3 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

This one is straight from the MNRE, folks! They're pushing hard to make our villages energy-independent. Keep an eye on the specific state pilot projects they’ve mentioned—they love asking about those in UPSC exams.

Remember, forex reserves are assets held by the RBI, not liabilities. External commercial borrowings are loans that need to be paid back, so they don't count as our reserve assets.

Ravneet Kaur continues to steer the ship at the CCI. It's important to track these regulatory bodies because they play a huge role in keeping our market fair and competitive.

Think of Venus as the 'sister planet' we're finally visiting. ISRO has been prepping this for a long time, so definitely memorize the name 'Shukrayaan'—it’s going to be a popular exam keyword!

Gujarat is becoming a massive hub for green energy. This corridor is designed to transport hydrogen efficiently to the refineries in Jamnagar. It's a game-changer for our Net Zero goals.

The IMF usually keeps us on our toes with these reports. Whenever they revise growth numbers, the markets react, so it's always worth a quick look at their latest summaries.

The Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar stretch is being used as the launchpad for this service. It’s designed for short-distance intercity travel—kind of a hybrid between a regular metro and the Vande Bharat express.

Argentina has been looking to boost its agricultural exports through biofuels, so joining the alliance was a logical, strategic move for them.

Jyothi has been absolutely phenomenal on the track this past year. It's great to see more recognition for track and field beyond just javelin throwers!

Exploring the abyss is no joke! Finding life at 4,000 meters shows how little we still know about the biodiversity sitting right under our noses in the Indian Ocean.

With the rise of AI, privacy is a huge debate right now. The Court’s stance on how our data is used to train these models is something every aspirant should keep tabs on.

Sikkim has often been a trendsetter for progressive social policies. This pilot project is being watched closely by economists to see if it’s a viable model for the rest of the country.

CERT-In is our go-to agency for anything cybersecurity-related. These drills are basically 'fire drills' but for our digital networks—super important for national security.

We are basically helping other nations build their 'Aadhaar-like' systems. It’s part of India’s growing influence in the Global South through tech diplomacy.

SBI is leaning heavily into sustainability. Their green bonds are getting a lot of attention from international investors who want to fund eco-friendly projects in India.

It’s a common point of confusion, but the Secretariat is actually based in Mauritius. They do great work keeping the language connected to its global diaspora.

Collisions with power lines are the biggest killer of these birds. The project is now heavily focused on undergrounding lines in the Thar desert area.

South Korea has been putting a lot of effort into hosting these youth games. It’s a great platform for the next generation of winter sports stars to shine.

The scheme stands for 'Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana'. It's all about reducing chemical fertilizers and saving our soil health.

Bihar has been quite proactive about this. The dolphin is an indicator species, so if they're thriving, it means the river ecosystem is actually healthy!