As India celebrates Parakram Diwas today, which iconic freedom fighter's birth anniversary is being commemorated?
23rd January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
By Arjun Verma · GK & Current Affairs Expert
A quick practice round covering the latest national and global events to keep your exam preparation on track.
The Reserve Bank of India recently launched a new digital lending framework. What is the primary focus of this initiative?
Which international space agency has just successfully docked its latest deep-space probe to study the lunar south pole?
In a major climate policy shift, which country has just announced a total ban on the export of virgin plastics starting next year?
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) this week?
India's 'Project Cheetah' in Kuno National Park saw a new addition of cubs recently. From which country were the parent cheetahs originally sourced?
Which Indian city recently played host to the global 'Green Hydrogen Summit 2026'?
The 'Global Hunger Index' is often criticized for its methodology. Which international body is primarily responsible for calculating this index?
In the world of cricket, which nation recently won the U-19 Men's World Cup trophy?
Fill in the blank: The _________ Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution is related to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Which tech giant recently announced a massive $5 billion investment in India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem?
The 'Operation Samudra Setu II' was launched by the Indian Navy primarily for what purpose?
Which Indian state has recently launched the 'Chief Minister’s Solar Roof Top Scheme' to provide 100% free electricity to eligible households?
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations as of early 2026?
The 'Vande Bharat' sleeper trains are set to be introduced on which long-distance route first?
Which country recently became the first in the G20 to achieve a 50% renewable energy share in its grid?
In the context of banking, what does the 'NEFT' acronym stand for?
Which organization recently released the 'World Employment and Social Outlook' report for 2026?
What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot recently introduced by the Ministry of External Affairs to help citizens with passport queries?
The 'Saraswati Samman' is a prestigious award given annually for outstanding contribution to:
23rdJanuary2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights
This 23rdJanuary2026 current affairs quiz covers the most important GK events of the day — 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.
23rdJanuary current affairs questions are frequently asked in 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 — not just memorise isolated facts.
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About the Author
UPSC · SSC CGL · RRB NTPC Faculty & Current Affairs Specialist
With over 10 years of experience teaching current affairs and GK to competitive exam aspirants, Arjun has helped 50,000+ students prepare for UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, and RRB NTPC exams. He specialises in breaking down complex current affairs into easy-to-remember MCQs with detailed explanations tailored for Indian competitive exams.