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

Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers

Current Affairs 2026

Overview

Current affairs are essential for understanding our world. This set of quizzes is tailored for defence exams by leading educators in India. Join our Telegram group for daily updates.

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20 Current Affairs 2026 Questions with Answers

  1. Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by which year?
    [A] 2030
    [B] 2026
    [C] 2035
    [D] 2047
    Answer: C
  2. Who has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission for 2026-2029?
    [A] PV Sindhu
    [B] Sania Mirza
    [C] Saina Nehwal
    [D] Nikhat Zareen
    Answer: A
  3. Who is the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade?
    [A] President of the Republic of Indonesia H. E. Prabowo Subianto
    [B] Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of France
    [C] President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa
    [D] Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
    Answer: C
  4. Which country will chair the global Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2026?
    [A] India
    [B] France
    [C] Germany
    [D] South Africa
    Answer: A
  5. The first Indian female cricketer to score 4000 runs in T20 international is:
    [A] Deeya Yadav
    [B] Harmanpreet Kaur
    [C] Smriti Mandhana
    [D] Deepti Sharma
    Answer: C
  6. Which country handed over the BRICS presidency to India for 2026?
    [A] South Africa
    [B] Russia
    [C] Brazil 
    [D] China
    Answer: C
  7. The first Made-in-India MRI scanner was developed with the support of which company?
    [A] Zoho 
    [B] Tata Consultancy Services
    [C] Infosys
    [D] Wipro
    Answer: A
  8. World’s longest expressway tunnel opens in which country?
    [A] China
    [B] India
    [C] Russia
    [D] USA
    Answer: A
  9. India’s first PPP model medical college is going to open in which state?
    [A] Madhya Pradesh
    [B] Uttar Pradesh
    [C] Bihar
    [D] Kerala
    Answer: A
  10. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the world’s largest nuclear facility, is located in:
    [A] South Korea
    [B] Japan
    [C] China
    [D] Russia
    Answer: B
  11. What is Dhruv 64?
    [A] Indian AI Tool
    [B] 1 Giga Hz processor
    [C] 2 Giga Hz processor
    [D] None of these
    Answer: B
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. In which state was India’s first digital nomad village established?
    [A] Sikkim
    [B] Goa
    [C] Kerala
    [D] Telangana
    Answer: A
  17. Who among the following has won the Men’s singles title in the recently held Australian Open 2025?
    [A] Jannik Sinner
    [B] Alexander Zverev
    [C] Novac Djokoic
    [D] Carlos Alkraz
    Answer: A
  18. National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) functions under the administrative control of which ministry?
    [A] Ministry of Heavy Industries
    [B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
    [C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    [D] Ministry of Mines
    Answer: C
  19. 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
  20. Which country became the first to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state?
    [A] Egypt
    [B] United States
    [C] Israel
    [D] India
    Answer: C

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Conclusion

Staying informed about current affairs related to defence is essential for individuals and nations to comprehend the changing landscape of security challenges and the strategies implemented to address them. Understanding defence-related current affairs is crucial for comprehending national security, military strategies, global geopolitics, and technological advancements.