1. What was the record-breaking mileage of Kavach 4.0 commissioned by Indian Railways in a single day?
- 1,300 km
- 344 km
- 472.3 km
- 591.3 km
Answer: C
AI Analyzing: Indian Railways commissioned a record 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a single day across Western, Northern, and East Central Railways.
2. The Supreme Court of India declared menstrual health as a fundamental right under which Article of the Constitution?
- Article 14
- Article 32
- Article 19
- Article 21
Answer: D
AI Analyzing: The Court ruled that menstrual health is an integral part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21.
3. How much annual funding has the World Bank committed to India under its new Country Partnership Framework (CPF)?
- USD 8-10 billion
- USD 5-7 billion
- USD 1-2 billion
- USD 12-15 billion
Answer: A
AI Analyzing: The World Bank Group committed USD 8-10 billion annually for the next five years to support India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
4. For which consecutive year has the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’?
- Third year
- Second year
- First year
- Fifth year
Answer: A
AI Analyzing: SAIL was recognised as a Great Place to Work for the third consecutive year, with the latest certification valid from 2026 to 2027.
5. Which two locations were recently added as Ramsar sites, bringing India’s total to 98?
- Vadodara (Gujarat) and Virar (Maharashtra)
- Hanle (Ladakh) and Rüsoma (Nagaland)
- Etah (UP) and Kohima (Nagaland)
- Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat)
Answer: D
AI Analyzing: Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat are the two new wetlands added to the Ramsar list.
6. What caused the rare blood-red sky observed in Ladakh’s Hanle region in mid-January 2026?
- A powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection (CME)
- High-altitude wildfires
- Pollution from nearby industrial zones
- Refraction of light through desert dust
Answer: A
AI Analyzing: The blood-red sky was caused by an intense geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar flare and CME, exciting oxygen atoms at high altitudes.
7. What is the total financial outlay for Gujarat’s Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana (MGY)?
- ₹591.3 crore
- ₹472.3 crore
- ₹2,666 crore
- ₹663 crore
Answer: D
AI Analyzing: The MGY scheme was launched with an outlay of ₹663 crore to modernize panchayat offices and improve rural infrastructure.
8. Where is the 5th Rüsoma Orange Festival being celebrated?
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Kohima, Nagaland
- Imphal, Manipur
- Shillong, Meghalaya
Answer: B
AI Analyzing: The 5th Rüsoma Orange Festival began on January 30, 2026, at Rüsoma village near Kohima, Nagaland.
9. Which film won the Best Film (First Prize) at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for the 2016-2022 period?
- Vada Chennai
- Maanagaram
- Taanakkaran
- Gargi
Answer: D
AI Analyzing: Films like Gargi (2022) and Jai Bhim (2021) won the Best Film (First Prize) for their social engagement and artistic depth.
10. Which company was responsible for the indigenous digital upgrade of the Pechora missile system?
- ISRO
- Alpha Design Technologies
- DRDO
- Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer: B
AI Analyzing: Modernised under a ₹591.3 crore contract, the Pechora system was upgraded by Alpha Design Technologies.
11. What is the theme of the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit to be held in Mumbai?
- Sustainable Soil for Future
- Micro-nutrients and Global Food Security
- Digital Agriculture Revolution
- Converge, Collaborate & Co-create
Answer: D
AI Analyzing: The theme for the sixth edition of the summit organized by the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association is ‘Converge, Collaborate & Co-create’.
12. What is the name of the humanoid robot to be carried by ISRO’s G1 mission in March 2026?
- Mitra
- Vyommitra
- Gaganyaan-Bot
- Akash
Answer: B
AI Analyzing: Vyommitra is a humanoid robot designed to test life-support systems and conditions during the G1 uncrewed test mission.
13. Who led the Spanish research team that reported a breakthrough in eliminating pancreatic tumours in mice?
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- V. Narayanan
- Mariano Barbacid
- Aryna Sabalenka
Answer: C
AI Analyzing: Scientist Mariano Barbacid led the study at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre which used a triple-drug therapy.
14. At the age of 38, Novak Djokovic broke whose record to become the oldest man to reach an Australian Open final?
- Ken Rosewall
- Roger Federer
- Jannik Sinner
- Rafael Nadal
Answer: A
AI Analyzing: Djokovic surpassed Ken Rosewall’s 1972 mark by becoming the oldest man in the Open Era to reach an Australian Open final.
15. When is International Zebra Day observed annually?
- January 15
- January 30
- January 31
- February 1
Answer: C
AI Analyzing: International Zebra Day is observed every year on January 31 to raise awareness about zebra conservation and habitat loss.