Q1. The Reserve Bank of India announced tighter foreign exchange risk norms for banks. From which date will these norms be implemented?
A. 1 April 2026
B. 1 July 2026
C. 1 April 2027
D. 1 January 2027
Correct Answer: C. 1 April 2027
Q2. Which institution released the official recruitment calendar for the 2026–27 cycle covering PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB exams?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. State Bank of India
C. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
D. Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer: C. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Q3. The scheduled maintenance downtime announced by HDFC Bank on 18 January 2026 will affect which banking channels?
A. ATM services only
B. Branch banking only
C. Net banking and mobile banking
D. UPI transactions only
Correct Answer: C. Net banking and mobile banking
Q4. The 16th India–European Union Summit is scheduled to be held on which date?
A. 24 January 2026
B. 26 January 2026
C. 27 January 2026
D. 30 January 2026
Correct Answer: C. 27 January 2026
Q5. Who among the following European leaders is attending India’s Republic Day celebrations as a chief guest in 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron
B. António Costa
C. Olaf Scholz
D. Charles Michel
Correct Answer: B. António Costa
Q6. The nationwide protests reported in January 2026 were primarily associated with which country?
A. Turkey
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Syria
Correct Answer: C. Iran
Q7. Voyager 1, mentioned in current affairs, is expected to achieve which milestone in January 2026?
A. Exit from the solar system
B. Completion of 50 years in space
C. Reaching a distance of one light-day from Earth
D. Entering the Kuiper Belt
Correct Answer: C. Reaching a distance of one light-day from Earth
Q8. The World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 is being hosted in which country?
A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. England
D. Scotland
Correct Answer: C. England
Q9. Republic Day of India, which is also a nationwide bank holiday, is observed on which date?
A. 23 January
B. 24 January
C. 25 January
D. 26 January
Correct Answer: D. 26 January
Q10. The state funeral held on 17 January 2026 was related to which of the following countries?
A. Greece
B. Cyprus
C. Malta
D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. Cyprus
