Current Affairs

Sriharikota, ISRO's principal launch site, is located in which state?

A Andhra Pradesh
B Tamil Nadu
C Kerala
D Karnataka —

India's "Mission Shakti," conducted in 2019, demonstrated India's capability in which strategic technology?

A Anti-satellite (ASAT) missile technology
B Nuclear submarine technology, exclusively
C Aircraft carrier construction
D Chemical weapons —

BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India, involves collaboration with which country?

A Russia
B USA
C France
D Israel —

INS Vikrant, India's indigenously built aircraft carrier, marks a milestone in?

A Indigenous naval shipbuilding capability
B Space exploration
C Nuclear power generation
D Civil aviation —

Agni-V, part of India's long-range ballistic missile program, is notable for its?

A Intercontinental range (over 5,000 km)
B Very short range (under 100 km)
C Use only for civilian satellite launches
D Purely defensive anti-tank role —

The Rafale fighter jets inducted into the Indian Air Force were procured from which country?

A France
B Russia
C USA
D Israel —

HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) is primarily responsible for India's domestic manufacturing of?

A Military and civil aircraft
B Ships, exclusively
C Missiles, exclusively
D Satellites, exclusively —

Tejas, India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft, is manufactured primarily by?

A HAL
B ISRO
C DRDO alone, with no manufacturing role
D A foreign company —

India's defence indigenization push is often summarized under initiatives promoting?

A "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) in defence manufacturing
B Complete dependence on imports
C Discontinuing all defence R&D
D Only importing used equipment —

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is primarily responsible for?

A Research and development of defence technologies for India's armed forces
B Conducting elections
C Managing the space program exclusively
D Managing India's foreign policy —

India's growing focus on drone technology and unmanned systems in defence reflects a broader global trend toward?

A Increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare and surveillance
B Complete abandonment of manned aircraft
C No relevance to modern defence strategy
D Exclusive reliance on naval forces —

The Indian Coast Guard primarily focuses on which maritime responsibility?

A Maritime security, safety, and law enforcement in India's territorial and exclusive economic zone waters
B Only international diplomacy
C Only space exploration
D Only civil aviation regulation —

India's Integrated Air Defence systems aim to provide protection primarily against?

A Aerial threats, including missiles and aircraft
B Only naval threats
C Only cyber threats
D Only economic threats —

Cybersecurity has become an increasingly important part of India's national security strategy, particularly in protecting?

A Critical infrastructure and digital networks from cyberattacks
B Only physical borders
C Only agricultural produce
D Only cultural heritage sites —

India's continued investment in space technology, defence indigenization, and semiconductor manufacturing collectively reflect a national strategic push toward?

A Greater self-reliance and technological sovereignty
B Complete dependence on foreign technology
C Abandonment of high-tech sectors
D Focus exclusively on traditional agriculture —

The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the occasion of which national event?

A Republic Day (26 January 2026)
B Independence Day
C Gandhi Jayanti
D Constitution Day —

How many total Padma Awards were conferred in 2026?

A 131
B 54
C 200
D 75 —

How many Padma Vibhushan awards (India's second-highest civilian honour) were given in 2026?

A 5
B 13
C 113
D 20 —

How many Padma Bhushan awards were given in 2026?

A 13
B 5
C 113
D 25 —

How many Padma Shri awards, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, were given in 2026?

A 113
B 5
C 13
D 50 —

Which category of Padma Award recognizes "distinguished service of a high order"?

A Padma Bhushan
B Padma Vibhushan
C Padma Shri
D Bharat Ratna —

Which category of Padma Award recognizes "exceptional and distinguished service"?

A Padma Vibhushan
B Padma Bhushan
C Padma Shri
D None of these —

Which is considered India's highest civilian award, even higher than the Padma Vibhushan?

A Bharat Ratna
B Padma Shri
C Padma Bhushan
D Ashoka Chakra —

Odisha's Simanchal Patro received a Padma Shri in 2026 for his lifelong contribution to which traditional folk theatre art form?

A Prahallada Natak
B Kathakali
C Bharatanatyam
D Kuchipudi —

Odisha scholar Mahendra Kumar Mishra received a Padma Shri in 2026 for his contributions to which field?

A Literature and Education, particularly preserving tribal oral traditions
B Sports
C Medicine
D Science and Engineering —