Q1. Why were banks closed in several Indian states on 15 January 2026?
A. Republic Day preparations
B. Municipal elections
C. Makar Sankranti festival
D. RBI annual audit
Correct Answer: C. Makar Sankranti festival
Q2. Which major stock exchanges remained closed on 15 January 2026 due to Maharashtra civic elections?
A. MCX and NCDEX
B. NSE only
C. BSE only
D. Both BSE and NSE
Correct Answer: D. Both BSE and NSE
Q3. How many apprentice posts were announced by Bank of Maharashtra under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961?
A. 300
B. 450
C. 600
D. 750
Correct Answer: C. 600
Q4. What is the monthly stipend offered to apprentices selected by Bank of Maharashtra in 2026?
A. ₹8,000
B. ₹9,000
C. ₹10,000
D. ₹12,000
Correct Answer: B. ₹9,000
Q5. From which date will RBI’s revised forex risk capital norms for banks come into effect?
A. 1 April 2026
B. 1 January 2027
C. 1 April 2027
D. 1 July 2027
Correct Answer: C. 1 April 2027
Q6. Which testing agency released the examination schedule for SWAYAM January 2026 courses?
A. UGC
B. AICTE
C. CBSE
D. National Testing Agency
Correct Answer: D. National Testing Agency
Q7. Who hosted the first investiture ceremony of 2026 at Windsor Castle?
A. King Charles III
B. Queen Camilla
C. Prince William
D. Prince Harry
Correct Answer: C. Prince William
Q8. The ICC U19 World Cup 2026 match between India U19 and USA U19 was held in which country?
A. South Africa
B. Zimbabwe
C. Namibia
D. Kenya
Correct Answer: B. Zimbabwe
Q9. Who was the defending champion of the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026?
A. Michael van Gerwen
B. Gerwyn Price
C. Luke Humphries
D. Stephen Bunting
Correct Answer: D. Stephen Bunting
Q10. Where were the 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships held in January 2026?
A. Doha, Qatar
B. Nairobi, Kenya
C. Tallahassee, USA
D. Budapest, Hungary
Correct Answer: C. Tallahassee, USA
