Current Affairs MCQ

 

For ADRE/APSC/Assam Competitive Exams

1. Which weather phenomenon is expected to influence below-average rainfall in India during August 2026? 

A) La Niña

B) El Niño

C) Western Disturbance

D) Cyclone

Answer: B

2. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), August 2026 rainfall is expected to be: 

A) Above normal

B) Normal

C) Below normal

D) Extremely high

Answer: C

3. India receives nearly what percentage of its annual rainfall from the southwest monsoon? 

A) 30%

B) 50%

C) 70%

D) 90%

Answer: C

4. Which astronomical event is expected on 12 August 2026? 

A) Lunar Eclipse

B) Total Solar Eclipse

C) Blue Moon

D) Comet Collision

Answer: B

5. The Perseid Meteor Shower generally peaks during which month? 

A) January

B) April

C) August

D) December

Answer: C

6. Which major international organisation is selecting a new Secretary-General in 2026? 

A) IMF

B) WHO

C) United Nations

D) World Bank

Answer: C

7. The second informal UN Security Council poll for the next UN Secretary-General is scheduled for: 

A) 10 August

B) 21 August

C) 30 August

D) 5 September

Answer: B

8. The 'Samudra Manthan' initiative recently approved by the Government of India is related to: 

A) Space exploration

B) Offshore energy development

C) River cleaning

D) Fisheries

Answer: B

9. Independence Day in India is celebrated on:

A) 14 August

B) 15 August

C) 16 August

D) 26 January

Answer: B

10. Raksha Bandhan is primarily celebrated to honour the bond between:

A) Friends

B) Teachers and Students

C) Brothers and Sisters

D) Parents and Children

Answer: C

11. Onam is the famous harvest festival of:

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Karnataka

C) Kerala

D) Assam

Answer: C

12. Nag Panchami is associated with the worship of:

A) Sun

B) Snakes

C) Trees

D) Rivers

Answer: B

13. Which month is traditionally associated with the Perseid Meteor Shower? 

A) March

B) June

C) August

D) November

Answer: C

14. El Niño generally causes which condition in India? 

A) Heavy snowfall

B) Below-normal rainfall

C) Cyclones only

D) Earthquakes

Answer: B

15. The southwest monsoon is most important for India's: 

A) Space programme

B) Agriculture

C) Tourism only

D) Defence

Answer: B

16. Which body recommends the appointment of the UN Secretary-General? 

A) UNESCO

B) UN Security Council

C) World Bank

D) G20

Answer: B

17. Which annual event is celebrated on 15 August in India?

A) Republic Day

B) Constitution Day

C) Independence Day

D) Gandhi Jayanti

Answer: C

18. Which weather department issues India's official monsoon forecasts?

A) ISRO

B) IMD

C) DRDO

D) NITI Aayog

Answer: B

19. The term 'monsoon' is most closely related to:

A) Earthquakes

B) Seasonal winds and rainfall

C) Volcanoes

D) Ocean tides

Answer: B

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