📰 Current Affairs MCQs
Q1. Which country recently launched its first AI-powered governance platform in 2026?
A) India
B) UAE
C) Singapore
D) USA
✅ Answer: B) UAE
📌 Explanation: UAE launched an AI-driven governance system to improve public service delivery.
Q2. The “Global Climate Risk Index 2026” ranked which country as most vulnerable?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Philippines
D) Indonesia
✅ Answer: C) Philippines
📌 Explanation: The Philippines remains highly vulnerable due to frequent cyclones and rising sea levels.
Q3. Which organization released the “World Economic Outlook 2026” report?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) UNDP
✅ Answer: B) IMF
📌 Explanation: IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook, assessing global economic trends.
Q4. India recently signed a defence agreement with which country for jet engine technology?
A) France
B) Russia
C) USA
D) Israel
✅ Answer: C) USA
📌 Explanation: India and the USA collaborated for jet engine manufacturing under strategic defence ties.
Q5. Which Indian state launched the “Green Hydrogen Policy 2026”?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: B) Rajasthan
📌 Explanation: Rajasthan introduced policies to boost green hydrogen production.
Q6. Which space agency successfully tested a reusable rocket prototype in 2026?
A) ISRO
B) NASA
C) SpaceX
D) CNSA
✅ Answer: A) ISRO
📌 Explanation: ISRO advanced its reusable launch vehicle program to reduce costs.
Q7. The “Digital India Act 2026” aims to replace which existing law?
A) IT Act 2000
B) RTI Act
C) Companies Act
D) Data Protection Act
✅ Answer: A) IT Act 2000
📌 Explanation: The new law updates regulations for digital governance and cybersecurity.
Q8. Which country hosted the G20 Summit 2026?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) South Africa
D) Italy
✅ Answer: C) South Africa
📌 Explanation: South Africa hosted the G20 Summit in 2026.
Q9. Which Indian city was declared the “Cleanest City” in Swachh Survekshan 2026?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Bhopal
D) Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: A) Indore
📌 Explanation: Indore continues to maintain its top position in cleanliness rankings.
Q10. Which bank introduced India’s first AI-based credit scoring system in 2026?
A) SBI
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
✅ Answer: B) HDFC Bank
📌 Explanation: HDFC implemented AI tools to improve loan approvals.
Q11. Which country became the largest producer of solar energy in 2026?
A) China
B) USA
C) India
D) Germany
✅ Answer: A) China
📌 Explanation: China continues to lead global solar energy production.
Q12. The “Bharat AI Mission” was launched with a focus on:
A) Defence
B) Healthcare
C) Agriculture & AI integration
D) Space technology
✅ Answer: C) Agriculture & AI integration
📌 Explanation: The mission promotes AI use in farming and rural development.
Q13. Which Indian organization launched “Gaganyaan Mission” test flights in 2026 phase?
A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) HAL
D) BEL
✅ Answer: B) ISRO
📌 Explanation: ISRO is conducting advanced human spaceflight tests.
Q14. Which country joined BRICS as a new member in 2026 expansion?
A) Argentina
B) Egypt
C) Saudi Arabia
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above
📌 Explanation: BRICS expanded to include multiple new members.
Q15. The “Global Innovation Index 2026” ranked India at which position (approx)?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 40
D) 50
✅ Answer: C) 40
📌 Explanation: India improved its ranking due to innovation growth.
Q16. Which app was banned/restricted in several countries over data privacy concerns in 2026?
A) TikTok
B) Telegram
C) WhatsApp
D) Instagram
✅ Answer: A) TikTok
📌 Explanation: TikTok faced regulatory issues globally.
Q17. Which Indian state launched India’s first “AI University”?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Kerala
✅ Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
📌 Explanation: UP initiated an AI-focused university project.
Q18. Which international organization launched the “Pandemic Preparedness Treaty”?
A) WHO
B) IMF
C) World Bank
D) UNICEF
✅ Answer: A) WHO
📌 Explanation: WHO led efforts for global health preparedness.
Q19. Which country became the first to approve a fully autonomous commercial flight system?
A) USA
B) China
C) UK
D) Japan
✅ Answer: A) USA
📌 Explanation: The USA approved advanced autonomous aviation tech.
Q20. The “One Nation One Election” proposal in India is related to:
A) Judicial reforms
B) Simultaneous elections
C) Tax reforms
D) Education policy
✅ Answer: B) Simultaneous elections
📌 Explanation: It proposes conducting all elections at the same time.
