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11 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Current Affairs 20 Questions

A quick, teacher-led walkthrough of the most important headlines from across the globe to sharpen your exam prep.

This quiz for Sunday, January 11, 2026 covers the most important current affairs of the day β€” 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. Ideal for UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and RRB NTPC 2026 aspirants.
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The Union government recently launched the 'Nipun Bharat 2.0' roadmap for vocational training. Which Ministry is spearheading this initiative?

2

India's recent maritime exercise, 'Samudra Shakti-26', was conducted in the Indian Ocean with which partner nation?

3

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new framework for 'Digital Rupee usage in rural sectors'. What is the primary objective of this move?

4

Which tennis player secured their first Grand Slam title of the 2026 season by winning the Brisbane International?

5

The 'Green Hydrogen Mission' recently hit a milestone by commissioning its first large-scale electrolysis plant in which Indian state?

6

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India as of January 2026?

7

The 'Global South Summit 2026' focused heavily on which major economic challenge?

8

Which space agency is behind the 'Lunar Gateway' module that reached its docking position this week?

9

The 'National Clean Air Programme' saw a record allocation in the 2026 budget. Which city saw the highest improvement in air quality scores?

10

What is the primary theme of the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' youth initiative launched this month?

11

Which country successfully hosted the 'International Solar Alliance' meeting focused on 'Grid Interconnection'?

12

The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' hit a new milestone in January 2026. Roughly how many accounts are currently active?

13

Which international organization recently updated its 'World Economic Outlook', warning about slow global growth?

14

In a historic move, the Supreme Court ruled on the 'Right to Disconnect'. What does this imply?

15

Which company became the first to successfully test a 'Hydrogen-powered regional train' in India?

16

The 'Sahitya Akademi Awards' for 2025 were officially conferred this week. Who won in the English fiction category?

17

What is the primary function of the 'AI-Suraksha' app launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT?

18

Which neighboring nation has signed a 'Currency Swap Agreement' with India to stabilize its forex reserves?

19

The 'Great Indian Bustard' conservation project has seen a boost in which state's protected reserves?

20

The 'World Hindi Day' is observed on which date every year?

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Why Practice Daily Current Affairs?

Current affairs form a core part of 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 β€” not just memorise isolated facts. Each quiz on DailyGK is based on the most significant news of the day, covering economy, polity, science, sports, and international affairs.

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