1 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

It's Brazil's time to lead! They've stepped into the role to focus on sustainable development and global governance, taking the baton from South Africa's tenure.

NITI Aayog is running the show here. They're the ones aggregating all that massive input from across the country to draft our long-term development roadmap.

NASA pulled off this impressive feat! It's part of their renewed push to study polar water ice, which is going to be crucial for future deep-space missions.

Hitting 1 Million Metric Tonnes is a big deal for India's energy transition. It proves our scale-up efforts in renewable energy are finally gaining some real momentum.

Sunita Rao truly deserves this. Her work in simplifying complex science concepts for kids in remote tribal villages has been nothing short of inspiring.

The RBI is playing it safe. They've decided to stick with 6.50% to balance our economic growth while keeping a close eye on those lingering price spikes.

This is a big move for the Indo-Pacific. India and Vietnam are teaming up to ensure safer sea lanes, which is key to maintaining stability in the region.

Kerala has done it again! They've been very consistent with their digital infrastructure projects, and now every rural panchayat is fully digitally literate.

Italy is the place to be! Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are co-hosting, and the preparations are already in full swing as we enter the start of the year.

The government realized that artisans using digital tools are the new generation of creators, so they've brought digital artisans into the fold to support their businesses.

NVIDIA is going all-in on India's AI infrastructure. They see India as a critical hub for global chip design and AI model training.

It's all about cleaning our oceans. This satellite helps track plastic waste hotspots in real-time, allowing countries to coordinate their cleanup efforts much better.

Ravneet Kaur continues to lead the way at the CCI. Ensuring fair competition in our rapidly growing digital market is a tough job, but she's been a steady hand.

Nauradehi in Madhya Pradesh finally got the upgrade. This is huge for protecting our big cats and ensuring they have a safer corridor to roam.

ISRO is working closely with JAXA (Japan) on this one. Japan has some fantastic solar observation tech, and combining it with our launch capabilities is a total win-win.

Pakistan is the host this year. It's an exciting time for cricket fans in the region, and everyone is waiting to see how the tournament structure pans out.

The IMF is always the one to watch for these macro reports. They’ve signaled that we need to keep a close watch on global trade dynamics this year.

It's our nuclear-capable, short-range ballistic missile. It’s all about strengthening our deterrence and keeping our defense systems top-tier.

The rules are all about holding entities (fiduciaries) accountable for how they handle our personal info. It's a massive step forward for our privacy rights.

Singapore is the perfect host for this! Given their world-class urban planning, they have so much to show the rest of the world about living sustainably in a city.