CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMs) 17 & 18 JANUARY 2026

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Question: With reference to the Sagar Maitri-V initiative, consider the following statements:
1. INS Sagardhwani was flagged under this initiative in January 2026.
2. It was flagged off in Goa.
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: Consider the following statements about Bagurumba Dwhou 2026:
1. It was celebrated in Guwahati.
2. Bagurumba is a dance performed by the Bodo community.
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 India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Guwahati on 17 January 2026.
2. India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was flagged off between New Delhi and Guwahati (Kamakhya).
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: According to a recent report, the Finke River is the oldest river in the world. It flows in:
(a) Kenya
(b) Spain
(c) Indonesia
(d) Australia
Ans (d)

Question: Phytoplasma-induced root wilt disease was recently in the news with reference to:
(a) Mustard
(b) Banana
(c) Coconut
(d) Apple
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the newly discovered amphibian species Gegeneophis valmiki, consider the following statements:
1. It is a frog species.
2. It was discovered in the northern Western Ghats.
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: Consider the following statements:
1. In January 2026, Mercosur signed a free trade agreement with Asean.
2. Mercosur is a North American trade bloc.
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 BRICS Naval Exercise 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was entirely a South African initiative.
2. All BRICS members participated in the BRICS Naval Exercise 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 the second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins in India, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh.
2. The estimation of Irrawaddy Dolphin in the Sundarbans and Odisha is not included in this survey.
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 recently announced “board of peace,” consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched for Gaza.
2. The UN Secretary General is the chairman of the board.
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 27th edition of Intersec, consider the following statements:
1. It was held in Dubai.
2. It was the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection.
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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