International straits are among the most important topics in the AFCAT General Awareness section because they play a vital role in global trade, maritime security, and military strategy. Questions are frequently asked about the location of major straits, the seas or oceans they connect, the countries they separate, and their strategic importance. Straits such as the Hormuz, Malacca, Bab-el-Mandeb, Bosporus, Gibraltar, and Palk Strait are particularly significant due to their role in international shipping, energy transportation, and geopolitical affairs.
AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Static GK- MCQ Class 4
1. The Ministry of Jal Shakti signed an MoU with which organization for water resource management using satellite technology?
A. DRDO
B. CSIR
C. BARC
D. ISRO
Answer: D. ISRO
2. The newly discovered species Mesalina bishnoi belongs to which group of animals?
A. Bird
B. Mammal
C. Lizard
D. Amphibian
Answer: C. Lizard
3. The species Mesalina BISHNOI was discovered in which Indian state?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer: B. Rajasthan
4. Indian teenagers Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta won The Earth Prize 2026 for developing which innovation?
A. Solar Stick
B. Green Filter
C. Plas-Stick
D. Water Shield
Answer: C. Plas-Stick
5. Which ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)?
A) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: B) Ministry of Rural Development
6. How much amount was approved by the Centre as the first installment under PMAY-G for FY 2026–27?
A) ₹8,021.42 crore
B) ₹9,521.42 crore
C) ₹10,021.42 crore
D) ₹11,121.00 crore
Answer: C) ₹10,021.42 crore
7. Which Indian chess player entered the FIDE Top 10 rankings in June 2026?
A) D Gukesh
B) R Praggnanandhaa
C) Arjun Erigaisi
D) Viswanathan Anand
Answer: C) Arjun Erigaisi
8. What was Arjun Erigaisi’s rank in the June 2026 FIDE ratings?
A) 5th
B) 8th
C) 10th
D) 13th
Answer: B) 8th
9. Who was elected President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
A) António Guterres
B) Andreas S. Kakouris
C) Khalilur Rahman
D) Philemon Yang
Answer: C) Khalilur Rahman
10. British actor Idris Elba was recently awarded which prestigious honor by King Charles III?
A. Order of Merit
B. Knighthood
C. Victoria Cross
D. Companion of Honour
Answer: B. Knighthood
11. The Elba Hope Foundation, established by Idris Elba in 2022, primarily focuses on:
A. Wildlife conservation
B. Space research
C. Youth advocacy and community empowerment
D. Sports promotion
Answer: C. Youth advocacy and community empowerment
12. David Beckham is scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in which city?
A. New York
B. Miami
C. Los Angeles
D. Chicago
Answer: C. Los Angeles
13. Which institution became the first private university in India to establish the India AI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India?
A. Amity University
B. Lovely Professional University
C. Chandigarh University
D. Manipal University
Answer: C. Chandigarh University
14. Which sanctuary became India’s 100th Ramsar Site in 2026?
A. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
B. Chhari-Dhand Wetland
C. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)
D. Patna Bird Sanctuary
Answer: C. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)
15. In May 2026, which country became India’s largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. United States
Answer: D. United States
16. Andhra Pradesh’s first semiconductor project under the India Semiconductor Mission will be established in which city?
A. Vijayawada
B. Tirupati
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Kakinada
Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
17. Who became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess Tournament in 2026?
A) D. Gukesh
B) Arjun Erigaisi
C) R. Praggnanandhaa
D) Viswanathan Anand
Answer: C) R. Praggnanandhaa
18. R. Praggnanandhaa defeated which player in the final round to win Norway Chess 2026?
A) Magnus Carlsen
B) Hikaru Nakamura
C) Fabiano Caruana
D) Vincent Keymer
Answer: D) Vincent Keymer
19. Which Formula One driver won the Monaco Grand Prix 2026?
A) Max Verstappen
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Charles Leclerc
D) Kimi Antonelli
Answer: D) Kimi Antonelli
20. India defeated which country in the final to win the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026?
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bangladesh
D) Pakistan
Answer: C) Bangladesh
