JKSSB Curent Affairs MCQs

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Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between Persian Gulf to North and Gulf of Oman to the South

While as Bab el Mandeb near Yemen is strait connecting Red Sea to Gulf of Aden

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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi described AI as a transformative force and unveiled the M.A.N.A.V Vision to guide the ethical, inclusive, and strategic deployment of AI technologies across the country.

Key Pillars of the M.A.N.A.V. Vision

• M - Moral and Ethical Systems: Ensures AI development is guided by ethical, fair, and transparent principles

• A - Accountable Governance: Implements robust oversight and transparent, responsible AI deployment.

• N - National Sovereignty: Emphasizes that data sovereignty belongs to those who generate it, fostering secure domestic data and infrastructure.

• A - Accessible and Inclusive: Focuses on making AI a "multiplier" for opportunities rather than a monopoly, aiding the Global South.

• V - Valid and Legitimate Systems: Requires AI systems to be lawful, verifiable, and trustworthy to tackle issues like deepfakes.

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The 6th National Rafting Championship titled “The Ultimate River Battle” was organized at Shibnote in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on river Chenab

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JK e-Pathshala, the DTH channel of the School Education Department, a significant step towards ensuring access to quality education for students across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in remote and underserved areas.

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Former Delhi captain and J&K cricket veteran Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th President of the BCCI, succeeding Roger Binny. He became only the third consecutive former cricketer (after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny) to hold the prestigious post, and the first ever from Jammu & Kashmir.

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Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Tournament after a phenomenal season where he finished as the leading wicket-taker. He claimed 60 wickets at an impressive average of around 12.5, including a match-defining 5-wicket haul (5/54) in the first innings of the final against Karnataka.

Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his excellent knock of 121 runs in the first innings, which helped J&K post a mammoth total of 584

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The 41-year-old veteran batsman Paras Dogra captained the J&K side. He is a legend of domestic cricket and is only the second player in history (after Wasim Jaffer) to score over 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy.

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In the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the men's final for his first Australian Open title and first career Grand Slam title. Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final for her second Grand Slam title

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Rajasthan remained the biggest wool-producing state, producing 16,013.50 thousand kg, which accounted for 47.53% of the country’s total output. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second with 7,770 thousand kg (23.06%).

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National Youth Day is celebrated in India annually on January 12th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

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The government has earmarked ₹1,878 crore specifically for agriculture and allied sectors to transition farming from subsistence-driven practices to commercially viable enterprises, aiming to create over 2.87 lakh jobs.

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The net budget estimate stands at ₹1,13,767 crore (excluding the provision for ways and means advances and overdrafts), with a substantial ₹33,127 crore specifically earmarked for capital expenditure to boost infrastructure.

The total gross receipts are estimated at ₹1,27,767 Crore.

The total gross expenditure is estimated to be ₹1,27,767 Crore.

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👉 Important to Note: Real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is projected to grow at 5.82 per cent in 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey Report 2025-26.

9.5% is the forward-looking, projected nominal growth rate targeted in the new 2026-27 Budget. The government is predicting a significant acceleration in economic expansion for the coming year.

GDP for the year 2025-26 had been projected at

₹2,88,422 Crore, which showed a growth of 9.5%

over the previous year. GDP for the year 2026-27

has been projected at ₹3,15,822 Crore (indicative

nominal GDP), which shows a growth of 9.5% over

the previous year.

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The correct answer is:

✅ Tamil Nadu

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The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) is located in Kodaikanal, which is in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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The correct answer is:

✅ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was honored with the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum for his contributions to peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts.

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Kathua Railway station

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As of January 2026 Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission while António Costa is the President of the European Council, They were the Chief Guests for the 2026 Republic Day parade. This marked a significant deepening of India-EU strategic ties.

The India–EU FTA (India–European Union Free Trade Agreement), concluded on January 27, 2026, marks a watershed moment in India’s global trade strategy and has been widely described by leaders on both sides as the “mother of all deals.” Announced by the Prime Minister of India alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the 16th India–EU Summit, the agreement makes the European Union India’s 22nd Free Trade Agreement partner.

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Prof. Shafi Shauq received the Padma Shri in 2026, for Literature & Education

Brij Lal Bhat, a former government official and social activist, received this award in social work and was honoured for his decades of work in reconnecting displaced communities with their roots and fostering communal harmony.

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This day marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (established in 1950). The 2026 theme was My India My vote- Citizen at the heart of Democracy

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Two specific Bactrian camels (Double Humped), named "Galwan" and "Nubra," led the animal transport contingent. They are mainly found in Nubra valley in Ladakh

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The ski resort town of Davos-Klosters Switzerland is the venue for the famous annual event of WEF While it's headquarters is in Cologny, near Geneva, where it operates year-round.

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 The Indian Army declared 2026 as the "Year of Networking and Data Centricity" to focus on enhancing its technological capabilities and network-centric warfare readiness 

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 On January 24, 2026, Novak Djokovic defeated Botic van de Zandschulp at the Australian Open to record his 400th Grand Slam match win. He is the only player in history (male or female) to reach this milestone 

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Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which has been constituted to revise pay, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners.

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This monumental statue was unveiled at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa and is recognized as the tallest Lord Ram statue in the world.

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The conference took place at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus, bringing together top police leadership from across India.

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Indira Gandhi International Airport became the first airport in India to achieve “water‑positive” status — meaning it replenishes more water than it consumes.

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The IMF’s June 2025 report on Growing Retail Digital Payments recognized UPI as the largest retail real‑time (fast‑payment) system globally, handling the highest volume of instant transactions and accounting for a significant share of global real‑time payments.

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The Regional AI Impact Conference 2025, part of a series of events leading up to the India AI Impact Summit, was organized at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and AI experts.

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Alaknanda is a distant spiral galaxy discovered by Indian researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It shows well‑defined spiral arms and resembles the Milky Way, despite existing just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang — much earlier than expected for such structures.