The Indian government has recently launched the 'Viksit Bharat Skill Mission 2026'. Which sector is primarily targeted by this new initiative?
8 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
A quick practice session to brush up on the most important national and global events happening around 8 January 2026.
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the SEBI in early January 2026?
Which country recently became the first to successfully complete a crewed mission to the Moon's South Pole in 2026?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently hiked the Repo Rate by 25 basis points. What is the primary reason usually cited for such a move?
Which city is hosting the 'Global Climate Summit 2026' starting this week?
In the ongoing 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup, which team suffered a shock defeat in their opening match?
What is the primary focus of the newly introduced 'Green Hydrogen Hubs' policy in India?
Which tech giant just announced a partnership with IIT Madras for research on 6G communication technology?
The 'Sahitya Akademi Award 2025' was officially conferred on January 7, 2026. Who received the award for the fiction category in Hindi?
Which international organization recently updated its global growth forecast, citing geopolitical tensions?
Fill in the blank: The 'Digital India Act, 2026' proposes to replace the outdated __________.
Which state recently launched the 'Chief Ministerβs Rural Connectivity Project' to bridge the digital divide?
What is the name of the new deep-sea exploration submersible unveiled by NIOT India this week?
The 'Nansen Refugee Award' for 2026 was recently given to an organization working in which crisis region?
Which player made history by winning their 10th Grand Slam title at the 2026 season-opening tournament?
What is the focus of the 'Project Cheetah' second phase, which entered a new milestone on Jan 6, 2026?
In a major diplomatic move, India and Japan have signed a new defense pact regarding which area?
Which social media platform was recently banned in a few European nations over data privacy concerns?
The 'Startup India Seed Fund Scheme' saw an extension for another three years. What does it mainly provide?
Which space agency is collaborating with ISRO for the upcoming 'Shukrayaan' Venus mission?
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