Fresh 15-question weekly practice set with 5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions for PSC exam revision.
Practice 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQ
Q1. Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 was conducted at which firing range?
Easy
Pokharan
Chandipur
Kargil
Tezpur
Show Answer
Answer: A. Pokharan Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 was conducted at the Pokharan firing range in Rajasthan.
Q2. HAL Prachand is which type of platform?
Easy
Light Combat Helicopter
Main battle tank
Submarine
Surface-to-air missile
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Answer: A. Light Combat Helicopter Prachand is India’s indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter.
Q3. Hoysala temple architecture is well known for which feature?
Easy
Star-shaped plans and soapstone carving
Glass curtain walls
Brick-only stupas
Timber pagodas
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Answer: A. Star-shaped plans and soapstone carving Hoysala temples are famous for star-shaped layouts, soapstone carving and rich sculptural detail.
Q4. PM RAHAT is associated with assistance to which group?
Easy
Road accident victims
Space scientists
Exporters
Sportspersons only
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Answer: A. Road accident victims PM RAHAT is linked with relief assistance for road accident victims.
Q5. Operation Demolishment was reported in relation to which issue?
Easy
Action against Naxalite memorials and propaganda structures
Deep-sea mining
Tax refund processing
Wildlife census
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Answer: A. Action against Naxalite memorials and propaganda structures The operation targeted structures used in the narrative and memory ecosystem of left-wing extremism.
Q6. The surplus labour trap in India is often discussed with reference to what share of informal employment?
Medium
About 20%
About 50%
About 90%
Nearly 100% in formal jobs
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Answer: C. About 90% The concern points to a very large informal workforce with low productivity and limited social security.
Q7. BharatGen is best described as an effort to build what kind of AI capacity?
Medium
Sovereign, multilingual and multimodal AI
A new telecom tower design
A foreign exchange trading platform
A soil-testing-only portal
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Answer: A. Sovereign, multilingual and multimodal AI BharatGen focuses on Indian AI capacity, especially language and multimodal model development.
Q8. The New Delhi Declaration on AI was notable for support from which group?
Medium
92 countries and international organisations
Only one city government
Only private banks
Only oil exporting countries
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Answer: A. 92 countries and international organisations The declaration drew wide support and reflected international consensus on responsible AI impact.
Q9. Which node was connected with the Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor?
Medium
Durgapur
Jaisalmer
Shillong
Panaji
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Answer: A. Durgapur Durgapur was highlighted as a key node connected to the industrial corridor plan.
Q10. Hoysala temples are primarily associated with which state?
Medium
Karnataka
Punjab
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: A. Karnataka The best-known Hoysala temples, including those at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura, are in Karnataka.
Q11. Consider HAL Prachand: 1. It is a Light Combat Helicopter. 2. It is designed for high-altitude operations. 3. It reflects indigenous defence manufacturing. Which is correct?
Difficult
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct and capture the strategic relevance of the Prachand helicopter.
Q12. Which is correctly matched?
Difficult
Urban Challenge Fund – Rs 1 lakh crore
Helsinki Accords – 1999
Vayu Shakti – Naval exercise only
Hoysala architecture – Mughal garden style
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Answer: A. Urban Challenge Fund – Rs 1 lakh crore The Urban Challenge Fund was announced with central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore.
Q13. Article 324(5) is important in election administration because it provides safeguards related to whose removal?
Difficult
Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners
Chief Justice of High Courts only
Speaker of Lok Sabha only
State Governors only
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Answer: A. Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners Article 324(5) contains important protections governing the service conditions and removal safeguards of election commissioners.
Q14. The surplus labour trap points to which structural challenge?
Difficult
Large informal workforce with low security and productivity
Excess supply of formal pensions
Too many high-tech patents
Shortage of monsoon rainfall only
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Answer: A. Large informal workforce with low security and productivity It describes how labour remains concentrated in low-productivity informal work rather than moving into secure, productive employment.
Vayu Shakti is a river project; Operation Demolishment is a food scheme
Prachand is a submarine; PM RAHAT is a space mission
Hoysala architecture began in the 21st century; BharatGen is a railway line
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Answer: A. Vayu Shakti demonstrates air power; Operation Demolishment targeted left-wing extremism narrative structures The pair correctly connects the defence exercise and the reported internal-security operation with their contexts.
Fresh 15-question weekly practice set with 5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions for PSC exam revision.
Practice 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQ
Q1. The New Delhi Declaration at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was mainly related to which theme?
Easy
AI governance, ethics and impact
Arctic shipping routes
Classical dance promotion
Organic fertiliser exports
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Answer: A. AI governance, ethics and impact The declaration focused on responsible, inclusive and impact-oriented artificial intelligence governance.
Q2. BharatGen is associated with which field?
Easy
Artificial intelligence and large language models
Coal block auctions
River interlinking
Traditional textile weaving
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Answer: A. Artificial intelligence and large language models BharatGen is linked with sovereign AI capabilities, including Indian language and multimodal AI models.
Q3. The H125 helicopter Final Assembly Line in India is being set up at which place?
Easy
Vemagal, Karnataka
Nashik, Maharashtra
Kochi, Kerala
Patna, Bihar
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Answer: A. Vemagal, Karnataka The India-France aerospace collaboration includes an H125 Final Assembly Line at Vemagal in Karnataka.
Q4. The Helsinki Accords were signed in which year?
Easy
1945
1962
1975
1991
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Answer: C. 1975 The Helsinki Final Act was signed on August 1, 1975, during the Cold War period.
Q5. What was the central assistance outlay announced for the Urban Challenge Fund?
Easy
Rs 10,000 crore
Rs 50,000 crore
Rs 1 lakh crore
Rs 5 lakh crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1 lakh crore The Urban Challenge Fund was announced with central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore.
Q6. BharatGen is supported under which wider Indian AI programme?
Medium
IndiaAI Mission
PM-KISAN
Sagarmala
National Hydrogen Mission
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Answer: A. IndiaAI Mission BharatGen is part of the wider push to build Indian AI capability under the IndiaAI Mission.
Q7. The H125 Final Assembly Line is important because it indicates progress in which area?
Medium
Private-sector aerospace manufacturing in India
A new railway gauge
A new crop insurance method
A new coastal fishing ban
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Answer: A. Private-sector aerospace manufacturing in India The facility strengthens India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and deepens industrial cooperation with France.
Q8. Which city was highlighted as a key node in the Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor?
Medium
Durgapur
Guwahati
Bhopal
Jodhpur
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Answer: A. Durgapur Durgapur was highlighted as an important node in the Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor.
Q9. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed in a manner similar to which constitutional authority?
Medium
Supreme Court judge
Comptroller and Auditor General only
Governor
Chief Minister
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Answer: A. Supreme Court judge Article 324(5) gives the CEC removal protection similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
Q10. The AI Impact Summit discussion moved the AI debate towards which concern?
Medium
Developmental impact and responsible governance
Only hardware imports
Only entertainment content
Only cryptocurrency mining
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Answer: A. Developmental impact and responsible governance The summit placed emphasis on AI’s impact, inclusion, public interest and responsible governance.
Q11. Consider BharatGen: 1. It aims at sovereign AI capabilities. 2. It is limited only to English. 3. It supports Indian language and multimodal AI development. Which statements are correct?
Difficult
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Answer: B. 1 and 3 only BharatGen is meant to strengthen sovereign AI and Indian language/multimodal AI; it is not limited only to English.
Q12. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Difficult
Helsinki Accords – 1975
Urban Challenge Fund – Rs 1 lakh crore
CEC removal – simple executive order
H125 FAL – Vemagal, Karnataka
Show Answer
Answer: C. CEC removal – simple executive order The CEC cannot be removed by a simple executive order; constitutional safeguards apply.
Q13. The H125 assembly line was announced in the context of which bilateral relationship?
Difficult
India-France
India-Japan
India-Brazil
India-South Africa
Show Answer
Answer: A. India-France The H125 Final Assembly Line is part of India-France industrial and innovation cooperation.
Q14. The Urban Challenge Fund is meant to support cities mainly through which type of development?
Difficult
High-quality, climate-responsive and transformative urban infrastructure
Only rural road repair
Only private housing resale
Only river dredging
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Answer: A. High-quality, climate-responsive and transformative urban infrastructure The fund is designed to encourage urban transformation through better infrastructure and planning.
Q15. Which statement best describes the Helsinki Accords?
Difficult
A Cold War diplomatic agreement signed by 35 countries
A treaty creating the United Nations
A climate pact limited to island states
A trade agreement on diamonds
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Answer: A. A Cold War diplomatic agreement signed by 35 countries The Helsinki Final Act was signed by 35 countries and addressed security, cooperation and human rights concerns during the Cold War.
Fresh 15-question weekly practice set with 5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions for PSC exam revision.
Practice 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQ
Q1. What was India’s rank in the Network Readiness Index 2025?
Easy
40th
49th
45th
52nd
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Answer: B. 49th India was placed 49th in the Network Readiness Index 2025, which measures readiness to use information and communication technology effectively.
Q2. Which Indian platform is associated with translation and language access across all 22 Scheduled languages?
Easy
Adi Vaani
BHASHINI
Anuvadini
TDIL only
Show Answer
Answer: B. BHASHINI BHASHINI is India’s national language translation mission and supports digital access across Scheduled languages.
Q3. The Kimberley Process is primarily linked with preventing trade in which item?
Easy
Illegal ivory
Conflict diamonds
E-waste
Red sandalwood
Show Answer
Answer: B. Conflict diamonds The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was created to stop conflict diamonds from entering legitimate trade.
Q4. In electoral rolls, Form 7 is used mainly for which purpose?
Easy
New voter registration
Objection to inclusion or deletion of a name
Applying for postal ballot
Choosing a party symbol
Show Answer
Answer: B. Objection to inclusion or deletion of a name Form 7 is used to object to a name in the electoral roll or to seek deletion of a voter entry.
Q5. Adi Vaani is associated with which area?
Easy
Tribal and endangered languages
Foreign language teaching
Sign-language broadcasting only
Classical Sanskrit inscriptions only
Show Answer
Answer: A. Tribal and endangered languages Adi Vaani focuses on preserving and enabling access to tribal and endangered language knowledge.
Q6. The Gyan Bharatam Mission is mainly connected with which activity?
Medium
Preservation and digitisation of manuscripts
Launching new defence satellites
Promoting coastal tourism
Modernising stock exchanges
Show Answer
Answer: A. Preservation and digitisation of manuscripts The mission aims to preserve, survey, catalogue and digitise India’s manuscript heritage.
Q7. ICAR-CMFRI reported induced breeding success for which species?
Medium
Hilsa
Mangrove clam
Olive ridley turtle
Sea cucumber
Show Answer
Answer: B. Mangrove clam ICAR-CMFRI achieved induced breeding of the mangrove clam, an important development for coastal aquaculture research.
Q8. Lyriothemis keralensis, reported from Kerala, belongs to which insect order?
Medium
Lepidoptera
Coleoptera
Odonata
Diptera
Show Answer
Answer: C. Odonata Lyriothemis keralensis is a dragonfly species, and dragonflies belong to the order Odonata.
Q9. MAHASAGAR, in the India-Seychelles context, is best linked with which theme?
Medium
Maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region
A river-linking project
A Himalayan glacier study
A textile export scheme
Show Answer
Answer: A. Maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region MAHASAGAR reflects India’s broader maritime cooperation approach in the Indian Ocean Region.
Q10. What was the reported contribution of India’s digital economy to the economy?
Medium
8.40%
11.87%
17.50%
21.00%
Show Answer
Answer: B. 11.87% The digital economy was reported to contribute 11.87%, showing its growing role in India’s economy.
Q11. Consider the statements: 1. BHASHINI supports Scheduled Indian languages. 2. Adi Vaani focuses on tribal and endangered languages. 3. Both initiatives relate to language access and preservation. Which is correct?
Difficult
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct. The initiatives strengthen language technology, access and preservation in different ways.
Q12. Which pairing is correctly matched?
Difficult
Kimberley Process – Conflict diamonds
Gyan Bharatam – Space debris monitoring
Form 7 – New voter registration
NRI – Agricultural yield index
Show Answer
Answer: A. Kimberley Process – Conflict diamonds The Kimberley Process is an international certification system for rough diamonds to prevent conflict diamond trade.
Q13. Aadhaar numbers are issued by which authority?
Difficult
Election Commission of India
Reserve Bank of India
Unique Identification Authority of India
National Informatics Centre
Show Answer
Answer: C. Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI is the statutory authority responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and managing the Aadhaar ecosystem.
Q14. Why is induced breeding of mangrove clam significant?
Difficult
It helps coastal biodiversity, aquaculture research and livelihood possibilities
It replaces all marine fishing
It is only a space-biology experiment
It is linked to diamond certification
Show Answer
Answer: A. It helps coastal biodiversity, aquaculture research and livelihood possibilities Breeding techniques can support conservation, aquaculture and sustainable livelihood research in coastal ecosystems.
Q15. The Network Readiness Index mainly evaluates a country’s capacity in which broad area?
Difficult
Digital transformation and technology readiness
Military expenditure only
Monsoon rainfall accuracy
Forest cover growth only
Show Answer
Answer: A. Digital transformation and technology readiness NRI assesses how ready economies are to use networks and digital technologies for development and competitiveness.
United Kingdom has paused its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to concerns raised by the United States.
Historical Background
1965: UK separated Chagos Islands from Mauritius before its independence
Created a new territory called British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)
1968β1973: Around 2,000 Chagossians were forcibly displaced to Mauritius and Seychelles
Purpose: Establish a joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia
In 2019, the International Court of Justice ruled:
Separation of Chagos Islands from Mauritius was illegal
UK should end its administration βas rapidly as possibleβ
UN General Assembly also supported Mauritiusβ claim
UK had earlier agreed in principle to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius However, the plan is now paused due to lack of formal approval from the United States.
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India has taken a major step to tackle climate change by restricting the production of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The government has announced that no new environmental clearances will be granted for HFC projects after 2027. This aligns with Indiaβs international climate commitments under the Kigali Amendment
The Environment Ministry has decided:
No new environmental clearances for HFC production from January 1, 2028
No expansion of existing HFC manufacturing units after December 31, 2027
What are Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)?
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are organic compounds consisting of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms. They are entirely man-made synthetic gases developed as a non-ozone-depleting alternative to Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): HFCs have zero ODP because they do not contain chlorine, which is the primary catalyst for ozone layer destruction.
Global Warming Potential (GWP): Despite being ozone-friendly, HFCs are potent greenhouse gases. Their GWP can be hundreds to thousands of times higher than carbon dioxide per unit mass.
India & Kigali Amendment
India ratified the Kigali Amendment in 2021
It is part of the Montreal Protocol
Aim:
Gradual reduction of HFC production and consumption
India falls under Group 2 (Developing Countries) and India’s target is
Year
Reduction Target
2032
10% reduction
2037
20% reduction
2042
30% reduction
2047
85% reduction
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary, recognizing his immense contribution to social justice, education, and equality in India.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Major contributions:
1. Pioneer of Womenβs Education
In 1848, started the first girlsβ school at Bhide Wada, Pune
Educated his wife Savitribai Phule, who became Indiaβs first woman teacher
Promoted education as a tool for social transformation
2. Satyashodhak Samaj (1873)
Founded Satyashodhak Samaj to promote social equality and fight against caste discrimination
3. Concept of βDalitβ
Among the first leaders to use the term βDalitβ (meaning oppressed)
4. Literary Contribution β Gulamgiri (1873)
Famous book Gulamgiri (means Slavery)
Compared caste oppression in India with racial slavery in America
Highlighted exploitation and inequality
5. Title of βMahatmaβ
Conferred in 1888 by social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar
Recognized for his lifelong service to society
Legacy and Influence
Inspired leaders like Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Ambedkar considered Phule as one of his three gurus (along with Buddha and Kabir)
Laid foundation for the modern anti-caste movement in India
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha. This nomination fills a vacancy created due to the retirement of a previously nominated member.
The nomination was made under Article 80 of the Constitution.
About Rajya Sabha: Article 80
Article 80 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
Important Provisions
Maximum Strength: 250 members
Current Strength (2026): 245 members
Nominated Members: 12 members nominated by the President
Eligibility for Nomination:
Excellence in:
Art
Literature
Science
Social Service
Seat Allocation
Based on population of states
Examples:
Uttar Pradesh: Highest representation (31 seats)
Goa & Sikkim: 1 seat each
Tenure & Retirement
Term: 6 years
Rotation System:
One-third members retire every 2 years
Ensures continuity of the House
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