Q1.
Which state government is expected to announce its final decision on the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on 3 January 2026?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Q2.
Which of the following airlines received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Government of India to start operations in 2026?
A) TruJet
B) FlyExpress
C) GoAir
D) Vistara
Correct Answer: B) FlyExpress
Q3.
Bulgaria officially joined which monetary union in January 2026, becoming its 21st member?
A) Asian Clearing Union
B) European Union
C) Eurozone
D) BRICS Monetary Bloc
Correct Answer: C) Eurozone
Q4.
Which Indian public sector bank reported advances of approximately ₹11.68 trillion with over 10% growth in Q3 FY26?
A) Bank of Baroda
B) Canara Bank
C) Punjab National Bank
D) Indian Bank
Correct Answer: C) Punjab National Bank
Q5.
From January 2026, how frequently are credit scores updated in India as per the new financial reforms?
A) Monthly
B) Fortnightly
C) Weekly
D) Quarterly
Correct Answer: C) Weekly
Q6.
The Wolf Supermoon observed on 3 January 2026 appears brighter due to its proximity to Earth. This phenomenon is known as:
A) Aphelion
B) Perigee
C) Solstice
D) Equinox
Correct Answer: B) Perigee
Q7.
Which meteor shower peaks during the first week of January and is visible around 3–4 January 2026?
A) Perseids
B) Leonids
C) Geminids
D) Quadrantids
Correct Answer: D) Quadrantids
Q8.
Who is the youngest finalist contending for the PDC World Darts Championship title in January 2026?
A) Michael van Gerwen
B) Peter Wright
C) Luke Littler
D) Gerwyn Price
Correct Answer: C) Luke Littler
Q9.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by which two countries?
A) India and Bangladesh
B) Australia and New Zealand
C) India and Sri Lanka
D) South Africa and Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: C) India and Sri Lanka
Q10.
Which book festival, featuring over 280 book stalls, commenced on 2 January 2026 in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Jaipur Literature Festival
B) Vijayawada Book Festival
C) Kolkata Book Fair
D) Chennai Literary Meet
Correct Answer: B) Vijayawada Book Festival
