Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers

Dear aspirants, welcome to Target Defence Academy. Here are the most important Current Affairs 2026 questions and answers. These are well-prepared Quizzes for all competitive exams like NDA, CDS, SSC, Banking, and UPSC. You can also download these current affairs in PDF from the links given below.

Overview

Current affairs are important for a variety of reasons, as they help shape our understanding of the world and our place in it. So, cadets, this set of current affairs quizzes is specially designed for the defence exams by top defence educators in India. You can join our Telegram Group for daily updates.

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25 Current Affairs 2026 Questions with Answers

What notable sporting event is scheduled to begin in February–March 2026?
[A] FIFA World Cup
[B] ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
[C] Olympic Games
[D] Commonwealth Games
Answer: B
Which sustainable product became the first to be commercially produced in India?
[A] Bio-plastic
[B] Bio-ethanol
[C] Bio-bitumen
[D] Bio-diesel
Answer: C
Which country tested the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise Missile Burevestnik?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] North Korea
Answer: B
Recently, Surya Kant Sharma has been appointed Chief Justice of India. He is _______ Chief Justice of India.
[A] 53rd
[B] 52nd
[C] 54th
[D] 51st
Answer: A
Who will host the World Junior Shooting Championship 2028?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] USA
Answer: A
Which Indian cough syrup was recently flagged as ‘substandard’ by the WHO?
[A] Coldrex
[B] Coldrif
[C] Coughnil
[D] Coughsafe
Answer: B
How many individuals were honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 6
Answer: C
Which state is the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) the nodal agency for the mission to Antarctica and the Arctic?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Goa
[D] Kerala
Answer: C
Which organisation launched a new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects?
[A] UNESCO
[B] IUCN
[C] WTO
[D] UNICEF
Answer: A
The indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid, launched by the Indian Army, was developed in collaboration with which company?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad
[D] Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
Answer: C
Recently, which government has announced the creation of a digital library to preserve rare records of its temple?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Which organisation has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system?
[A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B] Export Promotion Council (EPC)
[C] Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
[D] Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
Answer: C
Which organisation approved the 2nd Living drug, Qartemi, for treating blood cancer?
[A] Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
[B] Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
[C] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: B
In which of the following states will the World’s largest data centre be built?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A
Who among the following has been appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO?
[A] M. Mohan
[B] S. Somnath
[C] V. Narayanan
[D] K. Sivan
Answer: A
In which state was India’s first digital nomad village established?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Goa
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Answer: A
Which indigenous defence equipment did the Defence Acquisition Council approve?
[A] Tejas fighter jets
[B] Arjun Mark-2 tanks
[C] BrahMos missiles
[D] INS Vikrant aircraft carriers
Answer: B
The World Economic Outlook Update 2026 was released by which organization?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] WTO
[D] UNDP
Answer: B
Which bank becomes the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] Bank of Baroda
[C] Bank of India
[D] Canara Bank
Answer: A
India’s first AI-powered multilingual legal assistant was launched by which institution?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Ministry of Law & Justice
[D] National Informatics Centre
Answer: A

21. Which Indian state launched India’s first fully solar-powered ATM van in 2026?

[A] Assam

[B] Tripura

[C] Odisha

[D] Sikkim

Answer: B

22. Which country successfully launched the world’s first wooden satellite, “LignoSat”?

[A] China

[B] Japan

[C] USA

[D] Germany

Answer: B

23. What is the name of India’s first solar-powered mobile ATM van launched by TGB?

[A] TGB Mobile

[B] TGB Express

[C] TGB on Wheels

[D] TGB Solar Van

Answer: C

24. Where was the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 held?

[A] Marina Beach, Tamil Nadu

[B] Ghoghla Beach, Diu

[C] Kovalam Beach, Kerala

[D] Radhanagar Beach, Andaman

Answer: B

25. Which Australian cricketer was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2025?

[A] Pat Cummins

[B] Mitchell Starc

[C] Steve Smith

[D] David Warner

Answer: B

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Conclusion

So, staying informed on defence-related current affairs helps individuals and nations understand the evolving nature of security challenges and the strategies being employed to address them. Current affairs in defence are especially important for understanding national security, military strategies, global geopolitics, and technological advancements.

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