12th January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

You've got to keep track of these top-tier defense appointments. Air Chief Marshal Anup Nanda took the baton just this week, taking over from his predecessor.

Think about where the terrain is tough and emission-free energy is needed most. It's Leh! Launching these buses there is a big win for our sustainability goals in high-altitude regions.

Nairobi is the right spot. Since it's a fund focused on the Global South, hosting it at the UN Environment Programme headquarters in Kenya just makes sense, doesn't it?

Telangana has been leading the charge in tech-driven governance. Blockchain makes these records tamper-proof, which is a massive upgrade for land administration.

This operation was all about lending a helping hand to our neighbors. When the Maldives faced those extreme weather-induced floods, the Navy was there in a flash to provide aid.

The RBI is making it easier for us to travel and trade. Upping that limit to 5 lakhs is a big move to promote the global footprint of UPI.

It's always a proud moment when one of our own wins this. This teacher from India was recognized for their incredible work in bringing rural classrooms into the digital age.

Life support is the name of the game for long-term space travel. Artemis VIII is all about perfecting those oxygen-generation systems so astronauts can stay longer.

The Regional Rapid Transit System is expanding fast! Reaching Meerut connects the heart of Western UP to Delhi much faster than before.

It's a big milestone for the ISA! Argentina joining shows how the alliance is truly becoming a worldwide movement for renewable energy.

Krishi-Drishti is the one. It uses satellite imagery and machine learning to give our farmers much more accurate predictions for their harvest seasons.

Neeraj just keeps outdoing himself! That massive throw in early January really set the bar high for everyone else in the sport.

Germany has been very keen to deepen ties with India, especially in the green tech and manufacturing sectors. This treaty is going to make investments a whole lot smoother.

It's all about the 'Viksit Bharat' vision. Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is the perfect time to remind our youth that they are the architects of a developed India.

The IMF always drops these big reports. Their January update is what economists and policy-makers watch closely to see how the global economy is shifting.

Tamil Nadu has a great coastline for maritime research. Setting up this center there will help us explore those valuable polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor.

Kumbhalgarh finally got the nod! It's a huge step for tiger conservation in Rajasthan and should help create a much-needed corridor for the big cats.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is continuing her leadership. She’s been a steady hand at the tiller during some really turbulent times for international trade.

PRANAM is all about soil health. We're trying to reduce chemical fertilizer usage, and the government is pushing states to adopt more sustainable practices.