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Current Affairs 10th January 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair began on January 10, 2026, at which venue?
A) Pragati Maidan (old halls)
B) Bharat Mandapam
C) India Habitat Centre
D) Talkatora Stadium
Answer: B) Bharat Mandapam
Explanation: The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF 2026) is being held from January 10 to 18, 2026, in Halls 2-6 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by National Book Trust, India (under the Ministry of Education), it features free entry for all visitors to promote wider access to books and literature.
2. What is the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026?
A) Sustainable Literature
B) Indian Military History – Valour and Wisdom@75
C) Digital Publishing Revolution
D) Children's Literature
Answer: B) Indian Military History – Valour and Wisdom@75
Explanation: The theme celebrates India's military heritage over the past 75 years, highlighting valour, strategy, and contributions of the Armed Forces through dedicated pavilions, exhibitions, and over 500 books on defence and strategy.
3. World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) is observed annually on which date?
A) January 8
B) January 10
C) January 12
D) January 15
Answer: B) January 10
Explanation: January 10 marks World Hindi Day, commemorating the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975. It promotes Hindi's global significance, cultural unity, and role in international communication.
4. Which public sector telecom company launched nationwide Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services on January 1, 2026?
A) Reliance Jio
B) Bharti Airtel
C) BSNL
D) Vodafone Idea
Answer: C) BSNL
Explanation: BSNL rolled out nationwide VoWiFi services starting January 1, 2026, enabling seamless calls and messages over Wi-Fi in areas with poor mobile signals, such as rural regions, homes, and basements.
5. India aims to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: B) 2026
Explanation: V2V technology allows real-time communication between vehicles for improved road safety through alerts about hazards, congestion, and emergencies, with nationwide implementation targeted by end-2026.
6. Which Union Minister released 184 new crop varieties across 25 crops in early January 2026?
A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the varieties on January 4, 2026, coinciding with India's record rice production of 150.18 million tonnes in 2024–25, making it the world's largest rice producer.
7. Indian scientists developed indigenously 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) under which initiative in January 2026?
A) Mission Mausam
B) Make in India
C) Digital India
D) Atmanirbhar Bharat
Answer: A) Mission Mausam
Explanation: Led by IITM Pune under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, these 3D-printed AWS enhance weather monitoring, data accuracy, and forecasting capabilities as part of Mission Mausam.
8. The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season opener was won by which team against Mumbai Indians?
A) Delhi Capitals
B) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
C) Gujarat Giants
D) UP Warriorz
Answer: B) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Explanation: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 opener, thanks to strong late-order batting performances.
9. The Budget Session of Parliament in 2026 is scheduled to begin on which date?
A) January 15
B) January 28
C) February 1
D) February 15
Answer: B) January 28
Explanation: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Budget Session will run from January 28 to April 2, 2026.
10. U.S. ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, arrived in India on January 9, 2026, amid tensions primarily over which issue?
A) Defence cooperation
B) Trade relations
C) Climate change
D) Immigration policy
Answer: B) Trade relations
Explanation: His arrival occurred during ongoing India-U.S. estrangement mainly due to stalled trade deal negotiations and remarks by U.S. officials on the breakdown.
11. Which country was appointed as the Guest of Honour at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026?
A) Russia
B) Qatar
C) UAE
D) Japan
Answer: B) Qatar
Explanation: Qatar serves as the Guest of Honour country, highlighting cross-cultural literary exchange with participation from multiple international publishers.
12. Tarique Rahman was appointed as the chairman of which political party in January 2026?
A) Awami League
B) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
C) Jamaat-e-Islami
D) Jatiya Party
Answer: B) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
Explanation: Tarique Rahman was appointed BNP chairman shortly after the demise of his mother, Khaleda Zia, marking a key leadership transition.
13. The Union Budget 2026 is confirmed to be presented on which date?
A) January 28
B) February 1
C) February 15
D) March 1
Answer: B) February 1
Explanation: The Union Budget will be presented on February 1, 2026 (a Sunday), as part of the ongoing Budget Session starting January 28.
14. Which initiative saw the launch of projects worth Rs. 235 crores in Tamil Nadu ports in early January 2026?
A) Sagarmala
B) Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports
C) Bharatmala
D) UDAN
Answer: B) Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports
Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched these projects at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports on January 8, 2026, to boost port infrastructure.
15. India's foreign exchange reserves declined by approximately how much in the week ending early January 2026?
A) USD 5 billion
B) USD 9.8 billion
C) USD 15 billion
D) USD 20 billion
Answer: B) USD 9.8 billion
Explanation: RBI data indicated a drop to around USD 686.8 billion due to forex market interventions and economic factors.
16. What is the main focus theme of World Hindi Day 2026 celebrations?
A) Hindi in Education
B) Hindi from Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence
C) Hindi in Literature Only
D) Hindi as Official Language
Answer: B) Hindi from Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: World Hindi Day on January 10 highlights the evolution of Hindi language, emphasizing its integration into modern domains like Artificial Intelligence, digital tools, and global technology applications, alongside its traditional roots.
17. The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament was virtually inaugurated in early January 2026 in which state, with mascots 'Nandu' and 'Neera'?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Punjab
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath virtually inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Uttar Pradesh. It featured mascots 'Nandu' (representing Nandi bull) and 'Neera' (representing Ganga River Dolphin), with participation from over 1,000 players from 58 teams until January 11, 2026.
18. In early January 2026, India reiterated its longstanding territorial claim over which valley in diplomatic statements?
A) Aksai Chin
B) Shaksgam Valley
C) Siachen Glacier
D) Arunachal Pradesh sector
Answer: B) Shaksgam Valley
Explanation: India continued to assert its claim over the Shaksgam Valley (illegally ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963), reaffirming it as an integral part of Indian territory in ongoing diplomatic communications and bilateral discussions.
19. Which major women's cricket league had its 2026 season opener in early January, marking an earlier-than-usual schedule shift?
A) IPL Women
B) Women's Premier League (WPL)
C) Big Bash League Women
D) The Hundred Women
Answer: B) Women's Premier League (WPL)
Explanation: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 began earlier than previous editions, with the season opener featuring a thrilling match won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians, highlighting the league's growing popularity.
20. Which new system was virtually inaugurated in January 2026 by the Union Home Minister to improve tracking and data management related to improvised explosive devices?
A) National Crime Database
B) National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
C) Cyber Crime Portal
D) Border Surveillance System
Answer: B) National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
Explanation: The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) was launched to centralize data on improvised explosive devices, aiding better coordination, analysis, and prevention efforts by security agencies across the country.
21. On January 1, 2026, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of which two categories as part of their bilateral agreement?
A) Trade Goods and Investments
B) Nuclear Installations and Prisoners
C) Border Posts and Military Bases
D) Cultural Heritage Sites
Answer: B) Nuclear Installations and Prisoners
Explanation: As per the 1988 agreement, both countries annually exchange lists of nuclear installations (to prevent attacks) and prisoners/civilians held in each other's custody, a confidence-building measure continued on January 1, 2026.
22. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced which new resident-facing mascot in January 2026 to make Aadhaar services more approachable?
A) Aadhaar Tiger
B) Udai
C) Bharat
D) Digi Dost
Answer: B) Udai
Explanation: UIDAI launched 'Udai' as a friendly mascot to simplify public interaction with Aadhaar services, improve awareness, and make the identification system more user-friendly for citizens.
23. The revival of the 5th season of which popular professional sports league was announced for January 2026?
A) Indian Super League
B) Pro Wrestling League (PWL)
C) Premier Badminton League
D) Hockey India League
Answer: B) Pro Wrestling League (PWL)
Explanation: The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), a popular franchise-based wrestling event, announced its 5th season revival in January 2026, aiming to bring back high-profile wrestlers and exciting competitions.
24. With a record production of 150.18 million tonnes in 2024–25, India became the world's largest producer of which crop, surpassing China?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Pulses
D) Sugarcane
Answer: B) Rice
Explanation: India achieved a historic milestone by producing 150.18 million tonnes of rice in 2024–25, overtaking China's 145.28 MT to become the world's largest rice producer, as highlighted during the release of new crop varieties.
25. The High Powered Committee (HPC) set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs to address concerns of the people of Ladakh is scheduled to convene again in which period of January 2026?
A) First week
B) Second week
C) Last part
D) Not scheduled in January
Answer: C) Last part
Explanation: The HPC for Ladakh issues (related to development, governance, and local concerns post-2019 reorganization) was set to meet again in the last part of January 2026 to continue deliberations and recommendations.