CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMs) 1 JANUARY 2026

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Question: With reference to the recent government data, consider the following statements:
1. India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.
2. Currently, India’s GDP is valued at USD 4.18 trillion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, consider the following statements
1. It seeks to levy a cess specifically on pan masala..
2. The proceeds from this cess will form part of the divisible pool of taxes shared with States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to GST on tobacco and related products, consider the following statements:
1. From February 1, 2026, cigarettes, pan masala and tobacco products will attract a GST rate of 40%..
2. Revenue from the additional central excise duty on tobacco will be part of the divisible pool of taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: On January 1, 2026, India exchanged a list of their nuclear installations with:
(a) United States of America
(b) United Nations Security Council
(c) International Atomic Energy Agency
(d) Pakistan
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to the recently launched India’s Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention, consider the following statements:
1. It is aimed primarily at large exporters in traditional markets. .
2. It is part of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to Pralay missiles, consider the following statements:
1. DRDO successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off the coast of Odisha on 31 December 2025.
2. Pralay is an indigenously developed liquid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the US Government.
2. Under the mechanism, carbon tax will be paid by exporters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)

Question: The term “Goldilocks economy” refers to an economic situation which is characterised by:
(a) High growth with high inflation
(b) Low growth with deflation
(c) Good growth with low inflation
(d) Rapid growth with high current account deficit
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the Dynamic Ground Water Resources 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The total Annual Ground Water Recharge in the country is 448.52 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM)
2. The Stage of Ground Water Extraction (SoE) is 75.3% for the country as a whole.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first maritime focussed Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
2. SMFCL was inaugurated on January 1, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025, consider the following statements:
1. India’s Arjun Erigaisi won the Silver Medal.
2. The FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 was held in Dubai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to ‘Land Stack’ portal, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched under the Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme.
2. It has been launched in the Pilot Locations of Union Territory of Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the final high-speed trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, consider the following statements:
1. The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section.
2. During the trail, the train achieved a maximum speed of 210 kmph.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: The Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE 2025) was launched by:
(a) EPFO
(b) ESIC
(c) Central Statistics Office
(d) PFRDA
Ans (b)

Question: The Broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in:
(a) September 2025
(b) October 2025
(c) November 2025
(d) December 2025
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to India’s first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, consider the following statements:
1. It was performed at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt.
2. Aqueous Angiography (AA) is an advanced imaging technique for glaucoma.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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