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 #541
India has been the fastest-growing major economy for how many consecutive years?
A. Fifth
B. Third
C. Second
D. Fourth

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
India has reaffirmed its position as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year.[reference:38]

Question #542
The government expects the fiscal deficit to be at what percentage of GDP in 2026-27?
A. 4.0%
B. 4.3%
C. 3.8%
D. 4.6%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The government expects the fiscal deficit to be at 4.3 per cent of the GDP in 2026-27.[reference:39]

Question #543
The government proposes to spend how much in 2026-27?
A. ₹53,47,315 crore
B. ₹43,47,315 crore
C. ₹58,47,315 crore
D. ₹48,47,315 crore

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The government proposes to spend Rs 53,47,315 crore in 2026-27, an increase of 7.7% over the revised estimate of 2025-26.[reference:40]

Question #544
In April and May 2026, capital expenditure stood at ₹2.51 lakh crore compared to ₹2.21 lakh crore during the same period last year, registering a growth of:
A. 10%
B. 16%
C. 14%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Capital expenditure stood at ₹2.51 lakh crore compared to ₹2.21 lakh crore during the same period last year, registering a 14% jump.[reference:41]

Question #545
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to:
A. Atmospheric pressure difference between the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
B. Difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean
C. Temperature difference between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
D. Salinity difference between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Indian Ocean Dipole refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.

Question #546
ISRO successfully demonstrated a hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) at which thrust level in June 2026?
A. 250 tonne
B. 100 tonne
C. 150 tonne
D. 200 tonne

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The test provided sufficient confidence towards the demonstration of steady state performance of engine powerhead at 200 tonne.

Question #547
India inaugurated the world's first facility to produce hydrogen using nuclear process heat at which location?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
C. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
D. Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
India inaugurated the world's first facility to produce hydrogen using nuclear process heat at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.[reference:43]

Question #548
The hydrogen production facility at Kalpakkam uses which thermochemical cycle?
A. Zinc-sulfur cycle
B. Copper-chlorine cycle
C. Sulfur-iodine cycle
D. Iron-chlorine cycle

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The facility uses a copper-chlorine thermochemical cycle, using process heat from a nuclear reactor instead of relying on traditional electrolysis.[reference:44]

Question #549
IIT Gandhinagar team won a seed grant of how much to develop indigenous liquid cooling plates for AI data centres?
A. ₹15 lakh
B. ₹25 lakh
C. ₹10 lakh
D. ₹20 lakh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
IIT Gandhinagar team won a Rs 20 lakh seed grant to develop indigenous liquid cooling plates.[reference:46]

Question #550
Delhi Government approved the Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 on June 30, 2026, with a planned investment of how much over the next four years?
A. 1,000 crore rupees
B. 1,500 crore rupees
C. 2,000 crore rupees
D. 500 crore rupees

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Delhi Government approved the Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, planning to invest 1,500 crore rupees over the next four years to accelerate transportation electrification.[reference:52]

Question #551
Under Delhi's Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, from which date will Delhi only issue new licenses for electric three-wheelers and small trucks?
A. April 1, 2028
B. January 1, 2027
C. January 1, 2028
D. April 1, 2027

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
From January 1, 2027, Delhi will only issue new licenses for electric three-wheelers and small trucks.[reference:53]

Question #552
Under Delhi's Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, from which date will new registrations of petrol motorcycles and scooters be completely stopped?
A. January 1, 2028
B. April 1, 2028
C. April 1, 2027
D. January 1, 2027

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
From April 1, 2028, new registrations of petrol motorcycles and scooters will be completely stopped.[reference:54]

Question #553
Delhi's Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 targets that by 2030, at least what percentage of vehicles in the Delhi Capital Region will be electric?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 20%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The policy targets that by 2030, at least 30% of vehicles in the Delhi Capital Region will be electric.[reference:55]

Question #554
Delhi government plans to build over how many public charging points as part of its Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0?
A. 10,000
B. 32,000
C. 50,000
D. 20,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Delhi government plans to build over 32,000 public charging points.[reference:56]

Question #555
In Delhi, commercial trucks account for what percentage of vehicle pollution?
A. 33%
B. 43%
C. 23%
D. 53%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Commercial trucks account for 33% of Delhi's vehicle pollution.[reference:57]

Question #556
In Delhi, two-wheelers and three-wheelers together account for what percentage of vehicle pollution?
A. 66%
B. 56%
C. 36%
D. 46%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Two-wheelers and three-wheelers account for 46% of Delhi's vehicle pollution.[reference:58]

Question #557
Van Mahotsav Week 2026 commenced on July 1 in which district of Manipur?
A. Ukhrul
B. Tamenglong
C. Imphal
D. Senapati

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Van Mahotsav Week 2026 commenced on July 1 in Tamenglong district of Manipur.[reference:59]

Question #558
Van Mahotsav Week 2026 was launched under which national campaign?
A. Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0
B. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
C. Green India Mission
D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Van Mahotsav Week 2026 was launched under the national campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0'.[reference:60]

Question #559
Delhi-NCR emerged as the biggest hotspot for which type of air pollution between March 1 and May 10, 2026?
A. Sulphur dioxide
B. PM 2.5
C. Ground-level ozone
D. Nitrogen dioxide

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Delhi-NCR emerged as the biggest hotspot for ground-level ozone pollution.[reference:61]

Question #560
Delhi-NCR exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for eight-hour ozone exposure every day during a study period of how many days?
A. 91 days
B. 71 days
C. 31 days
D. 51 days

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Delhi-NCR exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for eight-hour ozone exposure every day during the 71-day study period.[reference:62]