Current Affairs Quiz — January 2026
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The Somnath Swabhiman Parv held in January 2026 marked a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath temple by whom?
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Correct answer: A — Mahmud of Ghazni
PIB (PMO): PM Modi recalled that in 1026 AD Mahmud of Ghazni first attacked and destroyed the Somnath temple.
In which year was the Somnath temple reconstructed, an event that completed 75 years in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1951
PIB (PMO): the thousand-year Swabhiman journey coincides with seventy-five years since the temple's reconstruction in 1951.
According to PM Modi's address at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, who established a new temple at Somnath after its desecration by Aurangzeb?
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Correct answer: A — Ahilyabai Holkar
PIB (PMO): after Aurangzeb desecrated Somnath, Ahilyabai Holkar established a new temple, bringing Somnath back to life.
Consider the following statements about the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, 2026: 1. It was held at Somnath from 8 to 11 January 2026. 2. PM Modi addressed it in his capacity as Chairman of the Somnath Temple Trust. 3. A 'Shourya Yatra' with 1,000 horses reached the temple. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Shourya Yatra had 108 horses; it was the drone show that used a thousand drones.
At which stadium did India beat New Zealand in the first ODI on 11 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
ESPNcricinfo and NDTV Sports: the first ODI was played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, and India won by four wickets.
Who was named Player of the Match in the India vs New Zealand first ODI at Vadodara on 11 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Virat Kohli
ESPNcricinfo and NDTV Sports: Virat Kohli, who scored 93, was Player of the Match.
In January 2026, CJI Surya Kant laid the foundation stone of an Integrated Judicial Court Complex at Rangmahal. Which High Court is to be relocated there?
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Correct answer: A — Gauhati High Court
Indian Express and Assam Tribune: the complex at Rangmahal, North Guwahati is meant for the proposed relocation of the Gauhati High Court.
Rangmahal, the site of the Integrated Judicial Court Complex whose foundation was laid in January 2026, is located in which part of Guwahati?
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Correct answer: C — North Guwahati, across the Brahmaputra
Indian Express: the relocation site is Rangmahal in North Guwahati, across the Brahmaputra; Assam Tribune also places it in North Guwahati.
On which highway corridor did NHAI set four Guinness World Records for bituminous concrete laying in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
PIB (MoRTH): the records were set on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of NH-544G.
Near which town in Andhra Pradesh did NHAI set its first two Guinness World Records on 6 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Puttaparthi
PIB (MoRTH): on 6 January 2026, NHAI made two Guinness World Records near Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
NHAI's January 2026 record for continuous paving covered 156 lane km. What was the previous world record it surpassed?
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Correct answer: B — 84.4 lane km
PIB (MoRTH): the 156 lane km continuous paving surpassed the previous world record of 84.4 lane km.
The 1169 CE Bhadrakali Temple inscription at Prabhas Patan is a eulogy of Bhavabrihaspati, spiritual preceptor of which ruler?
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Correct answer: D — Kumarapala
PIB (Culture): it is a eulogistic inscription of Bhavabrihaspati, the spiritual preceptor of Maharajadhiraj Kumarapala of Anhilwad Patan.
According to the Bhadrakali inscription, which builder–material pair for the Somnath temple is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: A — Shri Krishna – wood
PIB (Culture): the inscription says Chandra built it of gold, Ravana of silver, Shri Krishna of wood, and King Bhimdev Solanki of stone.
Where will the seventh National Postal Training Centre, announced in January 2026 at an estimated cost of ₹111 crore, be set up?
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Correct answer: D — Shivpuri
PIB (Communications): Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the seventh National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the following is NOT among the six existing Postal Training Centres of the Department of Posts, as listed in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nagpur
PIB (Communications): the six existing centres are Saharanpur, Vadodara, Mysuru, Guwahati, Madurai and Darbhanga; Nagpur is not one of them.
In which city did PM Modi inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra region on 11 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rajkot
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the conference in Rajkot, Gujarat.
In which year was the first Vibrant Gujarat Summit held, as recalled at the Rajkot regional conference in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2003
PIB (PMO): Welspun Chairman B.K. Goenka recalled the first Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2003.
How many editions of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit had been held, according to PM Modi's address in Rajkot in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ten
PIB (PMO): the PM said ten editions have been held so far in two decades.
Which two ISRO astronauts interacted with participants on Day 3 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Shubhanshu Shukla and Prasanth Nair
PIB (Youth Affairs): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Nair addressed the young leaders on Day 3.
In January 2026, MeitY said structured stakeholder consultations were under way to develop a regulatory framework for what?
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Correct answer: B — Mobile security
PIB (MeitY): stakeholder consultations are going on to develop an appropriate and robust regulatory framework for mobile security.
In January 2026, PM Modi released the 500th book of which spiritual leader through a video message?
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Correct answer: B — Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj
PIB (PMO): the PM released the 500th book of Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj via video message.
How much new non-fossil capacity did India add in 2025, according to MNRE (January 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 49.12 GW
PIB (MNRE): 49.12 GW of new non-fossil capacity was added in 2025.
What was India's installed solar capacity at the end of 2025, as reported by MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — 135.81 GW
PIB (MNRE): solar capacity rose from 97.86 GW in 2024 to 135.81 GW in 2025.
Consider the following statements based on MNRE data released in January 2026: 1. India's non-fossil installed capacity grew by 22.6% in 2025 to 266.78 GW. 2. Wind capacity grew faster than solar capacity in 2025. 3. India's national target is 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (MNRE): statements 1 and 3 are correct; solar grew 38.8% while wind grew only 13.2%, so statement 2 is wrong.
With whom did Piyush Goyal hold India–EU FTA talks in Brussels on 8–9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Maroš Šefčovič
PIB (Commerce): Goyal held talks with Maroš Šefčovič, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.
Consider the following statements about the India–EU FTA engagement in January 2026: 1. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met the European Commission's Director-General for Trade, Sabine Weyand, on 6–7 January. 2. The talks were held in Geneva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce): Rajesh Agrawal and Sabine Weyand met on 6–7 January; the talks were held in Brussels, not Geneva.
Against how many restaurants did the CCPA take suo motu cognizance in January 2026 for levying mandatory service charge?
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Correct answer: B — 27
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA took suo motu cognizance against 27 restaurants across the country.
Under which provision of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 did the CCPA treat default service charge as an unfair trade practice in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Section 2(47)
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the action was for unfair trade practices under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA's guidelines on service charge, as cited in January 2026: 1. The guidelines were issued on 4 July 2022. 2. They allow service charge if it is collected under a different name. 3. The Delhi High Court upheld them in a judgment dated 28 March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the guidelines were issued on 4 July 2022 and were upheld by the Delhi High Court on 28 March 2025; they say no service charge shall be collected by any other name, so statement 2 is wrong.
Which state won the overall title at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu?
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Correct answer: C — Karnataka
Olympics.com and The Tribune: Karnataka won the overall title with 3 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Beach Games 2026: 1. It was the second edition of the Games. 2. Manipur, the 2025 champion, finished second. 3. The top three were separated by bronze medals after each won 3 gold and 2 silver. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Olympics.com and The Tribune: statements 1 and 3 are correct; Tamil Nadu finished second and Manipur third.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crossed how many registrations as of 8 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 4 crore
PIB (Education): registrations crossed 4 crore as of 8 January 2026.
Consider the following statements about Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: 1. It surpassed a previous Guinness World Record of 3.56 crore registrations. 2. Online registrations opened on the MyGov portal on 1 December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Education): both are correct — PPC 2026 beat last year's Guinness record of 3.56 crore, and registrations opened on MyGov on 1 December 2025.
What is the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75
PIB (Education): the theme of NDWBF 2026 is 'Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75'.
Consider the following statements about the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: 1. It is organised by the National Book Trust under the Ministry of Culture. 2. Entry to the fair was made free for the first time. 3. It is being held at Bharat Mandapam from 10 to 18 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 and 3 only
PIB (Education): NBT organises the fair under the Ministry of Education (not Culture); entry is free for the first time; it runs 10–18 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
'The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857', released at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, honours which freedom fighter and region?
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Correct answer: D — Veer Surendra Sai — Sambalpur
PIB (Education): the book honours Veer Surendra Sai and the martyrs of Sambalpur and was released in 9 Indian languages and Spanish.
Which boxer won a record 10th national title at the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pooja Rani
The Hindu and Sportstar: Pooja Rani won a record 10th national title in the 80kg category.
Consider the following results from the National Boxing Championships finals on 10 January 2026: 1. Nikhat Zareen won the 51kg gold by beating Nitu Ghanghas. 2. Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the 60kg category. 3. The finals were held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
The Hindu and Sportstar: statements 1 and 3 are correct; Lovlina won the 75kg title, not 60kg.
Where was the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 of the Ministry of Mines held?
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Correct answer: A — Gandhinagar
PIB (Mines): the two-day Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
At the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026, the Indian Bureau of Mines made a presentation on recovering critical minerals from which source?
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Correct answer: B — Waste dumps and tailings
PIB (Mines): IBM Controller General Pankaj Kulshrestha presented on recovery of critical minerals from waste dumps and tailings.
At the pre-Budget consultation with States on 10 January 2026, many participants asked for the continuation of which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)
PIB (Finance): many participants highlighted that SASCI be continued.
Under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), the Centre gives states which kind of support, as stated in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 50-year interest-free loans
PIB (Finance): since 2020-21 the Union Government has released more than ₹4.25 lakh crore to states as 50-year interest-free loans under SASCI.
Which city hosted the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0, which concluded on 10 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded in Visakhapatnam.
The MoU for Andhra Pradesh's first Lighthouse Museum, exchanged in January 2026, was between the Visakhapatnam Port Authority and which body?
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Correct answer: D — Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the MoU was exchanged between VPA and the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL).
Consider the following statements made at the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 (January 2026): 1. 75 lighthouses have been developed as tourism destinations and 25 more are proposed. 2. Port projects worth ₹230 crore were launched at Visakhapatnam Port. 3. A light and sound show was inaugurated at Aguada Lighthouse in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): statements 1 and 2 are correct; Aguada Lighthouse is in Goa, not Kerala.
Where did NITI Aayog hold its national workshop 'Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions' on 8–9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
PIB (NITI Aayog): the workshop was hosted at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, with the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology.
Which city hosted the Ministry of Cooperation's National-Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector on 8–9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Udaipur
PIB (Cooperation): the two-day workshop was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about the cooperative-sector workshop held in Udaipur in January 2026: 1. It was inaugurated by Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani. 2. It reviewed the National Cooperative Database and Multi-State Cooperative Society reforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Cooperation): both are correct.
Which DRDO laboratory conducted the full-scale actively cooled scramjet combustor ground test on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — DRDL, Hyderabad
PIB (Defence): the test was conducted by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad.
For how long did DRDO's full-scale scramjet combustor run in the ground test of 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Over 12 minutes
PIB (Defence): the combustor achieved a run time of over 12 minutes at the SCPT facility.
Consider the following statements about the scramjet test reported by DRDO in January 2026: 1. A scramjet is an air-breathing engine that sustains flight through supersonic combustion. 2. A hypersonic cruise missile flies at more than five times the speed of sound. 3. The full-scale test was the first long-duration test of any scramjet combustor by DRDL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is wrong because the test built on an earlier long-duration subscale test on 25 April 2025.
From which date will the three-year nationwide anti-drug campaign announced at the 9th NCORD apex meeting begin?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
PIB (Home Affairs): a collective campaign against drugs will be carried out for three years from 31 March 2026.
Where did Amit Shah inaugurate a new Narcotics Control Bureau office on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Amritsar
PIB (Home Affairs): the Home Minister inaugurated the NCB office at Amritsar at the NCORD meeting.
Consider the following statements about the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), as stated in January 2026: 1. The NCORD mechanism was established in 2016. 2. It aims to improve coordination between the States, the Ministry of Home Affairs and other stakeholders on drugs. 3. Its 9th Apex-Level meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Home Affairs): statements 1 and 2 are correct; the 9th Apex-Level meeting was chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, not the PM.
What does the 'M' in the mangrove scheme MISHTI stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Mangrove
PIB (MoEFCC): MISHTI stands for Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes.
Who inaugurated the national-level workshop on MISHTI held in Andhra Pradesh on 8–9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pawan Kalyan
PIB (MoEFCC): the workshop was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
Consider the following statements about MISHTI: 1. It was launched on 5 June 2023. 2. It covers about 540 sq km across 9 coastal states and 4 Union Territories. 3. It contributes to the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP-26 in Glasgow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MoEFCC, April 2025 and January 2026): statements 1 and 2 are correct; India joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate at COP-27, not COP-26.
The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), inaugurated in January 2026, belongs to which force?
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Correct answer: A — National Security Guard
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah inaugurated the National IED Data Management System of the NSG.
In which year was the National Security Guard (NSG) established, as stated by the Home Minister in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1984
PIB (Home Affairs): the NSG was established in 1984.
Consider the following statements made by the Home Minister at the NIDMS launch in January 2026: 1. NIDMS follows the idea of 'One Nation, One Data Repository' for IED and blast data. 2. ICJS-2 is described as a data-sharing system based on 'One Data–One Entry'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Home Affairs): both are correct — NIDMS makes scattered data available under 'One Nation, One Data Repository', and ICJS-2 is based on 'One Data–One Entry'.
Who starred with 4-26 and 63 not out as RCB beat Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 opener on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nadine de Klerk
ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport and The Indian Express: Nadine de Klerk took 4 for 26 and scored 63 not out off 44 balls.
Consider the following statements about the WPL 2026 opening match: 1. It was played at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. 2. Mumbai Indians were the defending champions. 3. RCB won by seven wickets with an over to spare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
ESPNcricinfo and BBC Sport: statements 1 and 2 are correct; RCB won by three wickets off the last ball.
Which city hosted the National Textiles Ministers' Conference that concluded on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Guwahati
PIB (Textiles): the two-day conference concluded in Guwahati.
What textile export target by 2030 was discussed at the National Textiles Ministers' Conference in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — USD 100 billion
PIB (Textiles): the Centre–state dialogue focused on achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.
What share of India's fertilizer requirement was met through domestic production in 2025, per the Department of Fertilizers?
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Correct answer: C — About 73%
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): nearly 73% of the total requirement was met through domestic production in 2025.
India's domestic fertilizer production reached an all-time high in 2025. What was it?
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Correct answer: D — 524.62 lakh tonnes
PIB (Department of Fertilizers): production rose from 433.29 lakh tonnes in 2021 to an all-time high of 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025.
What was the title of the consultation on Samagra Shiksha 3.0 chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Reimagining Samagra Shiksha
PIB (Education): the consultation was titled 'Reimagining Samagra Shiksha'.
Which of the following correctly describes Samagra Shiksha, as stated by the Ministry of Education in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — An integrated centrally sponsored scheme covering pre-primary to senior secondary
PIB (Education): Samagra Shiksha is an integrated, centrally sponsored scheme for school education covering the continuum from pre-primary to senior secondary.