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CURRENT AFFAIRS
MASTERY 2026
200 HIGH-YIELD MCQs
LAST 6 MONTHS OF NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
UPSC • SSC • Banking • Railways • State PSC • All Competitive Exams
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS BOOK
✔ 200 Fact-Checked MCQs Across 16 Categories
✔ National Affairs, Appointments & International Relations
✔ Economy, Science & Tech, Defence and Sports Covered in Depth
✔ Awards, Schemes, Summits, Books & Index Rankings
✔ Clear, Exam-Focused Explanations for Every Answer
Covers: Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Designed for General Competitive Exam Aspirants — 2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
16 Categories — 200 Questions
1. National Affairs & Polity....................................................................................................... Q1–15
2. National Appointments...................................................................................................... Q16–30
3. International Relations & Global Affairs.......................................................................Q31–45
4. International Appointments............................................................................................ Q46–53
5. Economy, Banking & Business......................................................................................... Q54–69
6. Science & Technology.........................................................................................................Q70–83
7. Defence & Security..............................................................................................................Q84–95
8. Sports..................................................................................................................................... Q96–115
9. Awards & Honours........................................................................................................... Q116–129
10. Environment & Wildlife...............................................................................................Q130–139
11. Government Schemes & Policies................................................................................Q140–151
12. Summits & Conferences...............................................................................................Q152–159
13. Books & Authors.............................................................................................................Q160–167
14. Obituaries (In the News)............................................................................................. Q168–175
15. Index & Rankings Reports........................................................................................... Q176–183
16. Miscellaneous — Infrastructure, States & Important Days.............................Q184–200
, WELCOME
Stay sharp. Stay current. Stay ahead.
Hi there! This book is built for one purpose: helping you ace the Current Affairs section of your competitive
exam — UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, or any State PSC.
Current affairs is different from every other subject in your syllabus — it has a shelf life. We've covered roughly
the last six months of national and international developments as of mid-2026, fact-checked and organised by
category for efficient revision.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
1. Revise by category — not chronologically — grouped topics stick better in memory.
2. Pick your answer — before reading the explanation.
3. Read every explanation — even for answers you got right — context is what the exam really tests.
4. Cross-check before your exam — current affairs ages fast; verify fast-moving facts against the latest
news.
MARKING PATTERN
+4 for Correct • −1 for Incorrect (matches typical exam-style scoring)
Good luck — let's get you exam-ready!
, Section 1: National Affairs & Polity
Q1.
Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill in
early 2026. Which of the following changes does this amendment make?
A. It expands the self-perceived gender identity provision B. It redefines the category of
“transgender” and removes the self-perceived gender identity provision C. It creates a new
reservation category in government jobs D. It abolishes the National Council for Transgender
Persons
Select the SINGLE best answer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed
by both Houses of Parliament (with Rajya Sabha approval), redefines the transgender category,
removes the earlier provision allowing self-perceived gender identity, and excludes certain
socio-cultural categories from the definition.
Source/Context: February 2026, National Current Affairs.
Q2.
Which state became the second in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC),
after Uttarakhand?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat C. Assam D. Karnataka
Select the SINGLE best answer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gujarat became the second Indian state to implement a Uniform Civil Code in
early 2026, following Uttarakhand, which had become the first state to implement UCC in 2024.
Source/Context: February 2026, National Current Affairs.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
MASTERY 2026
200 HIGH-YIELD MCQs
LAST 6 MONTHS OF NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
UPSC • SSC • Banking • Railways • State PSC • All Competitive Exams
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS BOOK
✔ 200 Fact-Checked MCQs Across 16 Categories
✔ National Affairs, Appointments & International Relations
✔ Economy, Science & Tech, Defence and Sports Covered in Depth
✔ Awards, Schemes, Summits, Books & Index Rankings
✔ Clear, Exam-Focused Explanations for Every Answer
Covers: Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Designed for General Competitive Exam Aspirants — 2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
16 Categories — 200 Questions
1. National Affairs & Polity....................................................................................................... Q1–15
2. National Appointments...................................................................................................... Q16–30
3. International Relations & Global Affairs.......................................................................Q31–45
4. International Appointments............................................................................................ Q46–53
5. Economy, Banking & Business......................................................................................... Q54–69
6. Science & Technology.........................................................................................................Q70–83
7. Defence & Security..............................................................................................................Q84–95
8. Sports..................................................................................................................................... Q96–115
9. Awards & Honours........................................................................................................... Q116–129
10. Environment & Wildlife...............................................................................................Q130–139
11. Government Schemes & Policies................................................................................Q140–151
12. Summits & Conferences...............................................................................................Q152–159
13. Books & Authors.............................................................................................................Q160–167
14. Obituaries (In the News)............................................................................................. Q168–175
15. Index & Rankings Reports........................................................................................... Q176–183
16. Miscellaneous — Infrastructure, States & Important Days.............................Q184–200
, WELCOME
Stay sharp. Stay current. Stay ahead.
Hi there! This book is built for one purpose: helping you ace the Current Affairs section of your competitive
exam — UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, or any State PSC.
Current affairs is different from every other subject in your syllabus — it has a shelf life. We've covered roughly
the last six months of national and international developments as of mid-2026, fact-checked and organised by
category for efficient revision.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
1. Revise by category — not chronologically — grouped topics stick better in memory.
2. Pick your answer — before reading the explanation.
3. Read every explanation — even for answers you got right — context is what the exam really tests.
4. Cross-check before your exam — current affairs ages fast; verify fast-moving facts against the latest
news.
MARKING PATTERN
+4 for Correct • −1 for Incorrect (matches typical exam-style scoring)
Good luck — let's get you exam-ready!
, Section 1: National Affairs & Polity
Q1.
Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill in
early 2026. Which of the following changes does this amendment make?
A. It expands the self-perceived gender identity provision B. It redefines the category of
“transgender” and removes the self-perceived gender identity provision C. It creates a new
reservation category in government jobs D. It abolishes the National Council for Transgender
Persons
Select the SINGLE best answer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed
by both Houses of Parliament (with Rajya Sabha approval), redefines the transgender category,
removes the earlier provision allowing self-perceived gender identity, and excludes certain
socio-cultural categories from the definition.
Source/Context: February 2026, National Current Affairs.
Q2.
Which state became the second in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC),
after Uttarakhand?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat C. Assam D. Karnataka
Select the SINGLE best answer.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gujarat became the second Indian state to implement a Uniform Civil Code in
early 2026, following Uttarakhand, which had become the first state to implement UCC in 2024.
Source/Context: February 2026, National Current Affairs.
