Q1.
Which ministry launched the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre under the Namami Gange Mission in January 2026?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
Q2.
Which endangered aquatic species is specifically targeted under the Dolphin Rescue Ambulance initiative launched in January 2026?
A. Olive Ridley Turtle
B. Gangetic Shark
C. Ganga River Dolphin
D. Irrawaddy Dolphin
Answer: C. Ganga River Dolphin
Q3.
Which Indian state was officially declared the “Ginger Capital of India” in January 2026?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Sikkim
Answer: C. Mizoram
Q4.
The national campaign aimed at creating 3 crore “Lakhpati Didis” is implemented under which scheme?
A. PM Jan Dhan Yojana
B. DAY–NRLM
C. Stand-Up India
D. PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Answer: B. DAY–NRLM
Q5.
Which former Indian cricketer was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Pune Grand Tour 2026?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rahul Dravid
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Answer: D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Q6.
Who announced retirement from international cricket after the India series in January 2026?
A. Meg Lanning
B. Ellyse Perry
C. Alyssa Healy
D. Beth Mooney
Answer: C. Alyssa Healy
Q7.
Which city is hosting the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026?
A. Kathmandu
B. Dhaka
C. Colombo
D. Bangkok
Answer: D. Bangkok
Q8.
Which occasion is observed in India on 16 January every year?
A. National Youth Day
B. National Startup Day
C. National Science Day
D. Good Governance Day
Answer: B. National Startup Day
Q9.
Which international leaders were announced as Chief Guests for India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
A. President of France and German Chancellor
B. UK Prime Minister and Canadian PM
C. European Council President and European Commission President
D. US President and Vice President
Answer: C. European Council President and European Commission President
Q10.
Which Indian city hosts the cultural festival “BLR Habba” that began on 16 January 2026?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Mysuru
Answer: C. Bengaluru
