100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

These National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026 cover important government schemes, appointments, awards, economic developments, science and technology, infrastructure and other major national events.

For SSC aspirants, National Current Affairs MCQs 2026 are especially useful for revising important facts, names, dates, ministries, locations and government initiatives.

This practice set contains 100 National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026, divided into five sections of 20 questions each. The questions follow a direct SSC-style format, with four options and a short explanation after the answer key of each section.

After attempting these questions, candidates should understand the General Awareness Syllabus for SSC CGL 2026 and identify the major areas from which current-affairs questions can be prepared.

Section 1: National Appointments, Awards, Governance & Major Events

The questions in this section cover important appointments, constitutional developments, national awards, election-related developments and major government initiatives reported during 2026. Official government releases confirm the March 2026 Governor/Lieutenant Governor changes, Padma Awards 2026 and major election-management developments.

Q.1. Who was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal in March 2026?

(a) R. N. Ravi
(b) Shiv Pratap Shukla
(c) Jishnu Dev Varma
(d) Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Q.2. Who was appointed as the Governor of Bihar in March 2026?

(a) Nand Kishore Yadav
(b) Syed Ata Hasnain
(c) Kavinder Gupta
(d) R. N. Ravi

Q.3. Who was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in March 2026?

(a) Vinai Kumar Saxena
(b) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
(c) Kavinder Gupta
(d) Jishnu Dev Varma

Q.4. Who was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in March 2026?

(a) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
(b) Vinai Kumar Saxena
(c) R. N. Ravi
(d) Shiv Pratap Shukla

Q.5. Who was appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra in March 2026?

(a) Jishnu Dev Varma
(b) Shiv Pratap Shukla
(c) Nand Kishore Yadav
(d) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

Q.6. Who was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland in March 2026?

(a) Nand Kishore Yadav
(b) Syed Ata Hasnain
(c) R. N. Ravi
(d) Kavinder Gupta

Q.7. Who was appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026?

(a) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
(b) Prasoon Joshi
(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(d) Rahul Singh

Q.8. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification in May 2026?

(a) Prasoon Joshi
(b) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
(c) Piyush Pandey
(d) Ashwini Vaishnaw

Q.9. How many Padma Awards were approved for the year 2026, including duo cases counted as one award?

(a) 121
(b) 131
(c) 141
(d) 151

Q.10. How many Padma Vibhushan awards were announced for 2026?

(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 9

Q.11. How many Padma Bhushan awards were announced for 2026?

(a) 11
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 17

Q.12. How many Padma Shri awards were announced for 2026?

(a) 103
(b) 108
(c) 113
(d) 118

Q.13. Which of the following personalities was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2026 in the field of Public Affairs?

(a) K. T. Thomas
(b) Uday Kotak
(c) Vijay Amritraj
(d) Mammootty

Q.14. Which sportsperson was among the Padma Bhushan awardees in 2026?

(a) Vijay Amritraj
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Savita Punia
(d) Harmanpreet Kaur

Q.15. Which of the following received Padma Bhushan in 2026 in the field of Trade and Industry?

(a) Uday Kotak
(b) Alka Yagnik
(c) Mammootty
(d) Vijay Amritraj

Q.16. Who chaired the National Round Table Conference of the Election Commission of India and State Election Commissioners held in February 2026?

(a) Rajiv Kumar
(b) Gyanesh Kumar
(c) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
(d) Vivek Joshi

Q.17. The International Conference on Democracy and Election Management 2026 concluded with the adoption of which declaration?

(a) Bharat Declaration 2026
(b) Delhi Declaration 2026
(c) Democracy Declaration 2026
(d) Election Reform Declaration 2026

Q.18. The Delhi Declaration 2026 adopted at IICDEM focused on how many major pillars?

(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six

Q.19. Which institution organised the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management 2026?

(a) Election Commission of India
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Parliament of India

Q.20. The Padma Awards are traditionally announced on which occasion?

(a) Independence Day
(b) Republic Day
(c) Gandhi Jayanti
(d) Constitution Day

Regular practice of National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026 can help candidates improve their speed and recall of important national developments.

Answers & Explanations-Section 1 of 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

1. (a) — R. N. Ravi was appointed Governor of West Bengal in the March 2026 reshuffle.

2. (b) — Lt. General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain was appointed Governor of Bihar.

3. (b) — Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

4. (b) — Vinai Kumar Saxena was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

5. (a) — Jishnu Dev Varma was appointed Governor of Maharashtra.

6. (a) — Nand Kishore Yadav was appointed Governor of Nagaland.

7. (b) — Prasoon Joshi was appointed Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board in May 2026.

8. (b) — Shashi Shekhar Vempati was appointed CBFC Chairperson for a three-year term.

9. (b) — A total of 131 Padma Awards were approved for 2026, including two duo cases counted as one award.

10. (b) — Five Padma Vibhushan awards were announced.

11. (b) — Thirteen Padma Bhushan awards were announced.

12. (c) — 113 Padma Shri awards were announced.

13. (a) — Justice K. T. Thomas received Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs.

14. (a) — Vijay Amritraj was among the Padma Bhushan awardees in the Sports category.

15. (a) — Uday Kotak received Padma Bhushan in Trade and Industry.

16. (b) — Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired the conference.

17. (b) — The conference concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026.

18. (c) — The declaration identified five pillars, including electoral rolls, elections, research, technology and training/capacity building.

19. (a) — The Election Commission of India organised IICDEM 2026.

20. (b) — Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

Candidates can further strengthen their Science & Technology preparation by practising our Artificial Intelligence MCQs 2026.

Section 2: Union Budget 2026-27, Economy & Government Schemes

The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on 1 February 2026. Major announcements included higher public capital expenditure, Biopharma SHAKTI, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the SME Growth Fund, high-speed rail corridors and Bharat-VISTAAR.

Q.21. Who presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament?

(a) Piyush Goyal
(b) Nirmala Sitharaman
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Ashwini Vaishnaw

Q.22. The Union Budget 2026-27 was the first Budget prepared in which building?

(a) North Block
(b) Parliament House
(c) Kartavya Bhawan
(d) Vigyan Bhawan

Q.23. What was the estimated total expenditure in the Union Budget 2026-27?

(a) ₹46.5 lakh crore
(b) ₹50.5 lakh crore
(c) ₹53.5 lakh crore
(d) ₹56.5 lakh crore

Q.24. What was the estimated non-debt receipts in the Union Budget 2026-27?

(a) ₹32.5 lakh crore
(b) ₹34.5 lakh crore
(c) ₹36.5 lakh crore
(d) ₹38.5 lakh crore

Q.25. What was the public capital expenditure proposed for 2026-27?

(a) ₹10.2 lakh crore
(b) ₹11.2 lakh crore
(c) ₹12.2 lakh crore
(d) ₹13.2 lakh crore

Q.26. What is the proposed outlay of Biopharma SHAKTI announced in Union Budget 2026-27?

(a) ₹5,000 crore
(b) ₹7,500 crore
(c) ₹10,000 crore
(d) ₹15,000 crore

Q.27. Biopharma SHAKTI primarily aims to strengthen domestic production of which of the following?

(a) Fertilisers and pesticides
(b) Biologics and biosimilars
(c) Semiconductors and displays
(d) Textiles and apparel

Q.28. What amount was proposed for the SME Growth Fund in Budget 2026-27?

(a) ₹5,000 crore
(b) ₹7,500 crore
(c) ₹10,000 crore
(d) ₹20,000 crore

Q.29. How many high-speed rail corridors were proposed as “Growth Connectors” in Budget 2026-27?

(a) Five
(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Eight

Q.30. Bharat-VISTAAR is primarily associated with which sector?

(a) Agriculture
(b) Tourism
(c) Defence
(d) Banking

Q.31. What does Bharat-VISTAAR stand for?

(a) Bharat Virtual Integrated System for Technology and Agricultural Reform
(b) Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources
(c) Bharat Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Technology and Rural Development
(d) Virtual Indian System for Agricultural Trade and Research

Q.32. What type of technology is central to Bharat-VISTAAR?

(a) Blockchain
(b) Artificial Intelligence
(c) Quantum computing
(d) Satellite navigation

Q.33. Which number was announced for farmers to access Bharat-VISTAAR services?

(a) 155261
(b) 145261
(c) 155911
(d) 1800261

Q.34. Which organisation’s agricultural practices are integrated into the Bharat-VISTAAR platform?

(a) DRDO
(b) ICAR
(c) ISRO
(d) CSIR

Q.35. What is the main purpose of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced in Budget 2026-27?

(a) Promote only mobile-phone exports
(b) Strengthen semiconductor equipment, materials, Indian IP and supply chains
(c) Replace all foreign semiconductor companies
(d) Establish only semiconductor testing laboratories

Q.36. What provision was made for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 for FY 2026-27?

(a) ₹500 crore
(b) ₹750 crore
(c) ₹1,000 crore
(d) ₹2,000 crore

Q.37. To what amount was the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay proposed to be increased?

(a) ₹20,000 crore
(b) ₹30,000 crore
(c) ₹40,000 crore
(d) ₹50,000 crore

Q.38. What was the proposed increase in the Securities Transaction Tax on futures under Budget 2026-27?

(a) From 0.01% to 0.03%
(b) From 0.02% to 0.05%
(c) From 0.03% to 0.05%
(d) From 0.05% to 0.10%

Q.39. Under Budget 2026-27, the safe-harbour threshold for IT services was proposed to be increased from ₹300 crore to:

(a) ₹500 crore
(b) ₹1,000 crore
(c) ₹1,500 crore
(d) ₹2,000 crore

Q.40. The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed setting up girls’ hostels in every district for students in which broad area?

(a) Primary education
(b) Higher education STEM institutions
(c) Sports education
(d) Vocational schools only

Answers & Explanations-Section 2 of 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

21. (b) — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27.

22. (c) — Budget 2026-27 was described as the first Budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan.

23. (c) — Total expenditure was estimated at ₹53.5 lakh crore.

24. (c) — Non-debt receipts were estimated at ₹36.5 lakh crore.

25. (c) — Public capital expenditure was enhanced to ₹12.2 lakh crore for 2026-27.

26. (c) — Biopharma SHAKTI has an outlay of ₹10,000 crore.

27. (b) — The initiative focuses on building the domestic ecosystem for biologics and biosimilars.

28. (c) — A ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund was proposed.

29. (c) — Seven high-speed rail corridors were proposed as Growth Connectors.

30. (a) — Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-powered agricultural information platform.

31. (b) — Bharat-VISTAAR means Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources.

32. (b) — It is an AI-powered platform designed to provide agricultural advisories.

33. (a) — Farmers can use the number 155261 to seek information and assistance.

34. (b) — Bharat-VISTAAR integrates agricultural practices developed by ICAR.

35. (b) — ISM 2.0 focuses on equipment, materials, Indian semiconductor IP and resilient supply chains.

36. (c) — ₹1,000 crore was provided for ISM 2.0 in FY 2026-27.

37. (c) — The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay was proposed to be increased to ₹40,000 crore.

38. (b) — STT on futures was proposed to rise from 0.02% to 0.05%.

39. (d) — The safe-harbour threshold for IT services was proposed to increase to ₹2,000 crore.

40. (b) — One girls’ hostel was proposed in every district for students in higher-education STEM institutions.

Section 3: Education, Health, Social Welfare & Youth

Major national developments in 2026 included the launch of new education initiatives, implementation updates under NEP 2020, the PM Research Chair Scheme, the 10-year milestone of PMSMA, the SEHAT Mission and Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026.

Q.41. Which organisation launched the new curriculum on Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence for Classes III to VIII in 2026?

(a) NCERT
(b) CBSE
(c) UGC
(d) AICTE

Q.42. The new CBSE curriculum on Computational Thinking and AI was launched for which classes?

(a) Classes I to V
(b) Classes III to VIII
(c) Classes VI to X
(d) Classes IX to XII

Q.43. The new CBSE curriculum was launched under the broad approach of:

(a) AI for Education and AI in Education
(b) Education for All and AI for All
(c) Digital India in Schools
(d) Future India Education Mission

Q.44. Which policy provides the broad framework for India’s current education reforms?

(a) National Education Policy 2016
(b) National Education Policy 2018
(c) National Education Policy 2020
(d) National Education Policy 2022

Q.45. Which initiative aims at foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3?

(a) PM SHRI
(b) NIPUN Bharat
(c) PM e-VIDYA
(d) ULLAS

Q.46. What is the full form of NIPUN in NIPUN Bharat?

(a) National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy
(b) National Programme for Integrated Understanding and Numeracy
(c) New India Programme for Universal Numeracy
(d) National Initiative for Primary Universal Numeracy

Q.47. Which scheme provides financial support to meritorious students seeking higher education loans in eligible institutions?

(a) PM-Vidyalaxmi
(b) PM SHRI
(c) PM e-VIDYA
(d) NIPUN Bharat

Q.48. Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh can receive interest subvention of:

(a) 1%
(b) 2%
(c) 3%
(d) 5%

Q.49. What is the maximum education loan amount mentioned for the 3% interest subvention benefit under PM-Vidyalaxmi?

(a) ₹5 lakh
(b) ₹7 lakh
(c) ₹10 lakh
(d) ₹15 lakh

Q.50. What is the total outlay for the interest-subvention component of PM-Vidyalaxmi for 2024-25 to 2030-31?

(a) ₹2,600 crore
(b) ₹3,600 crore
(c) ₹4,600 crore
(d) ₹5,600 crore

Q.51. The Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme is primarily intended to strengthen which sector?

(a) Higher education and research
(b) Rural housing
(c) Sports administration
(d) Tourism

Q.52. The PM Research Chair Scheme provides fellowships under how many categories?

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

Q.53. Which of the following is NOT one of the fellowship categories under the PM Research Chair Scheme?

(a) Research Chair
(b) Senior Fellow
(c) Young Research Fellow
(d) National Teaching Fellow

Q.54. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan completed how many years in 2026?

(a) 5 years
(b) 8 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 12 years

Q.55. On which date of every month does PMSMA provide assured antenatal care services?

(a) 1st
(b) 5th
(c) 9th
(d) 15th

Q.56. Which ministry is responsible for the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan?

(a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Rural Development
(d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Q.57. Which two sectors were brought together through the SEHAT Mission launched in May 2026?

(a) Education and sports
(b) Agriculture and health
(c) Tourism and culture
(d) Industry and defence

Q.58. Which two organisations were highlighted as partners in the SEHAT Mission?

(a) ISRO and DRDO
(b) ICAR and ICMR
(c) UGC and AICTE
(d) NITI Aayog and RBI

Q.59. Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 was observed from:

(a) 1–7 June
(b) 10–16 June
(c) 17–26 June
(d) 20–30 June

Q.60. Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 was associated with which broader campaign?

(a) Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
(b) Swachh Bharat Mission
(c) Khelo India Mission
(d) Digital India Mission

Answers & Explanations-Section 3 of 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

41. (b) — The new curriculum was launched by CBSE for Classes III to VIII.

42. (b) — It covers Classes III to VIII.

43. (a) — The curriculum was aligned with the approach of “AI for Education, AI in Education.”

44. (c) — National Education Policy 2020 is the current framework guiding major education reforms.

45. (b) — NIPUN Bharat focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3.

46. (a) — NIPUN stands for National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy.

47. (a) — PM-Vidyalaxmi supports eligible students seeking higher education loans.

48. (c) — The scheme provides 3% interest subvention for eligible students with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh.

49. (c) — The interest-subvention benefit applies to loans up to ₹10 lakh.

50. (b) — An outlay of ₹3,600 crore has been provided for the interest-subvention benefit.

51. (a) — PM Research Chair is designed to strengthen higher education and research through distinguished researchers and fellows.

52. (b) — The scheme has Research Chair, Senior Fellow and Young Research Fellow categories.

53. (d) — National Teaching Fellow is not one of the three categories mentioned.

54. (c) — PMSMA completed a decade in 2026, having been launched in 2016.

55. (c) — PMSMA provides assured antenatal care services on the 9th of every month.

56. (b) — PMSMA is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

57. (b) — SEHAT Mission links agriculture, nutrition and public health.

58. (b) — The initiative highlighted collaboration between ICAR and ICMR.

59. (c) — Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 was observed from 17 to 26 June.

60. (a) — It was organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Candidates should also revise our Space Technology MCQs 2026 to cover important developments in India’s space programme.

Section 4: Science, Technology, Semiconductors, Space & Infrastructure

India’s 2026 national developments included India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, new semiconductor plants, AI initiatives, Gaganyaan preparations, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station roadmap and major infrastructure projects.

Q.61. India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 was announced in which Union Budget?

(a) Union Budget 2024-25
(b) Union Budget 2025-26
(c) Union Budget 2026-27
(d) Union Budget 2027-28

Q.62. India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 primarily focuses on strengthening India’s capability in:

(a) Coal mining
(b) Semiconductor equipment, materials and indigenous IP
(c) Textile manufacturing
(d) Food processing

Q.63. Which state received its first semiconductor plant in 2026?

(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q.64. The semiconductor facility inaugurated at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, was associated with which company?

(a) Kaynes Technology
(b) Sahasra Semiconductors
(c) Tata Electronics
(d) CG Power

Q.65. The Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant inaugurated in March 2026 is located at:

(a) Sanand, Gujarat
(b) Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
(c) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Bengaluru, Karnataka

Q.66. The CG SEMI OSAT facility that began commercial production in July 2026 is located at:

(a) Dholera
(b) Sanand
(c) Pune
(d) Hyderabad

Q.67. What does OSAT refer to in the semiconductor industry?

(a) Optical System and Technology
(b) Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
(c) Overseas Semiconductor Application Technology
(d) Optical Semiconductor Analysis and Testing

Q.68. As reported in July 2026, how many semiconductor projects had been approved by the Government under the relevant programme?

(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 15

Q.69. Which ministry is primarily responsible for the India Semiconductor Mission?

(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of Heavy Industries
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q.70. What was the name of the investor-support portal launched by India Semiconductor Mission in May 2026?

(a) Semiconductor Mitra
(b) Investors Support
(c) Chip India Portal
(d) Semicon Connect

Q.71. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 was inaugurated at:

(a) Pragati Maidan
(b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
(c) India Habitat Centre
(d) Vigyan Bhawan

Q.72. Which ministry is associated with the India Semiconductor Mission?

(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Ministry of Rural Development

Q.73. What is the target year for establishing India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station?

(a) 2030
(b) 2032
(c) 2035
(d) 2040

Q.74. The first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station is known as:

(a) BAS-01
(b) BAS-10
(c) BSS-01
(d) IAS-01

Q.75. By which year is the first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station targeted for launch?

(a) 2026
(b) 2027
(c) 2028
(d) 2030

Q.76. Which mission is India’s first human spaceflight programme?

(a) Chandrayaan
(b) Gaganyaan
(c) Aditya-L1
(d) NISAR

Q.77. The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission carrying Vyommitra was targeted for which period according to an August 2026 update?

(a) Q1 2026
(b) Q2 2026
(c) Q4 2026
(d) Q2 2027

Q.78. Which launch vehicle is being developed as the Human Rated Launch Vehicle for Gaganyaan?

(a) PSLV
(b) SSLV
(c) HLVM3
(d) GSLV Mk II

Q.79. Which Indian mission demonstrated autonomous docking and undocking technology in space and made India the fourth country to demonstrate space docking?

(a) Chandrayaan-3
(b) SPADEX
(c) Aditya-L1
(d) NISAR

Q.80. The 594-km access-controlled greenfield Ganga Expressway was inaugurated in which state?

(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Answers & Explanations-Section 4 of 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

61. (c) — India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 was announced in Union Budget 2026-27.

62. (b) — ISM 2.0 focuses on semiconductor equipment and materials, indigenous IP and stronger supply chains.

63. (b) — Rajasthan received its first semiconductor plant at Bhiwadi in 2026.

64. (b) — Sahasra Semiconductors’ semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility was inaugurated at Bhiwadi.

65. (a) — The Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant is located at Sanand, Gujarat.

66. (b) — CG SEMI’s OSAT facility began commercial production at Sanand, Gujarat.

67. (b) — OSAT stands for Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test.

68. (c) — Government updates in 2026 reported 12 approved semiconductor projects.

69. (a) — India Semiconductor Mission functions under MeitY.

70. (b) — The portal launched in May 2026 was called “Investors Support.”

71. (b) — India AI Impact Expo 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

72. (a) — ISM is associated with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

73. (c) — Bharatiya Antariksh Station is targeted for establishment by 2035.

74. (a) — The first module is designated BAS-01.

75. (c) — BAS-01 is targeted for launch by 2028.

76. (b) — Gaganyaan is India’s human spaceflight programme.

77. (c) — The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission carrying Vyommitra was targeted for Q4 2026.

78. (c) — HLVM3 is the Human Rated Launch Vehicle being developed for Gaganyaan.

79. (b) — SPADEX demonstrated autonomous docking and undocking and made India the fourth country to demonstrate space docking.

80. (b) — The 594-km Ganga Expressway was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh.

For practice on biotechnology and emerging scientific developments, refer to our Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering Current Affairs MCQs 2026.

Section 5: Agriculture, Sports, Environment, Rural Development & Other National Developments

The final section covers important 2026 developments related to farmers, sports, rural development, environment, social initiatives and major national programmes. These include the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment, revamped Khelo India, the National Sports Governance framework and other national initiatives.

Q.81. Which instalment of PM-KISAN was released in June 2026?

(a) 21st
(b) 22nd
(c) 23rd
(d) 24th

Q.82. How much was transferred under the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN?

(a) Over ₹15,000 crore
(b) Over ₹18,880 crore
(c) Over ₹20,000 crore
(d) Over ₹25,000 crore

Q.83. Approximately how many farmers received assistance under the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN?

(a) 7.44 crore
(b) 8.44 crore
(c) 9.44 crore
(d) 10.44 crore

Q.84. The 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN was released from which state?

(a) Rajasthan
(b) West Bengal
(c) Bihar
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Q.85. The PM-KISAN scheme provides how much annual financial assistance to eligible farmers?

(a) ₹4,000
(b) ₹5,000
(c) ₹6,000
(d) ₹8,000

Q.86. In how many instalments is the annual PM-KISAN assistance normally transferred?

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

Q.87. The revamped Khelo India Scheme approved in July 2026 covers which period?

(a) 2025-26 to 2029-30
(b) 2026-27 to 2030-31
(c) 2026-27 to 2031-32
(d) 2027-28 to 2031-32

Q.88. What was the combined outlay approved for the revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced assistance to National Sports Federations?

(a) ₹26,441 crore
(b) ₹30,441 crore
(c) ₹36,441 crore
(d) ₹40,441 crore

Q.89. The enhanced financial assistance under the July 2026 sports decision was provided to:

(a) State Sports Councils
(b) National Sports Federations
(c) Private sports academies only
(d) Olympic athletes directly

Q.90. The National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 were notified under which Act?

(a) National Sports Development Act, 2024
(b) National Sports Governance Act, 2025
(c) Sports Administration Act, 2026
(d) Khelo India Act, 2025

Q.91. The National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 provide for inclusion of at least how many Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit in the General Bodies of National Sports Bodies?

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five

Q.92. Which ministry is responsible for the Khelo India Scheme?

(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(c) Ministry of Culture
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Q.93. The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 was organised by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
(c) Ministry of Agriculture
(d) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q.94. The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 was inaugurated in:

(a) Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c) Lucknow
(d) Jaipur

Q.95. Which national campaign observed Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026?

(a) Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
(b) Fit India Movement
(c) Poshan Abhiyaan
(d) Swachh Bharat Mission

Q.96. Which of the following was a major objective of the Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme approved in 2026?

(a) Increase imports of LNG
(b) Accelerate coal and lignite gasification
(c) Reduce domestic coal production
(d) Replace all renewable energy sources

Q.97. What was the financial outlay approved for the Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Scheme in May 2026?

(a) ₹27,500 crore
(b) ₹32,500 crore
(c) ₹37,500 crore
(d) ₹42,500 crore

Q.98. What is India’s national target for coal gasification mentioned under the 2026 scheme?

(a) 50 million tonnes by 2030
(b) 75 million tonnes by 2030
(c) 100 million tonnes by 2030
(d) 150 million tonnes by 2030

Q.99. Which national initiative was launched in 2026 to connect agriculture, nutrition and public health through scientific collaboration?

(a) SEHAT Mission
(b) Bharat VISTAAR
(c) Poshan 2.0
(d) Krishi Swasthya Mission

Q.100. Which of the following best describes the overall focus of the revamped Khelo India Scheme approved in 2026?

(a) Development of sports only in metropolitan cities
(b) Strengthening grassroots participation, talent identification and athlete support
(c) Funding only international cricket
(d) Replacing National Sports Federations with private bodies

Answers & Explanations-Section 5 of 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

81. (c) — The 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN was released in June 2026.

82. (b) — More than ₹18,880 crore was transferred under the instalment.

83. (c) — More than 9.44 crore farmers received the benefit.

84. (b) — The instalment was released from Tarakeswar in Hooghly district of West Bengal.

85. (c) — PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers, subject to the scheme’s conditions.

86. (b) — The annual assistance is transferred in three equal instalments.

87. (b) — The revamped Khelo India Scheme covers 2026-27 to 2030-31.

88. (c) — The combined approved outlay is ₹36,441 crore.

89. (b) — The enhanced assistance is for National Sports Federations.

90. (b) — The Rules were notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

91. (c) — At least four Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit are provided for in the General Bodies.

92. (b) — Khelo India is implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

93. (a) — The Ministry of Rural Development organised the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan.

94. (b) — The two-day Sammelan was inaugurated in Delhi.

95. (a) — Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah was conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

96. (b) — The scheme aims to accelerate coal/lignite gasification and strengthen energy security.

97. (c) — The approved financial outlay was ₹37,500 crore.

98. (c) — The national target is to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.

99. (a) — The SEHAT Mission connects agriculture, nutrition and public health through scientific collaboration.

100. (b) — The revamped Khelo India programme focuses on wider participation, talent identification, athlete support and development of a stronger sporting ecosystem.

Quick Revision: 100 Important National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026

Before the SSC CGL examination, revise these high-priority areas from the above questions:

• Padma Awards 2026
• Governor and Lieutenant Governor appointments
• Prasoon Joshi and Prasar Bharati
• CBFC Chairperson appointment
• Delhi Declaration 2026
• Union Budget 2026-27
• Biopharma SHAKTI
• SME Growth Fund
• India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
• Bharat-VISTAAR
• PM-Vidyalaxmi
• PM Research Chair Scheme
• PMSMA — 10 years
• SEHAT Mission
• Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah
• India AI Impact Expo 2026
• Semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Rajasthan
• Gaganyaan
• Bharatiya Antariksh Station
• SPADEX
• Ganga Expressway
• PM-KISAN 23rd instalment
• Revamped Khelo India Scheme
• National Sports Governance Rules 2026
• Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme

These National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026 cover important facts related to government schemes, appointments, awards, economy, science and major national developments.

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Final Note for SSC CGL Aspirants

These 100 National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026 are designed for direct revision and quick recall. For SSC CGL, candidates should pay special attention to names, dates, amounts, locations, ministries, schemes, appointments, awards and major national initiatives, because these factual areas can be tested through straightforward multiple-choice questions.

Candidates can use these National News Current Affairs MCQs for SSC CGL 2026 as a quick revision resource before the examination.

For the most reliable updates, candidates should cross-check major government announcements with official sources such as the Press Information Bureau, concerned ministries and the Staff Selection Commission.