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Type Wise January Current Affairs 2026

PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission

Q: Which rocket was used in the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission?
A: PSLV-DL variant.
Q: When was PSLV-C62 launched?
A: 12 January 2026.
Q: From where was PSLV-C62 launched?
A: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Q: What was the main payload of PSLV-C62?
A: EOS-N1.
Q: In which stage of PSLV-C62 was an anomaly observed?
A: PS3 (third stage).
Q: How many co-passenger satellites were onboard PSLV-C62?
A: 15.
Q: Which tactical satellite developed by DRDO was onboard PSLV-C62?
A: Anvesha.
Q: Which was the 64th flight of PSLV?
A: PSLV-C62.
Q: Which private company contributed 7 satellites to PSLV-C62?
A: Dhruva Space, Hyderabad.
Q: What is NSIL?
A: New Space India Limited (ISRO’s commercial arm).
Q: What is AayuISAT?
A: India’s first on-orbit satellite refueling demonstrator.
Q: Who is the chairman of ISRO?
A: Dr. V. Narayanan.
Q: In which orbit was EOS-N1 planned to be deployed?
A: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

WEF Global Risk Report 2026

14. Q: Which edition is the WEF Global Risk Report 2026?
A: 21st edition.

Q: How has WEF described the current global era?
A: An era of competition.
Q: According to WEF 2026, what is the most likely catastrophic risk?
A: Geo-economic conflict.
Q: How many experts were consulted for the WEF Global Risk Report 2026?
A: Over 1,300 experts.
Q: Which global risk is considered most interconnected?
A: Inequality.
Q: Which long-term risk is considered the most dangerous?
A: Environmental risk.

Golden Globes 2026

Q: Who won Best Actor (Drama) in 2026?
A: Cillian Murphy.
Q: Who won Best Actress (Drama) in 2026?
A: Emma Stone.
Q: Who won Best Director in 2026?
A: Christopher Nolan.
Q: Where was the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony held?
A: Los Angeles, USA.

WEF & Global

Q: When was WEF established?
A: 1971.
Q: Who founded WEF?
A: Klaus Schwab.

Indian Space & Defence

Q: When was ISRO established?
A: 15 August 1969.
Q: Where is ISRO headquarters?
A: Bengaluru.
Q: What does DRDO stand for?
A: Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Q: When was DRDO established?
A: 1958.
Q: When was NSIL established?
A: 2019.
Q: What type of orbit is Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)?
A: A polar orbit used for Earth observation.
Q: Which company launched India’s first private rocket?
A: Skyroot Aerospace.
Q: What was India’s first private rocket called?
A: Vikram-S.
Q: When was Vikram-S launched?
A: 18 November 2022.
Q: What is India’s first manned space mission?
A: Gaganyaan.
Q: Who is operating the Gaganyaan mission?
A: ISRO.

International Days & Observances
40. Q: When is World Environment Day observed?
A: 5 June.

Q: When is World Health Day observed?
A: 7 April.
Q: When is International Women’s Day observed?
A: 8 March.
Q: When is World Water Day observed?
A: 22 March.
Q: When is World Press Freedom Day observed?
A: 3 May.
Q: When is World Population Day observed?
A: 11 July.
Q: When is World Ozone Day observed?
A: 16 September.
Q: When is World Tourism Day observed?
A: 27 September.
Q: When is World Food Day observed?
A: 16 October.
Q: When is World AIDS Day observed?
A: 1 December.
Q: When is India’s National Science Day observed?
A: 28 February.

Indian National Symbols & Governance

Q: What is India’s national animal?
A: Tiger.
Q: What is India’s national bird?
A: Peacock.
Q: What is India’s national flower?
A: Lotus.
Q: What is India’s national tree?
A: Banyan.
Q: Who wrote India’s national anthem?
A: Rabindranath Tagore.
Q: What is India’s national song?
A: Vande Mataram.
Q: Who wrote Vande Mataram?
A: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q: When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
A: 26 January 1950.
Q: Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Q: Who is regarded as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution?
A: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Q: Who designed India’s national flag?
A: Pingali Venkayya.
Q: What is the capital of India?
A: New Delhi.
Q: Where is the Supreme Court of India located?
A: New Delhi.
Q: Who is the current President of India?
A: Droupadi Murmu.
Q: Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
A: Narendra Modi.
Q: How many houses are there in the Indian Parliament?
A: Two (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
Q: What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
A: 552 members.
Q: What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
A: 250 members.
Q: How many states are there in India?
A: 28.
Q: How many Union Territories are there in India?
A: 8.
Q: Which is the largest state by area in India?
A: Rajasthan.
Q: Which is the smallest state by area?
A: Goa.
Q: Which state has the largest population?
A: Uttar Pradesh.
Q: Which state has the smallest population?
A: Sikkim.
Q: Which is the longest river in India?
A: Ganga.
Q: Which is the highest peak in India?
A: Kanchenjunga.
Q: Which is the largest desert in India?
A: Thar Desert.
Q: Which is India’s largest port?
A: Mumbai Port.
Q: When was India’s first nuclear test conducted?
A: 18 May 1974.
Q: What was India’s first nuclear test called?
A: Smiling Buddha.
Q: When was India’s second nuclear test conducted?
A: 1998.
Q: What was the code name of the 1998 nuclear test?
A: Operation Shakti.
Q: When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?
A: 1 April 1935.
Q: Where is the RBI headquartered?
A: Mumbai.
Q: What was India’s first bank?
A: Bank of Hindustan.
Q: Who is regarded as the father of India’s space program?
A: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Q: What was India’s first satellite?
A: Aryabhata.
Q: When was Aryabhata launched?
A: 19 April 1975.
Q: What was India’s first lunar mission?
A: Chandrayaan-1.
Q: When was Chandrayaan-1 launched?
A: 22 October 2008.
Q: What is India’s Mars mission called?
A: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission).
Q: When was Mangalyaan launched?
A: 5 November 2013.
Q: What was India’s first unmanned lunar lander mission?
A: Chandrayaan-2.
Q: When did Chandrayaan-3 achieve a successful landing?
A: 23 August 2023.
Q: What is observed on 23 August in India?
A: National Space Day.
Q: When is National Bird Day in India?
A: 12 November.
Q: When is National Voter Day observed?
A: 25 January.
Q: Which institution replaced the Planning Commission of India?
A: NITI Aayog.
Q: When was NITI Aayog established?
A: 1 January 2015.

Indian Political Leaders & Firsts

Q: Who was India’s first Prime Minister?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru.
Q: Who was India’s first Vice President?
A: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Q: Who was India’s first Governor-General?
A: Lord Mountbatten.
Q: Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
A: C. Rajagopalachari.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Prime Minister?
A: Indira Gandhi.
Q: Who was India’s first woman President?
A: Pratibha Patil.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Lok Sabha Speaker?
A: Meira Kumar.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Chief Minister?
A: Sucheta Kriplani.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Governor?
A: Sarojini Naidu.
Q: Who was India’s first woman IPS officer?
A: Kiran Bedi.
Q: Who was India’s first woman IAS officer?
A: Anna Rajam Malhotra.
Q: Who was India’s first woman astronaut?
A: Kalpana Chawla.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Everest conqueror?
A: Bachendri Pal.
Q: Who was India’s first woman Nobel laureate?
A: Mother Teresa.

Indian Constitution & Legal Facts

Q: How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A: 12.
Q: When was the Indian Constitution completed?
A: 26 November 1949.
Q: When did the Indian Constitution come into force?
A: 26 January 1950.
Q: What is observed on 26 November in India?
A: Constitution Day.

Indian Freedom Movement & Historical Events

Q: Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
A: W.C. Banerjee.
Q: When did the Quit India Movement start?
A: 8 August 1942.
Q: When did the Non-Cooperation Movement start?
A: 1920.
Q: When did the Civil Disobedience Movement start?
A: 1930.
Q: When did the Dandi March begin?
A: 12 March 1930.
Q: When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occur?
A: 13 April 1919.
Q: When was India partitioned?
A: 15 August 1947.
Q: When was the Indian National Flag adopted?
A: 22 July 1947.
Q: From which pillar was India’s national emblem taken?
A: Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath.
Q: What is India’s national motto?
A: Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs).
Q: Which Upanishad is Satyameva Jayate derived from?
A: Mundaka Upanishad.
Q: What is India’s national calendar?
A: Shaka Samvat.
Q: Who designed the Indian Rupee symbol?
A: Uday Kumar.
Q: When was the Indian Rupee symbol adopted?
A: 2010.
Q: When is National Sports Day observed in India?
A: 29 August.
Q: Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day?
A: Major Dhyan Chand.
Q: Who won India’s first Olympic gold medal?
A: Abhinav Bindra.
Q: Who won India’s first Olympic medal?
A: Norman Pritchard.
Q: When is Indian Army Day observed?
A: 15 January.

Indian Air Force, Navy, and Youth Observances

Q: When is Indian Navy Day observed?
A: 4 December.
Q: When is National Youth Day observed?
A: 12 January.
Q: Whose birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day?
A: Swami Vivekananda.
Q: When is National Teacher’s Day observed?
A: 5 September.
Q: Whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day?
A: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Q: When is International Yoga Day observed?
A: 21 June.
Q: When was International Yoga Day first observed?
A: 21 June 2015.
Q: When is World Earth Day observed?
A: 22 April.
Q: When is World Book Day observed?
A: 23 April.
Q: When is National Voter Day observed?
A: 25 January.
Q: In whose memory is National Science Day observed?
A: Discovery of Raman Effect by C.V. Raman.
Q: How many colors are there in India’s national flag?
A: Three.
Q: What is at the center of the Indian flag?
A: Ashoka Chakra.
Q: How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra?
A: 24.
Q: What is India’s national animal?
A: Tiger.
Q: What is India’s national aquatic animal?
A: Ganga Dolphin.
Q: What is India’s national fruit?
A: Mango.
Q: What is India’s national bird?
A: Peacock.
Q: What is India’s national tree?
A: Banyan.

Indian Space Achievements

Q: What is the name of the Chandrayaan-3 lander?
A: Vikram.
Q: What is the name of the Chandrayaan-3 rover?
A: Pragyan.
Q: What is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
A: INS Vikrant.
Q: When was INS Vikrant commissioned into the Navy?
A: 2 September 2022.
Q: In which states is India’s first bullet train project underway?
A: Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Q: Where was India’s first metro rail project started?
A: Kolkata.
Q: When did Kolkata Metro start operations?
A: 1984.
Q: Where was India’s first nuclear power plant established?
A: Tarapur, Maharashtra.
Q: Where is India’s first satellite launch center?
A: Sriharikota.
Q: In which state is Sriharikota located?
A: Andhra Pradesh.
Q: What is India’s longest train?
A: Super Vasuki (special freight train).
Q: What is India’s longest national highway?
A: NH-44.
Q: Which two cities does NH-44 connect?
A: Srinagar to Kanyakumari.
Q: Which is India’s largest airport?
A: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
Q: Where is India’s first greenfield airport?
A: Bengaluru (Kempegowda International Airport).
Q: Which is India’s tallest dam?
A: Tehri Dam.
Q: On which river is Tehri Dam built?
A: Bhagirathi River.
Q: Which is India’s largest state by population?
A: Uttar Pradesh.
Q: Which is India’s smallest Union Territory?
A: Lakshadweep.

Indian Economy, Finance & Digital Initiatives

Q: What is India’s first digital payment platform?
A: BHIM.
Q: Who launched the BHIM app?
A: Government of India.
Q: When was GST implemented in India?
A: 1 July 2017.
Q: Who heads the GST Council?
A: Finance Minister of India.
Q: Where was India’s first Smart City project launched?
A: Pune.
Q: When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana launched?
A: 28 August 2014.
Q: When was the Ayushman Bharat Scheme launched?
A: 23 September 2018.
Q: When was Swachh Bharat Mission launched?
A: 2 October 2014.
Q: When was Make in India initiative launched?
A: 25 September 2014.
Q: When was Digital India initiative launched?
A: 1 July 2015.
Q: When was Startup India initiative launched?
A: 16 January 2016.
Q: When was PM Ujjwala Scheme launched?
A: 2016.
Q: Where is India’s first International Solar Alliance headquarters?
A: Gurugram, Haryana.
Q: When was the International Solar Alliance (ISA) established?
A: 2015.
Q: Which was India’s first women bank?
A: Indian Women’s Bank.
Q: When was Indian Women’s Bank established?
A: 2013.
Q: Which bank merged with Indian Women’s Bank?
A: State Bank of India (SBI).
Q: What is India’s first indigenous fighter aircraft?
A: Tejas.
Q: Which organization developed the Tejas fighter aircraft?
A: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Indian Defense & Technology

Q: When was INS Arihant commissioned into the Navy?
A: 2016.
Q: What is India’s first indigenous missile program called?
A: Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
Q: What was India’s first supercomputer?
A: PARAM 8000.
Q: When was PARAM 8000 developed?
A: 1991.
Q: What is India’s first national park?
A: Jim Corbett National Park.
Q: In which state is Jim Corbett National Park located?
A: Uttarakhand.
Q: What is India’s first biosphere reserve?
A: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Q: Which is India’s largest biosphere reserve?
A: Nilgiri.
Q: Which was the first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj?
A: Rajasthan.
Q: When was Panchayati Raj implemented in India?
A: 1959.
Q: Who was India’s first astronaut?
A: Rakesh Sharma.
Q: When did Rakesh Sharma go to space?
A: 1984.
Q: When was India’s first test-tube baby born?
A: 1978.
Q: When was India’s first mobile phone call made?
A: 1995.
Q: What was India’s first newspaper?
A: Hicky’s Bengal Gazette.
Q: When was Hicky’s Bengal Gazette published?
A: 1780.
Q: Which is India’s first university?
A: University of Calcutta.
Q: When was the University of Calcutta established?
A: 1857.
Q: Where was India’s first IIT established?
A: Kharagpur.

Government Approvals & Economic Policies

Q: What financial intervention did MoC&I start for MSME exports?
A: ₹7,295 crore (₹5,181 crore interest subsidy + ₹2,114 crore guarantee support).
Q: What is the new timeline for the PLI scheme for the textile sector?
A: 31 March 2026.
Q: What was India’s female labour participation rate in December 2025?
A: 35.3%.

Sports Events & Mascots

Q: Where was the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament held?
A: Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Q: What was the mascot of Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
A: Pearl (Enthusiastic Dolphin).
Q: How many players participated in Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
A: 1,100+ players from 30 states and union territories.
Q: Which state won second place in Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
A: Tamil Nadu (8 medals).
Q: How many World Cups has Alyssa Healy won in her career?
A: 8 (6 T20 World Cups and 2 ODI World Cups).

Science & Technology Initiatives

Q: Under which mission was the 3D-printed weather station developed?
A: Mission Mausam.
Q: Which river was the main bio-geographical barrier for a new frog species in Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Brahmaputra River.
Q: What is the name of the newly discovered reed snake species in Mizoram?
A: Calamaria mizoramensis.
Q: In which journal was the Mizoram snake species discovery published?
A: Zootaxa.
Q: India’s first commercially produced bio-bitumen was made from what?
A: Agricultural waste (paddy straw through pyrolysis to bio-oil).
Q: How much foreign exchange can be saved using a 15% bio-bitumen mix?
A: Approximately ₹4,500 crore.
Q: Which speed post services did Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launch?
A: Speed Post 24 (24-hour delivery) and Speed Post 48 (48-hour delivery).
Q: Which metro project did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate in Gujarat?
A: Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Phase 2.
Q: Which publication did the Ministry of Textiles release in January 2026?
A: India’s Textile Atlas: State Compendium 2025.
Q: What is the aim of the DLTT scheme?
A: To make 100 high-capacity districts global export champions.
Q: How many illegal betting and gambling websites has the government shut down?
A: 242 websites (actions on 7,800+ platforms).
Q: Which ministry started the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC)?
A: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Q: What was the value of India’s organized live events market in 2024?
A: ₹20,861 crore (CAGR 18% projected till 2030).
Q: Who launched the Responsible Nations Index?
A: World Intellectual Foundation.
Q: Who jointly started the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative 2026?
A: Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
Q: When will the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative 2026 be held?
A: 5–7 March 2026, New Delhi.
Q: Which AYUSH system was recognized in bilateral agreements with Oman and New Zealand?
A: India’s traditional AYUSH medicine system.
Q: What was India’s AYUSH export value in 2024-25?
A: USD 688.89 million (6.11% increase).
Q: What did PM Modi inaugurate at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi?
A: The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One (Piprahwa Buddhist relics exhibition).

Finance & RBI Updates

Q: By how much did RBI increase the SPD aggregate limit under Standing Liquidity Facility?
A: ₹15,000 crore (from ₹10,000 crore).
Q: How did RBI recognize FEDAI?
A: Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for foreign exchange dealers.
Q: What is the minimum net worth for Category-I merchant bankers by 2 January 2027?
A: ₹25 crore.
Q: What is the maximum compensation under RBI’s revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme?
A: ₹30 lakh.
Q: When will RBI’s Central Complaints Processing Centre (CRPC) be established?
A: July 2026.

International Appointments & Global Affairs

Q: For how many countries did the US suspend immigrant visa processing?
A: 75 countries (from 21 January 2026).
Q: How many UN agencies did Israel announce it would leave?
A: 7 agencies.
Q: Which country commissioned the new advanced warship ‘Loudi’?
A: China.
Q: Which award did Italy give to Goan industrialist Srinivas Dempo?
A: Order of the Star of Italy.
Q: What is the strike range of Pakistan’s Taimoor ALCM?
A: 600 km.
Q: From which aircraft is Pakistan’s Taimoor ALCM deployed?
A: Mirage IIIE fighter aircraft.
Q: Which is Google’s multilingual AI translation model supporting 55 languages?
A: TranslateGemma (based on Gemma 3).

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