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Current Affairs 12th January 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in Ahmedabad on January 12, 2026, for his first official visit to India?
A) France
B) Germany
C) USA
D) UK
Answer: B) Germany
Explanation: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad on January 12, 2026, ahead of meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Activists urged discussion on the Ariha Shah case during the visit.
2. On January 12, 2026, India won the first ODI against which team at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium?
A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
Answer: C) New Zealand
Explanation: India chased down 301 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand in Vadodara (Baroda), taking a 1-0 lead.
3. What new services did India Post launch nationwide on January 12, 2026, for time-bound delivery?
A) Speed Post 12 and Speed Post 36
B) Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48
C) Express Post 1 and Express Post 2
D) Priority Post 24 and Priority Post 72
Answer: B) Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48
Explanation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the launch of Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services for delivery within 24 and 48 hours respectively.
4. Which day is observed on January 12 every year in India, commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary?
A) National Education Day
B) National Youth Day
C) National Sports Day
D) National Science Day
Answer: B) National Youth Day
Explanation: January 12 is celebrated as National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) to honor Swami Vivekananda’s contributions and inspire youth.
5. Which state extended winter school holidays due to severe cold and fog, keeping schools closed until January 13, 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Delhi
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab government extended winter break for all government and private schools until January 13, 2026, due to extreme cold conditions.
6. What was the major focus of discussions when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Indian leaders on January 12, 2026?
A) Trade deals only
B) Ariha Shah child custody case along with bilateral ties
C) Climate change exclusively
D) Defence purchases
Answer: B) Ariha Shah child custody case along with bilateral ties
Explanation: Activists demanded PM Modi raise the case of five-year-old Ariha Shah (seized from Indian parents in Germany) during the meeting.
7. Which Indian boxers won gold medals at the National Boxing Championships around January 12, 2026?
A) Mary Kom and Sarita Devi
B) Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen
C) Pooja Rani and Saweety Boora
D) Simranjit Kaur and Manju Rani
Answer: B) Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen
Explanation: Both prominent Indian boxers, Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen, secured gold medals at the championships.
8. What promotional event related to football occurred in India around January 12, 2026?
A) FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers
B) FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy unveiled during a three-day tour
C) Indian Super League final
D) SAFF Championship
Answer: B) FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy unveiled during a three-day tour
Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy was displayed in India as part of promotional activities.
9. Which initiative crossed 4 crore registrations by January 2026, setting a new milestone?
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
C) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
D) Digital India
Answer: B) Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Explanation: The student engagement program Pariksha Pe Charcha achieved over 4 crore registrations.
10. Which international unrest was reported with over 500 deaths by January 11, 2026?
A) Ukraine conflict
B) Protests in Iran
C) Venezuela crisis
D) Gaza situation
Answer: B) Protests in Iran
Explanation: A rights group reported over 500 deaths amid ongoing protests in Iran, with threats against the US.
11. What is the name of the new supercomputer launched by IIT Madras on January 12, 2026?
A) Param Siddhi
B) Param Shakti
C) Param Yuva
D) Param Brahma
Answer: B) Param Shakti
Explanation: IIT Madras launched the indigenously developed Param Shakti supercomputer with 3.1 petaflops peak performance.
12. Which state topped the medal tally at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 held in Diu?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu excelled in events like pencak silat and beach volleyball to top the medals table.
13. What major bilateral issue was highlighted during the German Chancellor’s visit to India on January 12, 2026?
A) Trade imbalance
B) Human rights case of Ariha Shah
C) Nuclear deal
D) Border dispute
Answer: B) Human rights case of Ariha Shah
Explanation: The case involved a five-year-old Indian-origin child seized in Germany four years ago.
14. Which platform completed its 50th meeting by January 2026, focusing on citizen-centric governance?
A) PRAGATI
B) NITI Aayog
C) GST Council
D) NCORD
Answer: A) PRAGATI
Explanation: The PRAGATI platform, chaired by the Prime Minister, reached its 50th meeting milestone.
15. Which event was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12, 2026?
A) 9th Apex-Level Meeting of NCORD
B) New NSG facility
C) Cyber Security Summit
D) Border Security Conference
Answer: A) 9th Apex-Level Meeting of NCORD
Explanation: Amit Shah chaired the 9th meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre to combat drug trafficking.
16. What was the venue for the first ODI between India and New Zealand in January 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Vadodara (Baroda)
C) Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Vadodara (Baroda)
Explanation: The match took place at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium.
17. Which global football club won the Spanish Super Cup on the weekend before January 12, 2026?
A) Real Madrid
B) Barcelona
C) Atletico Madrid
D) Sevilla
Answer: B) Barcelona
Explanation: Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the final in Jeddah.
18. What new initiative did the Punjab government launch for students preparing for competitive exams like JEE?
A) Mission Vidya
B) Mission Pragati
C) Mission Udaan
D) Mission Success
Answer: B) Mission Pragati
Explanation: It provides free coaching to government school students for exams like JEE Main and Advanced 2026.
19. Which ministry launched the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative around January 2026?
A) Ministry of Commerce
B) Ministry of Textiles
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of Labour
Answer: B) Ministry of Textiles
Explanation: The initiative aims to boost the textile sector at the district level.
20. What was reported about flying objects crossing into Indian territory from Pakistan around January 12, 2026?
A) Drones hovering briefly
B) Fighter jets
C) Balloons
D) Missiles
Answer: A) Drones hovering briefly
Explanation: Unidentified flying objects (likely drones) from Pakistan hovered over Indian territory briefly before returning.
21. Which city hosted the 47th National Junior Boys Handball Championship starting around January 12, 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: The championship was inaugurated in Delhi.
22. What milestone did Pariksha Pe Charcha achieve by January 2026?
A) 2 crore registrations
B) 4 crore registrations
C) 5 crore registrations
D) 10 crore registrations
Answer: B) 4 crore registrations
Explanation: It became a record-breaking participation milestone for the exam preparation initiative.
23. Which international figure warned of targeting US troops and Israel amid protests?
A) Iranian parliament speaker
B) Venezuelan leader
C) Chinese official
D) Russian president
Answer: A) Iranian parliament speaker
Explanation: Amid escalating protests in Iran, the parliament speaker issued warnings if the US intervened.
24. What was the name of the book about President Draupadi Murmu released by a sanitation worker in Visakhapatnam?
A) From Struggle to Success
B) Title symbolizing rise from hardship
C) Tribal President
D) Inspiration Murmu
Answer: B) Title symbolizing rise from hardship
Explanation: The book highlights President Murmu’s journey, released to emphasize dignity of labour.
25. Which state’s schools remained closed for extended winter vacation including around Sankranti in January 2026?
A) Punjab
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Both A and B
D) Delhi only
Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: Punjab extended due to cold; Andhra Pradesh around Sankranti festival season.