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20 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Current Affairs 20 Questions

A quick practice session covering the most important national and global updates from around January 20, 2026.

This quiz for Tuesday, January 20, 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 'Viksit Bharat Digital Grid' initiative. What is its primary objective?

2

Which Indian city hosted the 2026 International Solar Alliance summit focusing on 'Off-grid Energy Independence'?

3

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new liquidity window for 'Green Fintech'. What does this mean for the sector?

4

India's recent mission to the Moon, 'Chandrayaan-4', made headlines for successfully testing which specific capability?

5

Who was recently conferred the 'Global Peace Prize 2026' for their humanitarian work in conflict-ridden regions?

6

In the world of sports, which country recently won the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026?

7

The 'Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue' held in January 2026 focused heavily on which emerging maritime threat?

8

What is the primary goal of the 'National Health Data Privacy Bill' cleared by the Cabinet recently?

9

Which space agency collaborated with ISRO for the 'Deep Space Weather Observatory' mission launched this month?

10

The 'Green Hydrogen Corridor' project was inaugurated between which two major Indian ports?

11

Which country recently announced it is officially exiting the 'International Whaling Commission'?

12

What does the newly launched 'E-Sarthak' portal by the Ministry of Education specifically offer?

13

The 'Indus Valley Heritage Project' recently received funding from UNESCO. Where is the main excavation site located?

14

Which global bank recently upgraded India's 'Growth Forecast' for the fiscal year 2026-27?

15

What is the primary function of the 'Agni-Prime' missile that underwent a successful user-trial recently?

16

Which state recently launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Swavalamban' scheme?

17

The 'Blue Economy' policy framework for 2026 focuses primarily on which sector?

18

Who was appointed as the new chairperson of the 'National Commission for Women' in January 2026?

19

Which organization released the 'Global Risks Report 2026' emphasizing AI misinformation as a top threat?

20

The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' reached a significant milestone this January. What is the achievement?

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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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