17 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Think of this as an upgrade to our previous water missions. The focus here is shifting heavily toward sustainable groundwater management, especially since water scarcity remains a massive challenge for our agrarian economy.

Shaili has been an absolute sensation in the long jump circuit lately. Her consistent performance at the Asian meet really caught everyone's eye, leading to this well-deserved honor.

While ISRO helps with the tech, it's actually the Ministry of Earth Sciences leading the charge here. They're trying to explore the deep ocean for precious minerals, which is quite the ambitious frontier for us.

The IMF is feeling pretty optimistic about our trajectory. They've pegged us at 7.2%, citing robust domestic consumption and a stable service sector as the main pillars holding us up.

Germany has been our partner for a while, but this specific green hydrogen pact is a game changer. They've got the tech and we've got the production capacity, so it's a win-win for both.

The RBI wants to make sure the common man isn't misled by hidden costs. This dashboard ensures you see exactly what you're paying in interest, keeping those predatory lending apps in check.

Justice Khanwilkar brings a wealth of experience to the NHRC. It's a high-profile role, and given the current human rights discourse, his background is seen as a stabilizing choice.

We’ve been doing these joint drills with Russia for years. It's more about building tactical synergy and keeping our traditional defense ties warm, despite the shifting global landscape.

If you've noticed more public Wi-Fi hotspots popping up in your neighborhood lately, that's PM-VANI in action. The goal is simple: affordable internet access for every corner of the country.

Japan’s JAXA is a great partner for our Venus mission. They have a lot of expertise in planetary sciences, so this collaboration is going to help us get way better data on the Venusian atmosphere.

It's quite sad, but climate shifts have really impacted the wetlands here. UNESCO is flagging it to encourage more conservation efforts before the damage becomes irreversible.

This route is a busy one, perfect for testing the new Metro variant of our Vande Bharat trains. It's faster and more comfortable for daily commuters between the two cities.

Yes, it’s South Africa's turn! They've been preparing for this for a long time, and everyone is curious to see what themes they bring to the table compared to the previous G20 presidencies.

Think of it like an Aadhar card for cattle. It's essentially a database to keep track of health records and vaccination history to boost our dairy industry's productivity.

The Internet Society has been doing a lot of work to keep the web open and secure, which is the cornerstone of modern diplomacy. It's a very fitting topic for our times.

Kandla is taking the lead here by integrating renewable energy to power all port operations. It's a huge step toward making our logistics chain more environmentally friendly.

Following in the footsteps of a few others, Assam's assembly just cleared this. It’s a major legislative move that’s been debated intensely over the last few months.

India is pushing hard to ensure that developing nations share their intellectual property. It’s all about becoming self-reliant together rather than depending on the North for every new technology.

Tata is really flexing its R&D muscles here. They’ve been chosen to lead the 6G trials because they’ve built a solid indigenous stack for next-gen telecom infrastructure.

Oh, Kavach is crucial! It's our indigenous automatic train protection system. We're seeing it being rolled out much faster now on all major high-density routes to prevent collisions.