Which nation was the Chief Guest at India’s 77th Republic Day parade held at Kartavya Path today?
26th January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
By Arjun Verma · GK & Current Affairs Expert
A quick wrap-up of key national and global events to keep you updated for your upcoming competitive exams.
The Reserve Bank of India recently launched 'Project Sovereign' to improve which specific area of the financial sector?
Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the latest 2026 announcement for their contribution to climate science?
The 'Indus-Tech 2026' summit, aimed at fostering innovation between India and which other country, concluded recently in Bengaluru?
Which state has recently become the first in India to transition its entire public transport bus fleet to green hydrogen?
In the world of tennis, which young Indian player made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open?
The UN's 'Global Water Pact 2026' was signed in Geneva. What is the primary objective of this agreement?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the 'Shukrayaan-2' mission. What is its destination?
Which social initiative, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, aims to provide legal aid to rural women?
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India as of January 2026?
The 'Blue Economy Corridor' is an infrastructure project connecting India with which region?
Which global body recently downgraded the world economic growth forecast for 2026 due to supply chain disruptions?
The 'Namo-Krishi' drone scheme, which recently hit the 1 lakh beneficiary milestone, is designed to help farmers with:
Which historical site in India was officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage list earlier this month?
What is the primary focus of the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' policy document released during the Republic Day session?
Which artificial intelligence chatbot was recently integrated into the Indian government's 'UMANG' app?
The 'Net Zero Steel' initiative, signed by major Indian industrial players, aims to decarbonize the steel sector by which year?
Who won the 'Global Peace Prize 2026' for their efforts in mediating the current conflict in Eastern Europe?
Which Indian state has recently started the 'Digital Land Records' project to eliminate property disputes?
The 'Bio-Plastic Ban 2026' in the European Union has sparked a trade discussion with India regarding:
26thJanuary2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights
This 26thJanuary2026 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.
26thJanuary 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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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.