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13 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Current Affairs 20 Questions

A curated set of questions to keep you updated on the major national and international happenings as of mid-January 2026.

This quiz for Tuesday, January 13, 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 Indian government recently launched the 'Green Hydrogen Corridors' project to decarbonize which major sector?

2

Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the upcoming term?

3

The Reserve Bank of India recently updated the norms for 'Digital Lending Apps' to include a mandatory:

4

Which nation hosted the 'Global Peace Summit 2026' held in the second week of January?

5

In the latest 'World Economic Outlook' report, which emerging economy was highlighted for its high investment in 'AI-driven agriculture'?

6

The 'Vande Bharat Cargo' service was recently inaugurated on which specific new route?

7

Scientists in Antarctica recently discovered a new sub-glacial lake. Which international agency led this expedition?

8

Fill in the blank: The _________ Amendment to the Wildlife Protection Act was recently implemented to crack down on the illegal trade of exotic species.

9

Which player won the 'Golden Spike' award for the best performance in the 2025-26 Athletics Grand Prix?

10

The 'Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar' for 2026 focuses on promoting writing in which specific genre?

11

Which central ministry launched the 'Nari Shakti Digital Literacy' campaign?

12

What is the primary objective of the 'Blue Economy Roadmap' unveiled by the Indian Ocean Rim Association?

13

The 'Operation Samudra Setu III', concluded this week, was aimed at:

14

Which country recently announced a total ban on the use of single-use plastics in all government buildings?

15

The 'National Skill Development Corporation' (NSDC) has partnered with which tech giant to launch the 'Future-Ready India' program?

16

Which mountain range saw the first-ever 'Winter Trekking Expedition' led entirely by female mountaineers this January?

17

The 'Gaganyaan-3' mission, which is in its final integration stage, is scheduled to carry how many astronauts?

18

Which international organization recently updated its 'Global Poverty Index' to include 'Digital Exclusion' as a factor?

19

The 'Smart City 2.0' framework recently launched in India places the highest weightage on:

20

Which country's currency was recently adopted by the 'Common Currency Zone' in Central Africa?

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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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