Top 50 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2026

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Q1. Which country partnered with India for the joint military exercise ‘Surya Kiran 2025’ held in Pithoragarh?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bhutan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: [A] Nepal

Q2. What was the record defence production value achieved by India in FY 2024-25?
[A] ₹1.21 lakh crore
[B] ₹1.51 lakh crore
[C] ₹1.81 lakh crore
[D] ₹2.01 lakh crore
Correct Answer: [B] ₹1.51 lakh crore

Q3. Which operation highlighted India’s military resolve and precision in 2025, as per the Ministry of Defence’s year-end review?
[A] Operation Sindoor
[B] Operation Prahar
[C] Operation Vijay
[D] Operation Meghdoot
Correct Answer: [A] Operation Sindoor

Q4. Which Indian Army exercise is conducted annually with the Nepal Army to enhance joint military cooperation?
[A] Exercise Mitra Shakti
[B] Exercise Surya Kiran
[C] Exercise Yudh Abhyas
[D] Exercise Sampriti
Correct Answer: [B] Exercise Surya Kiran

Q5. What is the primary objective of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana launched in 2025?
[A] Rural infrastructure development
[B] Job creation with EPF incentives
[C] Agricultural subsidies
[D] Digital literacy programs
Correct Answer: [B] Job creation with EPF incentives

Q6. Which multilateral military exercise involving India, the USA, Japan, and Australia strengthens cooperation under the Quad framework?
[A] Exercise Malabar
[B] Exercise Surya Kiran
[C] Exercise Garuda
[D] Exercise Varuna
Correct Answer: [A] Exercise Malabar

Q7. What was named Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year?
[A] Gene-editing advancements
[B] Quantum computing progress
[C] Rise of renewable energy
[D] AI in drug discovery
Correct Answer: [C] Rise of renewable energy

Q8. Which sporting event in 2025 marked the first edition of the expanded format in the USA?
[A] FIFA Club World Cup
[B] Rugby League World Cup
[C] Women’s Cricket World Cup
[D] Athletics World Championships
Correct Answer: [A] FIFA Club World Cup

Q9. What key environmental policy shift did the EPA pursue in 2025 under the new administration?
[A] Strengthening Clean Air Act
[B] Reconsidering GHG endangerment finding
[C] Expanding water protections
[D] Increasing renewable subsidies
Correct Answer: [B] Reconsidering GHG endangerment finding

Q10. Who received the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for gene-editing innovations?
[A] Jennifer Doudna
[B] David Liu
[C] Emmanuelle Charpentier
[D] Feng Zhang
Correct Answer: [B] David Liu

Q11. Who was appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in 2025?
[A] Justice Surya Kant
[B] Justice B. R. Gavai
[C] Justice Sanjiv Khanna
[D] Justice Vikram Nath
Correct Answer: [A] Justice Surya Kant

Q12. Which river is known as the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh and is the longest river flowing entirely within India?
[A] Narmada
[B] Godavari
[C] Tapi
[D] Mahanadi
Correct Answer: [A] Narmada

Q13. What was the focus of the Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme announced in 2025?
[A] Urban housing
[B] Multi-sectoral rural development
[C] Tech startups
[D] Export promotion
Correct Answer: [B] Multi-sectoral rural development

Q14. Which Indian state shares its international border with both Nepal and China?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: [B] Sikkim

Q15. Which missile system is jointly developed by India and Russia and is capable of being launched from land, sea, and air?
[A] Agni-V
[B] Prithvi-II
[C] BrahMos
[D] Akash
Correct Answer: [C] BrahMos

Q16. Which golf event in 2025 was held at Bethpage Black Course?
[A] Ryder Cup
[B] Masters Tournament
[C] US Open
[D] PGA Championship
Correct Answer: [A] Ryder Cup

Q17. Which California law was amended in 2025 to require annual diversity reporting by venture capital firms?
[A] SB 54
[B] AB 1305
[C] SB 261
[D] SB 219
Correct Answer: [A] SB 54

Q18. Who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational quantum research?
[A] Michel Devoret
[B] John Martinis
[C] John Clarke
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above

Q19. Who was appointed as the new Home Secretary of India in 2025?
[A] Govind Mohan
[B] Ajay Seth
[C] Rajesh Kumar Singh
[D] Vikram Misri
Correct Answer: [A] Govind Mohan

Q20. Which award did ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India win in the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
[A] Best Innovator
[B] Lifetime Achievement
[C] Excellence in Sustainability
[D] Green Initiative
Correct Answer: [A] Best Innovator

Q21. What is the key feature of the One Nation One Subscription scheme launched in 2025?
[A] Unified digital library access
[B] Free internet for students
[C] Scholarship for higher education
[D] Job placement services
Correct Answer: [A] Unified digital library access

Q22. Which country is India’s largest defence equipment supplier as of recent years?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Israel
Correct Answer: [B] Russia

Q23. Which part of the human cell contains genetic material (DNA)?
[A] Mitochondria
[B] Ribosome
[C] Nucleus
[D] Lysosome
Correct Answer: [C] Nucleus

Q24. Which athletics event was held in Tokyo in September 2025?
[A] World Athletics Championships
[B] Diamond League Finals
[C] Boston Marathon
[D] Invictus Games
Correct Answer: [A] World Athletics Championships

Q25. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the protection and improvement of the environment mentioned as a Fundamental Duty?
[A] Article 48A
[B] Article 51A(g)
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 14
Correct Answer: [B] Article 51A(g)

Q26. Which company was granted Navratna PSU status in 2025?
[A] IRCTC
[B] IRFC
[C] Both A and B
[D] NTPC
Correct Answer: [C] Both A and B

Q27. What is the tenure of the ADITI scheme for developing defence technologies?
[A] FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26
[B] FY 2024-25 to FY 2027-28
[C] FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25
[D] FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29
Correct Answer: [A] FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26

Q28. Which trade deal was signed by India in May 2025?
[A] India-UK
[B] India-US
[C] India-Russia
[D] India-China
Correct Answer: [A] India-UK

Q29. What AI tool was developed by Microsoft in 2025 for materials design?
[A] MatterGen
[B] Quantum Echoes
[C] Majorana 1
[D] CRISPR Therapeutics
Correct Answer: [A] MatterGen

Q30. Which aircraft is developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force as a light combat aircraft?
[A] Sukhoi Su-30MKI
[B] Tejas
[C] Rafale
[D] Mirage 2000
Correct Answer: [B] Tejas

Q31. Which Indian initiative focuses on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic waste management?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission
[B] Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
[C] National Green Tribunal Act
[D] Jal Jeevan Mission
Correct Answer: [B] Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

Q32. Which award is given annually by the Government of India for distinguished service of an exceptional order in the armed forces?
[A] Param Vir Chakra
[B] Ashoka Chakra
[C] Maha Vir Chakra
[D] Sena Medal
Correct Answer: [A] Param Vir Chakra

Q33. Who was appointed as the 38th President of Chile in 2025?
[A] José Antonio Kast Rist
[B] Nitin Nabin
[C] Ashwini Kumar Tewari
[D] Rajeev Verma
Correct Answer: [A] José Antonio Kast Rist

Q34. What was the theme for MSME Day 2025?
[A] Enhancing the role of MSMEs
[B] Sustainable Growth and Innovation
[C] Both A and B
[D] Digital Transformation
Correct Answer: [C] Both A and B

Q35. Which agreement was signed between India and France in 2025 for defence?
[A] HAMMER weapon system
[B] Rafale jets
[C] Nuclear reactors
[D] Cybersecurity MoU
Correct Answer: [A] HAMMER weapon system

Q36. Which battery technology advanced significantly in 2025?
[A] Solid-state batteries
[B] Lithium-ion
[C] Osmotic power
[D] Nuclear fission
Correct Answer: [A] Solid-state batteries

Q37. Which tennis Grand Slam was held from January 12-26 in 2025?
[A] Australian Open
[B] French Open
[C] Wimbledon
[D] US Open
Correct Answer: [A] Australian Open

Q38. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution related to environmental protection?
[A] To protect monuments of national importance
[B] To safeguard forests and wildlife
[C] To vote in elections
[D] To serve in the armed forces
Correct Answer: [B] To safeguard forests and wildlife

Q39. Which Indian Navy initiative, launched in recent years, focuses on enhancing indigenous shipbuilding and defence production?
[A] Project Seabird
[B] Project Varuna
[C] Project Samudra
[D] Project Trikand
Correct Answer: [A] Project Seabird

Q40. India signed the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2025 to strengthen economic and trade ties. What is the primary objective of this FTA?
[A] Reduce tariffs and increase bilateral trade
[B] Establish joint military bases
[C] Promote cultural exchange only
[D] Merge currency systems
Correct Answer: [A] Reduce tariffs and increase bilateral trade

Q41. Which award did C-DOT receive in 2025?
[A] IEEE SA Corporate Award
[B] National Water Award
[C] Son of the Soil Award
[D] Best Innovator Award
Correct Answer: [A] IEEE SA Corporate Award

Q42. What is the outlay for the expanded Digital India programme from 2021-22 to 2025-26?
[A] ₹14,903 crores
[B] ₹20,050 crores
[C] ₹6,000 crores
[D] ₹99,446 crores
Correct Answer: [A] ₹14,903 crores

Q43. Which reset was pursued between India and China in 2025?
[A] Diplomatic relations
[B] Trade agreements
[C] Border disputes
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above

Q44. What was the world’s largest digital camera for in 2025?
[A] Night sky survey
[B] Medical imaging
[C] Quantum communication
[D] Materials design
Correct Answer: [A] Night sky survey

Q45. Which event begins on February 6, 2026, in Milan & Cortina?
[A] Winter Olympics
[B] FIFA World Cup
[C] Ryder Cup
[D] Super Bowl
Correct Answer: [A] Winter Olympics

Q46. Which of the following Indian initiatives focuses on strengthening cyber security and digital infrastructure?
[A] Digital India
[B] Cyber Suraksha Abhiyan
[C] National Cyber Security Strategy
[D] Smart Cities Mission
Correct Answer: [C] National Cyber Security Strategy

Q47. Who received the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award in 2025?
[A] PM Narendra Modi
[B] Dr Manmohan Singh
[C] Amit Shah
[D] Anand V. Patil
Correct Answer: [B] Dr. Manmohan Singh

Q48. Which Indian government scheme aims to ensure remunerative prices to farmers and strengthen food security?
[A] PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
[B] Food Security Act
[C] Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
[D] National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Correct Answer: [C] Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

Q49. Which Indian government scheme aims to provide guaranteed wage employment to rural households for at least 100 days per year?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
[B] Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
[C] PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi
[D] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Correct Answer: [B] Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Q50. Which forum’s 2025 edition centered on “Kālachakra – People, Peace, Planet”?
[A] Raisina Dialogue
[B] Hopkins India Conference
[C] G20 Summit
[D] BRICS Summit
Correct Answer: [A] Raisina Dialogue

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