Q1. According to the IMF’s latest forecast, what is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY 2025–26?
A. 6.8%
B. 7.0%
C. 7.3%
D. 7.8%
Correct Answer: C. 7.3%
Q2. Who was elected unopposed as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in January 2026?
A. J. P. Nadda
B. Amit Shah
C. Dharmendra Pradhan
D. Nitin Nabin
Correct Answer: D. Nitin Nabin
Q3. Which country’s President visited India on 19 January 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. United Arab Emirates
C. Qatar
D. Oman
Correct Answer: B. United Arab Emirates
Q4. The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, inaugurated in January 2026, is associated with which sport?
A. Marathon Running
B. Cycling
C. Motor Racing
D. Triathlon
Correct Answer: B. Cycling
Q5. The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour holds significance as India’s first event sanctioned by which international sports body?
A. International Olympic Committee (IOC)
B. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
C. Asian Cycling Confederation
D. International Sports Federation
Correct Answer: B. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Q6. India emerged as the world’s largest producer of which agricultural commodity in 2024–25, with production nearing 150 million tonnes?
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
Correct Answer: C. Rice
Q7. Which Indian government organization received the SKOCH Award-2025 for excellence in telecommunications technology?
A. BharatNet
B. BSNL
C. C-DOT
D. TRAI
Correct Answer: C. C-DOT
Q8. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be jointly hosted by which two countries?
A. India and Bangladesh
B. India and Australia
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. India and England
Correct Answer: C. India and Sri Lanka
Q9. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature how many teams?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 24
Correct Answer: C. 20
Q10. India and Germany signed a joint declaration in January 2026 to enhance cooperation in which sector?
A. Defence Manufacturing
B. Renewable Energy
C. Telecommunications and ICT
D. Space Research
Correct Answer: C. Telecommunications and ICT
