Last 3 Months Current Affairs MCQs
For UPSC/SSC/Bank exams. Based on Feb–Apr 2026 + early May 2026 events
National – India
1. India commissioned which nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in April 2026?
A. INS Arihant
B. INS Arighat
C. INS Aridhaman
D. INS Chakra
Ans: C – INS Aridhaman was commissioned on 3 April 2026. It’s India’s 3rd indigenous Arihant-class SSBN
2. Which ministry/app launched the ‘SATHEE’ app for competitive exam prep in March 2026?
A. Ministry of Education + IIT Kanpur
B. NITI Aayog + IIT Delhi
C. Ministry of Skill Development + IIM Ahmedabad
D. Ministry of Electronics + IIT Madras
Ans: A – Launched jointly by Ministry of Education and a premier technical institute
3. Where was the World Seafood Congress 2026 held?
A. Kochi
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Chennai Trade Centre
D. Mumbai
Ans: C – Held at Chennai Trade Centre with senior fisheries officials
4. Which Indian state introduced QR codes on land records in Feb 2026?
A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
Ans: B – Odisha launched QR codes on land records
5. India’s rank as world military spender in 2026 as per latest reports?
A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th
Ans: C – India became world’s fifth-largest military spender
6. PM Modi inaugurated which city’s fastest metro on Feb 22, 2026?
A. Agra Metro
B. Meerut Metro
C. Kanpur Metro
D. Lucknow Metro
Ans: B – India’s fastest Meerut Metro inaugurated Feb 22
7. RBI’s 1st Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for 2026 was held in which month?
A. February
B. March
C. April
D. May
Ans: C – RBI’s 1st Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy was part of April 2026 current affairs
8. EV registrations in India reached how many units in April 2026?
A. 1.89 lakh
B. 2.39 lakh
C. 2.91 lakh
D. 3.10 lakh
Ans: B – Record 2.39 lakh units in April 2026, up from <1,000 in April 2020
International
9. Which US Secretary of State is scheduled to visit India for Quad Talks in May 2026?
A. Antony Blinken
B. Marco Rubio
C. JD Vance
D. Mike Pompeo
Ans: B – Marco Rubio to visit India 24-26 May 2026 for Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
10. What major diplomatic talks failed in Islamabad in April 2026?
A. India-Pakistan talks
B. US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz ceasefire
C. Russia-Ukraine peace talks
D. Israel-Hamas talks
Ans: B – US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without deal to convert 2-week ceasefire into lasting peace
11. Which country’s forces opened fire on 2 Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz in April 2026?
A. Pakistan
B. UAE
C. Iran
D. Saudi Arabia
Ans: C – MEA summoned Iran’s ambassador after Iranian forces fired on Indian ships
12. Which organization launched the “Arctic Sentry” mission mentioned in Feb 2026 current affairs?
A. UN
B. NATO
C. BRICS
D. SCO
Ans: B – NATO launched “Arctic Sentry”
13. Who is set to become PM of Bangladesh as per Feb 2026 news?
A. Sheikh Hasina
B. Khaleda Zia
C. Tarique Rahman
D. Muhammad Yunus
Ans: C – Tarique Rahman, leader of BNP, poised to become PM
Science, Tech & Sports
14. NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on which date?
A. 1 March 2026
B. 1 April 2026
C. 15 April 2026
D. 1 May 2026
Ans: B – Launched 1 April 2026, first crewed flight to Moon since 1972
15. Which lunar region did ISRO select for Chandrayaan-4 as per Feb 2026 updates?
A. South Pole
B. Mare Tranquillitatis
C. Shackleton Crater
D. Not disclosed yet
Ans: A – ISRO selected lunar South Pole region
16. Which city was named world’s most affordable for international students in Feb 2026?
A. Delhi
B. Kuala Lumpur
C. Bangkok
D. Mumbai
Ans: B – Kuala Lumpur per Feb 2026 quiz
17. Where will Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026 be held?
A. Bangkok
B. Qingdao
C. Kuala Lumpur
D. Jakarta
Ans: B – Qingdao
Economy & Reports
18. US nonfarm payrolls increased by how much in April 2026?
A. 85,000
B. 115,000
C. 175,000
D. 215,000
Ans: B – Increased by 115,000 jobs, unemployment at 4.3%
19. Commercial LPG cylinder price was hiked by how much in May 2026?
A. ₹593
B. ₹793
C. ₹993
D. ₹1093
Ans: C – ₹993 price rise for commercial LPG
20. When does the India-US interim trade deal become operational?
A. March 2026
B. April 2026
C. May 2026
D. July 2026
Ans: B – Expected operational in April 2026