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Where did NITI Aayog hold its national workshop 'Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions' on 8–9 January 2026?

Which city hosted the Ministry of Cooperation's National-Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector on 8–9 January 2026?

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?

Which DRDO laboratory conducted the full-scale actively cooled scramjet combustor ground test on 9 January 2026?

For how long did DRDO's full-scale scramjet combustor run in the ground test of 9 January 2026?

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?

From which date will the three-year nationwide anti-drug campaign announced at the 9th NCORD apex meeting begin?

Where did Amit Shah inaugurate a new Narcotics Control Bureau office on 9 January 2026?

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?

What does the 'M' in the mangrove scheme MISHTI stand for?

Who inaugurated the national-level workshop on MISHTI held in Andhra Pradesh on 8–9 January 2026?

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?

The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), inaugurated in January 2026, belongs to which force?

In which year was the National Security Guard (NSG) established, as stated by the Home Minister in January 2026?

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?

Who starred with 4-26 and 63 not out as RCB beat Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 opener on 9 January 2026?

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?

Which city hosted the National Textiles Ministers' Conference that concluded on 9 January 2026?

What textile export target by 2030 was discussed at the National Textiles Ministers' Conference in January 2026?

What share of India's fertilizer requirement was met through domestic production in 2025, per the Department of Fertilizers?

India's domestic fertilizer production reached an all-time high in 2025. What was it?

What was the title of the consultation on Samagra Shiksha 3.0 chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan on 9 January 2026?

Which of the following correctly describes Samagra Shiksha, as stated by the Ministry of Education in January 2026?

How many trains were speeded up under Indian Railways' Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026?

Consider the following statements about TAG 2026 of Indian Railways: 1. 122 new trains were introduced. 2. The new trains include 28 Vande Bharat trains. 3. 26 Amrit Bharat trains were introduced. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where was the Sports Governance Conclave addressed by Mansukh Mandaviya on 9 January 2026 held?

Consider the following statements about the Sports Governance Conclave of January 2026: 1. It was organised with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association. 2. The Sports Minister called a top-10 finish in the Olympic medal tally a non-negotiable goal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who inaugurated the Third International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi on 9 January 2026?

Who chairs the Search-cum-Selection Committee for the National Sports Board under the rules notified in January 2026?

Under which law were the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 notified?

Consider the following statements about the National Sports Board, as described in January 2026: 1. Its Search-cum-Selection Committee includes two recipients of national sports awards. 2. The committee recommends names for the Board's Chairperson and two Members. 3. The Board will grant recognition to National Sports Bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

PANKHUDI, launched in January 2026, is a portal of which ministry?

What is the main purpose of the PANKHUDI portal?

What is the name of the Aadhaar mascot launched by UIDAI in January 2026?

In which city did UIDAI Chairman Neelkanth Mishra unveil the Aadhaar mascot 'Udai' on 8 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Aadhaar mascot 'Udai': 1. It was selected through national design and name competitions on the MyGov platform. 2. The competitions received 875 entries. 3. The design competition was won by a participant from Bhopal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many students took part in Project Veer Gatha 5.0, as reported in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about Project Veer Gatha: 1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education. 2. It began in 2021. 3. Students from CBSE-affiliated schools abroad took part in Veer Gatha 5.0 for the first time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ₹68 lakh released by the National Biodiversity Authority to Maharashtra in January 2026 arose from commercial use of which biological resource?

Consider the following statements about the NBA's ABS disbursement of January 2026: 1. The money went to Biodiversity Management Committees in Wada tehsil of Palghar and to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. 2. About 15% of ABS applications involve microorganisms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which port's Northern Breakwater Head, rehabilitated after cyclone damage at a cost of ₹105 crore, was inaugurated in January 2026?

What was the total value of port projects rolled out by Sarbananda Sonowal in Tamil Nadu on 8 January 2026?

The 12 AI start-ups at the PM's roundtable on 8 January 2026 had qualified under which pillar of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

How many Indian AI start-ups presented their work at the PM's roundtable on 8 January 2026?

Under the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) plan unveiled in January 2026, how many high-potential districts are to become Global Export Champions?

Which three parameters were used to score districts under the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) plan?

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?

Where will SECL and the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust set up a ₹35.04 crore Healthcare Skill Development Centre?

Consider the following statements about the SECL healthcare skill centre announced in January 2026: 1. It is funded under SECL's Corporate Social Responsibility programme. 2. At least 20% of the annual intake will be reserved for SECL's operational districts for 25 years. 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?

Under the first phase of Odisha's Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme, launched in January 2026, how many model primary schools are to be set up?

Odisha's Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme was launched in January 2026 at Banpur, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarish Mishra. Banpur is in which district?

Consider the following statements about Odisha's Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme (January 2026): 1. The first phase has an outlay of ₹12,000 crore over four years. 2. A provision of ₹3,000 crore was made in the current year's budget. 3. The scheme aims to develop one model primary school in every block of the state. 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?