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5 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Current Affairs 20 Questions

A quick practice session to brush up on the most important headlines from early January 2026 for your competitive exams.

This quiz for Monday, January 5, 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 Government of India recently launched the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' initiative for infrastructure. Which ministry is the primary nodal agency for this?

2

At the start of 2026, which country officially assumed the presidency of the G20?

3

The 'Green Hydrogen Mission' hit a major milestone this week by commissioning its first commercial-scale electrolyzer plant in which state?

4

Which Indian athlete was recently named the World Athletics 'Rising Star of the Year' for their performance in early 2026?

5

The RBI recently adjusted the Repo Rate in its first bi-monthly policy of 2026. What is the primary reason usually cited for a 'neutral' stance?

6

India's latest lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, is scheduled for its primary launch phase. What is the core mission objective this time?

7

Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) this January?

8

In January 2026, the 'Global Cybersecurity Summit' was hosted by which city?

9

The 'PM-PRANAM' scheme, which gained traction this month, aims to support which sector?

10

Which space agency collaborated with ISRO for the 'NISAR' satellite mission update released this week?

11

The 'Bharat Mobility Expo 2026' showcased advancements in which specific automotive technology?

12

Which international organization recently updated its 'Global Economic Outlook' for 2026?

13

The 'E-Shram' portal has now integrated with which other national platform to improve welfare distribution?

14

Which wildlife sanctuary was declared a new 'Biosphere Reserve' in early 2026?

15

The 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup qualifiers began this week. Which country is hosting the tournament?

16

What is the primary focus of the newly launched 'Digital Bharat Nidhi'?

17

Which naval exercise involving India, Japan, and the USA took place in the Indian Ocean this week?

18

In a social reform move, which state government passed a bill to implement a 'Uniform Marriage Registration' policy?

19

Which company became the first Indian entity to achieve a market cap of $500 billion in early January?

20

The 'Sahitya Akademi Awards' for 2025 were conferred this week. Who won the top honor for English literature?

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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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