Current Affairs Quiz — January 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the name of the new mascot unveiled by MoSPI on 1 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sankhyiki
PIB (MoSPI): MoSPI introduced its new mascot 'सांख्यिकी' (Sankhyiki), and its logo carries the message 'Data for Development'.
What message does the new MoSPI logo, unveiled on 1 January 2026, carry?
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Correct answer: D — Data for Development
PIB (MoSPI): inspired by India's heritage and modern statistical science, the logo carries the Ministry's message of 'Data for Development'.
The integrated digital fertilizer subsidy claim process launched in January 2026 links the Department of Fertilizers' iFMS with which system?
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Correct answer: B — PFMS of the Controller General of Accounts
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): the initiative is a partnership between iFMS of the Department of Fertilizers and PFMS of the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance.
BSNL's Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) service, rolled out nationwide on 1 January 2026, is based on which network architecture?
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Correct answer: A — IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)
PIB (Communications): VoWiFi is an IMS-based service supporting seamless handovers between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, without third-party apps.
Under Assam's Nijut Babu Asoni scheme announced in January 2026, how much monthly aid will an eligible first-year postgraduate male student receive?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,000
Times of India and Assam Tribune: PG students get ₹2,000 a month and UG students ₹1,000 a month.
Assam's Nijut Babu Asoni scheme for male students is the counterpart of which existing state scheme for girl students?
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Correct answer: B — Nijut Moina
Times of India and Assam Tribune: the scheme is positioned as the counterpart of Nijut Moina, the state's monthly aid scheme for girl students.
Under the amendment announced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in January 2026, how often will company directors now need to file KYC?
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Correct answer: D — Once every three years
PIB (MCA): the annual KYC filing requirement has been replaced with a simpler KYC intimation once in every three years.
How many Inclusive Technology Business Incubators (i-TBI) has the Department of Science & Technology set up in universities, as stated by Dr Jitendra Singh in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 15
PIB (DST): DST has established 15 i-TBIs across universities and higher educational institutions; DTU houses one of them.