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 Static GK, Current Affairs are particularly significant due to their role in international shipping, energy transportation, and geopolitical affairs.
AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Static GK- MCQ Class 5
- The 2nd edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 is being held in which
city?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: The event is being hosted in New Delhi from March 11 to March 13,
2026, with participation from several countries.
- Who holds the No.1 position in the latest Women’s ODI batting rankings released
by the International Cricket Council?
A. Amelia Kerr
B. Alyssa Healy
C. Smriti Mandhana
D. Meg Lanning
Answer: C. Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana retained the No.1 position in the ICC
Women’s ODI batting rankings.
- The Supreme Court of India allowed withdrawal of life support in which case?
A. Aruna Shanbaug Case
B. Rajiv Mehra Case
C. Harish Rana Case
D. Manoj Kumar Case
Answer: C. Harish Rana Case
Explanation: The Supreme Court permitted passive euthanasia in the case involving
Harish Rana, who suffered severe brain injuries in 2013.
- World Wildlife Day is observed every year on:
A) 5 June
B) 22 April
C) 3 March
D) 28 February
Answer: C) 3 March
Explanation: World Wildlife Day is celebrated on 3 March to mark the signing of
CITES in 1973. - World Wildlife Day commemorates the signing of which international agreement?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Convention on Biological Diversity
D) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Answer: D) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora
Explanation: CITES regulates international trade in endangered species to ensure
their survival. - Project HANUMAN was launched in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Project HANUMAN aims to reduce human–wildlife conflict in Andhra
Pradesh. - Project HANUMAN primarily focuses on:
A) Increasing tourism
B) Industrial development
C) Reducing human–wildlife conflict
D) Expanding forest land for mining
Answer: C) Reducing human–wildlife conflict
Explanation: The project aims to enhance safety through rapid response teams,
monitoring systems and community awareness. - India and Finland aim to achieve what target regarding bilateral trade by 2030?
A. Triple trade value
B. Double trade value
C. Maintain current trade level
D. Reduce trade deficit
Answer: B. Double trade value - The first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in which state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (c) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: The first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be organized in
Chhattisgarh from 26 March to 6 April 2026 to promote sports talent among tribal
communities. - Which of the following cities will host events of the Khelo India Tribal Games
2026?
(a) Raipur
(b) Jagdalpur
(c) Surguja
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: The games will be organized across three cities: Raipur, Jagdalpur, and
Surguja. - Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah completed 500 international wickets during
which tournament?
(a) ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
(b) ICC Champions Trophy 2025
(c) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
(d) Asia Cup 2024
Answer: (c) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah reached the milestone of 500 international wickets
during the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against England. - Jasprit Bumrah took his 500th international wicket by dismissing which player?
(a) Joe Root
(b) Ben Stokes
(c) Harry Brook
(d) Jos Buttler
Answer: (c) Harry Brook
Explanation: Bumrah dismissed Harry Brook at Wankhede Stadium to reach the
milestone. - Who unveiled the mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Rajnath Singh
(d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: (b) Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the mascots for Census
2027 in New Delhi. - Which organization developed the digital platforms for Census 2027?
(a) ISRO
(b) NIC
(c) C-DAC
(d) DRDO
Answer: (c) C-DAC
Explanation: The digital infrastructure for the census is being developed by the
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. - According to the Hurun Rich List 2026, India ranks which position globally in
terms of number of billionaires?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer: C
Explanation:
India ranks third globally, after the United States and China, with 308 billionaires. - Who won the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Charles Leclerc
C. George Russell
D. Lewis Hamilton
Answer: C
Explanation:
George Russell of Mercedes won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at the Melbourne
Grand Prix Circuit, marking the first victory of the season. - Lakshya Sen finished runner-up in the All England Open Badminton
Championship 2026 after losing to:
A. Viktor Axelsen
B. Lin Chun-Yi
C. Kento Momota
D. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
Answer: B
Explanation:
India’s Lakshya Sen lost the men’s singles final to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-Yi at the All
England Open 2026 in Birmingham. - India plans to increase inter-regional power transmission capacity to how many
gigawatts (GW) by 2027?
A. 130 GW
B. 135 GW
C. 143 GW
D. 150 GW
Answer: C
Explanation: The government aims to increase transmission capacity from 120 GW to
143 GW by 2027.
- The SHINE app launched by Indian Railways is mainly designed for:
A. Online ticket booking
B. Passenger safety monitoring
C. Reporting workplace harassment complaints by women employees
D. Train tracking system
Answer: C
Explanation: The SHINE app allows women employees to securely report cases of
workplace sexual harassment.
- The SHINE app is integrated with which system used by railway employees?
A. Railway Reservation System
B. Train Management System
C. Human Resources Management System (HRMS)
D. National Rail Database
Answer: C
Explanation: The app is integrated with the HRMS platform, used by Indian Railways
employees.
