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 What is the purpose of India’s first Tailings Policy announced in January 2026?  -- Recovery of critical and strategic minerals
 Where was India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project launched?  -- North Bay, Andaman Sea
 Who authored “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response”? -- Surendra Kumar Pachauri
 Which astronaut retired from NASA after a 27-year career in human spaceflight? -- Sunita Williams
 Who was re-elected to a seventh term as President of Uganda in January 2026? -- Yoweri Museveni
 Which iconic Italian fashion designer passed away at the age of 93 in January 2026? -- Valentino Garavani
 Which freedom fighter was recently remembered by the Prime Minister on her birth centenary? -- Parbati Giri
 Which organisation received the SKOCH Award 2025 for its Cell Broadcast Solution? -- Centre for Development of Telematics
 Which veteran music composer was recently announced as the recipient of the Padmapani Award in 2026? -- Ilaiyaraaja
 Where was the Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector inaugurated?  -- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
 Who became India’s 92nd chess Grandmaster in January 2026? -- Aaryan Varshney
 Who was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission in January 2026?  -- Praveen Vashista
 Which State has amended its land revenue law to modernise records related to Jamma Bane land holdings in the Coorg (Kodagu) region? -- Karnataka
 Which two European Union leaders will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2026?  -- António Luís Santos da Costa and Ursula von der Leyen
 Which two countries signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation in January 2026?  -- India and Germany
 Which Venezuelan opposition leader presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump, citing his support for Venezuela’s freedom?  -- Maria Corina Machado
 Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Yemen in January 2026?  -- Shaya Mohsen Zindani
 On which date is National Startup Day observed in India?  -- 16 January
 From which lake did scientists reconstruct a 4,500-year climate record in Tamil Nadu?  -- Kondagai Lake
 Which institution released the report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”?  -- NITI Aayog
 What is the name of the optional health insurance scheme launched for CGHS beneficiaries? -- Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima
 Which law’s Section 17A received a split verdict from the Supreme Court in January 2026? -- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
 Which body recently released the Export Preparedness Index 2024? -- NITI Aayog
 Which ministry launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship for rural women in January 2026? -- Ministry of Rural Development
 Which organisation called for higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb non-communicable diseases? -- World Health Organization
 What phenomenon was recently observed around a fast-moving white dwarf? -- Bow shock
 Which index will assess countries based on internal, environmental and external responsibility?  -- Responsible Nations Index
 How many United Nations agencies did Israel decide to withdraw from?  -- Seven
 At which air base in Qatar have the United States and its regional partners established a new combined air and missile defence coordination cell to strengthen joint responses to aerial threats in West Asia? -- Al Udeid Air Base
 Which two countries reaffirmed their Strategic Partnership at the 38th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi?  -- India and France
 Which report recently highlighted a slowdown in global renewable energy employment growth?  -- Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2025
 Which indigenous missile system with top-attack capability was recently successfully flight-tested by DRDO in Maharashtra?  -- Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
 Which regulations were recently notified by the Reserve Bank of India to govern guarantees involving non-residents?  -- Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026
 Which two organisations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen research and innovation in the dairy sector? -- Indian Council of Agricultural Research and National Dairy Development Board
 Which rules established a statutory framework for governance and elections of National Sports Bodies in India?  -- National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026
 Which space mission marked India’s first launch of 2026 using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle but experienced a third-stage anomaly?  -- PSLV-C62 rocket
 What communication technology is India preparing to roll out by the end of 2026 to improve road safety through direct vehicle interaction?  -- Vehicle to Vehicle communication technology
 Which Indian Idol Season 3 winner and actor known for his role in Paatal Lok Season 2 passed away following a cardiac arrest in January 2026? -- Prashant Tamang
 Which veteran Left leader associated with the Singur and Nandigram movements passed away in Kolkata in January 2026?  -- Samir Putatundu
 Which organisation released the report titled “India’s PV Manufacturing and Its Strategic Inflection Points” at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026?  -- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
 According to a recently released United Nations report, what is India’s projected gross domestic product growth rate for the current financial year? -- 7.4%
 In which international diplomatic format did India participate for the first time while holding discussions with France, Germany and Poland? -- Weimar Triangle Dialogue
 India and which Pacific Island country agreed to establish a Joint Working Group to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food security in January 2026?  -- Fiji
 Which judicial district in Kerala became India’s first fully paperless court system? -- Kalpetta judicial district
 Which organisation recently successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an indigenously developed scramjet engine to advance India’s hypersonic cruise missile programme? -- Defence Research and Development Organisation
 Which proposed legislation invited public feedback to replace the Insecticides Act of 1968? -- Pesticides Management Bill, 2025
 How much funding was approved by the Centre from the Central Road Infrastructure Fund for road development projects across Gujarat in January 2026? -- ₹1,078.13 crore
 Which ministry issued the notification for the first phase of India’s fully digital Census 2027? -- Ministry of Home Affairs
 Which former Union Minister and founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party passed away in Silchar at the age of ninety-four? -- Kabindra Purkayastha
 Which organisation achieved two Guinness World Records in January 2026 for laying Bituminous Concrete on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor? -- National Highways Authority of India
 Which Indian organisation recently enabled online ticket booking for more than one hundred and seventy monuments through the Open Network for Digital Commerce? -- Archaeological Survey of India
 Which organisation was recently directed by the Supreme Court to review the wage ceiling within four months? -- Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
 Which long-standing freezing paradox was recently explained for the first time using supercomputer simulations? -- Mpemba effect
 Which advanced genetic technique was recently used by researchers to track liver disease progression from inflammation to cancer? -- Single-cell RNA sequencing
 What dietary pattern was recently found to push liver cells into a stress-survival state, increasing the risk of liver cancer? -- High-fat diet
 Which national programme is supporting the development of India’s indigenously manufactured three-dimensional printed Automatic Weather Stations? -- Mission Mausam
 Which historic temple located at Prabhas Patan on Gujarat’s western coast was recently highlighted by the Prime Minister as a symbol of India’s civilisational continuity? -- Somnath Temple
 Which government department removed the mandatory three-year eligibility condition for deep-tech startups under the Industrial Research and Development Promotion Programme? -- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
 World Braille Day observed on 4th January commemorates the birth anniversary of which innovator who created the Braille system? -- Louis Braille
 Which country conducted a military operation in January 2026 that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro? -- United States of America
 Which country officially adopted the euro as its national currency on 1st January 2026, becoming the twenty-first member of the euro zone? -- Bulgaria
 Who became the first Muslim mayor of New York City after being sworn in on 1 January 2026? -- Zohran Mamdani
 Who assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 1st January 2026? -- Nagesh Kapoor
 Which ministry unveiled a new logo themed “Data for Development” along with a mascot named “सांख्यिकी” to modernise its public outreach? -- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
 Which social reformer was remembered on his birth anniversary in January 2026 for his contributions to social equality in Kerala? -- Mannathu Padmanabhan
 Which state recently approved the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy 2026 with a focus on ethical, transparent and accountable use of artificial intelligence? -- Rajasthan
 Which government-owned financial institution began maritime lending operations by sanctioning loans worth about ₹4,300 crore? -- Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)
 Who became the youngest Indian to ski to the South Pole after completing a 115-kilometre expedition? -- Kaamya Karthikeyan
 Which National Highway section in Odisha was recently approved for widening and strengthening by the Union Cabinet at a cost of ₹1,526.21 crore? -- National Highway 326
 Which indigenous missile was successfully recently test-fired in a salvo launch by the Defence Research and Development Organisation? -- Pralay missile