India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Consider the following statements about the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026: 1. It was approved by the state cabinet chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 28 January 2026. 2. It seeks to use the state's hydropower resources for green hydrogen production. 3. It is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
HT and NIE: cabinet chaired by CM Dhami approved it on Wednesday (28 Jan 2026) to leverage hydropower; NIE and TOI: aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, launched by NITI Aayog on 28 January 2026, will run until which date?
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Correct answer: B — 14 April 2026
PIB (NITI Aayog): a 3-month campaign running from 28 January to 14 April 2026.
Under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, how many Key Performance Indicators are to be saturated in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks respectively?
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Correct answer: B — 5 and 6
PIB (NITI Aayog): saturation of 5 KPIs in Aspirational Districts and 6 KPIs in Aspirational Blocks.
According to MoSPI's quick estimate, by how much did India's Index of Industrial Production grow in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
PIB (MoSPI): IIP rose by 7.8% in December 2025, the highest level in over two years. 8.1% was manufacturing growth; 7.2% was November (revised).
In the December 2025 IIP, which manufacturing industry group recorded the highest growth (34.9%)?
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Correct answer: A — Computer, electronic and optical products
PIB (MoSPI): computer, electronic and optical products 34.9%; motor vehicles 33.5%; other transport equipment 25.1%.
The new Aadhaar App launched on 28 January 2026 allows management of how many Aadhaar profiles on a single device under the 'One Family – One App' concept?
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Correct answer: D — Five
PIB (MeitY): it allows management of up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single device.
Who dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation on 28 January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jitin Prasada
PIB (MeitY): Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation.
Which freedom fighter, popularly called 'Punjab Kesari', was remembered on his birth anniversary on 28 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lala Lajpat Rai
PIB (PMO): the PM paid tributes to Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary on 28 January 2026.
Which institution will act as the host institution for the high-level committee formed in January 2026 to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: D — ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirappalli
PIB (Agriculture): ICAR-NRCB, Tiruchirappalli, along with KVKs through ICAR-ATARI Hyderabad, will act as the host institution.
The committee to strengthen FPOs in Tamil Nadu was formed after the Union Agriculture Minister's visit to which district?
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Correct answer: A — Erode
PIB (Agriculture): the decision follows Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan's recent visit to Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Which of the following was NOT part of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron that held a PASSEX with HTMS Huahin off Phuket on 28 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
PIB (Defence): 1TS comprised INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi.
A January 2026 study found that dust storms from western India carry airborne pathogens to Eastern Himalayan hilltops. Which institute carried out this study?
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Correct answer: B — Bose Institute
PIB (DST): researchers from Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of DST, conducted the study, published in Science of the Total Environment.
Which university was announced in January 2026 as India's first AI-enabled state university pilot under a collaboration between MSDE and Google Cloud?
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Correct answer: D — Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
PIB (MSDE): CCSU, Meerut is positioned as India's first AI-enabled state university pilot through collaboration with MSDE and Google Cloud.
The Prime Minister addressed the centenary of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital on 28 January 2026. Who founded the Arya Vaidya Sala?
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Correct answer: C — Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier
PIB (PMO): the PM recalled the contributions of Arya Vaidyasala's founder, Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier.
The conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement was announced on 27 January 2026 at which India–EU Summit?
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Correct answer: C — 16th
PIB (Commerce): announced at the 16th India–EU Summit.
Consider the following statements about the India–EU FTA concluded in January 2026: 1. Over 99% of Indian exports by trade value gain preferential access to the EU. 2. India has given the EU market access in the dairy sector. 3. Negotiations had been relaunched in 2022. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Commerce): 99%+ exports get preferential entry; negotiations relaunched in 2022; sensitive agriculture and dairy get no market access, so statement 2 is wrong.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India's bilateral trade in goods with the EU in 2024-25 was about:
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Correct answer: C — USD 136.54 billion
PIB (Commerce): goods trade USD 136.54 billion in 2024-25 (exports USD 75.85 bn, imports USD 60.68 bn).
What is the title of the overarching document adopted at the 16th India–EU Summit in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Towards 2030: A Joint India–EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda
PIB (PMO, List of Outcomes): 'Towards 2030: A Joint India-European Union Comprehensive Strategic Agenda' is the overarching document.
Consider the following outcomes of the 16th India–EU Summit (27 January 2026): 1. A Security and Defence Partnership 2. Constitution of a Green Hydrogen Task Force 3. India's full membership of the Horizon Europe programme Which of the above were outcomes of the summit?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (List of Outcomes): Security and Defence Partnership and a Green Hydrogen Task Force were outcomes; on Horizon Europe only exploratory talks for an association agreement were launched.
Who were the Chief Guests of India's 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen
PIB (President's Secretariat): European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were Chief Guests of the 77th Republic Day.
At India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, India and Canada launched which renewed mechanism?
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Correct answer: B — India–Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue
PIB (Petroleum): the two Ministers launched the renewed India-Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue.
Consider the following statements about the India–Canada energy meeting at IEW 2026: 1. Canada was represented by Energy Minister Timothy Hodgson. 2. It was the first high-level participation of a Canadian Cabinet Minister at IEW. 3. It followed up on the Prime Ministers' interaction at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Petroleum): Hodgson attended, marking the first high-level participation of a Canadian Cabinet Minister at IEW; it followed the PMs' interaction at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis (June 2025), not the G20.
According to the Health Ministry's statement of 27 January 2026, how many confirmed Nipah Virus Disease cases had been reported in West Bengal since December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Two
PIB (Health): as per NCDC, only two confirmed cases of Nipah Virus Disease have been reported from West Bengal since December.
In the January 2026 Nipah clarification, which body's reports did the Health Ministry cite for the confirmed case count?
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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Disease Control
PIB (Health): the figures are 'as per reports received from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)'.
In January 2026 the Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved ₹390 crore over five years for buffer-zone development in how many tiger reserves of the state?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
ANI (via LatestLY) and NDTV: ₹390 crore for buffer zones of the state's nine tiger reserves from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on 27 January 2026 excluded about 396 hectares of town land from which protected area, declaring it Revenue Nazul?
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Correct answer: B — Pachmarhi Sanctuary
ANI and NDTV: 395.939 ha of Pachmarhi town's Nazul land under SADA was excluded from the Pachmarhi Sanctuary and declared Revenue Nazul.
Under the next phase of the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, the government aims to enable at least how many fabless semiconductor companies?
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Correct answer: C — 50
PIB (MeitY): target of enabling at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies in the next phase.
Which of the following is NOT among the six key semiconductor design domains identified for the next phase of the DLI Scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Display Panels
PIB (MeitY): the six domains are Compute Systems, RF, Networking, Power Management, Sensors and Memory.
Bharat Rang Mahotsav, whose 25th edition opened on 27 January 2026, is organised by which institution?
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Correct answer: A — National School of Drama
PIB (Culture): BRM is organised by the National School of Drama under the Ministry of Culture; the 25th edition opened at NSD, Mandi House.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026: 1. It is the festival's 25th edition. 2. It features 277 Indian and 12 international productions. 3. Its 'Rang Doot' is actor Mita Vashisht. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Culture): 25th edition; 277 Indian and 12 international productions; Rang Doot Ms. Mita Vashisht.
Mumbai Metro Line 8, approved by the Maharashtra government on 27 January 2026, will connect:
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Correct answer: B — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport
Deccan Chronicle: the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved Metro Line 8 connecting the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports.
The Nashik City Ring Road approved by Maharashtra in January 2026 has a length of about 66 km. In view of which upcoming event was it planned?
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Correct answer: B — Kumbh Mela
Deccan Chronicle and Free Press Journal: the 66.15-km, ₹3,954-crore ring road was approved in view of the upcoming Kumbh Mela.
The MoU signed by the RBI with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in January 2026 primarily aims to:
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Correct answer: A — Enable ESMA's formal recognition of CCIL and other RBI-regulated central counterparties
PIB (Finance): the primary objective is to enable formal recognition of CCIL and other RBI-regulated CCPs by ESMA.
In financial market terminology, what is CCIL, which was covered by the RBI–ESMA MoU of January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A central counterparty regulated by the RBI
PIB (Finance): the MoU covers the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) and other RBI-regulated Central Counterparties.
In January 2026, the Department of Posts signed an agreement with which entity to promote citizens' access to regulated capital market services?
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Correct answer: B — Stock Holding Services Limited
PIB (Communications): DoP signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) on 27 January 2026.
The Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour approved in January 2026 at Mayabunder is located in which State/UT, and under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Andaman & Nicobar Islands; PMMSY
PIB (Fisheries): Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with 100% central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
The Mayabunder fishing harbour will provide safe landing and berthing facilities for how many fishing vessels?
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Correct answer: C — 430
PIB (Fisheries): safe landing and berthing for 430 fishing vessels and annual fish landing of 9,900 tonnes.
The Halwa ceremony held on 27 January 2026 marks which stage of the Union Budget process?
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Correct answer: D — Final stage of Budget preparation, before the lock-in of officials
PIB (Finance): the Halwa ceremony marks the final stage of Budget preparation and precedes the lock-in of officials.
SIAT 2026, inaugurated in Pune on 27 January 2026, is organised by which body during its Diamond Jubilee year?
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Correct answer: B — Automotive Research Association of India
PIB (Heavy Industries): SIAT 2026 is organised by ARAI with SAE International and SAEINDIA during ARAI's Diamond Jubilee Year.
Who commanded the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on 26 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar
PIB (Defence): the parade was commanded by Parade Commander Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, GOC Delhi Area; Maj Gen Navraj Dhillon was Second-in-Command.
What was showcased for the first time at the 77th Republic Day Parade (2026)?
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Correct answer: D — A phased Battle Array Format of the Indian Army including an aerial component
PIB (Defence): 'For the first time, the parade will showcase a phased Battle Array Format of the Indian Army, including the aerial component.'
Consider the following about the 77th Republic Day Parade: 1. The Indian Coast Guard contingent was all-women. 2. The animal contingent included Bactrian camels and black kites. 3. Its celebrations were themed around 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Defence): all-women ICG contingent led by Asst Comdt Nishi Sharma; animal contingent with Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, black kites and dogs; parade blends 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Which organisation's contingent marched in India's Republic Day Parade for the first time in 2026, carrying four flags including those of EU Naval Force Atalanta and Aspides?
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Correct answer: D — European Union
PIB (Defence): the EU contingent carried the flags of the EU, EU Military Staff, EU Naval Force Atalanta and EU Naval Force Aspides; the President's Secretariat called it the first EU participation in Republic Day.
In which capacity did India participate in Gulfood 2026, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition?
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Correct answer: A — Country Partner
PIB (Commerce): India marked its presence at Gulfood 2026 as the Country Partner.
Under which APEDA initiative did eight Indian agri-food startups showcase innovations at Gulfood 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BHARATI
PIB (Commerce): eight Indian startups showcased agri-food innovation under APEDA's BHARATI initiative.
Which team did the Indian Army beat 3-2 to retain the men's ice hockey gold at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: the Army beat Chandigarh 3-2 in the final at the NDS Stadium, Leh.
Which State/UT emerged as the overall team champion of the Ladakh phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Haryana
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: Haryana topped the team standings with four golds; hosts Ladakh finished second.
The LR-AShM showcased by DRDO at the 2026 Republic Day parade is best described as:
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Correct answer: D — A hypersonic glide missile for the Indian Navy's coastal batteries
PIB (Defence): LR-AShM is a hypersonic glide missile designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy.
According to DRDO, the LR-AShM begins at about Mach 10. What average speed does it maintain with multiple skips?
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Correct answer: C — Mach 5
PIB (Defence): hypersonic speeds starting at Mach 10 and maintaining average Mach 5.0 with multiple skips.
Which team won the Men's Hockey India League 2026 title on 26 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Vedanta Kalinga Lancers
TOI, ESPN and Khel Now: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the final at Bhubaneswar.
Which drag-flicker scored twice for Kalinga Lancers in the Men's HIL 2026 final?
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Correct answer: B — Alexander Hendrickx
TOI and ESPN: Belgian drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx struck twice with drag-flicks.
Who finished as the top scorer of the Men's Hockey India League 2026 with 19 goals?
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Correct answer: B — Tom Boon
TOI and ESPN: Ranchi Royals' Tom Boon finished with 19 goals, the highest in the tournament.
Tamil scholar D. Gnanasundaram, who died in January 2026, was praised by the Prime Minister for his exceptional understanding of which work?
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Correct answer: A — Kamba Ramayanam
PIB (PMO): the PM said Gnanasundaram's understanding of the Kamba Ramayanam was exceptional.
The Prime Minister recalled meeting D. Gnanasundaram in January 2024 at which temple?
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Correct answer: B — Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli
PIB (PMO): the PM recalled interacting with him during his visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli, in January 2024.
Which of the following systems was NOT listed among those displayed on the MHA tableau on new criminal laws at Republic Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — CCTNS 3.0
PIB (MHA): the tableau displayed e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS and ICJS.
In the context of India's criminal justice technology shown on the MHA tableau, NAFIS stands for:
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Correct answer: A — National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
NAFIS is the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System, displayed on the MHA tableau along with e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti and ICJS (PIB, MHA).