CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMs) 2 JANUARY 2026

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Question: With reference to new developments in the euro zone, consider the following statements:
1. On 1 January 2026 Bulgaria became the 24th member of the euro zone.
2. All EU members are now also members of the eurozone.
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: Bhir Mound, recently in news for archaeological discoveries, is associated with:
(a) Harappan civilisation
(b) Mauryan capital of Pataliputra
(c) Ancient city of Takshashila
(d) Indo-Greek port settlement
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the Financial Assistance Scheme for Udasin Bhakats, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme has been launched by the Assam Government.
2. It is a monthly financial support to celibate Vaishnavite monks.
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: Which Union Ministry’s new logo carries the message of “Data for Development”?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
(d) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Ans (d)

Question: Mount Bur Ni Telong, recently in news, is located in:
(a) Java Island
(b) Sulawesi Island
(c) Aceh Province
(d) Papua Province
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It is the 15th edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
2. It incorporates 121 new monographs.
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: What was India’s ranking in 2025 in contributions to the World Health Organization’s pharmacovigilance database?
(a) 2nd globally
(b) 5th globally
(c) 8th globally
(d) 10th globally
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to Nimesulide ban in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India has prohibited the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing Nimesulide above 100 mg.
2. Nimesulide is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
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: Amazonian stingless bees recently made news because they:
(a) Were declared endangered by the IUCN
(b) Became the first insects in the world to be granted legal rights
(c) Were included under CITES Appendix I
(d) Were genetically modified for commercial pollination
Ans (b)

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. BSNL announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) on 1 January 2026.
2. Calls are made using the customer’s existing mobile number.
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 exercise Desert Cyclone-II, consider the following statements:
1. It was the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army.
2. It was conducted in the Thar desert.
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)

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