Current Affairs 2026 - Questions and Answers
Practice questions on Current Affairs Jan–May 2026 covering India elections, T20 World Cup, ICBM test, state elections, budget, and world events.
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291. The IPL was founded by the BCCI in which year?
Explanation: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was founded by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) in 2008, with the first season played that year.
292. Who is the highest run-scorer in IPL history (as of 2026)?
Explanation: Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history, having crossed 8,000 IPL runs — a record unmatched in the tournament's history.
293. Chess Olympiad 2024 was won by India — which city hosted it?
Explanation: India won both Open and Women's titles at the 2024 Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary.
294. India's Lakshya Sen won which major badminton title in 2024?
Explanation: Lakshya Sen won the All England Open Badminton Championships 2024 men's singles title.
295. India won how many medals total at Paris Olympics 2024?
Explanation: India won 7 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics: 1 gold (Neeraj Chopra), 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra's javelin was his gold), plus Manu Bhaker's 2 bronze, Swapnil Kusale bronze, Hockey team bronze, and Aman Sehrawat bronze.