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Question Bank Current Affairs January - 2026 (Part 2)
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Question 1Single Answer
Which country adopted the euro as its official currency on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone?
  1. A
    Romania
  2. B
    Bulgaria
  3. C
    Croatia
  4. D
    Sweden
Question 2Single Answer
Which Pacific island nation was among the first to welcome the New Year 2026 due to its time zone?
  1. A
    Fiji
  2. B
    Tonga
  3. C
    Kiribati
  4. D
    Samoa
Question 3Single Answer
In which city did fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the arrival of 2026, despite heightened security?
  1. A
    Melbourne
  2. B
    Brisbane
  3. C
    Sydney
  4. D
    Perth
Question 4Single Answer
Which iconic building in Dubai hosted a major fireworks display for New Year's 2026 celebrations?
  1. A
    Emirates Towers
  2. B
    Burj Khalifa
  3. C
    Burj Al Arab
  4. D
    Etihad Towers
Question 5Single Answer
What major event began on January 1, 2026, in the sporting world, particularly in tennis?
  1. A
    French Open
  2. B
    Wimbledon
  3. C
    Australian Open
  4. D
    US Open
Question 6Single Answer
Which city projected a video mapping light show onto the Arc de Triomphe for New Year's 2026?
  1. A
    Rome
  2. B
    Paris
  3. C
    Berlin
  4. D
    Madrid
Question 7Single Answer
On January 1, 2026, which river in Bangkok saw fireworks displays for New Year celebrations?
  1. A
    Mekong River
  2. B
    Chao Phraya River
  3. C
    Irrawaddy River
  4. D
    Yangtze River
Question 8Single Answer
Which European country began its presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026?
  1. A
    Cyprus
  2. B
    Hungary
  3. C
    Poland
  4. D
    Denmark
Question 9Single Answer
What is the common name for the full moon that peaked around early January 2026?
  1. A
    Snow Moon
  2. B
    Wolf Moon
  3. C
    Harvest Moon
  4. D
    Blue Moon
Question 10Single Answer
Which global event concluded its extended period on January 6, 2026?
  1. A
    Paris Olympics
  2. B
    2025 Jubilee
  3. C
    COP30
  4. D
    FIFA World Cup
Question 11Single Answer
In which city did Big Ben's chimes usher in 2026 for UTC time zones?
  1. A
    Edinburgh
  2. B
    London
  3. C
    Dublin
  4. D
    Manchester
Question 12Single Answer
Which country scheduled a presidential election for January 18, 2026?
  1. A
    Portugal
  2. B
    Costa Rica
  3. C
    Myanmar
  4. D
    Benin
Question 13Single Answer
What major New Year tradition occurred at Copacabana Beach on January 1, 2026?
  1. A
    Lantern Festival
  2. B
    Fireworks and beach parties
  3. C
    Polar Bear Plunge
  4. D
    Parade
Question 14Single Answer
Which awareness campaign often starts on January 1, encouraging plant-based eating?
  1. A
    Dry January
  2. B
    Veganuary
  3. C
    Movember
  4. D
    Pink October
Question 15Single Answer
In 2026, which rugby championship was set to kick off on January 31?
  1. A
    Rugby World Cup
  2. B
    Super Rugby
  3. C
    Rugby Championship
  4. D
    Six Nations
Question 16Single Answer
Which U.S. holiday is observed on January 1 if it falls on a weekday?
  1. A
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  2. B
    New Year's Day
  3. C
    Presidents' Day
  4. D
    Independence Day
Question 17Single Answer
What celestial event, like the Quadrantid meteor shower, peaks in early January?
  1. A
    Perseids
  2. B
    Quadrantids
  3. C
    Leonids
  4. D
    Geminids
Question 18Single Answer
Which city in Japan featured projection mapping on its government building for New Year 2026?
  1. A
    Osaka
  2. B
    Kyoto
  3. C
    Tokyo
  4. D
    Hiroshima
Question 19Single Answer
On January 1, 2026, many countries observed which restricted or public holiday?
  1. A
    Christmas
  2. B
    New Year's Day
  3. C
    Easter
  4. D
    Diwali
Question 20Single Answer
Which Middle Eastern city in Qatar hosted fireworks in its Lusail district for 2026?
  1. A
    Doha
  2. B
    Dubai
  3. C
    Abu Dhabi
  4. D
    Riyadh
Question 21Single Answer
What major trade change for Indian exports to Australia began in 2026?
  1. A
    Higher tariffs
  2. B
    Zero customs duties on all lines
  3. C
    Quotas imposed
  4. D
    Bans on certain goods
Question 22Single Answer
Which global health organization was the U.S. scheduled to officially leave in January 2026?
  1. A
    WHO
  2. B
    UNICEF
  3. C
    WTO
  4. D
    IMF
Question 23Single Answer
In skywatching for January 2026, which planet was highlighted alongside the Wolf Moon and meteor showers?
  1. A
    Mars
  2. B
    Venus
  3. C
    Jupiter
  4. D
    Saturn
Question 24Single Answer
Which campaign encouraging alcohol abstinence starts annually on January 1?
  1. A
    Veganuary
  2. B
    Dry January
  3. C
    Stoptober
  4. D
    No-Shave November
Question 25Single Answer
As of January 1, 2026, how does the Gregorian calendar describe the year 2026?
  1. A
    Leap year starting on Wednesday
  2. B
    Common year starting on Thursday
  3. C
    Leap year starting on Friday
  4. D
    Common year starting on Saturday
Question 26Single Answer
India's Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention aims to help which group primarily?
  1. A
    Large corporations
  2. B
    MSMEs and first-time exporters
  3. C
    Foreign investors
  4. D
    Farmers only
Question 27Single Answer
A deadly fire at a bar in which Swiss ski resort on January 1, 2026, killed around 47 people and injured over 100?
  1. A
    Zermatt
  2. B
    Davos
  3. C
    Crans-Montana
  4. D
    St. Moritz
Question 28Single Answer
Which historic church in Amsterdam was severely damaged by fire on January 1, 2026?
  1. A
    Westerkerk
  2. B
    Vondelkerk
  3. C
    Oude Kerk
  4. D
    Nieuwe Kerk
Question 29Single Answer
Who won the women's World Blitz Chess Championship final held around early January 2026?
  1. A
    Anna Muzychuk
  2. B
    Bibisara Assaubayeva
  3. C
    Ju Wenjun
  4. D
    Humpy Koneru
Question 30Single Answer
India Post discontinued certain outward international letter mail services starting from which date in 2026?
  1. A
    January 1
  2. B
    February 1
  3. C
    December 30, 2025
  4. D
    January 15
Question 31Single Answer
Which Indian chess team, featuring R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, won the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title?
  1. A
    Triveni Continental Kings
  2. B
    Alpine SG Pipers
  3. C
    PBG Alaskan Knights
  4. D
    Mumba Masters
Question 32Single Answer
The 11th India International Youth Sailing Championship 2026 is scheduled to be held in which Indian city?
  1. A
    Mumbai
  2. B
    Chennai
  3. C
    Goa
  4. D
    Visakhapatnam
Question 33Single Answer
Select provisions of which Indian Act came into force from January 1, 2026, focusing on sports governance?
  1. A
    National Sports Development Act, 2025
  2. B
    National Sports Governance Act, 2025
  3. C
    Olympic Charter Compliance Act, 2025
  4. D
    Sports Transparency Act, 2025
Question 34Single Answer
Reports in early 2026 projected India's gig economy to create how many new jobs?
  1. A
    1 million
  2. B
    2 million
  3. C
    5 million
  4. D
    10 million
Question 35Single Answer
India surpassed which country to become the world's 4th-largest economy as reported in early 2026?
  1. A
    Germany
  2. B
    United Kingdom
  3. C
    Japan
  4. D
    France
Question 36Single Answer
The 8th Pay Commission for central government employees in India is set to implement from which date?
  1. A
    January 1, 2026
  2. B
    February 1, 2026
  3. C
    December 31, 2025
  4. D
    April 1, 2026
Question 37Single Answer
Banks in India updated minimum balance requirements for savings accounts starting from when in 2026?
  1. A
    December 2025
  2. B
    January 2026
  3. C
    February 2026
  4. D
    March 2026
Question 38Single Answer
Guy Parmelin was sworn in as President of Switzerland on which date in 2026?
  1. A
    January 1
  2. B
    January 2
  3. C
    December 31, 2025
  4. D
    January 6
Question 39Single Answer
World Introvert Day is observed on which date?
  1. A
    January 1
  2. B
    January 2
  3. C
    January 4
  4. D
    January 12
Question 40Single Answer
Credit bureaus in India began refreshing customer data how frequently starting January 2026?
  1. A
    Daily
  2. B
    Weekly
  3. C
    Monthly
  4. D
    Quarterly
Question 41Single Answer
The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, in India comes into force from which date?
  1. A
    January 1, 2026
  2. B
    February 1, 2026
  3. C
    March 1, 2026
  4. D
    April 1, 2026
Question 42Single Answer
India is set to assume the Chairpersonship of which international process from January 1, 2026?
  1. A
    Wassenaar Arrangement
  2. B
    Kimberley Process
  3. C
    Montreal Protocol
  4. D
    Paris Agreement
Question 43Single Answer
Which day is recognized as World Braille Day in January?
  1. A
    January 2
  2. B
    January 4
  3. C
    January 12
  4. D
    January 15
Question 44Single Answer
The India Open Badminton tournament (BWF Super 750) in 2026 is scheduled in which city?
  1. A
    Mumbai
  2. B
    Delhi
  3. C
    Hyderabad
  4. D
    Bengaluru
Question 45Single Answer
Projections indicate India will overtake which country to become the 3rd-largest economy by 2030?
  1. A
    Japan
  2. B
    Germany
  3. C
    United States
  4. D
    China
Question 46Single Answer
Mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking deadlines and potential inoperative PANs were highlighted for enforcement around when in 2026?
  1. A
    January 1
  2. B
    April 1
  3. C
    July 1
  4. D
    December 31
Question 47Single Answer
Which country began its role as President of the Council of the European Union in January 2026?
  1. A
    Poland
  2. B
    Cyprus
  3. C
    Denmark
  4. D
    Hungary
Question 48Single Answer
DRDO successfully tested which missile in salvo mode off Odisha coast as reported in early 2026?
  1. A
    Agni-V
  2. B
    Pralay
  3. C
    BrahMos
  4. D
    Akash
Question 49Single Answer
The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, aligns with which international charter?
  1. A
    United Nations Charter
  2. B
    Olympic Charter
  3. C
    FIFA Statutes
  4. D
    WTO Agreements
Question 50Single Answer
Global New Year celebrations in 2026 were marked by fireworks in major cities like Sydney, Dubai, and which other?
  1. A
    New York
  2. B
    Tokyo
  3. C
    Paris
  4. D
    All of the above
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