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 #41 Report Error
The Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear (SHANTI) Bill in which year?
A. 2026
B. 2024
C. 2027
D. 2025

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear (SHANTI) Bill in 2025.

Question #42 Report Error
With reference to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which statement is correct?
A. The Act provides a regulatory framework for online gaming with a self-regulatory mechanism
B. The Act completely bans the offering and advertising of online money games in India
C. The Act was passed by the Rajya Sabha but not the Lok Sabha
D. The Act only applies to games of skill and not games of chance

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 provides a regulatory framework for online gaming with a self-regulatory mechanism.

Question #43 Report Error
The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary is located in Karnataka.

Question #44 Report Error
The International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) is observed every year on which date?
A. May 10
B. March 10
C. April 10
D. March 8

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) is observed every year on March 10.

Question #45 Report Error
The US threatened to invoke which 1807 law to deploy troops to quell protests against federal officers enforcing an immigration crackdown?
A. The Posse Comitatus Act
B. The Patriot Act
C. The Insurrection Act
D. The National Emergencies Act

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a law enacted in 1807, to deploy US troops to quell protests.

Question #46 Report Error
In the Supreme Court case involving Tiger Global's sale of Flipkart shares, treaty benefits under India's DTAA with which country were denied?
A. Singapore
B. Luxembourg
C. Cyprus
D. Mauritius

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Treaty benefits under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Singapore were denied in the Tiger Global-Flipkart shares case.

Question #47 Report Error
What does FPI stand for in the context of SEBI's regulatory proposals?
A. Foreign Public Issuer
B. Financial Products Intermediary
C. Fiscal Policy Institution
D. Foreign Portfolio Investor

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
FPI stands for Foreign Portfolio Investor.

Question #48 Report Error
Who was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.?
A. James Baldwin
B. Jesse Owens
C. Malcolm X
D. Muhammad Ali

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

Question #49 Report Error
Under the proposed amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules introducing AIS-213 standard from October 1, 2026, what is the key new requirement?
A. Compulsory on-road mileage certification across multiple Indian climatic zones
B. Separate fuel efficiency ratings for urban, highway, and mixed driving cycles
C. Mandatory disclosure of mileage degradation over the vehicle's lifecycle
D. Mandatory measurement of fuel consumption with air conditioning switched on during testing

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The key new requirement under the AIS-213 standard is mandatory measurement of fuel consumption with the air conditioning switched on during testing, to narrow the gap between advertised mileage and real-world driving conditions.

Question #50 Report Error
Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov were in the news recently for which reason?
A. First multinational crew to conduct a year-long continuous mission aboard the ISS
B. Part of the first all-civilian crew to orbit the Moon under NASA's Artemis programme
C. Completed the first fully autonomous docking of a crewed spacecraft without ground support
D. Crew members of a SpaceX mission that marked NASA's first ever medical evacuation from space

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
They were the crew members of a SpaceX mission that marked NASA's first ever medical evacuation from space, with the crew returning to Earth earlier than planned.

Question #51 Report Error
The 'Malwan' recently seen in news is associated with which of the following?
A. Space launch station
B. Naval airbase
C. Missile testing facility
D. Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Malwan' is part of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) projects aimed at strengthening coastal defense and submarine detection.

Question #52 Report Error
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026 is related to which of the following?
A. Introduction of GST reforms
B. Creation of new states
C. Redistribution of administrative powers and resources
D. Amendment of Panchayati Raj system

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026 deals with administrative, financial, and territorial adjustments post-reorganisation, ensuring equitable distribution of assets, liabilities, and governance structures.

Question #53 Report Error
According to the 2026 GPI, how did South Asia's peacefulness change?
A. South Asia recorded a deterioration in peacefulness
B. South Asia recorded an improvement in peacefulness, with India improving its ranking
C. South Asia was excluded from the 2026 GPI
D. South Asia remained unchanged in peacefulness

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
According to the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), South Asia recorded an improvement in peacefulness, with India improving its ranking compared to the previous year.

Question #54 Report Error
The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held where?
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held in New Delhi.

Question #55 Report Error
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in Gujarat.

Question #56 Report Error
Which country will hold the presidency of BRICS for the year 2026?
A. Brazil
B. China
C. Russia
D. India

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Brazil will hold the presidency of the BRICS alliance for the year 2026.

Question #57 Report Error
Thalassemia is a health disorder belonging to which category?
A. Autoimmune disorder
B. Blood disorder
C. Neurological disorder
D. Metabolic disorder

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Thalassemia is a blood disorder, specifically a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production.

Question #58 Report Error
The primary objective of the National Workshop on 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities and Challenges' held in Alwar, Rajasthan was:
A. To launch a new tiger reserve
B. To count the tiger population in Rajasthan
C. To relocate tigers from other states to Rajasthan
D. To discuss tiger conservation strategies and re-introduction challenges

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The primary objective of the National Workshop on 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities and Challenges' held in Alwar, Rajasthan was to discuss tiger conservation strategies and re-introduction challenges.

Question #59 Report Error
The revised Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy places greater emphasis on which aspect compared to its earlier version?
A. Community awareness
B. Preventive measures
C. Nutritional supplements
D. Therapeutic management

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The revised Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy places greater emphasis on therapeutic management than its earlier version.

Question #60 Report Error
The GRAPES-3 Muon Telescope, recently in news, is located at which research facility?
A. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
C. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The GRAPES-3 Muon Telescope is located at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.