Top 30 Current Affairs MCQ Questions with Answers
The 30 most important Current Affairs questions, ranked by how frequently they're asked in real exams. Answers and explanations are shown directly below each question.
1.Which NHAI mobile app added a digital 'Local Pass' facility for toll plaza residents in July 2026?
medium- A.RajmargYatra Correct Answer
- B.FASTag Connect
- C.Setu Bandhan
- D.Path Nirman
Explanation: RajmargYatra is NHAI's official app for highway users; the Local Pass feature lets nearby residents get discounted toll passes online without visiting the toll booth in person.
Practice more on this topic →2.India became the 123rd member to ratify which WTO agreement on 20 July 2026?
medium- A.Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Correct Answer
- B.Agreement on Agriculture
- C.Trade Facilitation Agreement
- D.Information Technology Agreement
Explanation: The agreement bans subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfishing of already-depleted stocks, to protect global marine resources.
Practice more on this topic →3.The National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026), approved on 16 July 2026, primarily aims to:
medium- A.Attract investment in domestic urea manufacturing Correct Answer
- B.Subsidise urea exports
- C.Deregulate fertiliser pricing entirely
- D.Merge state fertiliser corporations
Explanation: NIPU-2026 was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, and sets a Return on Equity band of 12-16% to attract new gas-based urea plants.
Practice more on this topic →4.The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit (1-3 July 2026) was the first visit to India by which Japanese leader since taking office?
medium- A.PM Sanae Takaichi Correct Answer
- B.PM Fumio Kishida
- C.PM Yoshihide Suga
- D.Emperor Naruhito
Explanation: The summit focused on economic security, resilient supply chains, semiconductors, critical technologies, infrastructure and defence cooperation between the two countries.
Practice more on this topic →5.The draft Telecommunication Rules, 2026 — open for public comments till 27 July 2026 — bring broadcasting guidelines under which law?
medium- A.Telecommunications Act, 2023 Correct Answer
- B.Information Technology Act, 2000
- C.Cable Television Networks Act, 1995
- D.Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
Explanation: The rules consolidate television, radio and related broadcasting guidelines into a single regulatory framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Practice more on this topic →6.India assumed the Vice-Presidency of which body, expanding its role in international financial governance?
medium- A.Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Correct Answer
- B.International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- C.World Bank
- D.Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Explanation: FATF sets global standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing; India also chairs BRICS in 2026, steering preparations for the leaders' summit in New Delhi.
Practice more on this topic →7.Whose term as RBI Deputy Governor was extended by two years effective 26 June 2026?
medium- A.Swaminathan Janakiraman Correct Answer
- B.T. Rabi Sankar
- C.M. Rajeshwar Rao
- D.Michael Patra
Explanation: Janakiraman is the senior-most of RBI's Deputy Governors and oversees banking supervision, inspection, financial inclusion and consumer protection functions.
Practice more on this topic →8.India's first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype, unveiled on 21 July 2026, was developed by:
medium- A.The ePlane Company (IIT Madras-incubated) Correct Answer
- B.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- C.Tata Advanced Systems
- D.National Aerospace Laboratories
Explanation: eVTOL aircraft are seen as a key technology for future urban air mobility, offering short-hop air travel without needing a runway.
Practice more on this topic →9.RBI approved which executive as the new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank, effective 1 October 2026?
medium- A.Mahesh Muralidhar Pai Correct Answer
- B.Murali Ramakrishnan
- C.V.G. Mathew
- D.Shyam Srinivasan
Explanation: Pai's appointment is for a three-year term and is subject to shareholder approval at the bank's board meeting.
Practice more on this topic →10.The Communication Technology Task Force proposed on 10 July 2026 is meant to coordinate India's R&D in 6G, AI-native networks and:
medium- A.Indigenous semiconductors Correct Answer
- B.Renewable energy storage
- C.Electric vehicle batteries
- D.Satellite launch vehicles
Explanation: The task force proposal came out of the government's Technology Advisory Group deliberations aimed at accelerating India's telecom technology self-reliance.
Practice more on this topic →11.India's current account balance in April 2026, as reported alongside RBI's revised FY2025-26 GDP forecast, was a:
medium- A.Surplus of $4.7 billion Correct Answer
- B.Deficit of $4.7 billion
- C.Surplus of $27.9 billion
- D.Balanced account (zero)
Explanation: The surplus came even as the merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.9 billion, helped by stronger services exports and a surge in remittances to $16 billion.
Practice more on this topic →12.BHASHINI, which added open-source Sarvam AI models in 2026, is a national platform focused on:
medium- A.Indian language AI and translation technologies Correct Answer
- B.Space launch tracking
- C.Digital payment processing
- D.Weather forecasting
Explanation: BHASHINI is India's national language technology mission, aiming to make digital services accessible in Indian languages using AI-driven translation and speech tools.
Practice more on this topic →13.Indo MIM's ₹3,811 crore IPO, opening 23-27 July 2026, is listed on which exchanges?
medium- A.BSE and NSE Correct Answer
- B.NSE only
- C.BSE only
- D.International Financial Services Centre (GIFT City) only
Explanation: Indo MIM's issue is part of a busy end-of-July IPO window spanning mining, healthcare, dairy, renewable energy and industrial machinery companies.
Practice more on this topic →14.The Defence Acquisition Council's ₹52,000 crore clearance on 3 July 2026 included which anti-drone electronic warfare system for the Army?
medium- A.Akash Tarang Correct Answer
- B.Akashteer
- C.Samyukta
- D.Himshakti
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is India's apex body for approving major defence capital procurement, chaired by the Defence Minister.
Practice more on this topic →15.Which state officially rolled out Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY starting July 2026, after staying outside the scheme for years?
medium- A.West Bengal Correct Answer
- B.Delhi
- C.Odisha
- D.Tamil Nadu
Explanation: PM-JAY provides health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation; West Bengal and Delhi had previously not implemented it.
Practice more on this topic →16.NSTL Visakhapatnam's 'Naval Stealth — Beyond 2030' workshop (20-21 July 2026) resulted in technology transfer to which organisation?
medium- A.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Correct Answer
- B.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
- C.Hindustan Shipyard Limited
- D.Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation: NSTL is a DRDO laboratory focused on naval systems; the technology transferred helps suppress the infrared signature of naval gas turbines, reducing detectability.
Practice more on this topic →17.As of 1 July 2026, how many LPG connections had the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provided to eligible beneficiaries?
medium- A.10.58 crore Correct Answer
- B.5 crore
- C.8 crore
- D.12 crore
Explanation: Ujjwala Yojana was launched to provide free LPG connections to women from below-poverty-line households, reducing dependence on unclean cooking fuels.
Practice more on this topic →18.Paras Semiconductors, which signed an MoU with the MP State Electronics Development Corporation on 22 July 2026, is a subsidiary of:
medium- A.Paras Defence and Space Technologies Correct Answer
- B.Bharat Electronics Limited
- C.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- D.Larsen & Toubro
Explanation: The MoU aims to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing capacity in Madhya Pradesh, part of India's broader push for domestic chip self-reliance.
Practice more on this topic →19.PM-AJAY, a scheme for the socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes, is implemented by which ministry?
medium- A.Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Correct Answer
- B.Ministry of Rural Development
- C.Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- D.Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation: PM-AJAY merges three earlier schemes — PMAGY, SCA to SCSP, and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana — and is 100% centrally funded.
Practice more on this topic →20.In Budget 2026-27, how much was allocated for the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats under the Environment Ministry?
medium- A.₹405 crore Correct Answer
- B.₹150 crore
- C.₹1,308 crore
- D.₹651 crore
Explanation: The Ministry's total allocation of ₹3,759 crore also includes ₹1,308 crore for the Control of Pollution Scheme and ₹651 crore for Environment, Forestry and Wildlife.
Practice more on this topic →21.The deadline for nominations for the next Padma Awards cycle is set for which date?
medium- A.31 July 2026 Correct Answer
- B.15 August 2026
- C.26 January 2026
- D.2 October 2026
Explanation: Padma Awards — Vibhushan, Bhushan and Shri — are announced each year on the eve of Republic Day (26 January) in three categories of civilian honour.
Practice more on this topic →22.Around 50 spotted deer were translocated from Sasan Gir to Mandvi Forest Range in which state, to strengthen the carnivore prey base?
medium- A.Gujarat Correct Answer
- B.Madhya Pradesh
- C.Rajasthan
- D.Maharashtra
Explanation: Sasan Gir is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion; translocating prey species like spotted deer to nearby forest ranges helps support carnivore populations across a wider landscape.
Practice more on this topic →23.Srinivasa Kumar Tummala was appointed Secretary of which Union ministry on 7 July 2026?
medium- A.Ministry of Earth Sciences Correct Answer
- B.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- C.Ministry of Science and Technology
- D.Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation: The Ministry of Earth Sciences oversees agencies like IMD and INCOIS for weather, climate and ocean research.
Practice more on this topic →24.'Peacko', the official mascot of the 2026 BWF World Championships to be hosted by New Delhi, is inspired by which bird?
medium- A.Indian peafowl Correct Answer
- B.Indian eagle
- C.Great Indian bustard
- D.Sarus crane
Explanation: The mascot's design incorporates a shuttlecock-themed skirt, tying the Indian national bird to the sport of badminton for the championships running 17-23 August 2026.
Practice more on this topic →25.Which agency, along with BPR&D and NCRB, got a new chief in the Centre's 7 July 2026 police leadership appointments?
medium- A.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) Correct Answer
- B.Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- C.National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- D.Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Explanation: SVPNPA in Hyderabad is the premier training institution for IPS officers, while NCRB compiles India's official crime statistics.
Practice more on this topic →26.The 2026 Commonwealth Games, running 23 July to 2 August, are being hosted by which city?
medium- A.Glasgow Correct Answer
- B.Birmingham
- C.London
- D.Manchester
Explanation: The Athletics Federation of India's 32-member squad for the Games includes javelin star Neeraj Chopra on a provisional basis.
Practice more on this topic →27.TCS's large land acquisitions in Vizag and Pune in 2026 are meant to build capacity for:
medium- A.AI data-centre infrastructure Correct Answer
- B.Automobile manufacturing
- C.Steel production
- D.Textile export hubs
Explanation: The move reflects a broader trend of Indian IT majors investing directly in AI compute capacity through large-scale data-centre land banks.
Practice more on this topic →28.By winning the FIH Nations Cup 2026, the Indian Women's Hockey team earned promotion to which league?
medium- A.FIH Pro League Correct Answer
- B.FIH Hockey5s League
- C.Hockey India League
- D.FIH Junior World Cup
Explanation: The FIH Pro League is the top annual international hockey competition, featuring the world's leading national teams in a home-and-away format.
Practice more on this topic →29.PM Modi inaugurated conservation work in July 2026 on which famous Hindu temple in Indonesia?
medium- A.Prambanan Correct Answer
- B.Angkor Wat
- C.Borobudur
- D.Pura Besakih
Explanation: Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Yogyakarta, is being restored under a bilateral India-Indonesia cultural heritage agreement — part of India's wider heritage diplomacy in Asia.
Practice more on this topic →30.Shabdalok, India's first immersive language museum inaugurated on 19 July 2026, is located at which institution's campus?
medium- A.National Library, Kolkata Correct Answer
- B.Indian Museum, Kolkata
- C.National Museum, New Delhi
- D.Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
Explanation: Shabdalok, meaning 'Museum of Words', showcases the diversity of Indian languages and scripts through immersive exhibits.
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