Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers (MCQ)
In the highly competitive exam environment of 2026, Current Affairs plays a decisive role in exams like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other state-level competitive exams. Questions are no longer factual alone; they test awareness, interpretation, and exam temperament. Practising Current Affairs 2026 MCQs with answers helps aspirants improve accuracy, speed, and confidence.
At Ground Zero Defence Academy, current affairs are trained in an MCQ-focused, exam-oriented manner so that aspirants remain one step ahead in written examinations.
Current Affairs 2026 MCQs
Q1. Which country topped the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking the third consecutive time?
A) Japan
B) Singapore
C) France
D) Germany
Answer :- B) Singapore
Q2. What is the theme for India’s Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path?
A) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
B) 150 years of Vande Mataram
C) Unity in Diversity
D) Viksit Bharat
Answer :- B) 150 years of Vande Mataram
Q3. Which Indian state led large states in APAAR ID generation as of January 2026?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer :- C) Chhattisgarh
Q4. Who unveiled the logo, theme, and website for India’s BRICS Chairship 2026?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
C) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
D) President Droupadi Murmu
Answer :- B) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
Q5. In January 2026, the US announced withdrawal from how many international organizations?
A) 50
B) 66
C) 75
D) 100
Answer :- B) 66
Q6. Which global report ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the top short-term risk in 2026?
A) IMF World Economic Outlook
B) World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report
C) UN Sustainable Development Goals Report
D) OECD Economic Outlook
Answer :- B) World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report
Q7. In January 2026, which country captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on charges of narco-terrorism?
A) Brazil
B) Colombia
C) United States
D) Mexico
Answer :- C) United States
Q8. What was the focus of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s address at the European Parliament in January 2026?
A) Economic sanctions on Russia
B) Shared security and cooperation with the EU
C) Military expansion in Asia
D) Trade agreements with China
Answer :- B) Shared security and cooperation with the EU
Q9. Which US aircraft was deployed for the first Minuteman III nuclear convoy escort in January 2026?
A) F-35 Lightning II
B) MH-139A Grey Wolf
C) B-52 Stratofortress
D) C-130 Hercules
Answer :- B) MH-139A Grey Wolf
Q10. In 2026, which country acquired Wing Loong-2 UAVs for its Coast Guard?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) Australia
Answer :- C) China
Q11. Who received the Theodore Roosevelt Award at the 2026 NCAA Honors?
A) Michael Jordan
B) Dikembe Mutombo
C) Serena Williams
D) Tom Brady
Answer :- B) Dikembe Mutombo
Q12. Which date marks the Grammy Awards in the 2026 awards season calendar?
A) January 14
B) February 1
C) March 1
D) April 1
Answer :- B) February 1
Q13. When is the Australian Open scheduled in 2026?
A) January 1–14
B) January 19–February 1
C) February 5–21
D) March 11–24
Answer :- B) January 19–February 1
Q14. Which major global sporting event will feature the FIFA World Cup in 2026?
A) Summer Olympics
B) Winter Olympics
C) Football World Cup
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer :- C) Football World Cup
Q15. What was India’s retail inflation rate in December 2025, as reported in January 2026?
A) 1.33%
B) 2.5%
C) 4.1%
D) 5.6%
Answer :- A) 1.33%
Q16. After a 22-year pause, which entity proposed reopening licences for Urban Co-operative Banks in January 2026?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) IRDAI
Answer :- B) RBI
Q17. Which technology is listed as a breakthrough for 2026 involving AI-native development platforms?
A) Quantum Computing
B) AI Supercomputing
C) Blockchain
D) Virtual Reality
Answer :- B) AI Supercomputing
Q18. What is NASA’s Artemis II mission set to achieve in 2026?
A) Mars landing
B) Crewed lunar orbit
C) Asteroid mining
D) Space station construction
Answer :- B) Crewed lunar orbit
Q19. Where will the Midwest Climate Summit 2026 be hosted?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) Cleveland, Ohio
C) St. Louis, Missouri
D) Minneapolis, Minnesota
Answer :- B) Cleveland, Ohio
Q20. Which UN conference is scheduled as COP30 in 2026?
A) Biodiversity Summit
B) Climate Summit
C) Desertification Summit
D) Ocean Summit
Answer :- B) Climate Summit
Why Practise Current Affairs MCQs at Ground Zero Defence Academy?
At Ground Zero Defence Academy, current affairs preparation is aligned strictly with NDA, CDS, and AFCAT exam trends. Daily MCQs, weekly revisions, and exam-focused analysis ensure aspirants retain information effectively and attempt questions with confidence in real exam conditions.
Regular practice of Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers like these helps aspirants minimise negative marking and maximise scores in competitive exams.
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