Current Affairs MCQs Oct 27, 2026: Test Your Knowledge

41.

Which UN agency is primarily responsible for monitoring global food security trends?

A World Health Organization (WHO)

B Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

C United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

42.

What is the main focus of the UN General Assembly resolution on Global Food Security?

A To mandate a global tax on food exports

B To address the root causes of food insecurity and promote sustainable agriculture

C To ban the use of chemical fertilizers worldwide

D To privatize all national food distribution systems

43.

The India-ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue is held under the framework of which partnership?

A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

B Look East Policy only

C G7 Maritime Alliance

D BIMSTEC Security Pact

44.

Which of the following is a key pillar of India's engagement with ASEAN in the maritime sector?

A SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

B Belt and Road Initiative

C Arctic Council Membership

D NATO Expansion Policy

45.

What is the primary objective of the India-ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue?

A To establish a joint military base in the South China Sea

B To enhance cooperation in maritime domain awareness and counter-piracy

C To sign a formal defense treaty between all ASEAN nations and India

D To exclusively focus on deep-sea mining regulations

46.

By 2026, the National AI Research Centers are expected to play a more significant role in:

A Regulating AI hardware manufacturing.

B Developing foundational AI models and promoting their responsible deployment.

C Setting international AI standards exclusively.

D Managing social media platforms.

47.

Which of the following is a likely outcome of the expanded scope of National AI Research Centers?

A Decreased funding for AI research.

B Increased focus on AI ethics and societal impact studies.

C Reduced collaboration between academia and industry.

D Slower development of AI talent in India.

48.

The expansion of the scope of National AI Research Centers in 2026 is primarily aimed at:

A Reducing the number of AI research projects.

B Focusing solely on theoretical AI research.

C Broadening research into diverse application areas and interdisciplinary studies.

D Limiting collaboration with international institutions.

49.

In which year did MeitY significantly ramp up its efforts to accelerate AI adoption for national development, aligning with global trends?

A 2023

B 2024

C 2025

D 2026

50.

What is a key objective of MeitY's accelerated AI adoption strategy for national development?

A To restrict AI usage to research institutions only.

B To foster innovation and create AI-driven solutions for societal challenges.

C To prioritize foreign AI technologies over domestic ones.

D To focus solely on AI for defense applications.

MCQs 2026