Q1. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 was held in which location?
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. Zurich, Switzerland
C. Davos, Switzerland
D. Basel, Switzerland
Answer: C. Davos, Switzerland
Q2. Which major trade agreement was finalised by India in January 2026 to boost exports and reduce tariffs?
A. India-UK CEPA
B. India-EU Free Trade Agreement
C. India-ASEAN Trade Pact
D. India-Africa Economic Corridor
Answer: B. India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Q3. Which Indian state observed bank closures on 29 January 2026 due to official mourning?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C. Maharashtra
Q4. The Namo Laxmi Scheme, launched to support girls’ education, was announced by which state government?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Gujarat
Q5. What is the total financial allocation announced under the Namo Laxmi Scheme for the academic year 2025–26?
A. ₹750 crore
B. ₹1,000 crore
C. ₹1,250 crore
D. ₹1,500 crore
Answer: C. ₹1,250 crore
Q6. The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) 2026 was organised with which central theme?
A. Cinema Beyond Borders
B. Women in World Cinema
C. Woman: As She Is
D. Changing Narratives
Answer: C. Woman: As She Is
Q7. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be jointly hosted by which two countries?
A. India and Australia
B. India and Bangladesh
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. India and South Africa
Answer: C. India and Sri Lanka
Q8. Indian Newspaper Day is observed annually on which date?
A. 26 January
B. 28 January
C. 29 January
D. 30 January
Answer: C. 29 January
Q9. Treasury Bills (T-Bills), often mentioned in banking news, are issued by which institution in India?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. State Bank of India
D. SEBI
Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India
Q10. Which of the following correctly describes Treasury Bills (T-Bills)?
A. Long-term debt instruments with fixed interest
B. Zero-coupon instruments issued at a discount
C. Equity-linked government securities
D. Corporate debt instruments
Answer: B. Zero-coupon instruments issued at a discount
