Current Affairs - English MCQs

1.When was the ceasefire between the United States and Iran originally set to expire before the indefinite extension was announced? a) January 1, 2027 b) April 22, 2026 c) December 31, 2025 d) April 21, 2025 Ans: b) April 22, 2026 2.Which country acted as a mediator, requesting the U.S. to allow more time for Iranian leadership to present a peace proposal? a) Germany b) Japan c) Pakistan d) Lebanon Ans: c) Pakistan 3.Despite the ceasefire extension, the United States continues to maintain a naval blockade of which strategic waterway? a) Suez Canal b) Strait of Malacca c) Strait of Hormuz d) Bab-el-Mandeb Ans: c) Strait of Hormuz 4.The U.S. Department of War confirmed the boarding of which sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean? a) M/T Tifani b) M/T Hormuz c) M/V Dali d) M/T Tehran Ans: a) M/T Tifani 5.A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake recently struck the northeastern coast of Japan, specifically affecting which two prefectures? a) Tokyo and Osaka b) Hokkaido and Iwate c) Hiroshima and Nagasaki d) Fukushima and Miyagi Ans: b) Hokkaido and Iwate 6.Hezbollah launched rocket and drone strikes against an Israeli artillery position in which location? a) Golan Heights b) Tel Aviv c) Kfar Giladi d) Beirut Ans: c) Kfar Giladi 7.The United Nations is currently in the process of selecting its successor to António Guterres. Who will be the number of the next Secretary-General? a) 9th b) 10th c) 11th d) 12th Ans: b) 10th 8.According to the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by the UK Parliament, cigarette sales are banned for life for anyone born after which date? a) January 1, 2000 b) April 22, 2026 c) January 1, 2009 d) January 1, 2012 Ans: c) January 1, 2009 9.The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, held in Berlin, is considered a critical precursor to which upcoming global summit? a) COP28 b) COP29 c) COP30 d) COP31 Ans: d) COP31 10.What was the primary focus of the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Germany? a) Nuclear disarmament b) Maritime security in the Indian Ocean c) Adaptation finance and transition away from fossil fuels d) Tobacco regulation and public health Ans: c) Adaptation finance and transition away from fossil fuels 11.Where were the interactive dialogues for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General held on April 21-22? a) Berlin b) Islamabad c) UN Headquarters (New York) d) London Ans: c) UN Headquarters (New York) 12.In the context of the U.S.-Iran maritime incident, the M/T Tifani was boarded in the Indian Ocean between which two locations? a) Sri Lanka and Indonesia b) India and Pakistan c) Japan and South Korea d) Oman and Iran Ans: a) Sri Lanka and Indonesia

1.What is the name of the comprehensive roadmap recently unveiled by India and South Korea to deepen their Special Strategic Partnership through 2030? a) Vision 2030 Roadmap b) Futuristic Partnership roadmap c) Indo-Korean Strategic Bridge d) Digital and Defense 2030 Plan Ans: b) Futuristic Partnership roadmap 2.India and South Korea have set a new bilateral trade target for the year 2030. What is the target amount? a) $25 billion b) $40 billion c) $50 billion d) $100 billion Ans: c) $50 billion 3.The 'Chips to Ships' initiative launched between India and South Korea primarily focuses on which two sectors? a) Microchips and Space Exploration b) Semiconductors and Shipbuilding c) Computer Hardware and Logistics d) Electronics and Maritime Security Ans: b) Semiconductors and Shipbuilding 4.Regarding the 2010 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), what did India and South Korea decide during the recent summit? a) To terminate the agreement b) To replace it with a Free Trade Agreement c) To upgrade it within one year d) To keep it unchanged until 2030 Ans: c) To upgrade it within one year 5.What is the primary objective of the newly launched Korea-India Defence Accelerator (KIND-X)? a) To manufacture fighter jets in India b) To connect defense startups and investors c) To conduct joint naval exercises d) To train military personnel in cybersecurity Ans: b) To connect defense startups and investors 6.As part of the recent diplomatic exchange, South Korea has officially joined which two international initiatives? a) International Solar Alliance (ISA) and IPOI b) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and ISA c) BRICS and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative d) G20 and the International Solar Alliance Ans: a) International Solar Alliance (ISA) and IPOI 7.Which international organization will India join as part of the reciprocal diplomatic move following South Korea's entry into the ISA? a) UN ESCAP b) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) c) International Maritime Organization d) East Asia Summit Ans: b) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) 8.Which period has been declared as the 'Year of India-ROK Friendship'? a) 2025-26 b) 2026-27 c) 2028-29 d) 2030-31 Ans: c) 2028-29 9.According to the UN ESCAP report (Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026), what is India's projected GDP growth for 2026? a) 6.0% b) 6.4% c) 6.6% d) 7.1% Ans: b) 6.4% 10.The Supreme Court of India recently declared commuter safety as a Fundamental Right under which Article of the Constitution? a) Article 14 b) Article 19 c) Article 21 d) Article 32 Ans: c) Article 21 11.Which Article did the Supreme Court invoke to issue pan-India directions for road safety, including the mandatory placement of ambulances on highways? a) Article 131 b) Article 142 c) Article 226 d) Article 370 Ans: b) Article 142 12.As per the Supreme Court's recent safety directions, ambulances must be stationed at what frequency on Indian highways? a) Every 25 km b) Every 50 km c) Every 75 km d) Every 100 km Ans: c) Every 75 km 13.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently highlighted that disruptions in which strait have direct implications for India's security? a) Strait of Malacca b) Strait of Hormuz c) Palk Strait d) Strait of Gibraltar Ans: b) Strait of Hormuz 14.The proposed 'Korean Industrial Township' in India is designed to provide plug-and-play infrastructure primarily for which group? a) Large Multi-National Corporations b) Defense contractors only c) Korean Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) d) Agricultural technology firms Ans: c) Korean Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 15.Discussions between India and South Korea included the procurement of the third batch of which military hardware for the Indian Army? a) K-9 Vajra-T howitzers b) BrahMos missiles c) T-90 Bhishma tanks d) Rafale-M jets Ans: a) K-9 Vajra-T howitzers