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SSC CGL Current Affairs MCQs 1–25

Q1.
As per the report of the NITI Aayog in 2023, which among the following states in India has the lowest percentage of the total population that is multidimensionally poor?
A) Goa
B) Kerala
C) Sikkim
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: B) Kerala — Kerala has the lowest percentage of its total population classified as multidimensionally poor.
Q2.
As of March 2023, how many High Courts are there in India?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 30
D) 20
Answer: A) 25 — As of March 2023, there are 25 High Courts in India.
Q3.
Who was appointed as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of NITI Aayog in February 2023?
A) Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
B) Amitabh Kant
C) Dr. Vivek Joshi
D) BVR Subrahmanyam
Answer: D) BVR Subrahmanyam — BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2023, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer.
Q4.
Which recent mission by ISRO aims to study the Sun from the Lagrange point L1?
A) Aditya-L1
B) Chandrayaan-3
C) Shukrayaan-1
D) Mangalyaan
Answer: A) Aditya-L1 — Aditya-L1 is India's first solar mission, positioned at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to constantly observe the Sun.
Q5.
Which wetland in Uttar Pradesh was recently designated as India's 99th Ramsar site?
A) Bakhira Sanctuary
B) Sur Sarovar
C) Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
D) Sandi Bird Sanctuary
Answer: C) Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary — Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh was added as the 99th Ramsar site in India.
Q6.
The MoEFCC and National Biodiversity Authority launched a 5-year project to strengthen biodiversity governance in which of the following states?
A) Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya
B) Kerala and Assam
C) Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh
D) Gujarat and Mizoram
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya — The project will cover the Sathyamangalam landscape in Tamil Nadu and the Garo Hills region in Meghalaya.
Q7.
Under its updated climate targets (NDCs) for 2031–35, India has committed to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by what percentage by 2035 from the 2005 baseline?
A) 35%
B) 47%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer: B) 47% — India committed to reducing its GDP emission intensity by at least 47% by 2035.
Q8.
How many new districts were recently approved for creation in Ladakh by L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 7
Answer: C) 5 — Five new districts (Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, Drass) were created, taking the total to 7.
Q9.
Which university recently launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru University
B) Symbiosis Skills and Professional University
C) Delhi University
D) Banaras Hindu University
Answer: B) Symbiosis Skills and Professional University — Symbiosis Skills and Professional University launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion.
Q10.
Which census has been introduced as India’s first fully digital enumeration exercise?
A) Census 2025
B) Census 2026
C) Census 2027
D) Census 2031
Answer: C) Census 2027 — Census 2027 was announced as India’s first fully digital census with mobile-based data collection.
Q11.
India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system was successfully launched by NHAI in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Gujarat — NHAI launched the MLFF tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.
Q12.
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility to be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited in which location?
A) Kandla
B) Vadinar
C) Mundra
D) Pipavav
Answer: B) Vadinar — The ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility is approved to be set up at Vadinar, Gujarat.
Q13.
What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot recently launched by the Chief Justice of India for the Supreme Court?
A) Su Sahay
B) Nyay Sahay
C) Court Mitra
D) Nyay Mitra
Answer: A) Su Sahay — The CJI launched the 'Su Sahay' AI chatbot to help citizens access court-related services.
Q14.
Which crop emerged as India’s largest ethanol feedstock as of May 2026, surpassing sugarcane?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Maize
D) Sorghum
Answer: C) Maize — Maize surpassed sugarcane in grain-based ethanol contribution due to its lower water requirements.
Q15.
Who heads the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee constituted by the Chief Justice of India?
A) Justice Surya Kant
B) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
C) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
D) Justice Aravind Kumar
Answer: D) Justice Aravind Kumar — The committee preparing a nationwide roadmap on court infrastructure is headed by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar.
Q16.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a temple. In which district is it located?
A) Bhopal
B) Ujjain
C) Dhar
D) Indore
Answer: C) Dhar — The complex, traditionally associated with Raja Bhoja, is located in the Dhar district.
Q17.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 increased the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court (excluding the CJI) to:
A) 33
B) 34
C) 36
D) 37
Answer: D) 37 — The sanctioned strength was increased from 34 to 37 judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India.
Q18.
Which country recently returned the historic 11th-century Chola Copper Plates (Leiden Plates) to India?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) The Netherlands
D) Portugal
Answer: C) The Netherlands — The Netherlands formally returned the 11th-century Chola Copper Plates to India after nearly 3 centuries.
Q19.
Which West Asian country announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United Arab Emirates
C) Qatar
D) Kuwait
Answer: B) United Arab Emirates — The UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ to gain flexibility in increasing its oil production.
Q20.
The Middle East–India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP) is a proposed ₹40,000-crore subsea natural gas pipeline connecting India to which country?
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Oman
D) Qatar
Answer: C) Oman — The MEIDP aims to connect Oman to Gujarat, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz for energy security.
Q21.
Who holds the world record for the highest number of Mount Everest summits after scaling it for the 32nd time?
A) Lhakpa Sherpa
B) Kami Rita Sherpa
C) Pasang Dawa Sherpa
D) Ang Rita Sherpa
Answer: B) Kami Rita Sherpa — Kami Rita Sherpa created history by climbing Mount Everest for a record 32nd time.
Q22.
Which country officially joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as a new member in 2026?
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) South Africa
D) Kenya
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia officially joined the IBCA to enhance collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.
Q23.
The 594-km long Ganga Expressway, inaugurated by PM Modi, connects which two districts of Uttar Pradesh?
A) Lucknow and Varanasi
B) Meerut and Prayagraj
C) Agra and Lucknow
D) Kanpur and Prayagraj
Answer: B) Meerut and Prayagraj — The Ganga Expressway connects Meerut to Prayagraj across 12 districts of UP.
Q24.
Which state government launched a ₹13,000 crore 'Mushroom Mission' to become the largest mushroom-producing state in India?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh — Andhra Pradesh launched the mission aiming for an annual production of 67,500 tonnes of mushrooms.
Q25.
Who was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after becoming the first non-Dravidian party leader to hold the post since 1969?
A) M. K. Stalin
B) Edappadi K. Palaniswami
C) C. Joseph Vijay
D) O. Panneerselvam
Answer: C) C. Joseph Vijay — C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as the 13th CM of Tamil Nadu.

SSC CGL Current Affairs MCQs 26–50

Q26.
The Etor Gidi Festival is celebrated by the Adi community to mark agricultural traditions and cultural identity in which state?
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh — The Etor Gidi Festival is predominantly celebrated by the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q27.
Which state announced the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme to provide ₹3,000 per month as direct financial assistance to women?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) West Bengal — West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, an upgrade to the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.
Q28.
Which state introduced the Kartavya-KAAMS app for monitoring the attendance of government school and office staff using AI and facial recognition?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Karnataka — Karnataka introduced the Kartavya-KAAMS app to replace the biometric attendance system.
Q29.
Barpali, recognized globally for its traditional tie-and-dye Sambalpuri handloom craft, is located in which state?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Odisha — Barpali is a major hub of the Sambalpuri handloom tradition located in the Bargarh district of Odisha.
Q30.
Which state mandated the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) for all new official government use from June 1, 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Odisha
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Odisha — Odisha made EV purchase compulsory for new government vehicles to promote green mobility.
Q31.
Rajasthan’s first semiconductor and electronics manufacturing cluster was inaugurated in which city?
A) Jaipur
B) Jodhpur
C) Bhiwadi
D) Kota
Answer: C) Bhiwadi — The cluster was inaugurated in Bhiwadi due to its strong industrial infrastructure and NCR proximity.
Q32.
Which state implemented the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 for the registration of Sikh marriages from June 1, 2026?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Sikkim
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Sikkim — Sikkim implemented the Act to allow Sikh couples to register their marriages through the Anand Karaj ceremony.
Q33.
Which state government announced cash incentives of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child to address declining population growth?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Sikkim
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh — Andhra Pradesh announced this policy to counter the state's falling fertility rate.
Q34.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently cancelled the licence of which payments bank due to persistent regulatory non-compliance?
A) Airtel Payments Bank
B) India Post Payments Bank
C) Fino Payments Bank
D) Paytm Payments Bank
Answer: D) Paytm Payments Bank — RBI cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. over governance and compliance issues.
Q35.
Under the RBI's revised Basel III norms effective April 2027, the exposure limit under retail classification has been increased to:
A) ₹5 crore
B) ₹7.5 crore
C) ₹10 crore
D) ₹12.5 crore
Answer: C) ₹10 crore — The exposure limit under retail classification was increased to ₹10 crore per counterparty.
Q36.
Which mission was launched by the RBI for the capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking (UCB) sector?
A) Mission UTKARSH
B) Mission SAKSHAM
C) Mission SAMARTH
D) Mission UDAY
Answer: B) Mission SAKSHAM — Mission SAKSHAM is an all-India capacity-building initiative launched by RBI for the UCB sector.
Q37.
The EPFO is launching which Aadhaar-based portal to track and unlock dormant or inoperative PF accounts?
A) E-PRAAPTI
B) E-NIDHI
C) E-KOSH
D) E-SAHAYATA
Answer: A) E-PRAAPTI — E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts) will help users access inactive accounts.
Q38.
Under the RBI's updated auto-debit rules, recurring transactions up to what amount can be processed without an OTP?
A) ₹5,000
B) ₹10,000
C) ₹15,000
D) ₹20,000
Answer: C) ₹15,000 — Recurring digital payments up to ₹15,000 can now be processed without an OTP.
Q39.
Which space startup’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, was recently flagged off?
A) Agnikul Cosmos
B) Skyroot Aerospace
C) Pixxel
D) Bellatrix Aerospace
Answer: B) Skyroot Aerospace — Vikram-1, developed by Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad, is India's first privately built orbital rocket.
Q40.
NIT Rourkela has developed an AI-based technology for the instant detection of adulteration in which of the following?
A) Milk
B) Spices
C) Honey
D) Edible Oil
Answer: B) Spices — NIT Rourkela patented an AI technology to detect spice and food adulteration rapidly.
Q41.
GalaxEye recently launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. It combines optical imaging with which technology?
A) LiDAR
B) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
C) Infrared Sensors
D) Sonar
Answer: B) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) — OptoSAR technology combines optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar for all-weather observation.
Q42.
Which country recently joined India’s Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan' to study solar charged particles?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Sweden
D) Russia
Answer: C) Sweden — Sweden joined the mission and will provide the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) payload.
Q43.
The 7th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dustlik' was held between India and which country?
A) Kazakhstan
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Tajikistan
D) Uzbekistan
Answer: D) Uzbekistan — Exercise 'Dustlik' is a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan.
Q44.
What is the name of the indigenous long-range anti-ship hypersonic missile currently being developed by the DRDO?
A) BrahMos-II
B) LR-AShM
C) Shaurya
D) Nirbhay
Answer: B) LR-AShM — DRDO is advancing the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM), a hypersonic glide vehicle.
Q45.
The first privately manufactured military aircraft in India, rolled out from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, is the:
A) C-130J Super Hercules
B) C-295
C) C-17 Globemaster
D) Dornier 228
Answer: B) C-295 — The Airbus C-295 aircraft was rolled out from India's first private-sector Final Assembly Line in Vadodara.
Q46.
Which Indian Army officer received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 for her peacekeeping role in Lebanon?
A) Major Suman Gawani
B) Major Radhika Sen
C) Major Abhilasha Barak
D) Major Priya Jhingan
Answer: C) Major Abhilasha Barak — Major Abhilasha Barak received the award for her gender-inclusive peacekeeping efforts in UNIFIL.
Q47.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently received the FAO Agricola Medal. Where is the FAO Headquarters located?
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) New York
Answer: C) Rome — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.
Q48.
Which state overtook Gujarat to become India’s top marine fish-producing state in 2025, according to CMFRI data?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu overtook Gujarat, primarily due to a 15% decline in Gujarat's fish production.
Q49.
Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Dinesh Kumar Tripathi?
A) Krishna Swaminathan
B) Sanjay Vatsayan
C) R. Hari Kumar
D) Karambir Singh
Answer: A) Krishna Swaminathan — Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff.
Q50.
Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) succeeding Anil Chauhan in May 2026?
A) Manoj Pande
B) N S Raja Subramani
C) Upendra Dwivedi
D) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Answer: B) N S Raja Subramani — Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff.

SSC CGL Current Affairs MCQs 51–75

Q51.
According to the World Migration Report 2026, which country topped global remittance inflows with over $137 billion in 2024?
A) Mexico
B) China
C) India
D) Philippines
Answer: C) India — India was the world's top recipient of remittances, receiving over $137 billion in 2024.
Q52.
India's effective import tariffs on gold and silver were recently increased from 6% to what percentage?
A) 10%
B) 12.50%
C) 15%
D) 18%
Answer: C) 15% — India raised the effective import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% to regulate imports.
Q53.
Which player completed the 'Career Golden Masters' by winning the Italian Open 2026?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Daniil Medvedev
C) Alexander Zverev
D) Jannik Sinner
Answer: D) Jannik Sinner — Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open and became the youngest player to complete the Career Golden Masters.
Q54.
Who became the first English golfer in over a century to win the PGA Championship by claiming the 2026 title?
A) Tommy Fleetwood
B) Matt Fitzpatrick
C) Justin Rose
D) Aaron Rai
Answer: D) Aaron Rai — Aaron Rai, a British golfer of Indian origin, won the 2026 PGA Championship.
Q55.
Which body will be established to monitor compliance and handle grievances under the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA) 2025?
A) Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)
B) Gaming and eSports Regulatory Board
C) Digital Gaming Commission of India
D) National Cyber Gaming Authority
Answer: A) Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) — The government will establish the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) to regulate the sector, monitor compliance, and ensure a safer ecosystem.
Q56.
To which station was the Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express recently extended, providing direct passenger rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley?
A) Jammu Tawi
B) Pathankot
C) Udhampur
D) Samba
Answer: A) Jammu Tawi — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw extended the Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi, establishing direct rail connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir.
Q57.
How much record solar power capacity did India add in 2025 to reach a total installed solar capacity of approximately 150 GW?
A) 25 GW
B) 44 GW
C) 55 GW
D) 30 GW
Answer: B) 44 GW — India added a record 44 GW of solar capacity in 2025, making it the world's third-largest producer of solar power.
Q58.
The Election Commission of India launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across how many States and Union Territories?
A) 12 States and 2 UTs
B) 15 States and 4 UTs
C) 16 States and 3 UTs
D) 20 States and 2 UTs
Answer: C) 16 States and 3 UTs — The ECI launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision covering 16 States and 3 Union Territories through door-to-door verification.
Q59.
What is the name of the operation launched by the US Navy to escort stranded foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Project Safe Passage
B) Project Guardian
C) Project Freedom
D) Project Liberty
Answer: C) Project Freedom — The US launched 'Project Freedom' to assist and escort vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to regional tensions.
Q60.
The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in which two countries?
A) Congo and Uganda
B) Nigeria and Sudan
C) Kenya and Tanzania
D) Rwanda and Ethiopia
Answer: A) Congo and Uganda — WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a PHEIC due to the high regional risk and cross-border movement.
Q61.
Which active volcano recently erupted violently on Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, Indonesia?
A) Mount Merapi
B) Mount Sinabung
C) Mount Dukono
D) Mount Krakatoa
Answer: C) Mount Dukono — Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera Island, sending volcanic ash nearly 5,000 metres into the sky and triggering safety warnings.
Q62.
Who assumed charge as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal after receiving parliamentary approval?
A) Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha
B) Sapana Pradhan Malla
C) Manoj Kumar Sharma
D) Cholendra Shumsher JBR
Answer: C) Manoj Kumar Sharma — Manoj Kumar Sharma was appointed as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal, succeeding Acting CJ Sapana Pradhan Malla.
Q63.
With which country did India elevate its bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and adopt a Five-Year Joint Action Plan for 2025–2029?
A) Greece
B) Cyprus
C) Malta
D) Armenia
Answer: B) Cyprus — India and Cyprus elevated their relations to a Strategic Partnership and endorsed a Joint Action Plan covering trade, defence, and innovation.
Q64.
Who was formally named the Chief Minister of West Bengal following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections?
A) Dilip Ghosh
B) Suvendu Adhikari
C) Sukanta Majumdar
D) Mithun Chakraborty
Answer: B) Suvendu Adhikari — Suvendu Adhikari was named the Chief Minister of West Bengal, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress.
Q65.
Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term in May 2026?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
C) Pema Khandu
D) Neiphiu Rio
Answer: B) Himanta Biswa Sarma — Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term after the NDA secured a majority.
Q66.
Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry for the fifth time in May 2026?
A) V. Narayanasamy
B) N. Rangasamy
C) K. Kailashnathan
D) R. Radhakrishnan
Answer: B) N. Rangasamy — N. Rangasamy took the oath of office for the fifth time as the Chief Minister of Puducherry, leading the NDA government.
Q67.
Who was named the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala following the United Democratic Front’s victory in the 2026 state assembly elections?
A) Pinarayi Vijayan
B) Oommen Chandy
C) Ramesh Chennithala
D) V.D. Satheesan
Answer: D) V.D. Satheesan — V.D. Satheesan was named the Chief Minister of Kerala after the Congress-led UDF secured 102 seats in the 140-member assembly.
Q68.
The Uttar Pradesh government approved a ₹33,000 crore thermal power project consisting of three 800 MW units in which district?
A) Prayagraj
B) Sonbhadra
C) Mirzapur
D) Kanpur
Answer: A) Prayagraj — A joint venture between NTPC and UPRVUN will establish the 2,400 MW Meja Project Stage-II in the Prayagraj district.
Q69.
Which state has actively promoted breast milk donation through the 'Yashoda Mothers' programme to support neonatal care?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Rajasthan — Rajasthan promoted the Yashoda programme under the Norway-India Partnership Initiative, significantly boosting human milk donations.
Q70.
The Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026, a community street festival promoting cultural heritage and youth engagement, was inaugurated in which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Odisha
Answer: D) Odisha — The Nimapara Patha Utsav was inaugurated in the Puri district of Odisha to celebrate traditional arts and civic awareness.
Q71.
Which institution has been designated as the initial implementation agency for the second tranche of the ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) scheme for startups?
A) NABARD
B) SIDBI
C) SEBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) SIDBI — The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) acts as the primary implementation agency for the government's startup Fund of Funds.
Q72.
Which fintech company recently received in-principle approval from the RBI for an NBFC licence to start direct lending operations?
A) PhonePe
B) BharatPe
C) MobiKwik
D) Cred
Answer: C) MobiKwik — One MobiKwik Systems received the RBI's nod for an NBFC licence, allowing it to directly underwrite and issue loans.
Q73.
The World Health Organization granted prequalification approval to which drug combination, making it the first malaria treatment specifically designed for infants?
A) Artemether-lumphantrine
B) Chloroquine-primaquine
C) Artesunate-mefloquine
D) Quinine-doxycycline
Answer: A) Artemether-lumphantrine — Artemether-lumefantrine received WHO prequalification as the first infant-specific malaria treatment to reduce dosage errors and toxicity.
Q74.
Which country plans to launch the Chang'e-7 lunar mission in 2026 to search for water ice and volatile substances near the Moon's south pole?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Russia
D) South Korea
Answer: B) China — China is preparing the Chang'e-7 mission, featuring an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopping spacecraft, to explore the lunar south pole.
Q75.
The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of which short-range anti-ship missile?
A) BrahMos-NG
B) NASM-SR
C) Nirbhay
D) Prahaar
Answer: B) NASM-SR — Two Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) missiles were launched in quick succession from a naval helicopter in the Bay of Bengal.

SSC CGL Current Affairs MCQs 76–100

Q76.
The defence-tech startup Armory secured a ₹100 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply which AI-powered Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)?
A) DRONE-DEFEND
B) AERO-SHIELD
C) SURGE
D) SKY-GUARD
Answer: C) SURGE — Armory secured MoD contracts to supply SURGE, an AI-powered system designed to detect, track, and neutralise enemy drones.
Q77.
The DRDO achieved a major milestone in hypersonic technology by testing an Actively Cooled Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for over 1,200 seconds in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) Pune
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Hyderabad — The long-duration scramjet combustor test was successfully conducted by the DRDO at its facility in Hyderabad.
Q78.
What is the name of India's first indigenous glide weapon system, recently tested by DRDO and IAF, that converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons?
A) TARA
B) GARUDA
C) VAYU
D) PINAKA
Answer: A) TARA — TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) is an indigenous glide kit designed to enhance the accuracy and lethality of low-cost weapons.
Q79.
The DRDO successfully tested the V3 variant of the ULPGM. What does ULPGM stand for?
A) Unified Laser Precision Guided Munition
B) Ultra Light Precision Guided Missile
C) Universal Long-Range Precision Guided Missile
D) Unmanned Light Payload Guided Munition
Answer: B) Ultra Light Precision Guided Missile — ULPGM stands for Ultra Light Precision Guided Missile, developed for deployment from UAVs and helicopters.
Q80.
The multinational military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026', involving 12 partner countries and focusing on jungle warfare, was held at the Umroi Military Station in which state?
A) Assam
B) Mizoram
C) Meghalaya
D) Tripura
Answer: C) Meghalaya — PRAGATI 2026 commenced at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations.
Q81.
Who has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, as per recent reports?
A) Suman Bery
B) Arvind Panagariya
C) Ashok Lahiri
D) Rajiv Kumar
Answer: C) Ashok Lahiri — Economist and former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Lahiri is set to be appointed as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog.
Q82.
Vikram Doraiswami, who previously served as India's High Commissioner to the UK, has been appointed as India's Ambassador to which country?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) China
D) France
Answer: C) China — After his tenure in the UK where he advanced the India-UK FTA, Vikram Doraiswami was appointed as the Ambassador to China.
Q83.
Who was appointed as the first CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), the newly formed subsidiary of DMRC?
A) Vikas Kumar
B) Sanjay Jamuar
C) Mangu Singh
D) E. Sreedharan
Answer: B) Sanjay Jamuar — Sanjay Jamuar was appointed as the first CEO of DMIL to lead DMRC's international bidding and consultancy services.
Q84.
Who recently assumed charge as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a term of three years?
A) Michael Patra
B) Swaminathan J
C) T. Rabi Sankar
D) Rohit Jain
Answer: D) Rohit Jain — Career central banker Rohit Jain was appointed as the RBI Deputy Governor, overseeing financial markets and forex operations.
Q85.
Who assumed charge as the Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence to strengthen financial governance?
A) Sanjay Mitra
B) Aramane Giridhar
C) Vishvajit Sahay
D) Ajay Kumar
Answer: C) Vishvajit Sahay — 1990-batch IDAS officer Vishvajit Sahay took charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence.
Q86.
Who was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea, effective May 2026?
A) Ravinder Takkar
B) Sunil Bharti Mittal
C) Kumar Mangalam Birla
D) Mukesh Ambani
Answer: C) Kumar Mangalam Birla — Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea, replacing Ravinder Takkar.
Q87.
The SEBI approved the appointment of Viral Mody and which other official as Executive Directors at the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
A) Ashishkumar Chauhan
B) Sanjay Shorey
C) Vikram Limaye
D) Chitra Ramkrishna
Answer: B) Sanjay Shorey — Viral Mody and Sanjay Shorey were appointed as Executive Directors at the NSE to enhance governance and regulatory compliance.
Q88.
Which former Indian cricketer was appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA)?
A) VVS Laxman
B) Mohammad Azharuddin
C) Ambati Rayudu
D) Pragyan Ojha
Answer: C) Ambati Rayudu — Ambati Rayudu was appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations by the HCA to improve administration and player development.
Q89.
Who was appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai?
A) Sanjay Vatsayan
B) R. Hari Kumar
C) Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
D) Krishna Swaminathan
Answer: A) Sanjay Vatsayan — Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems, was appointed to lead the Western Naval Command.
Q90.
Who assumed charge as India’s High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom in May 2026?
A) Vikram Doraiswami
B) P. Kumaran
C) Navtej Sarna
D) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer: B) P. Kumaran — P. Kumaran, formerly India's Ambassador to Qatar and Singapore, assumed charge as the High Commissioner in London.
Q91.
Who made history by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to achieve the Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification?
A) Avani Chaturvedi
B) Bhawana Kanth
C) Mohana Singh
D) Squadron Leader Saanya
Answer: D) Squadron Leader Saanya — Squadron Leader Saanya achieved the prestigious Cat-A QFI qualification, setting a historic milestone for women in the IAF.
Q92.
Which senior IAS officer assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in May 2026?
A) Saurabh Garg
B) Amit Agrawal
C) Saurabh Vijay
D) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Answer: C) Saurabh Vijay — Saurabh Vijay, an IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, took over as the CEO of UIDAI.
Q93.
India signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) providing duty-free access to 100% of Indian exports with which country?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) United Kingdom
D) Canada
Answer: B) New Zealand — India and New Zealand signed an FTA that guarantees duty-free access for Indian goods and includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment.
Q94.
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with which express delivery company to enhance logistics and e-commerce delivery across its 1.64 lakh post offices?
A) Blue Dart
B) Delhivery
C) DTDC Express Limited
D) Gati
Answer: C) DTDC Express Limited — DTDC Express partnered with India Post to utilize its vast postal network for improved parcel and COD deliveries.
Q95.
India upgraded its relationship to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' and agreed to explore the supply of Cobalt-60 with which country?
A) Philippines
B) Vietnam
C) Japan
D) South Korea
Answer: B) Vietnam — During bilateral talks, India and Vietnam upgraded ties and discussed cooperation in atomic energy, including Cobalt-60 supply.
Q96.
India and the Netherlands signed an agreement for technical collaboration on the Kalpasar multi-purpose dam project located in the:
A) Gulf of Mannar
B) Gulf of Kutch
C) Gulf of Khambhat
D) Palk Strait
Answer: C) Gulf of Khambhat — The Kalpasar Project aims to build a massive freshwater reservoir by constructing a dam across the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat.
Q97.
The Maharashtra government signed MoUs with four major energy companies to set up nuclear power projects with a total capacity of:
A) 10,500 MW
B) 15,000 MW
C) 20,000 MW
D) 25,400 MW
Answer: D) 25,400 MW — Maharashtra signed agreements for 25,400 MW of nuclear energy capacity, involving an estimated investment of ₹6.5 lakh crore.
Q98.
Which country assumed the BRICS Chairmanship for the year 2026 and hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in May?
A) Brazil
B) Russia
C) India
D) China
Answer: C) India — India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on 1 January 2026, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
Q99.
Under India’s chairmanship, the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 to discuss the global natural diamond sector was held in which city?
A) Surat
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Jaipur
Answer: B) Mumbai — The Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 was held in Mumbai to promote credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence in diamonds.
Q100.
According to the SIPRI report, India was the world’s ____ largest military spender in 2025 with an expenditure of $92.1 billion.
A) 3rd
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 6th
Answer: C) 5th — India ranked as the 5th largest military spender globally, trailing only the US, China, Russia, and Germany.

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