Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 11 November 2026 on Wangala Festival, island fisheries under PMMSY, Booker Prize 2026 and India’s 100th Grandmaster with answers and explanations, Wangala Festival, Festival of Hundred Drums, PMMSY, Blue Economy India, Lakshadweep tuna production, Andaman Nicobar fisheries, Booker Prize 2026, M John Harrison, The End of Everything, Anuj Shrivatri, India 100th Grandmaster, APSC Current Affairs MCQ.
Strengthen your APSC CCE Prelims Current Affairs preparation with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 11 November 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering a useful mix of culture, Blue Economy, fisheries, international literary awards and sports personalities.
The major topics are:
- Wangala Festival
- Island Fisheries under India’s Blue Economy Initiative
- Booker Prize 2026
- India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster
Question 1: Wangala Festival | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Wangala Festival:
- It is also known as the Festival of Hundred Drums.
- It is celebrated in honour of the Sun God and marks the end of the harvest season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct according to the supplied material.
Wangala is popularly known as the Festival of Hundred Drums. It is associated with the end of the harvest season and is celebrated in honour of the Sun God.
Key Facts for APSC
Wangala → Festival of Hundred Drums
Nature → Harvest festival
Association → End of harvest season
For Prelims, cultural festivals are often tested through combinations of:
Festival → Community → State/Region → Season → Deity/Ritual → Special Feature
This makes festival-based questions particularly suitable for statement elimination.
Question 2: Island Fisheries and India’s Blue Economy | Current Affairs
With reference to the development of island fisheries under India’s Blue Economy initiative, consider the following statements:
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been allocated ₹218 crore, while Lakshadweep has been allocated ₹175 crore.
- Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands together account for nearly 40% of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
- A five-year plan in Lakshadweep aims to double tuna production to 50,000 tonnes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct according to the uploaded file.
Under PMMSY, the allocations given in the source are:
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands – ₹218 crore
- Lakshadweep – ₹175 crore
The two island groups together account for nearly 40% of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The source also states that a five-year fisheries plan for Lakshadweep seeks to double tuna production to 50,000 tonnes.
Why This Matters for APSC
This topic links several important themes:
- Blue Economy
- Marine fisheries
- Island development
- Exclusive Economic Zone
- Food processing
- Coastal livelihoods
- Fisheries infrastructure
Quick Revision
PMMSY → Fisheries development
Andaman & Nicobar allocation → ₹218 crore
Lakshadweep allocation → ₹175 crore
Combined share of India’s EEZ → Nearly 40%
Lakshadweep tuna target → 50,000 tonnes
For statement-based questions, numbers such as ₹218 crore, ₹175 crore, 40% and 50,000 tonnes are worth revising together.
Question 3: Booker Prize 2026 | Current Affairs
Who was named the winner of the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything?
A. Douglas Stuart
B. M John Harrison
C. Marlon James
D. Luke Kennard
Correct Answer: B — M John Harrison
Explanation
According to the supplied current-affairs file, British author M John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his dystopian satire The End of Everything.
The source further states that Harrison became the oldest author to receive the award, winning it at the age of 81.
Key Facts for Prelims
Booker Prize 2026 → M John Harrison
Winning work → The End of Everything
Genre described in source → Dystopian satire
Age at award → 81
Awards questions are often straightforward scoring opportunities if revised in the format:
Award → Winner → Work → Country → Distinguishing Fact
Question 4: India’s 100th Grandmaster | Current Affairs
Who became India’s 100th Grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship?
A. R. Praggnanandhaa
B. D. Gukesh
C. Anuj Shrivatri
D. Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer: C — Anuj Shrivatri
Explanation
According to the supplied material, Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh became India’s 100th Grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship.
The source also states that he became the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh.
Key Facts for Prelims
India’s 100th Grandmaster → Anuj Shrivatri
State → Madhya Pradesh
Achievement → Winner of 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship
Additional distinction → First Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh
This type of current-affairs question can be asked through:
- Milestone number
- Tournament
- State
- Player
- National record
Quick Revision – 11 November 2026
1. Wangala Festival
Festival of Hundred Drums
Harvest-related festival
Marks the end of the harvest season
2. Island Fisheries
PMMSY allocation
- Andaman & Nicobar → ₹218 crore
- Lakshadweep → ₹175 crore
Combined EEZ share → Nearly 40%
Lakshadweep tuna target → 50,000 tonnes
3. Booker Prize 2026
Winner → M John Harrison
Book → The End of Everything
Age → 81
4. India’s 100th Grandmaster
Anuj Shrivatri
Madhya Pradesh
7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE
The 11 November 2026 set gives aspirants a useful combination of static and contemporary topics.
The Wangala Festival question belongs to the broader cultural geography of Northeast India, making it especially relevant for APSC.
The Blue Economy and island fisheries question is important because it connects government schemes with marine resources, fisheries, island territories and India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Booker Prize and India’s 100th Grandmaster questions represent the kind of direct current-affairs factual questions that can provide relatively easy marks in Prelims.
A useful revision structure for today is:
Festival → Community → Region → Season → Significance
Scheme → Sector → Allocation → Geographic Area → Target
Award → Winner → Work → Record
Sportsperson → Milestone → Event → State
Regular revision using these structured associations helps convert current affairs from isolated facts into exam-ready recall.
Continue with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge for focused MCQ practice, explanations and quick revision material relevant to APSC CCE Prelims, UPSC and other competitive examinations.