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15 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Current Affairs 20 Questions

A curated set of practice questions to help you stay ahead with the latest events from across the globe this mid-January.

This quiz for Thursday, January 15, 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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1

The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day on January 15, 2026. Which of the following commands hosted the main parade this year?

2

In a major push for renewable energy, the government has announced the 'Green Horizon' initiative. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

3

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently launched the 'Digital Rupee Retail' expansion. Which feature allows users to perform offline transactions?

4

Which international organization recently updated its 'Global Poverty Index' to include a new metric for 'Digital Exclusion'?

5

India and __________ signed a 'Strategic Space Partnership' this week to collaborate on deep-space exploration and lunar landing technologies.

6

The 'Bharat Gaurav' tourism train recently launched a new circuit connecting which set of cultural heritage sites?

7

Which state recently became the first in India to introduce 'Climate Literacy' as a mandatory subject in the school curriculum?

8

The 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup qualifying tournament was won by which country?

9

What is the name of the AI-powered portal launched by the Ministry of Education to help students choose careers based on their aptitude tests?

10

Who was awarded the prestigious 'Gandhi Peace Prize' for 2025 (announced in Jan 2026)?

11

The 'Global South Tech Summit' held in New Delhi focused on which specific technology transfer?

12

Which national highway was recently declared as India's first 'Zero-Emission Heavy Vehicle Corridor'?

13

Who is the newly appointed Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

14

Which planet’s moon was the target of the recently successful 'Triton-Sample Return' probe by international space agencies?

15

The 'Operation Samudra Setu III' was launched by the Indian Navy to assist which country during a natural disaster?

16

The 'Global Cyber-Safety Pact,' signed by 50 nations this week, specifically addresses the regulation of:

17

Which Indian state has launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Khel Protsahan Yojana' to provide scholarships to budding athletes?

18

What is the primary aim of the 'Blue Economy Policy' approved by the Cabinet in Jan 2026?

19

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

20

Which wildlife sanctuary in India reported a record increase in the population of 'Barasingha' (Swamp Deer) this season?

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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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