BSSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time

In which year was the Swadesh Darshan scheme for theme-based tourist circuits launched?

How many international tourist arrivals did India record in 2024, according to the Tourism Ministry's year-end review?

Consider the following statements based on the Tourism Ministry's year-end review (January 2026): 1. Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) is a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0. 2. The ministry will develop 1,000 tribal homestays under PM-JUGA. 3. All 76 projects sanctioned under the original Swadesh Darshan scheme have been completed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the purpose of the SWAMIH Investment Fund?

When was the SWAMIH Investment Fund launched?

Consider the following statements about the SWAMIH Fund, as of January 2026: 1. About 61,000 homes had been delivered across 110 projects as of 15 December 2025. 2. Its portfolio has more than 145 projects across 30 cities. 3. Its investment period was extended to December 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What real GDP growth rate for 2025-26 did the NSO's First Advance Estimates (January 2026) project?

Which base year is used for the constant-price GDP figures in the First Advance Estimates for 2025-26?

What is the estimated level of real GDP (constant prices) for 2025-26 in the First Advance Estimates?

Consider the following statements based on the First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2025-26: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow at 8.0%. 2. Real GVA is estimated to grow at 7.3%. 3. Agriculture and allied sector is estimated to grow faster than manufacturing and construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which two CSIR laboratories developed the bio-bitumen technology transferred in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the CSIR bio-bitumen technology (January 2026): 1. It uses pyrolysis of post-harvest rice straw to produce bio-oil. 2. India imports about 80% of its bitumen requirement. 3. Laboratory validation shows 20–30% of conventional bitumen can be replaced. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India's partner in TEPA?

Who is the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein whom Piyush Goyal called on in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the India–EFTA TEPA, as described in January 2026: 1. It is India's first free trade agreement with a group of developed countries. 2. It carries an agreed ambition of USD 100 billion in investments into India. 3. It aims to support the creation of one million direct jobs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 is intended to replace which law?

By what date could stakeholders submit suggestions on the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025?

Consider the following statements about the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: 1. It provides for compounding of offences, with penalties to be defined by state-level authorities. 2. It seeks to decriminalise petty offences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many public health facilities were NQAS-certified as of 31 December 2025?

Consider the following statements about the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS): 1. Certification began in 2015 with 10 facilities. 2. It initially focused on District Hospitals. 3. The framework was established by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries was NOT on the port-call list of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron deployment announced in January 2026?

Which Indian Coast Guard ship is part of the Navy's First Training Squadron on its January 2026 deployment?

In January 2026, online ticket booking for over 170 ASI-protected monuments and museums was made available on which network?

Which entity technically enabled the onboarding of ASI's monuments and museums onto the ONDC network in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about online booking of ASI monument tickets through ONDC (January 2026): 1. Indian visitors get a ₹5 discount on online booking. 2. Foreign nationals get a ₹50 discount on online booking. 3. Tickets can be booked only through a single ASI-run app. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many projects are included in the three-year PPP project pipeline released by the Department of Economic Affairs in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the PPP project pipeline released in January 2026: 1. It was prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs in pursuance of a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement. 2. It covers only projects of central infrastructure ministries and excludes States/UTs. 3. Its combined project cost exceeds ₹17 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The fifth edition of NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly', released in January 2026, had a thematic focus on which sector?

Which period does the fifth edition of NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly (released January 2026) cover?

How many literary works in classical Indian languages did Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan release on 6 January 2026?

Which classical Tamil work was released in an Indian Sign Language series by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil in January 2026?

Consider the following statements regarding classical languages in India: 1. The Centres for Excellence for studies in Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia function under the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. 2. The Sahitya Akademi is the nodal agency for the Linguistic Experts Committee that examines classical language proposals. 3. Marathi and Bengali were among the languages granted classical status on 3 October 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What share of its 2025-26 Gross Budgetary Support had Indian Railways spent by the end of December 2025?

As per Indian Railways' capex update of January 2026, what was the total Gross Budgetary Support for 2025-26?

What was the value of India's AYUSH and herbal product exports in 2024-25, as reported at AYUSHEXCIL's 4th anniversary in January 2026?

AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring which programme of the Ministry of Ayush?

Consider the following statements regarding AYUSH in trade, as reported in January 2026: 1. AYUSH exports grew by 6.11% in 2024-25. 2. Traditional medicine has a dedicated annex in the India–Oman CEPA. 3. The India–New Zealand FTA also recognises AYUSH with a dedicated annex. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme for semiconductor chip design is implemented by which ministry?

As per PIB's January 2026 backgrounder, how many chip design projects are supported under the DLI Scheme?

Consider the following statements about the Design Linked Incentive Scheme as reported in January 2026: 1. It is part of the Semicon India Programme. 2. DLI-supported projects have achieved 16 tape-outs. 3. The scheme mainly funds the construction of semiconductor fabrication plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On DSIR's 42nd Foundation Day (January 2026), which condition was relaxed for deep-tech startups seeking DSIR recognition?

Which foundation day did the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) celebrate on 4 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about announcements at DSIR's 42nd Foundation Day (January 2026): 1. 'Creative India 2025' was launched under DSIR's PRISM scheme. 2. Over 55 women-led self-help groups get support from DSIR schemes. 3. The relaxation of the existence norm applies to all startups regardless of sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

World Braille Day is observed every year on which date?

In which year was Bharati Braille adopted as a single national Braille standard with common codes for Indian languages?

Consider the following statements about Braille as described in PIB's World Braille Day 2026 backgrounder: 1. Braille is a tactile code, not a language. 2. It is named after its 19th-century French inventor, Louis Braille. 3. India's Braille policy ecosystem is anchored in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Between which two places will India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train run, as announced during its inspection in January 2026?

Which indigenous automatic train protection system is fitted on the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train inspected in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, as described by the Railways Ministry on 3 January 2026: 1. Its full cycle of trials, testing and certification has been completed. 2. The train starting from Guwahati will serve Assamese cuisine. 3. It was flagged off by the Prime Minister on 3 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many proposals were approved in the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 2 January 2026?

What is the projected investment of the 22 ECMS proposals approved in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the third tranche of ECMS approvals (January 2026): 1. The approved products include anode material, a critical item for lithium-ion cells. 2. The approved units are spread across eight states. 3. The approvals cover only bare components and no sub-assemblies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN intervention launched in January 2026, what is the base interest subvention on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit?

With which institution is the collateral guarantee support for MSME export credit under the Export Promotion Mission being introduced?

Consider the following statements about the Export Promotion Mission: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025 with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore. 2. Its two sub-schemes are NIRYAT PROTSAHAN and NIRYAT DISHA. 3. It is implemented by the Department of Commerce alone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the Cabinet Secretary's briefing on 2 January 2026, which was the single biggest cause of issues raised under PRAGATI?

What does the acronym PRAGATI, the project-review mechanism chaired by the Prime Minister, stand for?

Consider the following statements based on the Cabinet Secretary's PRAGATI briefing of 2 January 2026: 1. PRAGATI has reviewed over 3,300 projects worth more than ₹85 lakh crore. 2. Of 7,735 issues raised, 7,156 have been resolved. 3. The government announced plans to amend the land acquisition law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, released on 2 January 2026, is which edition of India's official book of drug standards?

Which new category of monographs has been included for the first time in Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP): 1. IP is published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission to fulfil the requirements of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. 2. IP is recognised in 19 countries of the Global South. 3. India ranked 8th in 2025 in contributions to the WHO pharmacovigilance database, up from 123rd in 2009–2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From which date has NHAI discontinued the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new car FASTags?

Under NHAI's revised FASTag norms announced in January 2026, vehicle details must be validated against which database before activation?

Who has been designated Chairperson of the NPS Trust Board by PFRDA, as announced in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the PFRDA reforms announced in January 2026: 1. Scheduled Commercial Banks may independently set up pension funds to manage NPS, under an in-principle framework. 2. The revised Investment Management Fee for pension funds applies from 1 April 2026. 3. Three new trustees were appointed to the NPS Trust Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The #SkillTheNation Challenge launched by President Droupadi Murmu on 1 January 2026 is part of which initiative?

Where is the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre that President Murmu inaugurated virtually on 1 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the SOAR initiative: 1. It is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. It was launched in July 2025. 3. Its courses are offered on the Skill India Digital Hub. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to DRDO on its 68th Foundation Day, what was the approximate value of Acceptances of Necessity accorded in 2025 for DRDO-developed systems?

'Anant Shastra', mentioned by DRDO in January 2026 among systems accorded AoN, is the name of which system?

Who is the Chairman of DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, who addressed DRDO staff on its 68th Foundation Day?

Who took charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, on 1 January 2026?

Which IAF command did Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas take over as AOC-in-C on 1 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who became Vice Chief of the Air Staff in January 2026: 1. He served as Defence Attaché to Pakistan. 2. Immediately before this, he was AOC-in-C, South Western Air Command. 3. He was commissioned in the transport stream of the IAF. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's broadband subscriber base crossed which milestone in November 2025?

By how much has India's broadband subscriber base grown between November 2015 and November 2025?

Pralay, of which DRDO conducted a salvo launch on 31 December 2025, is best described as a:

Which DRDO laboratory led the development of the Pralay missile?

Consider the following statements about the Pralay salvo test of 31 December 2025: 1. Two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same launcher. 2. The test was part of user evaluation trials. 3. Tracking was done by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

PRAGATI, whose 50th meeting PM Modi chaired on 31 December 2025, was built on the experience of which platform he launched as Gujarat Chief Minister?

In the 50th PRAGATI meeting on 31 December 2025, the PM reviewed five infrastructure projects with a cumulative cost of more than:

Consider the following statements about the 50th PRAGATI meeting (31 December 2025): 1. The PM's mantra for the next phase was 'Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact'. 2. Around 94% of issues identified in projects reviewed under PRAGATI since 2014 have been resolved. 3. The PM asked states to set up PRAGATI-like mechanisms, especially for the social sector, at the Chief Secretary level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?