January 2026 Questions and Answers

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Q1
On which date is National Voters’ Day celebrated in India?
  • A 23 January
  • B 24 January
  • C 25 JanuaryExplanation: National Voters’ Day is celebrated on 25 January every year to encourage electoral participation and mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India.2.
  • D 26 January
Answer: Option C
Explanation: National Voters’ Day is celebrated on 25 January every year to encourage electoral participation and mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India. 2.
Q2
Which authority received the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 in the institutional category?
  • A NDMA
  • B Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority Explanation: SSDMA was conferred the award for excellence in disaster management for its community-centred risk reduction model. 3.
  • C NDRF
  • D CISF
Answer: Option B
Explanation: SSDMA was conferred the award for excellence in disaster management for its community-centred risk reduction model. 3.
Q3
Bulgaria adopted which currency on 1 January 2026?
  • A US Dollar
  • B Pound Sterling
  • C Euro Explanation: Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone by adopting the euro as its official currency. 4.
  • D Swiss Franc
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone by adopting the euro as its official currency. 4.
Q4
Which significant sporting event took place in New Delhi in January 2026?
  • A Hockey World Cup
  • B India Open Badminton Explanation: The 2026 India Open badminton tournament was held from 13–18 January at the Indira Gandhi Arena. 5.
  • C Commonwealth Games
  • D Asian Games
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 2026 India Open badminton tournament was held from 13–18 January at the Indira Gandhi Arena. 5.
Q5
January 26, 2026 marked which anniversary of India becoming a republic?
  • A 75th
  • B 76th
  • C 77thExplanation: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, marking the adoption of its Constitution.6.
  • D 78th
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, marking the adoption of its Constitution. 6.
Q6
Which international food trade event named India as the partner country in January 2026?
  • A SIAL
  • B Gulfood Explanation: Gulfood hosted India as its partner country for the first time during 26–30 January 2026. 7.
  • C Anuga
  • D World Food Expo
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Gulfood hosted India as its partner country for the first time during 26–30 January 2026. 7.
Q7
Which major exhibition was inaugurated by the PM of India on 3 January 2026 featuring Gautama Buddha relics?
  • A Buddhism Today Expo
  • B Sacred Past Exhibition
  • C The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One Explanation: The exhibition of Piprahwa relics was inaugurated at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, marking the historic return of relics after 127 years. 8.
  • D Cultural Heritage Fair
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The exhibition of Piprahwa relics was inaugurated at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, marking the historic return of relics after 127 years. 8.
Q8
On 1 January 2026, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation launched which mascot?
  • A Datanet
  • B Sankhyiki Explanation: MoSPI unveiled its new mascot ‘Sankhyiki’ to enhance engagement with official statistics. 9.
  • C StatsFriend
  • D Numerica
Answer: Option B
Explanation: MoSPI unveiled its new mascot ‘Sankhyiki’ to enhance engagement with official statistics. 9.
Q9
Which state became the first in India to constitute its 8th Pay Commission in January 2026?
  • A Maharashtra
  • B West Bengal
  • C Assam Explanation: Assam constituted its 8th Pay Commission to review compensation for state government employees. 10.
  • D Gujarat
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Assam constituted its 8th Pay Commission to review compensation for state government employees. 10.
Q10
The Land Stack pilot project launched in early January 2026 integrates what type of records?
  • A Vehicle registration
  • B Digital land records Explanation: The Land Stack integrates land ownership, deeds, encumbrances, and litigation status digitally. 11.
  • C Medical records
  • D Educational certificates
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Land Stack integrates land ownership, deeds, encumbrances, and litigation status digitally. 11.

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