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Current Affairs Quiz – 14.01.2026

Current Affairs Quiz - 14.01.2026

Q1.

Which milestone was achieved by India’s renewable energy sector as reported in January 2026?

A. 150 GW installed capacity
B. 175 GW installed capacity
C. 200 GW installed capacity
D. 225 GW installed capacity

Correct Answer: C. 200 GW installed capacity


Q2.

Which initiative was expanded by the Ministry of Education to strengthen infrastructure aligned with the National Education Policy?

A. Eklavya Model Residential Schools
B. PM SHRI Schools Scheme
C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
D. Vidyanjali Programme

Correct Answer: B. PM SHRI Schools Scheme


Q3.

Which transport innovation was introduced by Indian Railways as part of its green mobility drive?

A. Fully electric freight corridor
B. Solar-powered passenger coaches
C. Hydrogen-powered train route
D. LNG-based locomotive fleet

Correct Answer: C. Hydrogen-powered train route


Q4.

Which digital payments platform crossed over 16 billion transactions in a single month, highlighting India’s fintech growth?

A. BHIM
B. Aadhaar Pay
C. RuPay
D. Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Correct Answer: D. Unified Payments Interface (UPI)


Q5.

India remained the fastest-growing major economy according to projections released by which international institution?

A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Trade Organization

Correct Answer: C. International Monetary Fund


Q6.

Which organisation successfully conducted trials of hypersonic glide vehicle technology in January 2026?

A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Indian Navy
D. National Aerospace Laboratories

Correct Answer: B. Defence Research and Development Organisation


Q7.

India participated in a Quadrilateral maritime exercise primarily aimed at enhancing security in which region?

A. Arctic Region
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Indo-Pacific Region
D. South Atlantic Ocean

Correct Answer: C. Indo-Pacific Region


Q8.

Which regulatory body strengthened norms related to algorithmic trading to ensure better risk management?

A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India
D. National Stock Exchange

Correct Answer: C. Securities and Exchange Board of India


Q9.

Which sporting initiative was expanded by the Sports Authority of India to identify talent at the grassroots level?

A. Target Olympic Podium Scheme
B. Fit India Movement
C. Khelo India Talent Identification Programme
D. Mission Olympic Gold

Correct Answer: C. Khelo India Talent Identification Programme


Q10.

India’s long-term climate commitment targets achieving net-zero emissions by which year?

A. 2050
B. 2060
C. 2065
D. 2070

Correct Answer: D. 2070