533
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said India's growing space ecosystem is helping drive global collaboration in space technology and sustainable space operations after which meeting?
A. UN COPUOS Meeting
B. G20 Space Agencies Meeting
C. Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Meeting
D. BRICS Space Agencies Meeting

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said India's growing space ecosystem is helping drive global collaboration in space technology after the BRICS Space Agencies Meeting.[reference:86]

Question #534
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi announced how much private investment in India during her July 2026 visit?
A. 1 trillion yen
B. 4 trillion yen
C. 2 trillion yen
D. 3 trillion yen

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi announced 2 trillion yen (approximately ₹84,200 crore) in private investment in India.[reference:13]

Question #535
The 1st India-Japan Strategic AI Dialogue was held on April 21, 2026 in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Tokyo
D. Osaka

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 1st India-Japan Strategic AI Dialogue was held in Mumbai on April 21, 2026.[reference:14]

Question #536
The alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations came to light on which date?
A. July 7, 2026
B. August 7, 2026
C. June 7, 2026
D. May 7, 2026

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations came to light on June 7, 2026.[reference:28]

Question #537
An FIR was registered in the Ram Temple donation case on June 25, 2026 after a preliminary report by which team?
A. Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government
B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C. Income Tax Department
D. Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
An FIR was registered on June 25 after a preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government.[reference:29]

Question #538
How many people associated with the Ram Temple donation collection and counting process have been arrested so far?
A. Ten
B. Four
C. Six
D. Eight

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Eight people associated with the temple's donation collection and counting process have been arrested so far.[reference:30]

Question #539
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 was held at which location?
A. Gobi Desert, Mongolia
B. Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
C. Darkhan, Mongolia
D. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 was held at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Question #540
India's GDP growth for FY26 is estimated at what percentage according to the Union Budget?
A. 8.0%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.4%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
India's GDP growth for FY26 is estimated at 7.4 per cent, driven by consumption and investment.[reference:37]