AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026 Defence Question Paper

AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026

AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026 Defence Questions

41.
Which of the following awardees of the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 represented the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
A.
Raksha Rupo Parvatkar
B.
Deepa Biju
C.
Aysha Beebi K
D.
Poonam Verma
ANSWER :
C. Aysha Beebi K
42.
Which core technology underpins QNu Labs' 500-km quantum communication network, demonstrated recently to enable ultra-secure data transmission?
A.
Satellite-based broadband
B.
Classical encryption over fiber
C.
5G-based VPN tunnels
D.
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
ANSWER :
D. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
43.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in May 2026 following an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus involving which pair of countries?
A.
Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo
B.
Uganda and Rwanda
C.
Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
D.
South Sudan and Uganda
ANSWER :
C. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
44.
Which of the following best describes Exercise MILAN 2026, conducted under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration'?
A.
A multilateral maritime exercise hosted by the Indian Navy.
B.
A Quad-led maritime exercise conducted exclusively in the Indo-Pacific region.
C.
An annual Indian Coast Guard exercise for maritime search and rescue operations.
D.
A bilateral naval exercise between India and Japan focused on carrier strike group operations.
ANSWER :
A. A multilateral maritime exercise hosted by the Indian Navy.
45.
The Union Cabinet approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 in May 2026 to support businesses affected by the West Asia crisis. Under the approved scheme, what credit guarantee coverage is provided for eligible MSMEs?
A.
90%
B.
95%
C.
80%
D.
100%
ANSWER :
D. 100%
46.
In which year was the 'Green Good Deeds' initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of the Government of India to protect the environment and promote good living in the country?
A.
2018
B.
2019
C.
2020
D.
2017
ANSWER :
A. 2018
47.
Two statements are given below - one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Read the statements carefully and choose the option that correctly describes statements (A) and (R).
Assertion (A): An object can continue moving in a circular path even in the absence of centripetal force.
Reason (R): Centripetal force is the real force that continuously pulls the object toward the center of the circular path.
A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
A is true, but R is false
D.
A is false, but R is true
ANSWER :
D. A is false, but R is true
48.
In which country was the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in January 2026, centred on the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue" to address global challenges?
A.
United States of America
B.
Germany
C.
Switzerland
D.
Singapore
ANSWER :
C. Switzerland
49.
The 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55) announced under the Nuclear Energy Mission is proposed to be constructed at __________.
A.
Gorakhpur, Haryana
B.
Narora, Uttar Pradesh
C.
Tarapur, Maharashtra
D.
Rawatbhata, Rajasthan
ANSWER :
C. Tarapur, Maharashtra
50.
Consider the following statements regarding mineral and energy resources in India:
I. The Chota Nagpur Plateau is one of India's most important mineral-producing regions.
II. Petroleum reserves in India are confined exclusively to offshore areas.
III. Lignite deposits are found in parts of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.
IV. Uranium is an atomic mineral and is used for generating atomic/nuclear power.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.
I, III and IV only
B.
I, II, III and IV
C.
II and III only
D.
I and II only
ANSWER :
A. I, III and IV only