National Current Affairs From The Hindu
1. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for resolving issues related to which long-term development vision?
A. Amaravati 2050
B. Swarna Andhra Vision 2047
C. Andhra Pradesh Vision 2030
D. Digital Andhra 2040
Answer: B. Swarna Andhra Vision 2047
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for concerted efforts to achieve the objectives of Swarna Andhra Vision 2047. The vision focuses on transforming Andhra Pradesh into a developed State by 2047.
2. Who is the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir who called for the restoration of the State’s “federal” status?
A. Mehbooba Mufti
B. Omar Abdullah
C. Farooq Abdullah
D. Ghulam Nabi Azad
Answer: B. Omar Abdullah
Explanation: Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, called for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s former State status and emphasised federalism. Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised as a Union Territory in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.
International Current Affairs
3. Which international leaders were among those who extended greetings to India on Independence Day and reaffirmed bilateral relations?
A. Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron
B. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
C. Mark Carney and Keir Starmer
D. Xi Jinping and Pedro Sánchez
Answer: B. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Explanation: Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, extended Independence Day greetings to India and reaffirmed their respective countries’ bilateral relations and strategic partnerships with India.
4. Which former President of Syria has reportedly been sentenced to death, according to the news report?
A. Bashar al-Assad
B. Hafez al-Assad
C. Ahmed al-Sharaa
D. Bashir al-Jaafari
Answer: A. Bashar al-Assad
Explanation: Bashar al-Assad, the former President of Syria, has reportedly been sentenced to death in connection with charges related to alleged human-rights violations. The report also notes concerns expressed by Amnesty International regarding the judicial proceedings.
5. Which country has proposed formal talks with North Korea to restore dialogue after years of tensions?
A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Russia
Answer: C. South Korea
Explanation: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War-era tensions. The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice, rather than a formal peace treaty.
6. Approximately how many Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh are seeking formal repatriation to Myanmar?
A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 3 lakh
D. 5 lakh
Answer: C. 3 lakh
Explanation: More than 3 lakh Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh have expressed their desire for formal repatriation to Myanmar. The Rohingya refugee crisis remains a major humanitarian and regional issue, particularly concerning Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
7. Ukrainian forces recently attacked an industrial site in which Russian region?
A. Moscow
B. Samara
C. Rostov
D. Krasnodar
Answer: B. Samara
Explanation: Ukraine carried out an attack on a large-scale industrial site in Samara region of southwestern Russia. The strike was part of the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict and reportedly targeted industrial infrastructure.
Economy & Banking Current Affairs
8. According to the new voluntary disclosure scheme notified by the Income Tax Department, eligible small taxpayers can declare certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by paying an effective tax of:
A. 30%
B. 45%
C. 60%
D. 75%
Answer: C. 60%
Explanation: The Income Tax Department has notified a voluntary disclosure scheme allowing eligible small taxpayers to declare certain undisclosed foreign assets and income by paying an effective 60% tax. The initiative aims to bring overseas holdings into the tax net while providing relief from further penalties or prosecution to eligible individuals.
9. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set a target of achieving a $1 trillion economy by which year?
A. 2030
B. 2032
C. 2034
D. 2040
Answer: C. 2034
Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced the goal of transforming Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034. The State government has also highlighted rapid economic growth and increasing per-capita income as part of its development agenda.
Science & Technology Current Affairs
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an AI skilling programme aimed at providing Artificial Intelligence skills to how many youth?
A. 10 lakh
B. 25 lakh
C. 50 lakh
D. 1 crore
Answer: D. 1 crore
Explanation: In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an AI skilling programme for one crore youth. The initiative aims to equip young people with AI skills through a mission-mode programme, reflecting the growing emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and digital skills in India’s workforce.
11. Karnataka has announced a target of creating how many new jobs, along with expanding AI education?
A. 50,000
B. 1 lakh
C. 2 lakh
D. 5 lakh
Answer: B. 1 lakh
Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the State will focus on creating one lakh new jobs and expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) education. The government plans to introduce AI-related education and training across schools and colleges.
12. The Karnataka government has announced the introduction of AI education and training particularly through which initiative?
A. Namma AI Mission
B. Yuva Karnataka AI Programme
C. AI-enabled learning in schools and colleges
D. Karnataka Digital India Mission
Answer: C. AI-enabled learning in schools and colleges
Explanation: Karnataka plans to expand AI education and training through its educational system, with AI-related learning being introduced in schools and colleges. The initiative is linked to the State’s broader objective of developing a skilled workforce and generating new employment opportunities.
13. NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its latest lunar programme aimed at establishing a human outpost near which region of the Moon?
A. Equatorial region
B. Far side of the Moon
C. South polar region
D. North polar region
Answer: C. South polar region
Explanation: NASA’s latest lunar programme seeks to establish a human outpost near the Moon’s south pole, where sunlight is available for longer periods and permanently shadowed craters are believed to contain significant deposits of water ice. ISRO has been invited to participate in this programme.
14. The NASA-ISRO cooperation in the latest lunar programme is associated with which international framework for lunar exploration?
A. Outer Space Treaty
B. Artemis Accords
C. Moon Treaty
D. International Space Station Agreement
Answer: B. Artemis Accords
Explanation: India signed the Artemis Accords in 2023, joining the U.S.-led framework for cooperation in civil exploration and use of the Moon, Mars and other celestial bodies. The latest proposed lunar cooperation between NASA and ISRO builds on this partnership.
15. Why are permanently shadowed craters near the Moon’s south pole considered strategically important for future lunar missions?
A. They contain large deposits of helium-3
B. They have Earth’s strongest communication signals
C. They are believed to contain significant deposits of water ice
D. They experience continuous sunlight
Answer: C. They are believed to contain significant deposits of water ice
Explanation: Permanently shadowed regions near the lunar poles receive little or no sunlight and are extremely cold. Scientists believe that these areas contain water ice, which could potentially provide drinking water and be processed into hydrogen and oxygen for fuel, making them important for sustained human presence on the Moon.
16. Which vaccine, traditionally used against tuberculosis, has shown potential clues for shaping immune responses relevant to Alzheimer’s disease?
A. MMR vaccine
B. BCG vaccine
C. HPV vaccine
D. Rotavirus vaccine
Answer: B. BCG vaccine
Explanation: The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, traditionally used against tuberculosis, has shown interesting effects on immune activity that may be relevant to Alzheimer’s disease. A study involving older adults found changes in immune responses after BCG vaccination, but researchers cautioned that the findings do not establish that BCG can prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease and require much larger studies.
17. What does BCG stand for in the context of the tuberculosis vaccine being studied for its possible relevance to Alzheimer’s disease?
A. Bacterial Cell Growth
B. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
C. Bacillus Cellular Globulin
D. Biological Calmette Group
Answer: B. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
Explanation: BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. It is a live attenuated vaccine developed against tuberculosis. Researchers are studying its broader effects on the immune system, including whether its immune-modulating properties could have relevance to neurodegenerative diseases.
18. The James Webb Space Telescope has detected an unusual black hole estimated to have a mass of approximately how many times that of the Sun?
A. 66 million
B. 660 million
C. 6.6 billion
D. 66 billion
Answer: B. 660 million
Explanation: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified an unusually massive black hole of about 660 million solar masses at the cosmic dawn. Its presence so early in the Universe provides clues about how supermassive black holes could have formed and grown rapidly in the early Universe.
Defence & Security Current Affairs
19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major overhaul of India’s civil defence infrastructure under which initiative?
A. Mission Suraksha Kavach
B. Mission Sudarshan Chakra
C. Operation Raksha Shakti
D. National Civil Defence Mission
Answer: B. Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a comprehensive restructuring of India’s civil defence infrastructure under Mission Sudarshan Chakra. The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s preparedness and protection against threats during conflicts and emergencies.
Environment & Climate Change Current Affairs
20. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged major gaps in the implementation of which mission aimed at enhancing India’s forest and tree cover?
A. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
B. National Mission for a Green India
C. National Water Mission
D. National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Answer: B. National Mission for a Green India
Explanation: The CAG audit has highlighted inadequate funding, weak coordination and poor convergence with other schemes in the implementation of the Green India Mission (GIM). The mission aims to protect, restore and enhance India’s forest and tree cover and is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
21. The Green India Mission is one of how many missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C. 8
Explanation: The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) consists of eight national missions, including the National Mission for a Green India. These missions address areas such as solar energy, energy efficiency, water, sustainable agriculture, Himalayan ecosystems and climate knowledge.
22. Which State government is working on a plan to make its State more flood-resilient by improving infrastructure and strengthening flood management?
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Answer: A. Assam
Explanation: The Assam government is working on measures to make the State more flood-resilient, including strengthening infrastructure, improving flood management and rehabilitation, and constructing embankments. Assam is particularly vulnerable to recurrent floods and river-bank erosion.
Reports & Indices Current Affairs
23. According to a recent CAG audit, basic amenities were found to be missing in what percentage of the audited railway stations?
A. 69%
B. 79%
C. 89%
D. 95%
Answer: C. 89%
Explanation: A CAG audit of passenger amenities and sanitation at 512 railway stations found that basic amenities were missing in 89% of the audited stations. The audit also pointed to shortcomings in facilities such as drinking water, toilets, ramps and other passenger amenities.
24. How many railway stations were covered by the CAG audit of passenger amenities and sanitation mentioned in the report?
A. 312
B. 412
C. 512
D. 612
Answer: C. 512
Explanation: The CAG audit examined passenger amenities and sanitation at 512 railway stations across India. It identified significant deficiencies in the availability and maintenance of basic passenger facilities.
Sports Current Affairs
25. The 2026 Badminton World Championships are being hosted in which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. Indonesia
Answer: A. India
Explanation: The 2026 Badminton World Championships are being held in India, with the tournament beginning in New Delhi. The event marks an important opportunity for Indian badminton to showcase its growing strength on the international stage.
Persons in News Current Affairs
26. Who is the current Chief Justice of India (CJI) who addressed law students on Independence Day and urged them to be competitive, resilient and committed to justice?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C. Justice B.R. Gavai
D. Justice Surya Kant
Answer: D. Justice Surya Kant
Explanation: Justice Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, addressed law students on Independence Day and urged them to remain competitive, resilient and committed to justice. He also stressed the importance of equality, inclusion and constitutional values in the legal profession.
Places in News Current Affairs
27. The world’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary, highlighted in the news, is located in which country?
A. Brazil
B. Poland
C. Italy
D. Spain
Answer: B. Poland
Explanation: A statue of the Virgin Mary in Konczyce, Poland, has been described as the tallest such statue in the world. It stands about 55.6 metres high, making it significantly taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
Art & Culture Current Affairs
28. In 2026, India is observing the 150th anniversary of which iconic national song?
A. Jana Gana Mana
B. Vande Mataram
C. Sare Jahan Se Achha
D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
Answer: B. Vande Mataram
Explanation: The year 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The song was first published in his novel Anandamath and became an important symbol of India’s freedom movement.
29. Which organisation has been asked to organise year-long programmes to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Indian Council of Cultural Relations
C. Indian National Congress
D. Ministry of Education
Answer: C. Indian National Congress
Explanation: The Indian National Congress has planned year-long programmes to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The song has a significant historical association with the national movement and the Congress.
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