Current Affairs 2026 has become one of the most important sections for students preparing for JKSSB, JKP, SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, and other competitive examinations. Questions from current events can be asked from a wide range of areas, including national and international news, Jammu & Kashmir current affairs, government schemes, important appointments, awards and honours, sports, defence, science & technology, economy, important days, reports, rankings, and major government initiatives. Keeping up with these developments regularly can make a significant difference in your overall exam preparation.

For aspirants, simply reading random news is not enough. What matters is identifying the important, exam-oriented current affairs and revising them consistently. This Current Affairs 2026 section is designed to help students stay updated with important events throughout the year in a simple and easy-to-revise format. Whether you are preparing for JKSSB exams or other government job examinations, regular revision of current affairs can improve both your general awareness and your chances of scoring better in the General Awareness section.

Complete Exam-Oriented Notes

1. Miss Universe India 2026

Q. Who won the Miss Universe India 2026 title?
Ans. Kaziah Liz Mejo

Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala won the Miss Universe India 2026 title.
The finale was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
She is a 19-year-old law student, classical dancer, actor and public speaker.
She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico.

⭐ Remember: Kaziah Liz Mejo → Miss Universe India 2026 → Kerala

2. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Q. Who won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Ans. Australia

Australia defeated England by 7 wickets in the final.
Final venue: Lord's, London.
Australia won its 7th Women's T20 World Cup title.
Beth Mooney scored 64* in the final.
Australia remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.

⭐ Remember: Australia → 7th T20 World Cup title

3. 135th Durand Cup 2026

Q. Who won the 135th Durand Cup 2026?
Ans. East Bengal FC

East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4–1 in the final.
The final was played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
It was East Bengal's 17th Durand Cup title.
East Bengal equalled Mohun Bagan's record of 17 titles.
Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick in the final.

⭐ Remember: 135th Durand Cup → East Bengal → 17th title

4. World Junior Squash Championship 2026

Q. Who became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship?
Ans. Anahat Singh

Anahat Singh won the Gold Medal.
She became the first Indian squash player ever to win the World Junior Championship title.
Her historic victory was achieved in the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship.

⭐ Remember: Anahat Singh → First Indian World Junior Squash Champion

5. 72nd National Film Awards

Q. Which film won the Best Feature Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Ans. Article 370

Article 370 won Best Feature Film.
Yami Gautam won Best Actress for Article 370.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan jointly won Best Actor.
Mammootty won for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.
Randeep Hooda won Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.

⭐ Remember: Best Feature Film → Article 370

6. ISSF Junior World Championship 2026

Q. How many medals did India win at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026?
Ans. 25 Medals

Venue: Suhl, Germany
India finished 1st in the medal table.
Medal tally:
- 7 Gold
- 8 Silver
- 10 Bronze
India topped the standings for the second consecutive edition.

⭐ Formula: 25 = 7G + 8S + 10B

7. Agni-4 Missile Test

Q. Where was the Agni-4 missile successfully test-fired in 2026?
Ans. Chandipur, Odisha

Agni-4 is a Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM).
It was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
Test date: 6 August 2026.
The test was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
The test validated its operational and technical parameters.

⭐ Remember: Agni-4 → Chandipur → Odisha → MRBM

8. Arjuna Awards 2025

Q. How many sportspersons were selected for the Arjuna Award 2025?
Ans. 17

17 sportspersons were selected for the Arjuna Award 2025.
Important names include Tejaswin Shankar, Priyanka Goswami, Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand, Vidit Gujrathi, Divya Deshmukh, Lalremsiami, Rajkumar Pal and Akhil Sheoran.
The awards recognise outstanding sporting performance along with qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and discipline.

⭐ Remember: Arjuna Award 2025 → 17 sportspersons

9. FIFA World Cup 2026

Q. Who won the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ans. Spain

Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time.
Final venue: New York New Jersey Stadium.
Spain won its second FIFA World Cup title.
Rodri won the Golden Ball.
Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals.

⭐ Remember:
🏆 Winner → Spain
🥇 Golden Ball → Rodri
⚽ Golden Boot → Kylian Mbappé

10. Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog

Q. Who is the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
Ans. Ashok Kumar Lahiri

Ashok Kumar Lahiri is the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Narendra Modi is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog.

⭐ Remember: NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson → Ashok Kumar Lahiri

11. Menuires International Chess Championship 2026

Q. Which Indian Grandmaster won the Silver Medal at the Menuires International Chess Championship 2026?
Ans. Raja Rithvik

S. Rohith Krishna won Gold.
Raja Rithvik won Silver.
Both scored 7/9 points and remained unbeaten.
Rohith Krishna won the title on tie-break.
The championship was held at Les Ménuires, France.

⭐ Remember:
🥇 Rohith Krishna → Gold
🥈 Raja Rithvik → Silver

12. Padma Awards 2026

Q. How many Padma Awards were announced for 2026?
Ans. 131

Break-up:

Padma Vibhushan – 5
Padma Bhushan – 13
Padma Shri – 113
2 Duo cases included.

⭐ Total = 131 Padma Awards

13. India's 100th Ramsar Site

Q. Which wetland became India's 100th Ramsar Site?
Ans. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)

Located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Designated on 5 June 2026 — World Environment Day.
It became India's 100th Ramsar Site.
It is also known as Surha Tal.
It became Uttar Pradesh's 13th Ramsar Site.

⭐ Remember: 100th Ramsar → Surha Tal → Ballia → Uttar Pradesh

14. Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships 2026

Q. Who won India's first individual Gold medal at the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships?
Ans. Ariha Pangambam

Ariha Pangambam is from Manipur.
She scored 19.100 points.
She won India's first-ever individual gold in aerobic gymnastics at the Asian Championships.
The championship was held in the Philippines.

⭐ Remember: Ariha Pangambam → India's first Aerobic Gymnastics Gold

15. BWF World Championships 2026 — Men's Singles

Q. Who won the Men's Singles title at the BWF World Championships 2026?
Ans. Alex Lanier

Alex Lanier of France won the Men's Singles title.
He defeated Kodai Naraoka of Japan.
Final score: 21–11, 21–11.
He became the first Frenchman to win the Men's Singles World Championship title.
Championship venue: New Delhi, India.

⭐ Remember: Alex Lanier → France → Men's Singles World Champion

16. SEBI Executive Director

Q. Who took charge as Executive Director of SEBI in August 2026?
Ans. Prasanta Mahapatra

Prasanta Mahapatra took charge on 3 August 2026.
SEBI = Securities and Exchange Board of India.

⭐ Remember: SEBI Executive Director → Prasanta Mahapatra

17. Winter Olympics 2026

Q. Where were the 2026 Winter Olympics held?
Ans. Milano Cortina, Italy

Official name: Milano Cortina 2026.
Host country: Italy.
Dates: 6–22 February 2026.
Host locations included Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
It was the 25th Winter Olympic Games.

⭐ Remember: Winter Olympics 2026 → Milano Cortina → Italy

18. India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Q. Which country hosted the first global AI summit of this series in the Global South?
Ans. India

India-AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
It was the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.
The summit was based on three foundational pillars:
- People
- Planet
- Progress
It was held in February 2026.

⭐ Remember: First Global AI Summit in Global South → India

19. Commonwealth Games 2026

Q. Which city hosted the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Ans. Glasgow, Scotland

Host city: Glasgow, Scotland
Dates: 23 July – 2 August 2026
It was the 23rd Commonwealth Games.
The Games featured 10 sports, including six fully integrated Para Sports.

⭐ Remember: CWG 2026 → Glasgow → Scotland

20. World Breastfeeding Week 2026

Q. When is World Breastfeeding Week observed?
Ans. 1–7 August

2026 Theme:
“Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”

Observed every year from 1 to 7 August.
WHO and UNICEF support the observance.
WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.

⭐ Remember: WBW → 1–7 August

📚 CURRENT AFFAIRS 2026 — Q.21 TO Q.41

21. Global Passport Index 2026

Q. What is India's rank in the Global Passport Index 2026?
Ans. 125th

India ranked 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026.
India slipped one position compared with 2025.
The index considers factors such as global mobility, investment potential and quality of life.

⭐ Remember: India → Global Passport Index 2026 → 125th

22. Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2026

Q. Who was honoured with the Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2026?
Ans. Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh

Jayanthi Kumaresh is a renowned Saraswati Veena artiste.
The award is associated with Carnatic music.
She was selected by The Music Academy, Madras.
Her selection was notable as a Veena artiste was chosen for the honour after about three decades.
The Music Academy was celebrating its 100th year.

⭐ Remember: Sangita Kalanidhi 2026 → Jayanthi Kumaresh → Veena

23. Kanizsa Open 2026

Q. Which Indian Grandmaster won the Kanizsa Open 2026?
Ans. Pranesh M

GM Pranesh M won the Kanizsa Open 2026.
Venue: Nagykanizsa, Hungary.
The tournament was played from 15–23 August 2026.
It was a 9-round Swiss-system tournament.
The event celebrated 100 years of chess in Nagykanizsa.

⭐ Remember: Kanizsa Open → Pranesh M → Hungary

24. Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

Q. Which state hosted the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
Ans. Chhattisgarh

It was the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games.
Host state: Chhattisgarh.
Major host cities: Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja.
Seven medal sports included:
Athletics, Football, Hockey, Weightlifting, Archery, Swimming and Wrestling.
Mallakhamb and Kabaddi were demonstration sports.

⭐ Remember: Tribal Games 2026 → Chhattisgarh

25. India's 101st Ramsar Site

Q. Which became India's 101st Ramsar Site?
Ans. Glaw Lake

Glaw Lake is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
It became Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar Site.
It is located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is a freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas.
India’s Ramsar-site tally reached 101 with this designation.

⭐ Remember:
100th → Surha Tal, Uttar Pradesh
101st → Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh

26. Wimbledon Women's Singles 2026

Q. Who won the Wimbledon Women's Singles title 2026?
Ans. Linda Noskova

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic won the title.
She defeated Karolina Muchova in the final.
Final score: 6–2, 5–7, 6–3.
It was her maiden Wimbledon singles title.

⭐ Remember: Wimbledon Women's Singles 2026 → Linda Noskova

27. Commonwealth Games 2026 — Women's Judo

Q. Who won Gold in the Women's 48 kg Judo event at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Ans. Asmita Dey

Asmita Dey won the Women's 48 kg Judo Gold Medal.
She became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
She created history at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.

⭐ Remember: Asmita Dey → 48 kg Judo → Gold

28. 26th SCO Summit 2026

Q. Which country hosted the 26th SCO Summit 2026?
Ans. Kyrgyzstan

The summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Date: 1 September 2026.
Venue: Yrys-Ordo Congress Hall, Bishkek.
It was chaired by President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan.
SCO = Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

⭐ Remember: 26th SCO Summit → Bishkek → Kyrgyzstan

29. FIFA World Cup 2026 — Golden Ball

Q. Who won the Golden Ball Award at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ans. Rodri

Rodri of Spain won the adidas Golden Ball.
He played a major role in Spain's World Cup victory.
Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final.
Rodri was a key part of Spain's midfield.

⭐ Remember: FIFA WC 2026 Golden Ball → Rodri

30. Mahila Commando Conversion Course

Q. Where was the 1st Mahila Commando Conversion Course launched?
Ans. Manesar, Haryana

It was launched at the NSG Training Academy, Manesar.
It is designed for women personnel from State Police Forces and CAPFs.
Training includes weapons, tactical intervention, hostage rescue and counter-terrorism operations.
NSG = National Security Guard.

⭐ Remember: Mahila Commando Conversion Course → NSG Academy → Manesar

31. Artemis II Mission

Q. Which mission broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest human spaceflight from Earth?
Ans. Artemis II

NASA's Artemis II broke the previous human-spaceflight distance record held by Apollo 13.
Four astronauts were aboard the mission:
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
The spacecraft travelled about 248,655 miles from Earth.
Artemis II was a crewed mission around the Moon.

⭐ Remember: Apollo 13 record → broken by Artemis II

32. Interim President of FIDE

Q. Who became the Interim President of FIDE?
Ans. Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand assumed the duties of Interim President of FIDE.
He is India's five-time World Chess Champion.
He became Interim President after Arkady Dvorkovich suspended the exercise of his presidential duties.
FIDE = International Chess Federation.

⭐ Remember: FIDE Interim President → Viswanathan Anand

33. Khelo India Youth Games 2026

Q. Which state will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games 2026?
Ans. Telangana

Telangana was announced as the host of the 8th Khelo India Youth Games.
Hyderabad is the major host city.
The Games are aimed at promoting grassroots sporting talent.
Telangana will host the event later in 2026.

⭐ Remember: Khelo India Youth Games 2026 → Telangana

34. India's Ambassador to Iran

Q. Who is India's Ambassador to Iran?
Ans. Vishwesh Negi

Vishwesh Negi is India's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
He belongs to the 2002 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
He assumed charge on 3 September 2026.
He had previously served at India's diplomatic mission in Tehran.

⭐ Remember: India → Ambassador to Iran → Vishwesh Negi

35. AMCA Combat Aircraft Engine

Q. Which companies announced a strategic partnership to develop India's indigenous AMCA combat engine?
Ans. Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce

Reliance Industries Limited + Rolls-Royce announced the strategic partnership.
Aim: development of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India's AMCA programme.
They will explore an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India.
AMCA = Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

⭐ Remember: AMCA Engine → Reliance + Rolls-Royce

36. Vikram-1

Q. "Vikram-1" was launched/developed by which company?
Ans. Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace developed Vikram-1.
Mission name: Mission Aagaman.
Launch date: 18 July 2026.
Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Vikram-1 became the first privately developed Indian orbital launch vehicle to successfully reach orbit from Indian soil.
It carried payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

⭐ Remember: Vikram-1 → Skyroot Aerospace → Sriharikota

37. Bintang Adipurna Award

Q. PM Narendra Modi was honoured with the Bintang Adipurna award by which country?
Ans. Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto conferred the honour on PM Narendra Modi.
It is the highest civilian honour of Indonesia.
The award recognised Modi's leadership and contribution to strengthening India–Indonesia relations.
Date: 7 July 2026.

⭐ Remember: Bintang Adipurna → Indonesia → Narendra Modi

38. Chief of Naval Staff

Q. Who became the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of India?
Ans. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan became the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff.
He assumed office on 31 May 2026.
He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
He is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.

⭐ Remember: 27th CNS → Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

39. Abolition of Death Penalty

Q. Which Middle Eastern country abolished the death penalty in 2026?
Ans. Lebanon

Lebanon formally abolished the death penalty in August 2026.
It became the first country in the Middle East to formally abolish capital punishment.
Existing death sentences were replaced with life imprisonment.
Lebanon had maintained a de facto moratorium on executions since 2004.

⭐ Remember: First Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty → Lebanon

40. BWF World Championships 2026 — Women's Singles

Q. Who won the Women's Singles title at the BWF World Championships 2026?
Ans. An Se-young

An Se-young of South Korea won the Women's Singles title.
She defeated Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the final.
Final score: 21–17, 21–14.
It was An Se-young's second World Championship title.
The championship was held in New Delhi, India.

⭐ Remember: BWF WC 2026 Women's Singles → An Se-young

41. India's First Gold Medal — Commonwealth Games 2026

Q. Who won India's first Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Ans. Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu won India's first Gold medal at Glasgow 2026.
Event: Women's 48 kg Weightlifting.
Total lift: 190 kg
- Snatch – 85 kg
- Clean & Jerk – 105 kg
She won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games Gold medal.
She became the first woman to win three Commonwealth Games gold medals in weightlifting.

⭐ Remember:
🇮🇳 India's first CWG 2026 Gold → Mirabai Chanu
🏋️ Sport → Weightlifting
⚖️ Category → 48 kg

🔥 ONE-LINE REVISION — ALL 41

Q	Important Current Affair	Answer
1	Miss Universe India 2026	Kaziah Liz Mejo
2	Women's T20 World Cup 2026	Australia
3	135th Durand Cup	East Bengal FC
4	World Junior Squash Champion	Anahat Singh
5	Best Feature Film – National Awards	Article 370
6	ISSF Junior WC India Medals	25
7	Agni-4 Test Site	Chandipur, Odisha
8	Arjuna Award 2025	17 Sportspersons
9	FIFA WC 2026 Winner	Spain
10	NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson	Ashok Kumar Lahiri
11	Menuires Chess Silver	Raja Rithvik
12	Padma Awards 2026	131
13	100th Ramsar Site	Surha Tal, Uttar Pradesh
14	Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Gold	Ariha Pangambam
15	BWF WC Men's Singles	Alex Lanier
16	SEBI Executive Director	Prasanta Mahapatra
17	Winter Olympics 2026	Milano Cortina, Italy
18	Global South AI Summit	India
19	Commonwealth Games 2026	Glasgow, Scotland
20	World Breastfeeding Week	1–7 August
21	Global Passport Index – India	125th
22	Sangita Kalanidhi 2026	Jayanthi Kumaresh
23	Kanizsa Open 2026	Pranesh M
24	Khelo India Tribal Games	Chhattisgarh
25	101st Ramsar Site	Glaw Lake
26	Wimbledon Women's Singles	Linda Noskova
27	CWG Judo 48 kg Gold	Asmita Dey
28	26th SCO Summit	Kyrgyzstan
29	FIFA WC Golden Ball	Rodri
30	Mahila Commando Course	Manesar
31	Apollo 13 Record	Artemis II
32	Interim FIDE President	Viswanathan Anand
33	Khelo India Youth Games	Telangana
34	Ambassador to Iran	Vishwesh Negi
35	AMCA Engine Partnership	Reliance + Rolls-Royce
36	Vikram-1	Skyroot Aerospace
37	Bintang Adipurna	Indonesia → Narendra Modi
38	27th Chief of Naval Staff	Krishna Swaminathan
39	Death Penalty Abolition	Lebanon
40	BWF WC Women's Singles	An Se-young
41	India's First CWG Gold	Mirabai Chanu

42. Param Pragya Supercomputing Facility

Q. Where was the AI-powered Param Pragya supercomputing facility inaugurated?
Ans. IIT Delhi's Sonipat Campus, Haryana

Param Pragya is an AI-powered High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility.
It was inaugurated at the Sonipat Campus of IIT Delhi.
It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 August 2026.
The facility is powered by 400 NVIDIA A100 80GB GPUs.
It provides around 250 AI Petaflops of computing capability.
It also has 10 Petabytes of storage.

⭐ Remember: Param Pragya → IIT Delhi → Sonipat → 250 AI PF

43. Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026

Q. Who was honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?
Ans. Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026.
The award was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The ceremony was held in Pune, Maharashtra.
The award was presented on 1 August 2026.
It was given in recognition of his contribution to national security and public service.

⭐ Remember: Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 → Ajit Doval

44. Jnanpith Award

Q. Who was selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025, announced in 2026?
Ans. R. Vairamuthu

R. Vairamuthu, renowned Tamil poet and lyricist, was selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award.
The award was for the year 2025 and was announced in 2026.
He is a prominent writer in the Tamil language.
He became the third Tamil writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.

⭐ Remember: 60th Jnanpith Award → R. Vairamuthu → Tamil

45. Exercise MAITREE-XV

Q. Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026 was conducted between which two countries?
Ans. India and Thailand

MAITREE-XV is the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise.
It was conducted from 18–31 August 2026.
Venue: Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand.
Indian Army and Royal Thai Army participated.
The exercise focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in jungle and semi-urban terrain.
Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006.

⭐ Remember: MAITREE-XV → India + Thailand → 15th Edition

46. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

Q. Where is India's first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor located?
Ans. Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
It achieved first criticality on 6 April 2026.
First criticality means the beginning of a controlled nuclear chain reaction.
The reactor was built by BHAVINI.
Its technology was developed indigenously by IGCAR.
It marks India's entry into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power programme.

⭐ Remember: PFBR → Kalpakkam → Tamil Nadu → 500 MWe

47. FIFA World Cup 2026 — Golden Glove

Q. Who won the Golden Glove Award at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ans. Unai Simón

Unai Simón of Spain won the adidas Golden Glove.
He recorded 7 clean sheets in 8 matches.
His seven clean sheets were a World Cup record for a single tournament.
Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final.

⭐ Remember: Golden Glove 2026 → Unai Simón → Spain

48. International Booker Prize 2026

Q. Who won the International Booker Prize 2026 for the novel Taiwan Travelogue?
Ans. Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King

Winning book: Taiwan Travelogue.
Author: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ.
Translator: Lin King.
The book was originally written in Mandarin Chinese.
It became the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker Prize.
The £50,000 prize is divided equally between the author and translator.
The award was announced at Tate Modern, London.

⭐ Remember: International Booker 2026 → Taiwan Travelogue → Yáng Shuāng-zǐ + Lin King

49. International Yoga Day 2026

Q. When was International Yoga Day 2026 observed and what was its theme?
Ans. 21 June — “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”

International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June every year.
2026 marked the 12th International Day of Yoga.
Theme: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.
The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as International Day of Yoga in 2014.
The first International Yoga Day was observed in 2015.
The main national celebration in India in 2026 was held in Kolkata.

⭐ Remember:
21 June → Yoga Day
2026 Theme → Yoga for Healthy Ageing

50. Stockholm Water Prize 2026

Q. Who received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026?
Ans. Professor Kaveh Madani

Professor Kaveh Madani was named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
He is the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
He is known for research on water governance, water crises and transboundary water management.
He became the youngest laureate in the prize's history.
The Stockholm Water Prize is often described as the “Nobel Prize of Water.”

⭐ Remember: Stockholm Water Prize 2026 → Kaveh Madani

51. Men's Hockey World Cup 2026

Q. Which country won the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026?
Ans. Germany

Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the final.
Germany won its fourth Men's Hockey World Cup title.
The tournament was hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
The men's final was played at Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium.
Germany retained the World Cup crown.

⭐ Remember: Men's Hockey WC 2026 → Germany → 4th title

52. South Asian Games 2027

Q. Which country will host the 14th South Asian Games 2027?
Ans. Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan.
Scheduled dates: 23–31 March 2027.
Main host cities include Lahore and Islamabad, with other venues also planned.
The decision to hold the Games in Pakistan was confirmed by the region's National Olympic Committees.

⭐ Remember: 14th South Asian Games → 2027 → Pakistan

53. Commonwealth Games 2026 — Mascot

Q. What is the official mascot of the 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026?
Ans. Finnie

Finnie is the official mascot of Glasgow 2026.
Finnie is a unicorn.
The unicorn is Scotland's national animal.
The mascot was created with the help of 76 children from 24 schools across Glasgow.
Finnie's horn is inspired by Glasgow's famous traffic cone on the Duke of Wellington statue.

⭐ Remember: Glasgow 2026 Mascot → Finnie → Unicorn

54. Chief Minister of West Bengal

Q. Who became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2026?
Ans. Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari is the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
He is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.
His government took office in 2026.
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.

⭐ Remember: West Bengal CM 2026 → Suvendu Adhikari

55. World's Oldest Accurately Dated Banyan Tree

Q. Where was the world's oldest accurately dated banyan tree found?
Ans. Munger, Bihar

The banyan tree is estimated to be around 700 years old.
It was identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree.
Scientific dating was done using radiocarbon dating.
Scientific name of banyan: Ficus benghalensis.
Location: Munger, Bihar.

⭐ Remember: 700-year-old Banyan → Munger → Bihar

56. Environmental Performance Index 2026

Q. What was India's rank in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026?
Ans. 176th

India ranked 176th out of 177 countries.
India's score was approximately 22.46.
Estonia topped the EPI 2026.
Laos ranked last at 177th.
The EPI assesses countries across multiple environmental indicators.

⭐ Remember: EPI 2026 → India 176/177 → Estonia 1st

57. Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

Q. Which country won the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026?
Ans. Argentina

Argentina won the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026.
Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a dramatic shootout.
The final was played at Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands.
Belgium won the bronze medal, its first-ever Women's Hockey World Cup medal in 48 years.

⭐ Remember: Women's Hockey WC 2026 → Argentina

58. India's Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026

Q. How many medals did India win at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Ans. 39 Medals

India won:

🥇 13 Gold
🥈 17 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze

Total = 39 Medals

India finished 4th in the overall medal table.
The Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland.

⭐ Remember: 39 = 13 Gold + 17 Silver + 9 Bronze

59. NATO Summit 2026

Q. Where was the NATO Summit 2026 held?
Ans. Ankara, Türkiye

The 2026 NATO Summit was held in Ankara, Türkiye.
Dates: 7–8 July 2026.
It brought together leaders of 32 NATO member countries.
It focused on collective defence, defence spending and alliance security.
Türkiye hosted the summit for the first time since joining NATO.

⭐ Remember: NATO Summit 2026 → Ankara → Türkiye → 7–8 July

60. CEO of NITI Aayog

Q. Who is the CEO of NITI Aayog in 2026?
Ans. Anurag Jain

Anurag Jain was appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog in July 2026.
He is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
He succeeded B. V. R. Subrahmanyam.
His approved tenure is two years.
NITI Aayog is India's premier public policy think tank.

⭐ Remember: NITI Aayog CEO 2026 → Anurag Jain

61. Chief of Defence Staff

Q. Who became India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2026?
Ans. General NS Raja Subramani

General NS Raja Subramani became India's third Chief of Defence Staff.
He assumed office on 31 May 2026.
He also became Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
He succeeded General Anil Chauhan.
He has emphasised jointness, integration and synergy among the armed forces.

⭐ Remember: 3rd CDS → General NS Raja Subramani

62. Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026

Q. Which Indian Grandmaster won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title for the first time in 2026?
Ans. R. Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026.
It was his maiden title in the event.
He finished 1.5 points ahead of Javokhir Sindarov.
He won both the rapid and blitz segments.
He earned $50,000 as the winner.
The event was part of the Grand Chess Tour 2026.

⭐ Remember: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 → Praggnanandhaa → First Title

🔥 SUPER-FAST REVISION — Q.42 TO Q.62

Q	Important Current Affair	Answer
42	Param Pragya	IIT Delhi, Sonipat
43	Lokmanya Tilak National Award	Ajit Doval
44	60th Jnanpith Award	R. Vairamuthu
45	MAITREE-XV	India–Thailand
46	Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor	Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
47	FIFA WC Golden Glove	Unai Simón
48	International Booker 2026	Taiwan Travelogue
49	Yoga Day 2026 Theme	Yoga for Healthy Ageing
50	Stockholm Water Prize	Kaveh Madani
51	Men's Hockey WC 2026	Germany
52	South Asian Games 2027	Pakistan
53	CWG 2026 Mascot	Finnie
54	West Bengal CM	Suvendu Adhikari
55	Oldest dated Banyan	Munger, Bihar
56	EPI India Rank	176th
57	Women's Hockey WC	Argentina
58	India's CWG Medals	39
59	NATO Summit 2026	Ankara, Türkiye
60	NITI Aayog CEO	Anurag Jain
61	New CDS	General NS Raja Subramani
62	Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz	R. Praggnanandhaa

🧠 सबसे Important One-Liners

Param Pragya → IIT Delhi
Ajit Doval → Lokmanya Tilak Award
R. Vairamuthu → Jnanpith Award
MAITREE-XV → India + Thailand
PFBR → Kalpakkam
Unai Simón → Golden Glove
Taiwan Travelogue → International Booker
Yoga Day → 21 June → Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Kaveh Madani → Stockholm Water Prize
Germany → Men's Hockey WC
Pakistan → South Asian Games 2027
Finnie → CWG Mascot
Suvendu Adhikari → West Bengal CM
Munger → 700-year-old Banyan
India → 176th in EPI
Argentina → Women's Hockey WC
India → 39 CWG Medals
Ankara → NATO Summit
Anurag Jain → NITI Aayog CEO

63. 52nd G7 Summit 2026

Q. Which country hosted the 52nd G7 Summit 2026?
Ans. France

The 52nd G7 Summit was held in Évian-les-Bains, France.
Dates: 15–17 June 2026.
France held the G7 Presidency in 2026.
The summit discussed global security, economic issues, digital security, health security and international crises.
India participated as an invited partner country.

⭐ Remember:
52nd G7 → France → Évian-les-Bains → 15–17 June 2026

64. Union Education Minister 2026

Q. Who is the Union Education Minister of India in 2026?
Ans. Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Union Ministry of Education on 26 July 2026.
He also holds the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy.
Jayant Chaudhary is the Minister of State for Education.

⭐ Remember: Education Minister → Pralhad Joshi

65. 5th BRICS Geospatial Meeting 2026

Q. Which country hosted the 5th BRICS Geospatial Working Group Meeting 2026?
Ans. India

The meeting was held in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Dates: 20–22 July 2026.
It was the 5th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Geospatial Technologies and its Applications.
It focused on geospatial infrastructure, GeoAI, digital twins, positioning, navigation and timing.
The meeting was coordinated with IIT Tirupati.

⭐ Remember:
5th BRICS Geospatial → Tirupati → India

66. Exercise Udara Shakti 2026

Q. Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 was conducted between which two countries?
Ans. India and Malaysia

It is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
The 2026 edition was held in Malaysia.
Indian Air Force aircraft participated alongside Malaysian Su-30MKM and F/A-18 Hornet aircraft.
The exercise focused on air-combat tactics, tactical manoeuvres, interoperability and mission planning.
It is a biennial exercise.

⭐ Remember:
Udara Shakti → India + Malaysia → Air Force Exercise

67. Bharat Samman 2026

Q. Who was honoured with the Bharat Samman 2026 Award?
Ans. Dr. Nandini Azad

Dr. Nandini Azad received the Bharat Samman 2026.
She is known for her work in women's empowerment, financial inclusion and grassroots development.
She is associated with the Working Women's Forum (India) and the Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW).
The award recognised her lifelong contribution to women's empowerment and social development.

⭐ Remember: Bharat Samman 2026 → Dr. Nandini Azad → Women's Empowerment

68. ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026

Q. Who won the ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026?
Ans. India

India defeated England by 100 runs in the final.
Final venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe.
India scored 411/9, while England were bowled out for 311.
India won the Under-19 World Cup for a record sixth time.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 runs off 80 balls.
His 175 was the highest individual score in an Under-19 World Cup final.

⭐ Remember:
🏆 Winner → India
🥈 Runner-up → England
🏏 Margin → 100 runs
🔥 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi → 175

69. Wimbledon Men's Singles 2026

Q. Who won the Wimbledon Men's Singles title 2026?
Ans. Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated Alexander Zverev in the final.
Final score: 6–7(7), 7–6(2), 6–3, 6–4.
Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title.
It was his second consecutive Wimbledon title.
He became the 10th player in history to successfully defend the Wimbledon men's singles title.

⭐ Remember: Wimbledon Men's Singles 2026 → Jannik Sinner

70. Femina Miss India World 2026

Q. Who won Femina Miss India World 2026?
Ans. Sadhvi Satish Sail

Sadhvi Sail from Goa won the Femina Miss India World 2026 title.
The grand finale was held at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
She will represent India at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania.
Rajnandini Pawar of Maharashtra was the 1st Runner-up.
Sree Advaita G was the 2nd Runner-up.

⭐ Remember:
Femina Miss India World 2026 → Sadhvi Sail → Goa

71. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 2026

Q. Who became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026?
Ans. C. Joseph Vijay

C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Vijay, became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
He is the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
TVK won 108 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister on 10 May 2026.
The TVK-led coalition had 120 MLAs.

⭐ Remember:
Tamil Nadu CM → Vijay
Party → Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
TVK Seats → 108

72. Sahitya Akademi Award — Hindi

Q. Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi literature for 2025?
Ans. Mamta Kalia

Mamta Kalia received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Hindi.
Winning work: “Jeete Jee Allahabad”.
It is a memoir.
She is a prominent Hindi writer known for her contribution to Hindi literature.

⭐ Remember:
Sahitya Akademi Hindi 2025 → Mamta Kalia → Jeete Jee Allahabad

73. 73rd Miss World 2026

Q. Who won the 73rd Miss World title in 2026?
Ans. Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic

Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic won the 73rd Miss World title.
The grand finale was held on 5 September 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Elisabeth Reynés of Spain was the 1st Runner-up.
Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia was the 2nd Runner-up.
Mola became only the second woman from the Dominican Republic to win Miss World.
The first Dominican Miss World was Mariasela Álvarez (1982).
The competition marked the 75th anniversary of Miss World.

⭐ Remember:
👑 73rd Miss World → Joheirry Mola
🇩🇴 Country → Dominican Republic
📍 Venue → Nha Trang, Vietnam

🔥 SUPER-FAST REVISION — Q.63 TO Q.73

Q	Important Current Affair	Answer
63	52nd G7 Summit	France
64	Union Education Minister	Pralhad Joshi
65	5th BRICS Geospatial Meeting	India – Tirupati
66	Exercise Udara Shakti	India + Malaysia
67	Bharat Samman 2026	Dr. Nandini Azad
68	ICC U-19 Men's WC 2026	India
69	Wimbledon Men's Singles 2026	Jannik Sinner
70	Femina Miss India World 2026	Sadhvi Satish Sail
71	Tamil Nadu CM	C. Joseph Vijay
72	Sahitya Akademi Hindi Award	Mamta Kalia
73	73rd Miss World	Joheirry Mola

🧠 🔥 MOST IMPORTANT FOR EXAM

G7 2026 → France
Education Minister → Pralhad Joshi
BRICS Geospatial → Tirupati, India
Udara Shakti → India + Malaysia
Bharat Samman → Nandini Azad
U-19 World Cup → India → 6th title
Wimbledon Men's → Jannik Sinner
Femina Miss India World → Sadhvi Sail
Tamil Nadu CM → Vijay → TVK
Sahitya Akademi Hindi → Mamta Kalia
Miss World 2026 → Joheirry Mola → Dominican Republic

NS Raja Subramani → CDS
Praggnanandhaa → Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

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