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1. On which date is Indian Army Day celebrated every year?
A) January 14
B) January 15
C) January 26
D) October 15
Answer: B) January 15
Explanation: Indian Army Day is observed on January 15 every year to commemorate the appointment of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949. In 2026, the 78th Army Day featured a grand parade at Fort Maidan, Delhi Cantonment, showcasing T-90 tanks, Pinaka rockets, and infantry displays.
2. Who was appointed as the new chief of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in January 2026?
A) Praveen Kumar
B) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
C) K.M. Cariappa
D) Anup Kumar Saha
Answer: B) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor (former Haryana DGP) as the new chief of ITBP. Praveen Kumar was simultaneously appointed as Director General of BSF.
3. In January 2026, massive municipal elections were held in Maharashtra involving over 3.48 crore voters. Which major corporation was included?
A) Delhi Municipal Corporation
B) Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
C) Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
D) Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Answer: B) Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Explanation: Maharashtra conducted elections to 29 municipal corporations on January 15, 2026, including BMC, with 2,869 corporators to be elected from 15,908 candidates.
4. India will assume the BRICS presidency in which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: B) 2026
Explanation: India is set to assume the BRICS presidency in 2026, marking 20 years since BRICS formation. The official logo was launched by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with a focus on people-centric development.
5. Which country currently holds the BRICS membership count at 10 (as of January 2026)?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 11
Answer: C) 10
Explanation: The expanded BRICS group includes Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates (total 10 members).
6. The Supreme Court was scheduled to hear an appeal related to the certification of which Tamil film on January 15, 2026?
A) Leo
B) Jana Nayagan (Vijay-starrer)
C) Ponniyin Selvan
D) Jailer
Answer: B) Jana Nayagan (Vijay-starrer)
Explanation: A Division Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta heard the appeal by the production house against a Madras High Court stay on the film's certification.
7. New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the second ODI in January 2026. Where was the match played?
A) Mumbai
B) Niranjan Shah Stadium
C) Chennai
D) Delhi
Answer: B) Niranjan Shah Stadium
Explanation: This victory kept the three-match ODI series alive heading into the decider.
8. Which bank launched India's first solar-powered ATM van in January 2026?
A) State Bank of India
B) Tripura Gramin Bank
C) Punjab National Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer: B) Tripura Gramin Bank
Explanation: This initiative sets a benchmark for sustainable rural banking services.
9. The Henley Passport Index in January 2026 showed India's passport climbing how many places?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10
Answer: B) 5
Explanation: India's passport rose five places to rank 80th, indicating improved global mobility.
10. Which important day is observed on January 15 internationally as a celebration of headwear?
A) National Hat Day
B) National Bagel Day
C) Humanitarian Day
D) National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
Answer: A) National Hat Day
Explanation: January 15, 2026, includes observances like National Hat Day among others.
11. Who among the following cast their votes and urged citizens to participate in the Maharashtra municipal elections on January 15, 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) MS Dhoni
D) Rohit Sharma
Answer: B) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar, Gulzar, and Nana Patekar voted and encouraged voter turnout.
12. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched which programme in January 2026?
A) National Sports Development Programme
B) National Olympic Education and Development Programme
C) Khelo India 2.0
D) Fit India Olympic Mission
Answer: B) National Olympic Education and Development Programme
Explanation: This is part of institutional reforms to strengthen India's Olympic ecosystem.
13. Which force's Director General was changed with Praveen Kumar's appointment in January 2026?
A) ITBP
B) BSF
C) CRPF
D) CISF
Answer: B) BSF
Explanation: Praveen Kumar (1993-batch IPS) was appointed DG of BSF.
14. In January 2026, the Gujarat government intensified which campaign ahead of Uttarayan festival?
A) Save Water Abhiyan
B) Karuna Abhiyan (wildlife protection)
C) Clean Air Campaign
D) Tree Plantation Drive
Answer: B) Karuna Abhiyan (wildlife protection)
Explanation: Measures were taken to protect birds from kite injuries during Uttarayan.
15. The National Campaign on Entrepreneurship under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana focuses on:
A) Urban youth
B) Rural women
C) Tech startups
D) Fishermen communities
Answer: B) Rural women
Explanation: It aims to transform rural incomes through women's entrepreneurship.
16. Which rare disease treatment was approved by the US FDA in early 2026?
A) Zycubo for Menkes disease
B) Vaccine for dengue
C) Gene therapy for cancer
D) Insulin for diabetes
Answer: A) Zycubo for Menkes disease
Explanation: Zycubo (copper histidinate) was approved for paediatric patients with Menkes disease.
17. Which organization launched the Responsible Nations Index (to be released on January 19, 2026)?
A) United Nations
B) World Intellectual Foundation
C) World Bank
D) IMF
Answer: B) World Intellectual Foundation
Explanation: The index assesses countries' performance across key dimensions.
18. In January 2026, dense fog warnings were issued for parts of which regions till January 16?
A) South India
B) North India (Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi)
C) Northeast India
D) Western Ghats
Answer: B) North India (Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi)
Explanation: Very dense fog conditions prevailed in isolated northern parts.
19. Anup Kumar Saha was appointed as whole-time director of which bank in January 2026?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation: This appointment was approved in corporate news around mid-January 2026.
20. Which of the following is NOT one of the holidays observed on January 15, 2026?
A) National Bagel Day
B) National Hat Day
C) World Health Day
D) Humanitarian Day
Answer: C) World Health Day
Explanation: World Health Day is on April 7; January 15 includes National Bagel Day, National Hat Day, etc.
21. The 58th Senior National Kho Kho championship was held in which state (around January 11–15, 2026)?
A) Haryana
B) Telangana (Kazipet)
C) Kerala
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Telangana (Kazipet)
Explanation: The event followed a league-cum-knockout format.
22. Which global group celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026?
A) G20
B) BRICS
C) QUAD
D) ASEAN
Answer: B) BRICS
Explanation: 2026 marks 20 years since BRICS formation, coinciding with India's presidency.
23. Which wildlife protection measure was highlighted on Army Day 2026?
A) Tiger conservation
B) India's missile strength display
C) Bird protection during Uttarayan
D) Elephant corridors
Answer: B) India's missile strength display
Explanation: The day emphasized India's defence capabilities, including missiles.
24. The Supreme Court hearing on January 15, 2026, involved which justice as the head?
A) Justice DY Chandrachud
B) Justice Dipankar Datta
C) Justice NV Ramana
D) Justice UU Lalit
Answer: B) Justice Dipankar Datta
Explanation: The Division Bench was headed by Justice Dipankar Datta.
25. Which international airport did India agree to study for management assistance in January 2026?
A) Hanimaadhoo International Airport (Maldives)
B) Tribhuvan Airport (Nepal)
C) Paro Airport (Bhutan)
D) Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka)
Answer: A) Hanimaadhoo International Airport (Maldives)
Explanation: The Airports Authority of India was tasked to study Maldives' request.