India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

SAMPANN, whose pension documents were made available on DigiLocker in January 2026, is the pension management system of which department?

In the pension context, what does the acronym SAMPANN stand for?

Which CSIR laboratory, which celebrated its 80th Foundation Day on 5 January 2026, is associated with maintaining India's atomic-clock time standard?

Consider the following statements about the CSIR-NPL Foundation Day event of 5 January 2026: 1. A National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration was inaugurated. 2. Phytochemical Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas developed jointly with CSIR-CIMAP were released. 3. It marked the 50th Foundation Day of CSIR-NPL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which city hosted the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 4 January 2026?

At the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament inauguration (January 2026), PM Modi said India is set to host which multi-sport event in 2030?

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?

The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, which received its first validation flight in January 2026, is in which district?

Which Union Minister was aboard the first validation flight that landed at Bhogapuram airport, Andhra Pradesh, on 4 January 2026?

Which organisation organised the national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' in Bengaluru in January 2026?

At the 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar in January 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff congratulated ADA for completing how many years of LCA Tejas flight?

Consider the following statements about the 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar held in January 2026: 1. It was held at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru. 2. It was inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh. 3. According to ADA, LCA Tejas has completed more than 5,600 successful flight trials. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan tradition, whose state convention Sarbananda Sonowal attended in January 2026, belongs to which state's cultural life?

The ceremonial programme of which satra was held along with the Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan convention at Rajgarh, Dibrugarh, in January 2026?

The Good Samaritan Rules, which protect 'Rah-Veers' who help road accident victims, were notified in 2020 under which section of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019?

In the context of road accidents, the 'Golden Hour' referred to in MoRTH's Rah-Veer explainer (January 2026) means:

The Grand International Exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics, inaugurated by PM Modi on 3 January 2026, was held at which venue?

The Piprahwa relics of the Buddha were first unearthed in 1898 by whom, at a stupa site identified with ancient Kapilavastu?

What is the title of the Piprahwa relics exposition inaugurated in New Delhi in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Piprahwa relics exposition of January 2026: 1. It includes the Peppé family collection repatriated to India in July 2025 after its auction abroad was halted. 2. It includes relics preserved at the Indian Museum, Kolkata. 3. It was organised by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ministry of External Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where is the birthplace of Savitribai Phule, at which a ₹143 crore memorial's foundation was laid on 3 January 2026?

Which birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule was observed on 3 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the Savitribai Phule memorial project announced on 3 January 2026: 1. It includes a women's training centre. 2. Its estimated cost is ₹143 crore. 3. It is being built at Phulewada in Pune. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which city did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate an exhibition on the three new criminal laws on 3 January 2026?

What was the total value of the development projects inaugurated or whose foundation stones were laid by Amit Shah in Andaman and Nicobar on 3 January 2026?

Consider the following statements based on Amit Shah's visit to Andaman and Nicobar on 3 January 2026: 1. Nine projects were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid for two. 2. The Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council collects waste from 98% of houses. 3. Amit Shah said the islands named Shaheed and Swaraj honour Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. 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?

What was the theme of the 9th Siddha Day celebrated in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the 9th Siddha Day celebrations (January 2026): 1. They were inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan. 2. They were held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai. 3. They were the 10th edition of Siddha Day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Department of Fertilizers' Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi on 3 January 2026 focused mainly on:

Where was the Department of Fertilizers' one-day Chintan Shivir held on 3 January 2026?

As stated on its 65th Foundation Day in January 2026, Paradip Port is India's largest major port in terms of:

In which year was the foundation stone of Paradip Port laid, the anniversary marked on 3 January 2026?

Who won the men's 10m air pistol gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship in January 2026?

At which venue was the 68th National Shooting Championship's men's 10m air pistol final held in January 2026?

Rani Velu Nachiyar, remembered on her birth anniversary on 3 January 2026, was the queen of which kingdom?

Under its January 2026 CSR agreement with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, NTPC sanctioned funds mainly for which equipment?

How much CSR funding did NTPC sanction in January 2026 for upgrading radiotherapy services at GCRI's Siddhpur Satellite Centre?

According to ECI (January 2026), within how much time after the close of polls does the ECINet app enable publication of Index Cards?

Consider the following statements about ECINet as described by the Election Commission in January 2026: 1. It was tried out during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. 2. Citizens could submit suggestions through the app until 10 January 2026. 3. It had already been officially launched in 2024. 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?

In which district of Maharashtra did the bullet train project achieve its first mountain tunnel breakthrough (MT-5) in January 2026?

According to the Railways Ministry (January 2026), what will be the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad once the bullet train project is complete?

Consider the following statements about the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, as given by the Railways Ministry in January 2026: 1. The corridor is about 508 km long, of which 156 km lies in Maharashtra. 2. The project has eight mountain tunnels. 3. The first underground tunnel, between Thane and BKC, was completed in September 2025. 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?

In which Haryana district did CAQM flying squads carry out 105 inspections on 2 January 2026, mostly of stone crushers?

Consider the following statements about the CAQM inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana on 2 January 2026: 1. Ten flying squad teams of the Commission were deployed. 2. All 105 inspections were of industrial units; no construction sites were checked. 3. The inspections took place while GRAP Stage-III actions were in force in NCR. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Assam Book Fair visited by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 2 January 2026 was held at which place in Guwahati?

The Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) payments made by the National Biodiversity Authority to red sanders farmers are mandated under which law?

India's cumulative Access and Benefit Sharing releases crossed which figure after the NBA's January 2026 disbursement to Andhra Pradesh red sanders farmers?