Current Affairs Quiz January 2026

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[1]. Recently, the Union Home Minister operationalised a new national platform to strengthen internal security and counter explosive-related threats. The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) was developed by which of the following organisations?

[A]. National Investigation Agency (NIA)

[B]. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

[C]. National Security Guard (NSG)

[D]. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

[2]. Recently, Kerala and Tamil Nadu initiated habitat restoration and monitoring efforts for a threatened nocturnal primate. The grey slender loris, recently in focus for conservation efforts, is endemic to which of the following regions?

[A]. Central and Eastern India only

[B]. Western Himalayas and Northeast India

[C]. Indo-Gangetic Plains and Myanmar

[D]. Southern and Eastern India and Sri Lanka

[3]. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the archaeological importance of the Zehanpora site in his Mann ki Baat address. Zehanpora is significant because it reflects the historical presence of which of the following traditions in Kashmir?

[A]. Buddhism

[B]. Jainism

[C]. Shaivism

[D]. Zoroastrianism

[4]. Recently, the Government of India announced plans to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by the end of 2026 to enhance road safety. What is the primary purpose of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology?

[A]. To provide internet connectivity to vehicles

[B]. To enable entertainment and infotainment services in cars

[C]. To reduce road accidents by allowing vehicles to share real-time safety information

[D]. To replace GPS-based navigation systems

[5]. Recently, the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report projected India’s economic growth at 7.2% for 2025–26. Which United Nations department publishes this report and leads work on global economic, social, and environmental development?

[A]. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

[B]. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

[C]. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

[D]. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

[6]. Recently, the 79th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was celebrated in New Delhi, during which a new scheme aimed at women-led quality awareness was launched. The SHINE scheme, launched on this occasion, focuses on which of the following objectives?

[A]. Promoting women entrepreneurship in manufacturing sectors

[B]. Empowering women with awareness about safety, quality, and standards

[C]. Providing financial incentives to women-led MSMEs

[D]. Enhancing women’s participation in international standard-setting bodies

[7]. Recently, the Ministry of Textiles unveiled a new initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati. Which of the following initiatives aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and develop 100 Aspirational Districts as self-reliant textile hubs?

[A]. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles

[B]. National Technical Textiles Mission

[C]. Integrated Textile Parks Programme

[D]. District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative

[8]. Recently, Lurh Tlang Vavu Sanctuary in Mizoram became the state’s first community-led forest dedicated exclusively to the conservation of its state bird. Mrs. Hume’s pheasant, associated with this initiative, is also known by which of the following names?

[A]. Kalij pheasant

[B]. Cheer pheasant

[C]. Bar-tailed pheasant

[D]. Blood pheasant

[9]. Recently, scientists studying fracture patterns in Antarctic ice warned that the collapse of one major glacier could destabilise the wider Antarctic Ice Shelf and accelerate global sea-level rise. Which of the following glaciers, often called the “Doomsday Glacier,” is being referred to in this context?

[A]. Lambert Glacier

[B]. Pine Island Glacier

[C]. Thwaites Glacier

[D]. Ross Ice Shelf

[10]. Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI Portal to strengthen coordination of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for women and children. The primary objective of the PANKHUDI Portal is to:

[A]. Provide direct cash transfers to women beneficiaries

[B]. Act as a single-window digital platform for CSR and partnerships in women and child development

[C]. Regulate NGOs working in the social sector

[D]. Monitor international aid for child welfare

[11]. Recently, the first supermoon of 2026, known as the Wolf Supermoon, was observed across India and several other parts of the world on January 3. What makes a Wolf Supermoon special?

[A]. It is a new moon that occurs in January

[B]. It is a full moon occurring at the Moon’s farthest point from Earth

[C]. It is a January full moon that occurs near the Moon’s closest point to Earth

[D]. It is caused by Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon

[12]. Recently, a study used microlensing to measure the mass of a rogue planet (a planet that does not orbit a star). Microlensing works primarily because:

[A]. Massive objects bend and magnify light from background stars

[B]. Planets emit strong infrared radiation detected by telescopes

[C]. Rogue planets reflect sunlight more efficiently than stars

[D]. Gravitational waves distort stellar brightness

[13]. Recently, Dr. Ambarish Ghosh of IISc Bengaluru received the 2025 Tata Transformation Prize for developing magnetic nanorobots for cancer treatment. Nanorobots are best described as:

[A]. Large robotic systems used in industrial automation

[B]. Microscopic robots designed to perform specific tasks at the nanoscale

[C]. Chemical compounds used in chemotherapy

[D]. Artificial intelligence software used for medical imaging

[14]. Recently, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) announced plans to store captured carbon dioxide in depleted wells at the Gandhar oilfield in Gujarat as part of its first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot. The Gandhar oilfield is located in which of the following basins?

[A]. Krishna-Godavari Basin

[B]. Cauvery Basin

[C]. Cambay Basin

[D]. Assam-Arakan Basin

[15]. Recently, OPEC+ agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite falling crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Which of the following statements best describes OPEC+?

[A]. A formal treaty-based organisation regulating global oil prices

[B]. A grouping formed to coordinate oil production between OPEC and non-OPEC producers

[C]. An alliance consisting only of Middle Eastern oil-exporting countries

[D]. A body created by the United Nations to manage energy security

[16]. Recently, Amazonian stingless bees became the world’s first insect to receive legal rights after ordinances passed by municipalities in Peru. Which of the following best explains the importance of Amazonian stingless bees?

[A]. They are the primary producers of commercial honey exported worldwide

[B]. They were recently evolved insects found only in South America

[C]. They are the only bees capable of surviving in cold climates

[D]. They pollinate more than 80% of Amazonian flora and support key crops

[17]. Recently, a deadly bar fire at Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort, brought global attention to the region. Crans-Montana is located in which mountain range?

[A]. Pyrenees

[B]. Carpathians

[C]. Alps

[D]. Apennines

[18]. Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, remembering her pioneering resistance against British rule. Which of the following statements about Rani Velu Nachiyar is correct?

[A]. She was the ruler of Jhansi and fought the British in the Revolt of 1857

[B]. She was the first Indian queen to actively oppose British rule and reclaim her kingdom

[C]. She led the Santhal rebellion against colonial authorities

[D]. She founded the Sikh Empire in North India

[19]. Recently, Bulgaria marked its entry into the Eurozone, highlighting its location in Southeast Europe.

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

[A]. Bucharest

[B]. Belgrade

[C]. Sofia

[D]. Skopje

[20]. Recently, the Government of India launched the Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports. Which of the following statements about this initiative is/are correct?

It is part of the Export Promotion Mission announced in Union Budget 2025-26.
It provides collateral-free export credit support to MSME exporters through CGTMSE.
The guarantee coverage can go up to 85% for micro and small exporters.
It applies only to long-term capital expenditure loans.

Select the correct answer:

[A]. 1, 2 and 3 only

[B]. 1 and 4 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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