Q1.
According to the UN-DESA World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India for the year 2026?
A. 6.2%
B. 6.4%
C. 6.6%
D. 7.0%
Correct Answer: C. 6.6%
Q2.
Which international conference is scheduled to be hosted by India from 21–23 January 2026 in New Delhi?
A. Global Parliamentary Forum
B. International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)
C. World Governance Summit
D. Asia-Pacific Electoral Dialogue
Correct Answer: B. International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)
Q3.
How many Election Management Bodies (EMBs) are expected to participate in the IICDEM 2026 conference in India?
A. 28
B. 35
C. 42
D. 50
Correct Answer: C. 42
Q4.
The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the Certificate of Registration of how many NBFCs due to regulatory non-compliance in December 2025?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
Correct Answer: C. 35
Q5.
Which financial technology company received final authorisation from RBI to operate as a Cross-Border Payment Aggregator (PA-CB)?
A. Razorpay
B. PayU
C. BRISKPE
D. Cashfree
Correct Answer: C. BRISKPE
Q6.
Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court in January 2026?
A. Justice Sanjay Karol
B. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta
C. Justice Ritu Bahri
D. Justice Pankaj Mithal
Correct Answer: B. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta
Q7.
Which banking major agreed to pay €267.5 million to settle tax-related allegations in France?
A. BNP Paribas
B. Deutsche Bank
C. HSBC
D. Barclays
Correct Answer: C. HSBC
Q8.
The 37th Men’s European Water Polo Championship 2026 is being hosted in which city?
A. Budapest
B. Belgrade
C. Rome
D. Athens
Correct Answer: B. Belgrade
Q9.
What is the total prize fund of the 2026 Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker Tournament?
A. £750,000
B. £900,000
C. £1,000,000
D. £1,015,000
Correct Answer: D. £1,015,000
Q10.
Which day is observed globally on 10 January every year?
A. World Literacy Day
B. World Hindi Day
C. International Language Day
D. Pravasi Bharatiya Day
Correct Answer: B. World Hindi Day
