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Current Affairs — CDS General Knowledge PYQs

286 questions from this chapter, asked in 11 CDS exams between 2016–2026.

286questions
11CDS exams
2016–2026years covered

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Q1MCQ2026

The Government of India has announced a 6-year Mission for Aatmanirbharta (Self-reliance) in Pulses with a special focus to ensure 100 percent procurement at MSP of :

(A)Urad, Soyabean and Masoor
(B)Tur, Urad and Masoor
(C)Masoor, Chana and Tur
(D)Moong, Tur and Soyabean
Q2MCQ2026

Which one of the following statements about BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation) is not correct ?

(A)Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand are member-states of BIMSTEC.
(B)Its secretariat is located in Dhaka.
(C)India is the lead country of its security sector.
(D)Thailand is the lead country of its connectivity sector.
Q3MCQ2026

Which of the following statements about the 'SMART VILLAGE' project, launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is/are correct ?

  1. This is a pilot project, which focuses on the integrated village development.
  2. The distinctive aspect of this project is that CSIR is following the guiding principle of 'Land to Lab' in improving the condition of villages through indigenous technologies.
    Select the answer using the codes given below :
(A)1 only
(B)2 only
(C)Both 1 and 2
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
Q4MCQ2026

Which of the following measures has/have been undertaken by the Government of India for supporting the cotton exporters and the textile sector ?

  1. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)
  2. RBI Trade Relief 2025
  3. Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for cotton and cotton-based products
    Select the answer using the codes given below :
(A)1, 2 and 3
(B)2 and 3 only
(C)1 and 3 only
(D)2 only
Q5MCQ2026

Which of the following statements is/are not correct ?

  1. The 3rd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi in December 2025.
  2. The theme for the 11th International Yoga Day 2025 was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
    Select the answer using the codes given below :
(A)1 only
(B)2 only
(C)Both 1 and 2
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
Q6MCQ2026

Which one of the following statements about the bridges of India is not correct ?

(A)Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, is India's longest sea bridge.
(B)The Chenab bridge is the world's highest railway arch bridge.
(C)The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is built over the Lohit river.
(D)The New Pamban bridge is an arch bridge.
Q7MCQ2026

Which of the following statements about India's Green Energy target is/are correct ?

  1. ONGC Green has set a plan to achieve 10 GW of green energy capacity by 2030.
  2. ONGC Green and IIM Nagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which aims at contributing to India's broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
    Select the answer using the codes given below :
(A)1 only
(B)2 only
(C)Both 1 and 2
(D)Neither 1 nor 2
Q8MCQ2026

In which one of the following cities of India was the PESA (Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas)) Mahotsav 2025 held ?

(A)Visakhapatnam
(B)Kochi
(C)Ranchi
(D)Raipur
Q9MCQ2026

The Sujalam Bharat App, launched in December 2025, aims at :

(A)Monitoring irrigation facilities being provided to farmers
(B)Achieving the goal of cleaning river water
(C)Resolving the grievances related to drinking water-supply in the NCT of Delhi
(D)Transforming rural drinking water governance
Q10MCQ2026

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in December 2025. In which of the following areas has cooperation under the FTA has been agreed upon between the two countries ?

1. AYUSH
2. Audio-Visual tourism
3. Traditional knowledge system
4. Horticulture

Select the answer using the codes given below :

(A)1, 2, 3 and 4
(B)2 and 4 only
(C)1 and 3 only
(D)1, 3 and 4 only

Why practise Current Affairs PYQs?

Current Affairs has appeared in 11 CDS General Knowledge exams we track between 2016–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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