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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 18 Mar 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Sahitya Akademi Award:

1.       This award is given for outstanding literary works in 24 languages of India.

2.      This award is directly conferred by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

3.      This award is given every year on the recommendation of a jury selected by the Sahitya Akademi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for outstanding literary works in 24 recognized languages of India. This award is not directly conferred by the government, but by the autonomous institution “Sahitya Akademi” (National Academy of Letters). The awardees are selected by an expert jury of the concerned language, which is approved by the Executive Council of the Akademi.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026):

1.       “One Battle After Another” won the Best Picture award.

2.      Michael B. Jordan received the Best Actor award for the film “Sinners”.

3.      Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award for the film “Hamnet”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2 and 3

D: Only 1

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The film “One Battle After Another” won the Best Picture award at Oscars 2026 and was among the most successful films of the ceremony. Michael B. Jordan was awarded Best Actor for the film “Sinners”. Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award for the film “Hamnet”.

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1.       The Tribal Art Fest showcases the art of Northeast India.

2.      This program is associated with the Government of India’s vision of “Inclusive Growth”.

3.      This initiative aims to connect tribal artists with the market and the global platform.

Choose the correct answer:

A: 2 and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: Only 3

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Tribal Art Fest does not showcase only the art of Northeast India, but also presents tribal art from various parts of the country (Central India, Western India, South India, etc.). Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

This program is associated with the Government of India’s vision of “Inclusive Growth”, which aims to connect tribal communities with the mainstream economy and cultural identity.

This initiative attempts to connect tribal artists with markets, e-commerce platforms, and global platforms, so that both their income and recognition can increase.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding glacier melting:

1. The Himalayan region is warming faster than the global average.

2. Glacier melting leads only to sea level rise and has no other impacts.

Using the code given below, choose the correct answer:

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Himalayan region is warming faster than the global average, which is accelerating the process of glacier melting. Glacier melting not only increases sea level but also leads to problems such as floods, landslides, water scarcity and ecological instability.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding “Exercise Sea Dragon 2026”:

1.       It is a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise.

2.      It is organized by the United States.

3.      Participating countries include India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2, and 3

D: Only 1

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Exercise Sea Dragon is a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, aimed at detecting and neutralizing enemy submarines in the sea.

This exercise is organized by the United States Navy (US Navy).

Countries such as India, the United States, Japan, Australia, and South Korea participate in it, which strengthens maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.