January 2026 Questions and Answers

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Q11
Which country’s capital was moved to Ciudad de la Paz in January 2026?
  • A Gabon
  • B Equatorial Guinea Explanation: Equatorial Guinea shifted its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz. 12.
  • C Paraguay
  • D Chile
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Equatorial Guinea shifted its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz. 12.
Q12
The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes and captured which leader in early January 2026?
  • A Alberto Fernández
  • B Nicolás Maduro Explanation: The United States launched strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. 13.
  • C Jair Bolsonaro
  • D Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The United States launched strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. 13.
Q13
India’s SOAR initiative launched on 1 January 2026 focuses on readiness for what?
  • A AI skills Explanation: SOAR aims to advance inclusive skilling for AI readiness and future technologies. 14.
  • B Space exploration
  • C Renewable energy
  • D Biotechnology
Answer: Option A
Explanation: SOAR aims to advance inclusive skilling for AI readiness and future technologies. 14.
Q14
What major award announcements were made by the Government of India ahead of Republic Day 2026?
  • A Bharat Ratna
  • B Padma Awards Explanation: Padma Awards for 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day. 15.
  • C Jnanpith Awards
  • D Arjuna Awards
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Padma Awards for 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day. 15.
Q15
Which tropical cyclone depression formed on 7 January 2026 in the North Indian Ocean basin?
  • A BOB 01 Explanation: BOB 01 formed on 7 January as one of the earliest depressions in the basin. 16.
  • B ARB 02
  • C HAM 03
  • D NIL 01
Answer: Option A
Explanation: BOB 01 formed on 7 January as one of the earliest depressions in the basin. 16.
Q16
Which literature event was held in Thiruvananthapuram from 7–13 January 2026?
  • A Jaipur Literature Festival
  • B Kerala Legislature International Book Festival Explanation: The 4th edition of the festival brought together authors and scholars in January 2026. 17.
  • C Kolkata Literary Meet
  • D Chennai Book Fair
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 4th edition of the festival brought together authors and scholars in January 2026. 17.
Q17
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed on which date in January?
  • A 28 January
  • B 29 January
  • C 30 January Explanation: This day focuses on raising awareness and collective action against NTDs. 18.
  • D 31 January
Answer: Option C
Explanation: This day focuses on raising awareness and collective action against NTDs. 18.
Q18
Republic Day 2026 in India featured chief guests from which organization?
  • A ASEAN
  • B European Union Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, reflecting EU–India ties. 19.
  • C African Union
  • D SAARC
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, reflecting EU–India ties. 19.
Q19
Gulfood 2026 featured how many exhibitors globally?
  • A ~5,000
  • B ~8,500 Explanation: The event showcased products from 195 countries with over 8,500 exhibitors. 20.
  • C ~10,000
  • D ~15,000
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The event showcased products from 195 countries with over 8,500 exhibitors. 20.
Q20
Which policy framework was released to strengthen defence capabilities in India in January 2026?
  • A Quantum Defence Mission Policy Explanation: The policy was released to boost defence capabilities through quantum technologies. 21.
  • B Cybersecurity Defence Policy
  • C Space Defence Framework
  • D Maritime Security Policy
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The policy was released to boost defence capabilities through quantum technologies. 21.

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