As of January 2026, which country has taken over the formal presidency of the G20 from South Africa?
1st January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
By Arjun Verma · GK & Current Affairs Expert
A curated set of practice questions to help you stay ahead with the latest events shaping our nation and the world as we step into 2026.
The government recently launched the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' portal to gather citizen feedback. Which ministry is the primary nodal agency for this?
Which space agency successfully landed its 'Lunar Prospector-3' probe near the Moon's south pole on New Year's Eve?
The 'Green Hydrogen Mission' reached a new milestone this week by achieving a production capacity of:
Who was awarded the prestigious 'Global Teacher Prize 2025-26' for innovative rural education models?
Fill in the blank: The RBI's latest monetary policy review has kept the repo rate unchanged at ______ to manage inflationary pressures.
In a major diplomatic shift, which two nations signed a landmark 'Maritime Security Pact' on January 1st?
Which Indian state has become the first to achieve 100% 'Digital Literacy' in all its panchayats?
The 2026 Winter Olympics host city is gearing up. Where will the games be held?
The 'PM Vishwakarma Scheme' recently expanded its eligibility criteria to include which new group?
Which tech giant just announced a multi-billion dollar investment in India's 'AI-for-All' research center?
What is the primary objective of the newly launched 'Ocean-Watch' satellite?
Who is the newly appointed Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
Which wildlife sanctuary was recently declared a 'National Tiger Reserve' in Central India?
The 'Bharat-Suryansh' mission, aiming to study solar flares, is a collaborative effort between ISRO and which country?
The 2026 ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament is set to be hosted by:
Which international organization released the '2026 World Economic Outlook' report highlighting a global slowdown?
The 'Agni-P' missile, which underwent a successful user trial recently, is a:
What is the focus of the newly enacted 'Digital Personal Data Protection Rules' that took effect today?
Which city is hosting the '2026 World Urban Forum' to discuss sustainable city planning?
1stJanuary2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights
This 1stJanuary2026 current affairs quiz covers the most important GK events of the day — government decisions, appointments, economy, sports, science & technology, and international affairs. All 20 MCQ questions include detailed explanations to help you understand the context behind each answer.
1stJanuary current affairs questions are frequently asked in UPSC Prelims GS-I, SSC CGL General Awareness, SSC CHSL GK, and RRB NTPC General Awareness sections. Practising daily MCQs with explanations helps you retain events in context — not just memorise isolated facts.
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About the Author
UPSC · SSC CGL · RRB NTPC Faculty & Current Affairs Specialist
With over 10 years of experience teaching current affairs and GK to competitive exam aspirants, Arjun has helped 50,000+ students prepare for UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, and RRB NTPC exams. He specialises in breaking down complex current affairs into easy-to-remember MCQs with detailed explanations tailored for Indian competitive exams.