Current Affairs 2026 (January–June) for Students

Current Affairs 2026 (January–June) – 100 Questions & Answers

Part 1 (Questions 1–25)

  1. Q: Which three countries are jointly hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?
    Ans: United States, Canada and Mexico.
  2. Q: How many teams are participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
    Ans: 48 teams.
  3. Q: Which Indian space mission is studying the Sun in 2026?
    Ans: Aditya-L1.
  4. Q: What is the name of India’s first human spaceflight mission?
    Ans: Gaganyaan.
  5. Q: Which Indian organisation is responsible for space research?
    Ans: ISRO.
  6. Q: Which technology continues to transform education, healthcare and business in 2026?
    Ans: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  7. Q: Which renewable energy source is expanding rapidly across the world in 2026?
    Ans: Solar energy.
  8. Q: Which country remains the world’s most populous nation in 2026?
    Ans: India.
  9. Q: Which international organisation works to promote global peace?
    Ans: United Nations (UN).
  10. Q: Which UN agency focuses on global public health?
    Ans: World Health Organization (WHO).
  11. Q: Which summit brings together the world’s major economies?
    Ans: G20 Summit.
  12. Q: Which digital platform supports school education across India?
    Ans: DIKSHA.
  13. Q: Which environmental challenge continues to affect countries worldwide in 2026?
    Ans: Climate change.
  14. Q: Which clean energy source is widely promoted to reduce carbon emissions?
    Ans: Solar energy.
  15. Q: Which Indian mission aims to send astronauts into space?
    Ans: Gaganyaan.
  16. Q: Which Indian mission successfully reached the Moon’s south polar region before 2026?
    Ans: Chandrayaan-3.
  17. Q: Which technology is increasingly used for language translation and virtual assistants?
    Ans: Artificial Intelligence.
  18. Q: Which international sporting event is the biggest football tournament of 2026?
    Ans: FIFA World Cup.
  19. Q: Which greenhouse gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
    Ans: Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
  20. Q: Which Indian space mission continues to provide valuable information about the Sun?
    Ans: Aditya-L1.
  21. Q: Which energy source produces electricity using sunlight?
    Ans: Solar energy.
  22. Q: Which Indian mission is expected to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability?
    Ans: Gaganyaan.
  23. Q: Which organisation develops India’s launch vehicles and satellites?
    Ans: ISRO.
  24. Q: Which international organisation works for children’s welfare around the world?
    Ans: UNICEF.
  25. Q: Which major global issue encourages countries to adopt clean energy and protect the environment?
    Ans: Climate change.

Current Affairs 2026 (January–June) – Questions & Answers

Part 2 (Questions 26–50)

  1. Q: Which European country adopted the euro in January 2026?
    Ans: Bulgaria.
  2. Q: Which major winter sports event was held in February 2026?
    Ans: Winter Olympics 2026.
  3. Q: In which Italian cities were the 2026 Winter Olympics hosted?
    Ans: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
  4. Q: Which treaty related to nuclear arms was scheduled to expire in 2026?
    Ans: New START Treaty.
  5. Q: Which country hosted the 2026 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup?
    Ans: India and Sri Lanka.
  6. Q: Which global football tournament began in June 2026?
    Ans: FIFA World Cup 2026.
  7. Q: Which country recently signed a major trade agreement with India (2026)?
    Ans: Oman.
  8. Q: What is the full form of CEPA in trade agreements?
    Ans: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
  9. Q: Which Indian ministerial department handles international trade agreements?
    Ans: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  10. Q: Which major global issue is linked to melting glaciers and sea level rise?
    Ans: Climate change.
  11. Q: Which technology is widely used in autonomous vehicles in 2026?
    Ans: Artificial Intelligence.
  12. Q: Which country is India’s major partner in the “Global Supply Chain Observatory” project?
    Ans: United Kingdom.
  13. Q: Which organization monitors global inflation and financial stability?
    Ans: International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  14. Q: Which organization provides loans for development projects worldwide?
    Ans: World Bank.
  15. Q: Which Indian state experienced major election activity in 2026?
    Ans: Multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.
  16. Q: Which sport saw major global attention due to the 2026 World Cup?
    Ans: Football.
  17. Q: Which sport is part of both Summer and Winter Olympic Games variations?
    Ans: Ice hockey (Winter) / Athletics (Summer).
  18. Q: Which country is the largest democracy in the world?
    Ans: India.
  19. Q: Which gas is most responsible for global warming?
    Ans: Carbon dioxide.
  20. Q: Which renewable energy source is most widely used globally in 2026?
    Ans: Solar energy.
  21. Q: Which Indian mission studies solar activity?
    Ans: Aditya-L1.
  22. Q: Which Indian mission aims for human space travel?
    Ans: Gaganyaan.
  23. Q: Which organization controls India’s satellites and rockets?
    Ans: ISRO.
  24. Q: Which global organization works for children’s welfare?
    Ans: UNICEF.
  25. Q: Which global organization promotes education, science and culture?
    Ans: UNESCO.

Current Affairs 2026 (January–June) – Questions & Answers

Part 3 (Questions 51–75)

  1. Q: Which sport has the highest global viewership in 2026?
    Ans: Football.
  2. Q: Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening matches?
    Ans: United States.
  3. Q: Which country co-hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026 final matches?
    Ans: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  4. Q: Which format expansion was introduced in FIFA World Cup 2026?
    Ans: 48 teams format.
  5. Q: Which Indian sportsperson continues to be a global badminton icon in 2026?
    Ans: P. V. Sindhu.
  6. Q: Which Indian cricket board governs cricket in India?
    Ans: BCCI.
  7. Q: Which international cricket council organizes world tournaments?
    Ans: ICC.
  8. Q: Which major cricket event took place in 2026 involving multiple countries?
    Ans: ICC T20 World Cup.
  9. Q: Which country is known as the birthplace of football?
    Ans: England.
  10. Q: Which sport uses the term “checkmate”?
    Ans: Chess.
  11. Q: Which Indian chess player became globally popular in recent years?
    Ans: R. Praggnanandhaa.
  12. Q: Which organization awards the Nobel Prize?
    Ans: The Nobel Foundation.
  13. Q: Which Nobel Prize category is awarded for peace?
    Ans: Nobel Peace Prize.
  14. Q: Which Indian-origin scientist gained global attention in AI research in 2026?
    Ans: (General category – multiple researchers in AI field globally; no single fixed name)
  15. Q: Which organization regulates global internet domain names?
    Ans: ICANN.
  16. Q: Which global issue is linked to extreme weather events in 2026?
    Ans: Climate change.
  17. Q: Which gas is known as the greenhouse gas mainly responsible for warming?
    Ans: Carbon dioxide.
  18. Q: Which natural resource is becoming scarce in many countries?
    Ans: Fresh water.
  19. Q: Which Indian initiative promotes digital learning in schools?
    Ans: DIKSHA.
  20. Q: Which technology is widely used in online education platforms?
    Ans: Artificial Intelligence.
  21. Q: Which Indian space mission successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole earlier?
    Ans: Chandrayaan-3.
  22. Q: Which mission is India preparing for human spaceflight testing?
    Ans: Gaganyaan.
  23. Q: Which organization handles India’s space launch missions?
    Ans: ISRO.
  24. Q: Which international organization promotes global health safety?
    Ans: WHO.
  25. Q: Which organization provides humanitarian aid during disasters worldwide?
    Ans: United Nations (UN).

Current Affairs 2026 (January–June) – Questions & Answers

Part 4 (Questions 76–100)

  1. Q: Which global summit brings together the world’s largest economies?
    Ans: G20 Summit.
  2. Q: Which country hosted the G20 Summit in recent years before 2026?
    Ans: India.
  3. Q: Which organization promotes global trade rules?
    Ans: World Trade Organization (WTO).
  4. Q: Which organization provides loans to developing countries for infrastructure?
    Ans: World Bank.
  5. Q: Which organization supports global financial stability?
    Ans: International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  6. Q: Which Indian digital initiative supports government services online?
    Ans: Digital India.
  7. Q: Which platform is widely used in India for UPI payments?
    Ans: Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
  8. Q: Which country leads global mobile phone manufacturing?
    Ans: China.
  9. Q: Which country is India’s largest trading partner in 2026?
    Ans: United States.
  10. Q: Which environmental movement promotes tree plantation worldwide?
    Ans: Afforestation movement.
  11. Q: Which international day is celebrated on 5 June?
    Ans: World Environment Day.
  12. Q: Which international day is celebrated on 22 April?
    Ans: Earth Day.
  13. Q: Which Indian festival is known as the festival of lights?
    Ans: Diwali.
  14. Q: Which Indian festival marks the harvest season in Punjab?
    Ans: Baisakhi.
  15. Q: Which is the largest continent in the world?
    Ans: Asia.
  16. Q: Which is the smallest continent in the world?
    Ans: Australia.
  17. Q: Which is the longest river in the world?
    Ans: Nile.
  18. Q: Which is the largest ocean in the world?
    Ans: Pacific Ocean.
  19. Q: Which is the highest mountain in the world?
    Ans: Mount Everest.
  20. Q: Which gas is essential for human breathing?
    Ans: Oxygen.
  21. Q: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
    Ans: Mars.
  22. Q: Which planet is the largest in the solar system?
    Ans: Jupiter.
  23. Q: Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
    Ans: Japan.
  24. Q: Which city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
    Ans: Bengaluru.
  25. Q: Which is the national animal of India?
    Ans: Bengal Tiger.