What significant anniversary was observed on January 6, 2026, in the United States?
A
1st anniversary of the Capitol riot
B
5th anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack
C
10th anniversary of the Capitol riot
D
2nd anniversary of the Capitol riot
Question 2Single Answer
Who organized a march to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2026, to commemorate the 2021 event?
A
Nancy Pelosi
B
Enrique Tarrio
C
Joe Biden
D
Mike Johnson
Question 3Single Answer
What action did the Trump White House take regarding the narrative of the January 6, 2021, events on its fifth anniversary?
A
Unveiled a plaque honoring Capitol police
B
Launched a website blaming Capitol Police and presenting an alternate narrative
C
Held a bipartisan commemoration
D
Issued an apology
Question 4Single Answer
Which former Venezuelan leader pleaded "not guilty" in a U.S. court around January 6, 2026?
A
Hugo Chávez
B
Nicolás Maduro
C
Juan Guaidó
D
Leopoldo López
Question 5Single Answer
Who was sworn in as interim President of Venezuela following events involving Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026?
A
María Corina Machado
B
Delcy Rodríguez
C
Juan Guaidó
D
Edmundo González
Question 6Single Answer
What did President Trump urge U.S. energy companies to do regarding Venezuela in January 2026?
A
Boycott Venezuelan oil
B
Revive Venezuela's derelict oil industry
C
Impose sanctions
D
Withdraw investments
Question 7Single Answer
Which Ukrainian action was reported on January 6, 2026, targeting Russian infrastructure?
A
Strike on a Moscow oil depot
B
Strike on the 100th Arsenal near Neya, Kostroma Oblast
C
Cyber attack on Russian banks
D
Ground offensive in Kursk
Question 8Single Answer
Which opposition figure in Venezuela announced plans to return to the country around January 6, 2026?
A
Nicolás Maduro
B
María Corina Machado
C
Henrique Capriles
D
Leopoldo López
Question 9Single Answer
What international condemnation occurred at the UN regarding events in Venezuela in early January 2026?
A
Support for U.S. actions
B
Condemnation of the U.S. assault by allies and adversaries
C
Approval of new elections
D
Sanctions on opposition
Question 10Single Answer
Which day is observed as National Siddha Day in India?
A
January 1
B
January 6
C
January 15
D
January 26
Question 11Single Answer
What happened to India's imports of Russian crude oil in January 2026 according to reports?
A
Increased sharply
B
Expected to fall sharply due to Reliance halting purchases
C
Remained stable
D
Completely stopped
Question 12Single Answer
In which Indian state did the Chief Minister allege that the Election Commission was using BJP-developed apps for voter revision in January 2026?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
West Bengal
C
Maharashtra
D
Delhi
Question 13Single Answer
How many voter names were reportedly deleted in Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls published in January 2026?
A
1 crore
B
2.89 crore
C
5 crore
D
10 crore
Question 14Single Answer
Due to severe cold wave, schools were closed or holidays extended in several Indian states until when in early January 2026?
A
January 6 only
B
Various dates, including up to mid-January in states like Jharkhand and Tripura
C
No closures
D
Only in southern states
Question 15Single Answer
What did Democrats demand regarding a plaque in the U.S. Capitol in January 2026?
A
Removal
B
Unveiling to honor police officers from January 6, 2021
C
Replacement
D
Destruction
Question 16Single Answer
Which Israeli actions were reported in Lebanon around early January 2026?
A
Withdrawal of troops
B
Airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and Hamas
C
Peace talks
D
Aid delivery
Question 17Single Answer
What exchange occurred between India and Pakistan on January 1, 2026?
A
Prisoner exchange
B
List of nuclear installations (35th consecutive time)
C
Trade agreements
D
Border troops
Question 18Single Answer
India's AYUSH system was formally recognized in bilateral agreements with which countries in January 2026?
A
USA and Russia
B
Oman and New Zealand
C
China and Pakistan
D
Brazil and South Africa
Question 19Single Answer
What did former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan controversially suggest could happen to India regarding Venezuela events?
A
Economic boom
B
Similar U.S. coercive action or kidnapping of PM Modi
C
Alliance strengthening
D
Oil supply increase
Question 20Single Answer
Reports on January 6, 2026, mentioned Russian intensification of what against Germany?
A
Trade
B
Covert attacks on infrastructure
C
Diplomatic ties
D
Military aid
Question 21Single Answer
What U.S. health-related change was mentioned in headlines around January 6, 2026?
A
Increased vaccine recommendations
B
Dropped the number of vaccines recommended for children
C
New pandemic declaration
D
Free healthcare expansion
Question 22Single Answer
Which Danish leader warned about U.S. actions on Greenland in early January 2026?
A
King Frederik
B
Prime Minister
C
Foreign Minister
D
Defense Minister
Question 23Single Answer
President Trump commented on tariffs affecting relations with which Indian leader in January 2026?
A
Rahul Gandhi
B
Narendra Modi
C
Amit Shah
D
Mamata Banerjee
Question 24Single Answer
What Christian feast day is celebrated on January 6?
A
Christmas
B
Easter
C
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day)
D
Pentecost
Question 25Single Answer
Which country did the United States seize oil tankers linked to on January 7, 2026, as part of an aggressive oil policy?
A
Iran
B
Venezuela
C
Russia
D
Saudi Arabia
Question 26Single Answer
Who commented that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “not that happy” with him due to tariffs on Russian oil purchases on January 6-7, 2026?
A
Joe Biden
B
Donald Trump
C
Vladimir Putin
D
Xi Jinping
Question 27Single Answer
What territory did the Trump administration express interest in acquiring, with military options on the table, around January 7, 2026?
A
Taiwan
B
Greenland
C
Crimea
D
Falkland Islands
Question 28Single Answer
India's real GDP growth estimate for the financial year 2025-26, released on January 7, 2026, was:
A
6.5%
B
7.4%
C
8.0%
D
6.0%
Question 29Single Answer
Which social media platform was given until January 7, 2026, by the Indian government to submit a report on AI-generated indecent content?
A
Facebook
B
X (formerly Twitter)
C
Instagram
D
TikTok
Question 30Single Answer
An ICE agent shooting incident that ignited protests occurred in which U.S. city around January 7, 2026?
A
New York
B
Minneapolis
C
Los Angeles
D
Chicago
Question 31Single Answer
Which Indian state's Chief Minister responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's accusations about Hindu rights on January 7, 2026?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
West Bengal
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 32Single Answer
What was the five-year anniversary marked on January 6-7, 2026, in the U.S.?
A
9/11 attacks
B
January 6 Capitol riots
C
Pearl Harbor
D
Moon landing
Question 33Single Answer
What was the amount?
A
$6.56 billion
B
$8.47 billion
C
$10 billion
D
$5 billion
Question 34Single Answer
Which football club appointed a new head coach, as highlighted in news around January 7, 2026?
A
Manchester United
B
Chelsea
C
Real Madrid
D
Liverpool
Question 35Single Answer
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of which Mexican state, causing casualties, around early 2026 reports?
A
Baja California
B
Guerrero
C
Oaxaca
D
Chiapas
Question 36Single Answer
Which platform's AI tool 'Grok' was cited in Indian government warnings about explicit content generation?
A
ChatGPT
B
Grok (xAI)
C
Gemini
D
Claude
Question 37Single Answer
Protests and reported deaths occurred in which country amid economic issues, as per reports around January 7, 2026?
A
Venezuela
B
Iran
C
Ukraine
D
Yemen
Question 38Single Answer
India's IPO boom is projected to continue into which year, as per business news on January 7, 2026?
A
2025
B
2026
C
2027
D
2024
Question 39Single Answer
Which U.S. Secretary of State was involved in discussions about Greenland and Venezuela policy in early 2026?
A
Antony Blinken
B
Marco Rubio
C
Mike Pompeo
D
Hillary Clinton
Question 40Single Answer
A key gangster from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was repatriated to India from which country on January 7, 2026?
A
Canada
B
U.S.
C
Australia
D
UAE
Question 41Single Answer
Which tech event was ongoing from January 6-9, 2026, where new AI and gadgets were showcased?
A
MWC
B
CES 2026
C
Computex
D
IFA
Question 42Single Answer
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis threatened action against party members for allying with which parties in local bodies?
A
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP)
B
Congress and AIMIM
C
AAP and TMC
D
BJP rebels
Question 43Single Answer
The U.S. pledged security guarantees to which country for the first time, as reported around January 7, 2026?
A
Taiwan
B
Ukraine
C
Israel
D
South Korea
Question 44Single Answer
An aircraft overran the runway and crashed in which country, with all passengers surviving?
A
India
B
Nepal
C
Mexico
D
Indonesia
Question 45Single Answer
Which Indian city recorded its coldest January day in 12 years around early 2026?
A
Delhi
B
Kolkata
C
Mumbai
D
Chennai
Question 46Single Answer
The Indian government retrieved temple properties worth how much, as stated by Tamil Nadu CM?
A
Rs 5,000 crore
B
Rs 7,701 crore
C
Rs 10,000 crore
D
Rs 2,000 crore
Question 47Single Answer
Which sports championship concluded with Luke Littler winning back-to-back titles?
A
Wimbledon
B
PDC World Darts
C
Formula 1
D
Super Bowl
Question 48Single Answer
Qatar accused which country of “political blackmail” over the Rafah Crossing?
A
Egypt
B
Israel
C
Palestine
D
Jordan
Question 49Single Answer
The S&P 500 index performance on January 7, 2026, was:
A
Up 1%
B
Slid 0.3%
C
Up 2%
D
Unchanged
Question 50Single Answer
According to the First Advance Estimates released on January 7, 2026, what is India's projected real GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26?
A
6.5%
B
7.4%
C
8.0%
D
6.8%
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
The first phase of the Population Census 2027 (Houselisting Operations) is scheduled to begin from which date?
A
January 1, 2026
B
April 1, 2026
C
October 1, 2026
D
March 1, 2027
Question 52Single Answer
Which organization created history by setting two Guinness World Records for the longest and highest bituminous concrete road laying?
A
Indian Railways
B
NHAI
C
BRO
D
CPWD
Question 53Single Answer
What is the projected timeline for the first phase rollout of the dedicated private jet terminal at Navi Mumbai Airport?
A
January 2026
B
September 2026
C
December 2026
D
March 2027
Question 54Single Answer
The impasse between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCb) and ICC regarding Bangladesh’s participation in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was likely to be resolved by when?
A
January 8, 2026
B
Before the weekend after January 7, 2026
C
March 2026
D
June 2026
Question 55Single Answer
Who highlighted that power and energy systems are the backbone of India’s aerospace capabilities?
A
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
B
Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia
C
DRDO Chief
D
ISRO Chairman
Question 56Single Answer
In which district of Chhattisgarh did twenty-six Naxalites surrender recently (around January 8, 2026)?
A
Bastar
B
Sukma
C
Dantewada
D
Bijapur
Question 57Single Answer
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently criticized which country for openly supporting terrorist training camps for decades?
A
Afghanistan
B
Pakistan
C
Bangladesh
D
China
Question 58Single Answer
Which event is set to serve as a global platform for cooperation among international election management bodies in 2026?
A
IICDEM-2026
B
Global Election Summit
C
ECI Conference
D
Democracy Forum
Question 59Single Answer
The National Medical Commission withdrew MBBS permission for which institute?
A
AIIMS Delhi
B
Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Sciences
C
JIPMER
D
CMC Vellore
Question 60Single Answer
Who was named captain of New Zealand’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A
Kane Williamson
B
Mitchell Santner
C
Tom Latham
D
Devon Conway
Question 61Single Answer
The U.S. military seized which vessel linked to Venezuela and registered as Russian in the North Atlantic (announced January 7-8, 2026)?
A
M/V Bella 1
B
Russian Tanker Alpha
C
Venezuela Oil Ship
D
Arctic Pride
Question 62Single Answer
Which Indian badminton player advanced to the next round at the Malaysia Open around January 8, 2026?
A
Lakshya Sen
B
PV Sindhu
C
Kidambi Srikanth
D
HS Prannoy
Question 63Single Answer
Which young Indian batter scored a 63-ball century against South Africa Under-19?
A
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
B
Yash Dhull
C
Raj Limbani
D
Arshin Kulkarni
Question 64Single Answer
What is the theme/year focus declared by the Indian Army for 2026?
A
Year of Transformation
B
Networking and Data Centricity Year
C
Atmanirbhar Bharat Year
D
Drone Warfare Year
Question 65Single Answer
Which state celebrated the Gan Ngai festival recently?
A
Assam
B
Manipur
C
Nagaland
D
Meghalaya
Question 66Single Answer
How many years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana were completed as of January 1, 2026?
A
7 Years
B
8 Years
C
9 Years
D
10 Years
Question 67Single Answer
Which bank reduced its Base Rate to 10.70% effective January 7, 2026?
A
SBI
B
Karur Vysya Bank
C
HDFC Bank
D
ICICI Bank
Question 68Single Answer
The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to become effective from which date?
A
January 2026
B
April 2026
C
January 2027
D
April 2027
Question 69Single Answer
India issued a travel advisory urging nationals to exercise due caution and avoid protest areas in which country?
A
Pakistan
B
Iran
C
Bangladesh
D
Nepal
Question 70Single Answer
Which infrastructure project had its foundation stone laid by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee?
A
Sagar Island Bridge
B
Kolkata Metro Extension
C
Howrah Bridge Upgrade
D
Haldia Port Expansion
Question 71Single Answer
A new meadow katydid species was discovered in which region?
A
Western Ghats
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Northeast India
D
Andaman Islands
Question 72Single Answer
Who was appointed Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPc) for a fifth term?
A
A Sakthivel
B
Sanjay Rastogi
C
Narendra Goenka
D
Ashok Rajani
Question 73Single Answer
What is the name of the new pollution control vessel commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard?
A
ICGS Samudra Pratap
B
ICGS Varuna
C
ICGS Sindhu
D
ICGS Amrit
Question 74Single Answer
Which U.S. policy shift involved withdrawing from dozens of international organizations, including the UN population agency?
A
America First Policy
B
Trump Executive Order (January 7, 2026)
C
Climate Accord Exit
D
Trade War Initiative
Question 75Single Answer
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBd) is celebrated annually on which date?
A
January 8
B
January 9
C
January 10
D
January 26
Question 76Single Answer
Why is January 9 significant for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
A
Independence Day
B
Mahatma Gandhi's return to India
C
Republic Day
D
Birth of Jawaharlal Nehru
Question 77Single Answer
In which city was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in 2025?
A
New Delhi
B
Indore
C
Bhubaneswar
D
Ahmedabad
Question 78Single Answer
Who inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in 2025?
A
President of India
B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C
External Affairs Minister
D
Chief Minister of Odisha
Question 79Single Answer
Which day is observed as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to honor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)?
A
NRI Day
B
Diaspora Day
C
Overseas Indian Day
D
All of the above
Question 80Single Answer
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee planned a protest on January 9, 2026, related to which issue?
A
Farmers' protest
B
ED raids on I-PAC
C
Election reforms
D
Coal scam
Question 81Single Answer
What major international event involved U.S. strikes in Venezuela around early January 2026?
A
Capture of Nicolás Maduro
B
Oil sanctions
C
Diplomatic talks
D
Trade agreement
Question 82Single Answer
What was the reported death toll from U.S. airstrikes in Caracas, Venezuela, as updated around January 9, 2026?
A
50
B
100
C
150
D
200
Question 83Single Answer
Which English darts player won the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship?
A
Michael van Gerwen
B
Luke Humphries
C
Luke Littler
D
Gian van Veen
Question 84Single Answer
Which renowned Indian ecologist passed away on January 7, 2026?
A
Vandana Shiva
B
Madhav Gadgil
C
Sunderlal Bahuguna
D
Anil Agarwal
Question 85Single Answer
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened up to 500% tariffs in January 2026 on countries doing what?
A
Buying Iranian oil
B
Buying Russian oil
C
Trading with China
D
Importing steel
Question 86Single Answer
Which MoU was signed in early January 2026 for rural financial inclusion?
A
Between DoP and MoRD
B
Between RBI and NABARD
C
Between BIS and RBI
D
Between IRDAI and Post Office
Question 87Single Answer
What growth rate did NSO estimate for India's real GDP in FY 2025-26?
A
6.5%
B
7.2%
C
7.4%
D
8.0%
Question 88Single Answer
Which shuttlecock event saw PV Sindhu advance to quarterfinals around January 8-9, 2026?
A
India Open
B
Malaysia Open Super 1000
C
Indonesia Masters
D
All England Open
Question 89Single Answer
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in January 2026 that India-EU ties are expected to improve in which year?
A
2026
B
2027
C
2025
D
2028
Question 90Single Answer
Which organization launched the Beta Version of Integrated Standardisation Portal in January 2026?
A
ISI
B
BIS
C
ISO
D
NABL
Question 91Single Answer
What material did India commercially produce for the first time in road construction in January 2026?
A
Bio-asphalt
B
Bio-bitumen
C
Recycled plastic
D
Solar roads
Question 92Single Answer
An internet blackout was reported in which country on January 8, 2026?
A
Venezuela
B
Iran
C
North Korea
D
Cuba
Question 93Single Answer
Which Indian shuttler was in form at the Malaysia Open in January 2026?
A
Saina Nehwal
B
PV Sindhu
C
Kidambi Srikanth
D
Lakshya Sen
Question 94Single Answer
The Ganga Water Sharing Treaty between India and Bangladesh is set to expire in which year?
A
2025
B
2026
C
2027
D
2030
Question 95Single Answer
Which company secured ISO IEC 42001 Certification in January 2026?
A
TCS
B
Infosys
C
Financial Software and Systems
D
Wipro
Question 96Single Answer
India's first hydrogen train trials are part of which initiative?
A
Vande Bharat
B
Green mobility push
C
Bullet Train
D
Metro expansion
Question 97Single Answer
Which UN body projected India's GDP growth at 7.2% for FY 2025-26 despite U.S. tariffs?
A
UNDP
B
UNDESA
C
IMF
D
World Bank
Question 98Single Answer
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
Question 99Single Answer
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
Question 100Single Answer
World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) is observed annually on which date?