Current Affairs for Sainik School Class 6 is an important part of general awareness preparation. Students should know about important national and international events, sports, awards, science, government initiatives and important days.
This article provides concise current affairs questions with answers for students preparing for the Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027. The questions are kept simple and factual so that Class 6 students can revise them easily.
The questions currently cover important events from February 2026 to August 2026. We will continue updating this article with important current affairs from the coming months until the AISSEE 2027 examination.
Tip: Do not try to memorise every news event. Focus on important facts that are useful for school-level entrance examinations.
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Sainik School Current Affairs: February to April 2026
Important Days & Events
1. What was the theme of National Science Day 2026?
A. Science for a Better Future
B. Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
C. Science for All
D. Young India and Science
Answer: B. Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
Explanation: National Science Day 2026 was observed under the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat.”
Awards & Honours
2. How many Padma Awards were announced for 2026?
A. 101
B. 121
C. 131
D. 151
Answer: C. 131
Explanation: The Government announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Sports & Athletics
3. Who won the Norway Chess 2026 title?
A. D. Gukesh
B. R. Praggnanandhaa
C. Arjun Erigaisi
D. Viswanathan Anand
Answer: B. R. Praggnanandhaa
Explanation: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess 2026 title after defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round.
Sainik School Current Affairs: May to July 2026
4. Which mission was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to transform India’s sports sector?
A. Fit India Mission
B. Khelo India Mission
C. Bharat Sports Mission
D. National Sports Mission
Answer: B. Khelo India Mission
Explanation: The Khelo India Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to transform India’s sports sector over the next decade.
5. Which team won the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026?
A. England
B. Australia
C. India
D. South Africa
Answer: C. India
Explanation: India defeated England by 100 runs in the final to win its record sixth Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup title.
6. Who scored 175 runs for India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final?
A. Ayush Mhatre
B. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
C. Kanishk Chouhan
D. Abhigyan Kundu
Answer: B. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Explanation: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 runs from 80 balls against England. It was the highest individual score in an Under-19 World Cup final.
7. Which team did India defeat in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A. Australia
B. England
C. South Africa
D. New Zealand
Answer: D. New Zealand
Explanation: India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad and won its third Men’s T20 World Cup title.
International Relations & Summits
8. Which two countries upgraded their relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” in February 2026?
A. Japan and India
B. Russia and India
C. FraIndia and France
D. India and Australia
Answer: C. India and France
Explanation: India and France upgraded their relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026.
9. India signed a Free Trade Agreement in April 2026 with which country?
A. Canada
B. New Zealand
C. Germany
D. Brazil
Answer: B. New Zealand
Explanation: India and New Zealand signed their Free Trade Agreement on 27 April 2026.
Science, Technology & Education
10. Where was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi
Explanation: The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in February 2026.
Awards & Honours
11. How many nursing professionals received the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20
Answer: C. 15
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on 15 nursing professionals in May 2026.
Defence & National Security
12. Which operation completed its first anniversary in May 2026?
A. Operation Ganga
B. Operation Sindoor
C. Operation Kaveri
D. Operation Ajay
Answer: B. Operation Sindoor
Explanation: India observed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor in May 2026. The operation was carried out by India’s armed forces in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
13. Who won the men’s singles title at Roland-Garros 2026?
A. Carlos Alcaraz
B. Jannik Sinner
C. Alexander Zverev
D. Novak Djokovic
Answer: C. Alexander Zverev
Explanation: Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli to win his first Grand Slam singles title at Roland-Garros 2026.
Important Days & Events
14. What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026?
A. Yoga for Peace
B. Yoga for Humanity
C. Yoga for Healthy Ageing
D. Yoga for a Healthy India
Answer: C. Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Explanation: International Day of Yoga was observed on 21 June 2026 with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
Sports & Athletics
15. Who won the women’s singles title at Roland-Garros 2026?
A. Iga Swiatek
B. Mirra Andreeva
C. Coco Gauff
D. Aryna Sabalenka
Answer: B. Mirra Andreeva
Explanation: Mirra Andreeva won the women’s singles title at Roland-Garros 2026.
16. Which team won the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey 2026?
A. India
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Malaysia
Answer: A. India
Explanation: India’s men’s Under-18 hockey team won the 2026 Asia Cup after defeating hosts Japan 4–1 in the final.
17. Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2026?
A. Alexander Zverev
B. Jannik Sinner
C. Carlos Alcaraz
D. Novak Djokovic
Answer: B. Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles final to win the title.
18. In which city were the 2026 Commonwealth Games held?
A. Birmingham
B. London
C. Glasgow
D. Manchester
Answer: C. Glasgow
Explanation: The 2026 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
19. Which Indian weightlifter won gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
A. Mirabai Chanu
B. Karnam Malleswari
C. Saikhom Mirabai
D. Sift Kaur Samra
Answer: A. Mirabai Chanu
Explanation: Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
20. Who became India’s first male para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games athletics gold?
A. Devendra Jhajharia
B. Soman Rana
C. Dilip Mahadu Gavit
D. Mariyappan Thangavelu
Answer: C. Dilip Mahadu Gavit
Explanation: Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the Men’s Para 100m T47 event at Glasgow 2026 and became India’s first male para-athlete to win an athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Current Affairs for AISSEE: August 2026
Important Days & Events
21. When is National Handloom Day observed in India?
A. 5 August
B. 7 August
C. 9 August
D. 15 August
Answer: B. 7 August
Explanation: National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to recognise India’s handloom heritage and the contribution of weavers.
22. Which edition of National Handloom Day was celebrated in 2026?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
Answer: C. 12th
Explanation: India celebrated the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026.
23. National Sports Day in India is celebrated in memory of which sports personality?
A. Milkha Singh
B. Major Dhyan Chand
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Kapil Dev
Answer: B. Major Dhyan Chand
Explanation: National Sports Day is observed on 29 August, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
24. What was the theme of National Sports Day 2026?
A. Sports for All
B. Play for India
C. Tribute, Play, and Move
D. Khelo India, Fit India
Answer: C. Tribute, Play, and Move
Explanation: The 2026 National Sports Day campaign was organised under the theme “Tribute, Play, and Move.”
25. On which date were the National Sports Awards 2025 announced?
A. 15 August 2026
B. 18 August 2026
C. 21 August 2026
D. 29 August 2026
Answer: B. 18 August 2026
Explanation: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on 18 August 2026. The awards included the Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in sports and games.
International Relations & Summits
25. Where were the BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings held in August 2026?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Ahmedabad
Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
Explanation: India hosted the BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in August 2026.
26. What was the theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026?
A. One Earth, One Future
B. Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
C. Together for Global Peace
D. Youth for a Better World
Answer: B. Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Explanation: India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 was guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Sports & Athletics
27. How many medals did India win at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
A. 29
B. 35
C. 39
D. 42
Answer: C. 39
Explanation: India won 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, at Glasgow 2026.
Science, Technology & Education
29. What is the full form of S.H.I.N.E. 2026?
A. Science and Health Innovation for NextGen Explorers
B. Science and Health Initiative for National Education
C. School Health Innovation and New Education
D. Science and Health Information for New Explorers
Answer: A. Science and Health Innovation for NextGen Explorers
Explanation: S.H.I.N.E. is an ICMR initiative designed to encourage scientific curiosity among school students. The 2026 programme was held across India in August.
30. At how many locations was ICMR-SHINE 2026 conducted across India?
A. 50
B. 65
C. 83
D. 100
Answer: C. 83
Explanation: The second edition of ICMR-SHINE 2026 was conducted across 83 locations on 11–12 August 2026. Around 30,000 students were expected to participate.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for Sainik School Exam?
Students should revise current affairs regularly instead of trying to learn hundreds of questions in one day. Focus on important national events, sports, awards, science, important days, government initiatives and major international events involving India.
For Class 6, it is better to understand and remember the main fact rather than learning long explanations.
A simple revision plan can help:
- Revise 5–10 questions daily.
- Repeat the same questions every week.
- Make short notes of important names, places and dates.
- Give extra attention to major sports events and national achievements.
- Practise current affairs along with the Sainik School Class 6 syllabus and Sainik School Class 6 Previous Year Paper.
Sainik School Class 6 Current Affairs PDF
Students looking for Sainik School Class 6 Current Affairs PDF can use the questions in this article for revision. We will continue adding important questions as new events occur.
The PDF should ideally be updated along with the article so that students can download the latest collection of questions and answers before the AISSEE 2027 examination.
Note: Only important and exam-relevant questions should be added to the PDF. Avoid turning it into a collection of every daily news event.
Conclusion
Current affairs preparation becomes easier when students revise important events regularly. The questions above cover major developments from February to August 2026 and are written in a simple format suitable for Class 6 students.
This article will be updated regularly with important current affairs from September 2026 onwards. Students should revisit this page for the latest questions before the Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027.
Along with current affairs, students should also practise previous year question papers, mock tests and other General Knowledge questions for better preparation.
FAQs about Current Affairs for Sainik School Class 6
Ans. Students should ideally revise the important current affairs of the months leading up to the examination, while giving extra attention to major events from the previous year.
Ans. Students can read this article for Sainik School Class 6 Current Affairs questions and answers. We will keep updating it with important events before AISSEE 2027.
Ans. A total of 3 to 6 current affairs questions are typically asked in the Sainik School Class 6 exam, falling inside the General Knowledge section.



