Current Affairs Questions January 2026
A comprehensive collection of Current Affairs Questions January 2026 for UPSC/SSC/ IBPS/ Railway/ State PSC and Government Exams.
Q1. Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated an international exhibition in New Delhi related to which of the following?
A) Ashoka Pillar
B) Harappan Civilization
C) Sacred Piprahwa Relics
D) Nalanda University
Answer
Answer: C) Sacred Piprahwa Relics
Explanation: The Piprahwa relics are believed to be associated with Lord Buddha and are significant for Buddhist heritage.
Q2. Recently, India and Pakistan exchanged the list of nuclear installations for the how many times?
A) 30th
B) 32nd
C) 34th
D) 35th
Answer
Answer: D) 35th
Explanation: This exchange is carried out annually under the 1988 India–Pakistan Nuclear Agreement.
Q3. The portable water purification system ‘SWaDeS’ has been developed by which organisation?
A) ISRO
B) CSIR
C) DRDO
D) BARC
Answer
Answer: C) DRDO
Explanation: SWaDeS has been developed to provide safe drinking water to troops during emergencies.
Q4. Which day is observed in India on 6 January?
A) National AYUSH Day
B) National Siddha Day
C) National Health Day
D) National Medicine Day
Answer
Answer: B) National Siddha Day
Explanation: The day is observed to promote the Siddha system of traditional medicine.
Q5. How many new crop varieties were recently released by the Government of India?
A) 120
B) 150
C) 184
D) 200
Answer
Answer: C) 184
Explanation: These varieties cover 25 crops and aim to enhance agricultural productivity.
Q6. The Supreme Court of India recently signed an MoU with the Supreme Court of which country?
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bhutan
D) Myanmar
Answer
Answer: C) Bhutan
Explanation: The MoU focuses on judicial cooperation and exchange of young legal professionals.
Q7. Which of the following is the name of the German Chancellor scheduled to visit India recently?
A) Olaf Scholz
B) Angela Merkel
C) Friedrich Merz
D) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Answer
Answer: C) Friedrich Merz
Explanation: The visit aims to strengthen India–Germany strategic and economic relations.
Q8. Recently, a strong earthquake was reported in which country, without any tsunami warning?
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) Philippines
D) Chile
Answer
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: A strong earthquake occurred in western Japan.
Q9. World Day of War Orphans is observed on which date?
A) 5 January
B) 6 January
C) 7 January
D) 8 January
Answer
Answer: B) 6 January
Explanation: The day is observed to raise awareness about children affected by wars.
Q10. What is the name of the U.S. military operation under which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured recently?
A) Operation Enduring Freedom
B) Operation Absolute Resolve
C) Operation Iron Shield
D) Operation Southern Command
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Operation Absolute Resolve
Explanation: The United States carried out Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Questions on operation names are frequently asked in Prelims to test factual clarity.