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MTS General Awareness – Current Affairs, Awards & Sports (Topic Test)
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 16 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- The revamped Khelo India scheme approved in 2026 carries an outlay of
- A. ₹28,840 crore
- B. ₹36,441 crore
- C. ₹23,731 crore
- D. ₹12,500 crore
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Answer: B. ₹36,441 crore
The Cabinet approved ₹36,441 crore for the revamped Khelo India scheme together with enhanced assistance to National Sports Federations, for 2026-27 to 2030-31. The aim is a continuous pathway from school playgrounds to the Olympic podium.
- Dipa Karmakar is associated with which of the following:
- A. Shooting
- B. Badminton
- C. Gymnastics
- D. Wrestling
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Answer: C. Gymnastics
Dipa Karmakar is the Indian gymnast who finished fourth in the vault at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- The International Booker Prize 2026 was awarded to which work?
- A. Kairos
- B. Tomb of Sand
- C. The Books of Jacob
- D. Taiwan Travelogue
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Answer: D. Taiwan Travelogue
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, won in May 2026. Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated by Daisy Rockwell, was the 2022 winner and the first in an Indian language.
- Which country won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, held at Lord’s?
- A. Australia
- B. New Zealand
- C. India
- D. England
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Answer: A. Australia
Australia beat England by 7 wickets in the final on 5 July 2026 for a record-extending seventh title. India lost to Australia in the semi-final.
- The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, held in February–March 2026, was jointly hosted by which two nations?
- A. India and Sri Lanka
- B. South Africa and Namibia
- C. Australia and New Zealand
- D. England and Wales
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Answer: A. India and Sri Lanka
- Which book won the International Booker Prize 2026?
- A. Kairos
- B. Heart Lamp
- C. Time Shelter
- D. Taiwan Travelogue
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Answer: D. Taiwan Travelogue
- Who is the Chairman of ISRO?
- A. S. Somanath
- B. A. S. Kiran Kumar
- C. Dr. V. Narayanan
- D. K. Sivan
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Answer: C. Dr. V. Narayanan
Dr. V. Narayanan took charge as Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath.
- The number of players in a 'Rugby Football' team is:
- A. 14
- B. 16
- C. 17
- D. 15
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Answer: D. 15
A Rugby Union team has 15 players on the field.
- Which nation hosted the Winter Olympics in February 2026?
- A. Italy
- B. France
- C. Canada
- D. United States
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Answer: A. Italy
- The number of cities shortlisted by the Union Ministry of Urban Development for development as Smart Cities in the country is:
- A. 88
- B. 98
- C. 108
- D. 118
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Answer: B. 98
The Ministry shortlisted 98 cities in January 2016.
- Which country holds the G20 Presidency for the year 2026?
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Brazil
- C. USA
- D. South Africa
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Answer: C. USA
- The Consumer Price Index in India is released by
- A. the Office of the Economic Adviser
- B. NITI Aayog
- C. the National Statistical Office
- D. the Reserve Bank of India
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Answer: C. the National Statistical Office
The National Statistical Office, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, releases the CPI. The Wholesale Price Index is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The Union Cabinet extended Jal Jeevan Mission up to which year, with an enhanced outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore?
- A. March 2027
- B. March 2030
- C. December 2028
- D. December 2026
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Answer: C. December 2028
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was approved in March 2026 and runs to December 2028. The focus shifts from building infrastructure to delivering a sustained supply of piped drinking water in rural areas.
- Who is known as the Father of Indian Space Programme?
- A. Dr. Homi Bhabha
- B. Satish Dhawan
- C. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- D. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
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Answer: D. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
- Who assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff of India in May 2026?
- A. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
- B. General Anil Chauhan
- C. General N. S. Raja Subramani
- D. General Dhiraj Seth
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Answer: C. General N. S. Raja Subramani
General N. S. Raja Subramani took over as the third Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. The post was created in 2019, with General Bipin Rawat as the first holder.
- 'Padhe Bharat, Badhe Bharat' is a sub-programme of:
- A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
- B. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Abhiyan
- C. Rashtriya Prathmic Shiksha Abhiyan
- D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
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Answer: D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
It was launched in 2014 as a sub-programme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan for early reading and maths.
- At the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, India finished at which position in the medal table?
- A. Fifth
- B. Fourth
- C. Second
- D. Third
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Answer: B. Fourth
India finished fourth with 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. Australia topped the table, followed by England and Canada.
- Which of the following got the highest rank among Indian companies in the list of 'Fortune 500' of the year 2016?
- A. Tata Motors
- B. State Bank of India
- C. Reliance Industries
- D. Indian Oil Corporation
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Answer: D. Indian Oil Corporation
Indian Oil Corporation ranked highest among Indian firms (about 161st) in Fortune Global 500 2016.
- The 'Nijut Moina' scheme, giving monthly financial help to girl students, is run by the government of which state?
- A. Assam
- B. Bihar
- C. West Bengal
- D. Odisha
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Answer: A. Assam
- Shiva Thapa is associated with which of the following?
- A. Cricket
- B. Boxing
- C. Archery
- D. Athletics
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Answer: B. Boxing
Shiva Thapa is an Indian boxer.