Egypt Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
INS Sudarshini arrived at which port on 23 September 2026 during Lokayan 26?
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Correct answer: C — Alexandria, Egypt
INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on 23 September 2026, its second visit there during the deployment.
From which port did INS Sudarshini begin the Lokayan 26 expedition on 20 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
The 10-month expedition began from Kochi on 20 January 2026.
Consider the following about the Lokayan 26 expedition of INS Sudarshini: 1. INS Sudarshini is scheduled to cover about 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries. 2. INS Sudarshini made its first Atlantic crossing, reaching Antigua on 27 May 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release of 24 September 2026.
With which Egyptian Navy ship did INS Trishul conduct a PASSEX during its Alexandria port call (14–17 September 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ENS Bernees
INS Trishul held a PASSEX with ENS Bernees; ENS Al Qadeer escorted it on arrival.
The IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team flies which helicopter?
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Correct answer: A — ALH Dhruv
Sarang flies the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
Consider the following statements about the Sarang team's visit to Egypt in September 2026: 1. Sarang is the world's only five-helicopter display team. 2. The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 was the event's first edition. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2026 airshow was the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow.
Which new manoeuvre was the Sarang team set to present at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Spot Stall Turn
Besides its famous 'Dolphin Leap', the team was to present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn.
In which country did US envoy Jared Kushner meet Hamas leaders on 16 August 2026 to push the Gaza road map?
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Correct answer: A — Egypt
Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and also held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Consider the following statements about the Gaza road map in August 2026: 1. The US-backed road map for the second phase of the Gaza plan has 15 points. 2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted the road map before Kushner's meeting with Hamas. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Netanyahu rejected the 15-point road map the week before, while Hamas said it accepted the road map for the second phase.