Q1.
Which Indian Prime Minister held high-level bilateral talks with the UAE leadership in January 2026 to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation?
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Narendra Modi
D. Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi
Q2.
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 is being held at which location?
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Paris
D. Davos
Correct Answer: D. Davos
Q3.
What is the official theme of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026?
A. Shaping a Digital World
B. Globalisation 2.0
C. Inclusive Growth for All
D. World Economic Forum – “A Spirit of Dialogue”
Correct Answer: D. “A Spirit of Dialogue”
Q4.
Which Indian conglomerate recorded its worst January stock market performance since 2011, with nearly a 10% decline in January 2026?
A. Tata Group
B. Adani Group
C. Infosys
D. Reliance Industries
Correct Answer: D. Reliance Industries
Q5.
Which new sleeper-class semi–high-speed train service was launched to improve long-distance rail connectivity in eastern India?
A. Tejas Rajdhani Sleeper
B. Shatabdi Night Express
C. Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
D. Duronto Superfast Sleeper
Correct Answer: C. Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
Q6.
Which NASA astronaut retired in December 2025 after completing a distinguished 27-year career in human spaceflight?
A. Kalpana Chawla
B. Peggy Whitson
C. Scott Kelly
D. Sunita Williams
Correct Answer: D. Sunita Williams
Q7.
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026, a prestigious international golf tournament, carries a total prize purse of approximately:
A. USD 5 million
B. USD 7 million
C. Hero Dubai Desert Classic – USD 9 million
D. USD 12 million
Correct Answer: C. USD 9 million
Q8.
Which interstellar object aligned near opposition with the Earth–Sun line on 22 January 2026, offering rare astronomical observation opportunities?
A. ʻOumuamua
B. Borisov
C. Apophis
D. 3I/ATLAS
Correct Answer: D. 3I/ATLAS
Q9.
The Union Budget of India for the financial year 2026–27 is scheduled to be presented on which date?
A. 26 January 2026
B. 28 January 2026
C. Union Budget of India – 1 February 2026
D. 15 February 2026
Correct Answer: C. 1 February 2026
Q10.
Which Indian state was represented at the World Economic Forum 2026 by its Chief Minister to attract global investment and partnerships?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Assam
Correct Answer: D. Assam
