This page has 50 current affairs MCQs of 2026 on the awards, honours, appointments, obituaries and sports results of February to October 2026: the 2026 Nobel Prizes, the 98th Academy Awards and the 72nd National Film Awards, the Jnanpith, Saraswati Samman and Ramon Magsaysay awards, the Abel and Fields prizes, new heads of the Army, NITI Aayog and the RBI, honours given to the Prime Minister abroad, and the season’s results in cricket, football, badminton, chess, tennis and the Commonwealth Games. Every question is in the statement, match-the-list or assertion-reason form that BPSC and the other state commissions use, is scored on the page with BPSC’s negative marking, and opens an explanation that gives the fact behind the right answer and why the wrong options are wrong.
It is one of five sets built from the same 250 questions, so there is no overlap between them: Science, technology and defence; International affairs, reports and environment; Polity, governance and schemes; Economy, infrastructure and energy.
Why these questions
Awards and persons in news are the most mechanical current-affairs questions BPSC asks, and the easiest marks to lose: one name, one field, one year. The paper setter’s habit is to pair the person with the wrong field or the award with the wrong year, which is exactly what the match-the-list and statement questions here practise.
BPSC’s prelims syllabus lists “current events of national and international importance”, and the 69th to 71st papers drew most of those questions from the twelve months before the exam. With the 72nd prelims postponed on 12 October 2026 and no new date yet, the window that matters runs from early 2026 to the exam, which is the period these sets cover. The questions were written for the BPSC and UPPCS pattern and fact-checked against official releases and press reports on 9 November 2026; the dates in the explanations are the dates of the events, not of the news reports.
How to use this set
- Take all 50 in 50 minutes, roughly the pace of the real paper. Mark (E) Not attempted rather than guess: a wrong answer costs one-third of a mark, a blank costs the same, and only E is free. The negative marking page explains the 2026 OMR rule.
- For statement questions, decide each statement before looking at the options; the options are built from the statements, so a firm “statement 2 is wrong” eliminates two of them at once.
- Read the explanation even when you were right. Most carry a second fact (the ministry, the previous winner, the rank last year) that is the obvious follow-up question.
- A score of 35 or more out of 50 is where you want to be a month before the prelims; below 25, read the monthly current affairs notes first and come back.
Current Affairs 2026: Awards, Sports and Persons in News: 50 questions
Current Affairs 2026: Awards, Sports and Persons in News
50 questions · February to October 2026 · +1, −1/3, E = 0
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Awards, honours and persons in news28 questions
1. With reference to the 2026 Nobel Prizes, match the following: List I: Laureate A. Karl Deisseroth B. Francis Halzen C. Anne Carson D. Navanethem “Navi” Pillay List II: Prize 1. Literature 2. Physiology or Medicine 3. Peace 4. Physics Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: (A) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
Karl Deisseroth → Physiology or Medicine, jointly with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for work on optogenetics. • Francis Halzen → Physics, for pioneering work leading to the detection of astrophysical neutrinos. • Anne Carson → Literature. • Navanethem “Navi” Pillay → Peace, for her work defending international law and accountability.
2. The work of Francis Halzen, awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics, is most closely associated with which one of the following?
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Answer: (C) Detection of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin using Antarctic ice
Francis Halzen was recognised for his decisive contribution to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. IceCube uses roughly a cubic kilometre of Antarctic ice containing thousands of optical sensors to detect high-energy neutrinos arriving from astrophysical sources.
3. Match List I (Personality) with List II (Field/Associated Organisation) and select the correct answer: List I: Personality A. Neelkanth Mishra B. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram C. Esha Singh D. Suman Kalyanpur List II: Field/Associated Organisation 1. Executive Director, World Bank 2. Chairman, CBSE 3. ISSF World Cup (Shooting) 4. Playback Singer (Padma Bhushan) Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: (D) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Neelkanth Mishra → Executive Director at the World Bank, representing Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka. • Lokhande Prashant Sitaram → CBSE Chairperson in 2026. • Esha Singh → Shooting, including gold and a world record in the women's 25m pistol at the 2026 ISSF World Cup in Munich. • Suman Kalyanpur → Renowned playback singer, awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023.
4. The innovation ‘Plas-Stick’, which won The Earth Prize 2026, utilises which natural material to remove microplastics from water?
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Answer: (B) Tamarind seed powder
The Indian student team behind Plas-Stick developed a biodegradable magnetic powder made from discarded tamarind seeds. It binds microplastic particles into clumps that can subsequently be removed using a magnet. Plas-Stick became the Global Winner of The Earth Prize 2026.
5. Padma Bhushan Suman Kalyanpur, who passed away in May 2026, was associated with which of the following fields?
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Answer: (C) Music
Suman Kalyanpur was a renowned Indian playback singer, particularly associated with Hindi and Marathi cinema and music. She received the Padma Bhushan in 2023 in the field of Art and passed away on 31 May 2026.
6. During his official visit to Bratislava, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Order of the White Double Cross' (First Class). This is the highest national award of which country?
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Answer: (B) Slovakia
On 15 June 2026, President Peter Pellegrini conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi Slovakia's highest State honour, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava.
7. Which renowned Indian sand artist recently won the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 for a sculpture based on climate change/global warming?
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Answer: (C) Sudarsan Pattnaik
Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the International Festival of Sand Sculpture in the Kaliningrad region. His approximately three-metre sculpture depicted the contrasting effects of climate change/global warming and environmental restoration.
8. Consider the following statements with respect to the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics 2025: 1. Prof. Jainendra K. Jain became the first Indian to be awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics. 2. He was awarded for developing the concept of composite fermions to explain the fractional quantum Hall effect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Jainendra K. Jain became the first Indian/Indian-origin physicist to receive the Wolf Prize in Physics. He shared the 2025 prize with Mordehai Heiblum and James Eisenstein. Jain is renowned for introducing the concept of composite fermions, which provided a powerful theoretical explanation of the fractional quantum Hall effect.
9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ Presidential Distinction by which island nation?
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Answer: (A) Seychelles
The President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, conferred the distinction on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 June 2026. It recognised his leadership on climate action, the Blue Economy, sustainable ocean-resource management and the interests of Small Island Developing States.
10. US-based AI research organisation OpenAI has appointed which of the following as its Managing Director for India?
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Answer: (B) Prabhjeet Singh
OpenAI appointed former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India. He was announced in June 2026 and was scheduled to join in September. He is OpenAI's senior-most executive in India, overseeing consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement and operations.
11. With reference to Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, who passed away recently, consider the following statements: 1. He served as the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha and was a distinguished constitutional scholar. 2. He headed the High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap was a former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha and one of India's noted scholars of constitutional and parliamentary affairs. • Statement 2 is incorrect. He was a member of the High-Level Committee on simultaneous elections. The committee was chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
12. Padma Shri awardee Girish Bharadwaj, who passed away recently, was known for his work in which of the following fields?
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Answer: (A) Constructing low-cost suspension bridges to connect remote rural areas
Girish Bharadwaj was popularly known as the “Bridge Man of India” for constructing hundreds of affordable suspension/hanging bridges that provided connectivity to remote rural communities. He received the Padma Shri for his contributions and passed away in July 2026 at the age of 76.
13. With reference to the Fellow of the Royal Society, consider the following statements: 1. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan became the first Indian woman scientist elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2026. 2. She previously served as the first Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. Soumya Swaminathan was elected FRS in 2026, but she was not the first Indian woman scientist to receive the honour. Gagandeep Kang had been elected FRS in 2019 and is recognised as the first woman working in India elected to the Royal Society. • Statement 2 is correct. Swaminathan served as the WHO's first Chief Scientist.
14. The prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 was conferred upon:
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Answer: (C) Ajit Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune on 1 August 2026. The award was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
15. At the 72nd National Film Awards, announced in July 2026, which film won the Best Feature Film award, and who won the Best Actress award for her performance in the same film?
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Answer: (A) Article 370 and Yami Gautam
Article 370 won the Best Feature Film award, while Yami Gautam received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in the same film. The 72nd National Film Awards pertained to films certified during 2024.
16. In the 72nd National Film Awards (2026), the 'Best Actor' award was jointly conferred upon which of the following actors?
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Answer: (D) Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan
The Best Actor in a Leading Role award was jointly given to: • Mammootty for Bramayugam. • Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.
17. With reference to the Fields Medal, consider the following statements: 1. It is awarded every five years in connection with the International Congress of Mathematicians. 2. Akshay Venkatesh became the second Indian-origin mathematician to be awarded the prestigious 2026 Fields Medal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fields Medal is awarded every four years at the International Congress of Mathematicians. • Statement 2 is incorrect. Akshay Venkatesh won the Fields Medal in 2018, not 2026. The four 2026 Fields Medallists were Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang.
18. The autobiography titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles”, released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Vigyan Bhawan, chronicles the life and public career of:
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Answer: (A) Ram Nath Kovind
The book is the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, India's 14th President. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released it at Vigyan Bhavan on 12 August 2026.
19. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth made history in August 2026 by becoming the first woman fighter pilot to complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course. The Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), which conducts this course, is located in:
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Answer: (B) Gwalior
Bhawana Kanth completed the prestigious FCL course at TACDE, Gwalior, becoming the Indian Air Force's first woman Fighter Combat Leader.
20. Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam recently became the first Indian woman to receive the 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal. She currently serves as Director of the:
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Answer: (C) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam is the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru. COSPAR lists her as the recipient of the 2026 Vikram Sarabhai Medal, awarded for outstanding contributions to space research in developing countries.
21. Which of the following films was selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027)?
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Answer: (D) Gondhal
Santosh Davakhar's Marathi film Gondhal was selected by the Film Federation of India as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2027.
22. Consider the following pairs of recipients of the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards (2026) and their respective countries: 1. Tommy Koh – Philippines 2. Runa Khan – Bangladesh 3. Bo Kyi – Myanmar Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Tommy Koh – Singapore, not the Philippines. • Runa Khan – Bangladesh. • Bo Kyi – Myanmar. Therefore, only Pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
23. The 35th Saraswati Samman, announced in March 2026, was awarded to Bengali writer Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay for his acclaimed novel:
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Answer: (A) Hara Parbati Katha
Bengali writer Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay was selected for the 35th Saraswati Samman for his novel Hara Parbati Katha.
24. Gerd Faltings recently became the first German mathematician to be awarded the prestigious:
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Answer: (B) Abel Prize
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded Gerd Faltings the 2026 Abel Prize for his foundational contributions to arithmetic geometry and the resolution of major Diophantine conjectures.
25. With reference to the 'Initiative of the Year 2026' award, consider the following statements: 1. The award was presented to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 2. It recognised the implementation of the secure '.bank.in' internet-domain architecture for enhancing banking cybersecurity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The Central Banking Awards 2026 named the Reserve Bank of India winner of its “Initiative of the Year” award. The recognition centred on RBI's initiative mandating the exclusive .bank.in domain for Indian banks as a cybersecurity and anti-fraud measure, helping users distinguish genuine banking websites from fraudulent ones.
26. With reference to the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Kaveh Madani received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026. 2. He introduced the concept of “water bankruptcy.” Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Prof. Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH, was named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate. The Stockholm Water Foundation and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences highlighted his introduction of the concept of “water bankruptcy”, describing situations where water systems have been overdrawn and degraded beyond the possibility of simply returning to previous conditions.
27. With reference to the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026), consider the following statements: 1. One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won the Best Picture award. 2. The track Golden from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K-Pop song to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. 3. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct. One Battle After Another won Best Picture, while Golden won Best Original Song. It became the first K-pop song to win an Oscar. Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography for Sinners, becoming the first woman to win that category.
28. Consider the following statements regarding the 60th Jnanpith Award (for the year 2025): 1. It was conferred upon Tamil author and lyricist R. Vairamuthu. 2. He is the first literary figure to be honoured with the Jnanpith Award for Tamil poetry. 3. He became the first writer in the Tamil language to ever win the Jnanpith Award. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (A) 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct. Bharatiya Jnanpith officially awarded the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025 to R. Vairamuthu for Tamil. • Statement 2 is correct. He became the first recipient recognised primarily for Tamil poetry. • Statement 3 is incorrect. Vairamuthu is the third Tamil writer to receive the Jnanpith Award, after Akilan (1975) and Jayakanthan (2002).
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29. With reference to Yogasana, consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India formally recognised Yogasana as a competitive sport in December 2025. 2. India's first World Yogasana Championship was inaugurated in Ahmedabad in June 2026. 3. The National Yogasana Sports Federation had received recognition as a National Sports Federation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Government formally recognised Yogasana as a competitive sport on 17 December 2020, not in 2025. • Statement 2 is correct. The 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 was inaugurated in Ahmedabad on 4 June 2026. • Statement 3 is correct. The Government had recognised the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) as a National Sports Federation for the promotion and development of Yogasana.
30. The badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament held in which of the following cities?
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Answer: (C) Singapore
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the 2026 Singapore Open, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event. Their Singapore title was their first title of the 2026 season; they subsequently also won the China Masters.
31. Which of the following cricket franchises won the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) title under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar?
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Answer: (D) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), captained by Rajat Patidar, defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the 2026 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory gave RCB their second consecutive IPL title, after their maiden triumph in 2025.
32. Who recently made history by becoming the first individual footballer to win Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2026?
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Answer: (A) Lionel Messi
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The jury highlighted both his exceptional sporting career and his charitable work in education and healthcare.
33. Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa made history in June 2026 by becoming the first Indian to win which of the following elite classical chess tournaments?
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Answer: (B) Norway Chess Tournament
Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo after defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round, finishing first with 18 points.
34. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Indian women's football team is the most successful country in the history of the SAFF Women's Championship. Reason (R): In June 2026, India defeated Bangladesh in the final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa to win the SAFF Women's Championship title for the sixth time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both statements are correct. India defeated Bangladesh 3–1 on 6 June 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa, to secure a record-extending sixth SAFF Women's Championship title. This record establishes India as the tournament's most successful team. However, winning a specific match in 2026 (the Reason) is not the explanation for why they are historically the most successful team overall; it is simply their latest victory contributing to that record.
35. Who recently became the highest wicket-taker in the history of women's international cricket?
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Answer: (C) Deepti Sharma
India's Deepti Sharma surpassed former Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami's record of 355 international wickets, becoming the leading wicket-taker across women's international cricket. She had first equalled Goswami's record during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup before moving past it.
36. Consider the following statements regarding historic football records achieved during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: 1. Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals to become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. 2. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score at least one goal in six different editions of the FIFA World Cup. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct. Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria on 22 June 2026, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16. He went on to finish the tournament with 21 World Cup goals. • Statement 2 is correct. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player/man to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he scored against Uzbekistan in June 2026.
37. The historic 2026 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by which of the following groups of countries?
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Answer: (C) USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, making it the first men's FIFA World Cup hosted across three countries. It was also the first edition expanded to 48 teams.
38. Consider the following statements regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cups. 2. His final World Cup goal tally is 10, making him Portugal's highest World Cup goalscorer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. Ronaldo became the first male player to score in six different World Cups when he scored twice against Uzbekistan in June 2026. • Statement 2 is incorrect. His two goals against Uzbekistan initially took his tally to 10, surpassing Eusébio's nine and making Ronaldo Portugal's leading World Cup scorer. However, Ronaldo subsequently scored against Croatia, finishing his World Cup career with 11 goals. FIFA's post-tournament material records 11 World Cup goals.
39. In the 2026 men's singles final of the French Open (Roland Garros), Alexander Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam title by defeating which player?
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Answer: (D) Flavio Cobolli
Alexander Zverev defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 6–7(5), 6–1, on 7 June 2026 to claim his first Grand Slam singles title.
40. With reference to the Japan Open 2026, consider the following statements: 1. P. V. Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles final. 2. She became the first Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title. 3. The Japan Open was classified as a BWF Super 500 event. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Sindhu defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21–17, 21–17 and became the first Indian to win the Japan Open women's singles title. • Statement 3 is incorrect. The Japan Open 2026 was a BWF World Tour Super 750, not Super 500, tournament.
41. Anahat Singh created history by winning the women's singles gold medal in which game?
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Answer: (A) Squash
Anahat Singh won the women's/girls' singles gold at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship, becoming the first Indian squash player to win the World Junior Championship title.
42. With reference to the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final, consider the following statements: 1. Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev. 2. Jannik Sinner secured the fifth Grand Slam title of his career. 3. Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in a four-set final. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct. Sinner defeated Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final, successfully defending his title. It was his fifth Grand Slam singles title.
43. Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games 2026: 1. The Indian contingent secured the 4th position in the overall medal tally. 2. Boxing was the most successful sport for the Indian contingent at CWG 2026. Which of the statements given above are not correct?
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are correct. India finished fourth at Glasgow 2026 with 39 medals, including 13 golds. Boxing was India's most successful discipline, contributing 10 medals, including seven golds.
44. Who among the following became the first Indian chess player to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title, securing the 2026 championship in St. Louis?
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Answer: (B) R. Praggnanandhaa
R. Praggnanandhaa won the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis, defeating defending champion Fabiano Caruana and securing his first overall GCT championship.
45. Fanny Utagushimaninde of Rwanda became the youngest player to score a century in Women's T20 Internationals. She achieved the feat against:
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Answer: (C) Ghana
At 15 years and 223 days, Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde scored an unbeaten 111 against Ghana in Lagos in March 2026, becoming the youngest Women's T20I centurion.
46. IIT Madras introduced OmegaBall in India. Which of the following is a distinctive feature of this sport?
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Answer: (D) Three teams play simultaneously on a circular field with three goalposts.
OmegaBall is a variation of football involving three teams simultaneously competing on a circular field containing three goals. Each team attacks two goals while defending its own.
47. Sangram Singh became the first Indian to win an MMA fight in Argentina. Which major city hosted the bout?
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Answer: (A) Buenos Aires
Sangram Singh defeated France's Florian Coudier at Tigre Sports Club in Buenos Aires on 5 April 2026, becoming the first Indian to win an MMA bout on Argentine soil.
48. At the World Archery Para Series 2026 held in Bangkok, Indian archer Payal Nag made history by becoming the first:
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Answer: (B) Quadruple amputee archer to win an international title.
Payal Nag, who lost all four limbs following an electrocution accident, won the women's compound title in Bangkok, defeating Sheetal Devi. She was reported as the world's first quadruple-amputee/limbless archer to win an international gold/title.
49. With reference to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, consider the following statements: 1. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad to win its third Men's T20 World Cup title. 2. India became the first team in men's cricket history to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and win the tournament on home soil. 3. Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Series. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) 1 and 2
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, winning its third title and becoming the first men's team to win consecutive T20 World Cups. Statement 3 is incorrect. Sanju Samson was Player of the Tournament/Series, while Jasprit Bumrah was Player of the Match in the final.
50. Consider the following statements regarding the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026: 1. The event was hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. 2. India topped the medal tally with 208 medals, including 75 gold medals. Which of the statements given above are not correct?
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Answer: (C) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are correct. The New Delhi leg was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and India topped the standings with 208 medals, comprising 75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze medals. Therefore, neither statement is incorrect.
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The other four sets in this series
- Current Affairs 2026 MCQs: Science, technology and defence (50 questions)
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- Current Affairs 2026 MCQs: Polity, governance and schemes (50 questions)
- Current Affairs 2026 MCQs: Economy, infrastructure and energy (50 questions)
Together the five sets are 250 questions on February to October 2026. The sports current affairs quiz and the current affairs section carry the month-by-month notes, and the mock test series has the full-length papers.
Frequently asked questions
How many current affairs questions does the BPSC prelims ask?
BPSC does not fix a number. The General Studies paper of 150 questions has carried roughly 25 to 35 questions that depend on events of the preceding year, spread across national, international, sports, awards, science and economy news, with a visible Bihar share.
Which period do these 2026 current affairs MCQs cover?
February to October 2026. The five sets together have 250 questions; this one covers awards, sports and persons in news.
Is there negative marking in this quiz?
Yes, the page scores the way BPSC does since 2026: +1 for a correct answer, minus one-third for a wrong one, and 0 for a question marked (E) Not attempted. A question left blank on the real OMR sheet is also penalised, so practise marking E.
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