27 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, and marked its 11th anniversary on January 22, 2026.

BBBP is a Central Sector Scheme under the 'Sambal' vertical of Mission Shakti, meaning it is 100% funded by the Central Government.

Originally, the scheme was a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Ministry of Education.

The PM SVANidhi Credit Card is a UPI-linked, interest-free revolving credit facility designed to provide easier financial access to street vendors and the urban informal sector.

On January 23, 2026, the Election Commission of India concluded the IICDEM 2026 with the adoption of the 'Delhi Declaration 2026', focusing on five pillars of election management.

ECINET provides services such as voter registration, Know Your Candidate (KYC), e-Voter ID download, and book-a-call facilities with BLOs for citizens.

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry selected 5 companies, including Kirloskar Pneumatic and Godrej & Boyce, for the 4th round of the PLI scheme for white goods.

ASC ARJUN is a humanoid robot developed to assist the Railway Protection Force with crowd management, intruder detection via facial recognition, and patrolling.

Granth Kutir houses about 2,300 books and 50 rare manuscripts, including handwritten works on palm leaves and bark, to preserve India's intellectual heritage.

The 2026 annual meeting of the WEF in Davos-Klosters was held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'.

India ranked 8th out of 11 countries in AI investments as a share of GDP, with investments estimated at 1.2%–1.8% of its 2024 GDP.

The United States of America formally withdrew from the WHO on January 22, 2026, ending its 78-year membership.

Buyforex became the first Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) licensed group entity to receive in-principle approval for Payment Service Provider (PSP) authorization at GIFT-IFSC.

UNCTAD reported that FDI inflows to India surged by 73% to USD 47 billion in 2025, driven by investments in services and manufacturing.

Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, a former WHO staff member, is the first Indian to receive the Wiley Research Heroes Prize for his contributions to public policy.

Sikkim is the 15th state overall and the 3rd state in the North East region to be conferred with the President’s Police Colour Award.

Arijit Basu, a veteran banker formerly with SBI, has been appointed as the Part-time Chairman of IndusInd Bank, succeeding Sunil Mehta.

The book details 'Operation Sindoor', an 88-hour campaign launched in May 2025 as a response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

The theme for the 2026 International Day of Education is 'The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education', emphasizing the role of youth in shaping education systems.

NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) is a joint initiative training girls in non-traditional sectors to promote independence.