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Q. Which film won the Golden Globe for Best Movie – Drama in 2026? 2026 में सर्वश्रेष्ठ ड्रामा फ़िल्म के लिए गोल्डन ग्लोब किस फ़िल्म को मिला?
A) The Revenant B) Hamnet C) Marty Supreme D) One Battle After Another
✅ Answer / उत्तर: B) Hamnet Explanation (EN):Hamnet won the Golden Globe for Best Movie – Drama at the 2026 awards. व्याख्या (HI):Hamnet ने 2026 गोल्डन ग्लोब अवॉर्ड्स में सर्वश्रेष्ठ ड्रामा फ़िल्म का पुरस्कार जीता।
Q. Which film won the Golden Globe for Best Movie – Musical or Comedy in 2026? 2026 में सर्वश्रेष्ठ म्यूज़िकल या कॉमेडी फ़िल्म के लिए गोल्डन ग्लोब किसे मिला?
A) Marty Supreme B) K-Pop Demon Hunters C) One Battle After Another D) Barbie
✅ Answer / उत्तर: C) One Battle After Another Explanation (EN): The dark comedy One Battle After Another won Best Movie – Musical or Comedy. व्याख्या (HI): डार्क कॉमेडी फ़िल्म One Battle After Another ने सर्वश्रेष्ठ म्यूज़िकल/कॉमेडी फ़िल्म का गोल्डन ग्लोब जीता।
Q. Who is the Chancellor of Germany who visited India in January 2026 to strengthen bilateral strategic relations? जनवरी 2026 में भारत की यात्रा पर आए जर्मनी के चांसलर कौन हैं?
A) Olaf Scholz B) Friedrich Merz C) Angela Merkel D) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
✅ Answer / उत्तर: B) Friedrich Merz Explanation (EN): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India on January 12–13, 2026, to strengthen strategic ties. व्याख्या (HI): जर्मनी के चांसलर फ़्रेडरिक मर्ज़ ने 12–13 जनवरी 2026 को भारत की आधिकारिक यात्रा की, जिसका उद्देश्य द्विपक्षीय रणनीतिक संबंधों को मज़बूत करना था।
Q. National Youth Day is observed every year on 12 January to mark the birth anniversary of which Indian personality? राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस हर वर्ष 12 जनवरी को किस भारतीय महान व्यक्तित्व की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में मनाया जाता है?
A) Mahatma Gandhi / महात्मा गांधी B) Bhagat Singh / भगत सिंह C) Subhas Chandra Bose / सुभाष चंद्र बोस D) Swami Vivekananda / स्वामी विवेकानंद
✅ Answer: D) Swami Vivekananda / स्वामी विवेकानंद
📌 National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a great spiritual leader, philosopher, and youth icon of India. 📌 राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस भारत के महान आध्यात्मिक गुरु, दार्शनिक और युवा प्रेरणा स्रोत स्वामी विवेकानंद की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में मनाया जाता है।
Q. What is the primary payload carried by ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission launched on 12 January 2026? 12 जनवरी 2026 को प्रक्षेपित ISRO के PSLV-C62 मिशन का मुख्य पेलोड क्या था?
A) CARTOSAT-3 B) EOS-N1 (Anvesha) C) RISAT-2BR2 D) INSAT-3D
✅ Answer: B) EOS-N1 (Anvesha)
📌 ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission from Sriharikota. EOS-N1 (Anvesha), developed by DRDO, is a strategic Earth observation satellite capable of high-precision imaging. 📌 ISRO ने श्रीहरिकोटा से PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 मिशन का सफल प्रक्षेपण किया। DRDO द्वारा विकसित EOS-N1 (अन्वेषा) एक रणनीतिक पृथ्वी अवलोकन उपग्रह है जो उच्च-सटीकता इमेजिंग में सक्षम है।
Q. Greenland is a self-governing territory under the sovereignty of which country? ग्रीनलैंड किस देश की संप्रभुता के अंतर्गत एक स्वशासित क्षेत्र है?
A) Norway / नॉर्वे B) Denmark / डेनमार्क C) Iceland / आइसलैंड D) Canada / कनाडा
✅ Answer: B) Denmark / डेनमार्क
📌 Greenland is a self-governing territory under the Kingdom of Denmark and holds major strategic importance due to its Arctic location and mineral resources. 📌 ग्रीनलैंड डेनमार्क साम्राज्य के अंतर्गत एक स्वशासित क्षेत्र है और अपनी आर्कटिक स्थिति व खनिज संसाधनों के कारण रणनीतिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण है।
Q. Which two cities hosted Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 matches from January 9 to February 5, 2026? महिला प्रीमियर लीग (WPL) 2026 के मैच 9 जनवरी से 5 फरवरी 2026 तक किन दो शहरों में आयोजित किए गए?
A) Delhi & Pune / दिल्ली और पुणे B) Mumbai & Ahmedabad / मुंबई और अहमदाबाद C) Navi Mumbai & Vadodara / नवी मुंबई और वडोदरा D) Jaipur & Kolkata / जयपुर और कोलकाता
✅ Answer / उत्तर: C) Navi Mumbai & Vadodara / नवी मुंबई और वडोदरा
Explanation (EN): The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, the 4th edition of India’s women’s T20 league, was held from January 9 to February 5, 2026, across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
व्याख्या (HI): महिला प्रीमियर लीग (WPL) 2026, भारत की शीर्ष महिला टी20 क्रिकेट लीग का चौथा संस्करण, 9 जनवरी से 5 फरवरी 2026 तक नवी मुंबई और वडोदरा में आयोजित किया गया।
Q. Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, celebrated every year on January 9, commemorates the return of which leader to India? प्रवासी भारतीय दिवस, जो हर वर्ष 9 जनवरी को मनाया जाता है, किस नेता की भारत वापसी की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru / जवाहरलाल नेहरू B) Subhas Chandra Bose / सुभाष चंद्र बोस C) Mahatma Gandhi / महात्मा गांधी D) Sardar Patel / सरदार पटेल
✅ Answer / उत्तर: C) Mahatma Gandhi / महात्मा गांधी
Explanation (EN): Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is observed on January 9 to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa in 1915.
व्याख्या (HI): प्रवासी भारतीय दिवस 9 जनवरी को महात्मा गांधी की 1915 में दक्षिण अफ्रीका से भारत वापसी की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है।
Q. The Budget Session of Parliament is important primarily because it includes: संसद का बजट सत्र मुख्य रूप से क्यों महत्वपूर्ण होता है?
A) State Budget Presentation / राज्य बजट प्रस्तुति B) Lok Sabha Elections / लोकसभा चुनाव C) Economic Survey & Union Budget Presentation / आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण और केंद्रीय बजट प्रस्तुति D) Judiciary Appointments / न्यायिक नियुक्तियाँ
✅ Answer / उत्तर: C) Economic Survey & Union Budget Presentation / आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण और केंद्रीय बजट प्रस्तुति
Explanation (EN): The Budget Session of Parliament 2026 began on January 28, 2026, and runs till April 2, 2026. It includes the President’s Address, Economic Survey, and the presentation of the Union Budget.
व्याख्या (HI): संसद का बजट सत्र 2026, 28 जनवरी से 2 अप्रैल 2026 तक आयोजित किया जा रहा है। इसमें राष्ट्रपति का अभिभाषण, आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण और केंद्रीय बजट की प्रस्तुति शामिल होती है।
Q. What is the primary milestone being commemorated by the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ in January 2026? प्रश्न: जनवरी 2026 में आयोजित सोमनाथ स्वाभिमान पर्व किस प्रमुख उपलब्धि/मील के पत्थर को स्मरण करता है?
A. The completion of the new high-speed rail to Veraval A. वेरावल तक नई हाई-स्पीड रेल लाइन का पूरा होना
B. 500 years since the reconstruction by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar B. रानी अहिल्याबाई होल्कर द्वारा पुनर्निर्माण के 500 वर्ष
C. 100 years of the Diamond Jubilee of Indian Independence C. भारतीय स्वतंत्रता की हीरक जयंती के 100 वर्ष
D. 1,000 years since the first documented attack by Mahmud of Ghazni D. महमूद ग़ज़नी द्वारा पहले प्रलेखित आक्रमण के 1000 वर्ष
👉 Ans / उत्तर:D. 1,000 years since the first documented attack by Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation / व्याख्या: The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is observed from 8 January to 11 January 2026 to mark a major civilizational milestone—1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in January 1026. सोमनाथ स्वाभिमान पर्व 8 से 11 जनवरी 2026 तक मनाया जा रहा है, जो जनवरी 1026 में महमूद ग़ज़नी द्वारा किए गए पहले प्रलेखित आक्रमण के 1000 वर्ष पूरे होने का प्रतीक है।
Q. Who is the nodal ministry responsible for conducting the Census in India? प्रश्न: भारत में जनगणना कराने के लिए नोडल मंत्रालय कौन-सा है?
(A) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (A) सांख्यिकी एवं कार्यक्रम कार्यान्वयन मंत्रालय
(B) Ministry of Home Affairs (B) गृह मंत्रालय
(C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (C) सामाजिक न्याय एवं अधिकारिता मंत्रालय
(D) Ministry of Finance (D) वित्त मंत्रालय
👉 Ans / उत्तर:(B) Ministry of Home Affairs / गृह मंत्रालय
Explanation / व्याख्या: The Government of India has issued the notification for the first phase of Census of India 2027. House Listing Operations will be conducted from 1 April to 30 September 2026. भारत सरकार ने जनगणना 2027 के पहले चरण की अधिसूचना जारी की है। मकान सूचीकरण कार्य1 अप्रैल से 30 सितंबर 2026 तक किया जाएगा।
Q. What is the official theme for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026? प्रश्न: नई दिल्ली विश्व पुस्तक मेला 2026 का आधिकारिक विषय क्या है?
(A) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (A) आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव
(B) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One World, One Family (B) वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम: एक विश्व, एक परिवार
(C) Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75 (C) भारतीय सैन्य इतिहास: शौर्य और ज्ञान @ 75
(D) Digital India: Future of Reading (D) डिजिटल इंडिया: पठन का भविष्य
👉 Answer / उत्तर:(C) Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @ 75
Explanation / व्याख्या :
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 will be held from January 10 to January 18 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The official theme “Valour and Wisdom @ 75” pays tribute to the Indian Armed Forces and their invaluable contribution to the nation’s unity and security since Independence. 53वां नई दिल्ली विश्व पुस्तक मेला 202610 से 18 जनवरी तक भारत मंडपम, नई दिल्ली में आयोजित किया जाएगा। इसका आधिकारिक विषय “शौर्य और ज्ञान @ 75” है, जो स्वतंत्रता के बाद से भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों के राष्ट्र के प्रति योगदान को सम्मानित करता है।
Q. NHAI in January 2026 achieved two Guinness World Records for laying which material on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor? जनवरी 2026 में NHAI ने बेंगलुरु–कडप्पा–विजयवाड़ा आर्थिक कॉरिडोर पर किस सामग्री को बिछाकर दो गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाए?
A) Portland Cement / पोर्टलैंड सीमेंट B) Bituminous Concrete / बिटुमिनस कंक्रीट C) Fly Ash Concrete / फ्लाई ऐश कंक्रीट D) Rubberized Asphalt / रबराइज्ड डामर
Answer: B) Bituminous Concrete / बिटुमिनस कंक्रीट
NHAI ने 24 घंटे के भीतर बिटुमिनस कंक्रीट की सबसे लंबी निरंतर लेयरिंग और सबसे अधिक मात्रा बिछाने के लिए दो गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाए।
जनवरी 2026 में, राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण (NHAI) ने छह-लेन बेंगलुरु–कडप्पा–विजयवाड़ा आर्थिक कॉरिडोर के वनावोलु–वंकरकुंटा खंड पर ये रिकॉर्ड स्थापित किए।
Q. In January 2026, India became the first country to commercially produce which road construction material? जनवरी 2026 में भारत किस सड़क निर्माण सामग्री का वाणिज्यिक उत्पादन करने वाला विश्व का पहला देश बना?
A) Polymer-modified asphalt / पॉलिमर संशोधित डामर B) Bio-bitumen / बायो-बिटुमेन C) Fly ash cement / फ्लाई ऐश सीमेंट D) Glassphalt / ग्लास्फाल्ट
Answer: B) Bio-bitumen / बायो-बिटुमेन
7 जनवरी 2026 को केंद्रीय सड़क परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग मंत्री नितिन गडकरी ने घोषणा की कि भारत सड़क निर्माण के लिए बायो-बिटुमेन का वाणिज्यिक उत्पादन करने वाला विश्व का पहला देश बन गया है।
Q. As per the first advance estimates released on 7 January 2026, India’s real GDP growth rate for 2025–26 has been projected at: 7 जनवरी 2026 को जारी प्रथम अग्रिम अनुमान के अनुसार, वर्ष 2025–26 के लिए भारत की वास्तविक GDP वृद्धि दर कितनी अनुमानित की गई है?
A) 6.5% B) 7.0% C) 7.4% D) 8.2%
Answer: C) 7.4%
वर्ष 2025–26 में भारत की वास्तविक सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (GDP) के 7.4% की दर से बढ़ने का अनुमान है, जो पिछले वित्त वर्ष (6.5%) से अधिक है।
सांख्यिकी और कार्यक्रम कार्यान्वयन मंत्रालय द्वारा 7 जनवरी 2026 को जारी प्रथम अग्रिम अनुमान के अनुसार, चालू वित्त वर्ष में वास्तविक GDP ₹201 लाख करोड़ से अधिक रहने का अनुमान है, जो 2024–25 के ₹187 लाख करोड़ के अस्थायी अनुमान से अधिक है।
Q. Indian Railways is the largest electrified rail network in the world, surpassing which countries? प्रश्न. भारतीय रेलवे विश्व का सबसे बड़ा विद्युतीकृत रेल नेटवर्क बन गया है, उसने किन देशों को पीछे छोड़ा है?
A. USA and UK / अमेरिका और ब्रिटेन B. China and Russia / चीन और रूस C. Japan and Germany / जापान और जर्मनी D. France and Italy / फ्रांस और इटली
Answer / उत्तर: B) China and Russia (चीन और रूस)
Indian Railways has become the world’s largest electrified rail system, completing 100 years of electrification in 2025 and surpassing all other networks globally. Nearly all of India’s 70,000 route-kilometre broad-gauge network is now powered by electricity.
भारतीय रेलवे 2025 में विद्युतीकरण के 100 वर्ष पूरे करने के साथ विश्व का सबसे बड़ा विद्युतीकृत रेल नेटवर्क बन गया है। भारत का लगभग पूरा 70,000 रूट किलोमीटर ब्रॉड गेज नेटवर्क अब बिजली से संचालित है।
Q. The Integrated Security Hub (ICCC) inaugurated in January 2026 is located at which place? प्रश्न. जनवरी 2026 में उद्घाटित इंटीग्रेटेड सिक्योरिटी हब (ICCC) कहाँ स्थित है?
A. Port Blair / पोर्ट ब्लेयर B. Diglipur / दिगलीपुर C. Car Nicobar / कार निकोबार D. Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands / श्री विजय पुरम, अंडमान एवं निकोबार द्वीपसमूह
✅ Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: D. Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Integrated Security Hub (Integrated Command and Control Centre – ICCC) was inaugurated on 3 January 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
इंटीग्रेटेड सिक्योरिटी हब (इंटीग्रेटेड कमांड एंड कंट्रोल सेंटर – ICCC) का उद्घाटन 3 जनवरी 2026 को केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह द्वारा श्री विजय पुरम (अंडमान एवं निकोबार द्वीपसमूह) में किया गया।
Q. India’s largest integrated inland Rainbow Trout farm was inaugurated in January 2026 in which state? प्रश्न. जनवरी 2026 में भारत का सबसे बड़ा एकीकृत अंतर्देशीय रेनबो ट्राउट फार्म किस राज्य में उद्घाटित किया गया?
A. Himachal Pradesh / हिमाचल प्रदेश B. Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड C. Telangana / तेलंगाना D. Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू और कश्मीर
👉 Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. Telangana (तेलंगाना)
On 5 January 2026, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, along with Union Coal Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated India’s largest integrated inland Rainbow Trout farm in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.
5 जनवरी 2026 को केंद्रीय मत्स्य पालन, पशुपालन एवं डेयरी मंत्री राजीव रंजन सिंह ने केंद्रीय कोयला मंत्री जी. किशन रेड्डी के साथ मिलकर तेलंगाना के रंगा रेड्डी ज़िले में भारत के सबसे बड़े एकीकृत अंतर्देशीय रेनबो ट्राउट फार्म का उद्घाटन किया।
Q. India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was launched in January 2026 on which route? प्रश्न. भारत की पहली वंदे भारत स्लीपर ट्रेन जनवरी 2026 में किस मार्ग पर शुरू की गई?
A. Delhi – Mumbai / दिल्ली – मुंबई B. Chennai – Bengaluru / चेन्नई – बेंगलुरु C. Kolkata (Howrah) – Guwahati / कोलकाता (हावड़ा) – गुवाहाटी D. Mumbai – Ahmedabad / मुंबई – अहमदाबाद
👉 Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. Kolkata (Howrah) – Guwahati
India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was launched in January 2026 on the Kolkata (Howrah)–Guwahati route.
भारत की पहली वंदे भारत स्लीपर ट्रेन का शुभारंभ जनवरी 2026 में कोलकाता (हावड़ा)–गुवाहाटी मार्ग पर किया गया।
Q. What was the codename of the U.S. military operation conducted in Venezuela in January 2026? प्रश्न. जनवरी 2026 में वेनेज़ुएला में संचालित अमेरिकी सैन्य अभियान का कूटनाम क्या था?
A. Operation Iron Shield / ऑपरेशन आयरन शील्ड B. Operation Absolute Resolve / ऑपरेशन एब्सोल्यूट रिज़ॉल्व C. Operation Freedom Storm / ऑपरेशन फ्रीडम स्टॉर्म D. Operation Southern Watch / ऑपरेशन साउदर्न वॉच
👉 Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: B. Operation Absolute Resolve
The U.S. military operation conducted in Venezuela in January 2026 was codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve.
जनवरी 2026 में वेनेज़ुएला में किए गए अमेरिकी सैन्य अभियान का कूटनाम ऑपरेशन एब्सोल्यूट रिज़ॉल्व था।
Q. World Braille Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. On which date is World Braille Day observed every year? प्रश्न. विश्व ब्रेल दिवस लुई ब्रेल की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में मनाया जाता है। यह प्रत्येक वर्ष किस तिथि को मनाया जाता है?
A. 2 January / 2 जनवरी B. 3 January / 3 जनवरी C. 4 January / 4 जनवरी D. 5 January / 5 जनवरी
👉 Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. 4 January (4 जनवरी)
World Braille Day is observed every year on 4 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille script.
विश्व ब्रेल दिवस हर वर्ष 4 जनवरी को लुई ब्रेल (ब्रेल लिपि के आविष्कारक) की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में मनाया जाता है।
Q. India surpassed which country to become the world’s largest producer of rice in January 2026? प्रश्न. जनवरी 2026 में भारत विश्व का सबसे बड़ा चावल उत्पादक बनने के लिए किस देश से आगे निकल गया?
A. Vietnam / वियतनाम B. Thailand / थाईलैंड C. United States / संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका D. China / चीन
👉 Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: D. China (चीन)
India has emerged as the world’s largest producer of rice, overtaking China, according to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who made the announcement in New Delhi on 4 January 2026.
4 जनवरी 2026 को नई दिल्ली में केंद्रीय कृषि मंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने बताया कि भारत ने चीन को पीछे छोड़ते हुए विश्व का सबसे बड़ा चावल उत्पादक देश बन गया है।
Q. Who has been appointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team? प्रश्न. भारतीय महिला हॉकी टीम का मुख्य कोच किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
A. Graham Reid / ग्राहम रीड B. Janneke Schopman / यानेके स्कोपमैन C. Sjoerd Marijne / स्जोर्ड मारिने D. Michael Nobbs / माइकल नोब्स
Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. Sjoerd Marijne (स्जोर्ड मारिने)
On 2 January 2025, Sjoerd Marijne was appointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, as announced by Hockey India.
2 जनवरी 2025 को हॉकी इंडिया द्वारा घोषणा की गई कि स्जोर्ड मारिने को भारतीय महिला हॉकी टीम का मुख्य कोच नियुक्त किया गया है।
Q. India’s first bullet train, scheduled to be launched on 15 August 2027, will operate on which high-speed rail corridor? प्रश्न. 15 अगस्त 2027 को शुरू होने वाली भारत की पहली बुलेट ट्रेन किस हाई-स्पीड रेल कॉरिडोर पर चलेगी?
A. Delhi–Varanasi / दिल्ली–वाराणसी B. Chennai–Bengaluru / चेन्नई–बेंगलुरु C. Delhi–Ahmedabad / दिल्ली–अहमदाबाद D. Mumbai–Ahmedabad / मुंबई–अहमदाबाद
Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: D. Mumbai–Ahmedabad (मुंबई–अहमदाबाद)
India’s first bullet train is scheduled to be inaugurated on 15 August 2027. The high-speed rail service will operate on the 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
भारत की पहली बुलेट ट्रेन का उद्घाटन 15 अगस्त 2027 को प्रस्तावित है। यह हाई-स्पीड रेल सेवा 508 किमी लंबे मुंबई–अहमदाबाद हाई-स्पीड रेल कॉरिडोर पर संचालित होगी।
Q. Exercise Desert Cyclone II was conducted between which two armed forces from 18–30 December 2025? प्रश्न. अभ्यास डेज़र्ट साइक्लोन-II (18–30 दिसंबर 2025) किन दो सेनाओं के बीच आयोजित किया गया था?
A. Indian Army and US Army / भारतीय सेना और अमेरिकी सेना B. Indian Navy and UAE Navy / भारतीय नौसेना और यूएई नौसेना C. Indian Army and UAE Land Forces / भारतीय सेना और यूएई थल सेना D. Indian Air Force and UAE Air Force / भारतीय वायुसेना और यूएई वायुसेना
Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. Indian Army and UAE Land Forces
The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone II between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded successfully on 30 December 2025 at Al-Hamra Training City, Abu Dhabi.
भारतीय सेना और यूएई थल सेना के बीच संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास डेज़र्ट साइक्लोन-II का दूसरा संस्करण30 दिसंबर 2025 को अल-हमरा ट्रेनिंग सिटी, अबू धाबी में सफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुआ।
Q. What is the official title of the Grand International Exposition showcasing the sacred Piprahwa relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, inaugurated in New Delhi in January 2026? प्रश्न. जनवरी 2026 में नई दिल्ली में उद्घाटित भगवान बुद्ध से संबंधित पिपरहवा अवशेषों की भव्य अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रदर्शनी का आधिकारिक शीर्षक क्या है?
A. Relics of Kapilavastu: The Buddha Legacy / कपिलवस्तु के अवशेष B. Sacred India: Buddhist Heritage and Art / पवित्र भारत: बौद्ध विरासत C. Buddha and the Path of Enlightenment / बुद्ध और ज्ञान का मार्ग D. The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One / द लाइट एंड द लोटस: जाग्रत बुद्ध के अवशेष
Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: D. The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One
Explanation: The exposition titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” brings together repatriated Piprahwa relics along with authenticated artefacts from national museum collections, highlighting India’s civilizational and spiritual connection with the teachings of Bhagwan Buddha.
व्याख्या:“द लाइट एंड द लोटस: जाग्रत बुद्ध के अवशेष” नामक यह प्रदर्शनी पुनः प्राप्त पिपरहवा अवशेषों और राष्ट्रीय संग्रहालयों की प्रमाणित कलाकृतियों को एक साथ प्रस्तुत करती है, जो भगवान बुद्ध की शिक्षाओं से भारत के सभ्यतागत और आध्यात्मिक संबंध को दर्शाती है।
Q. Who took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force on 1 January 2026? प्रश्न. 1 जनवरी 2026 को भारतीय वायुसेना के उप वायुसेना प्रमुख (VCAS) के रूप में किसने पदभार ग्रहण किया?
A. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh / एयर मार्शल राकेश कुमार सिंह B. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari / एयर मार्शल नरमदेश्वर तिवारी C. Nagesh Kapoor / नागेश कपूर D. Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari / एयर मार्शल विवेक राम चौधरी
Correct Answer / सही उत्तर: C. Nagesh Kapoor
Nagesh Kapoor assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force on 1 January 2026.
नागेश कपूर ने 1 जनवरी 2026 को भारतीय वायुसेना के उप वायुसेना प्रमुख (VCAS) के रूप में पदभार ग्रहण किया।
Q. India test-fired two ‘Pralay’ missiles in a salvo mode on 31 December 2025. The test was conducted off which state’s coast? प्रश्न. 31 दिसंबर 2025 को भारत ने ‘प्रलय’ मिसाइलों का सैल्वो मोड में परीक्षण किया। यह परीक्षण किस राज्य के तट के पास किया गया?
a) Gujarat / गुजरात b) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु c)Odisha / ओडिशा d) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश
Answer / उत्तर: c) Odisha (ओडिशा)
Q. On 31 December 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the construction of a 6-lane greenfield access-controlled highway connecting which major cities? प्रश्न. 31 दिसंबर 2025 को केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने किस प्रमुख शहरों को जोड़ने वाले 6-लेन ग्रीनफील्ड एक्सेस-कंट्रोल्ड हाईवे के निर्माण को मंज़ूरी दी?
a) Pune–Nagpur / पुणे–नागपुर b) Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot / नासिक–सोलापुर–अक्कलकोट c) Mumbai–Aurangabad / मुंबई–औरंगाबाद d) Indore–Bhopal / इंदौर–भोपाल
Q. According to the IMF and ACI Worldwide reports, why is India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) considered the world’s leading real-time payment system?
A. It is used only for government transactions B. It has the highest number of registered banks C. It accounts for around 49% of global real-time payment transactions D. It operates only in metropolitan cities
Correct Answer:C. It accounts for around 49% of global real-time payment transactions
Explanation: UPI has been recognized by the IMF as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system and, as per ACI Worldwide, it accounts for about 49% of global real-time payment transaction volume, making India the global leader in digital payments.
Q. Who won the men’s title at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship? a) Arjun Erigaisi b) Hans Moke Niemann c) Magnus Carlsen d) Vladislav Artemiev
Answer: c) Magnus Carlsen At the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Women’s World Rapid Chess Championships held in Doha, Qatar, on 28 December 2025, India secured two bronze medals. Arjun Erigaisi won bronze in the men’s section, finishing third with 9.5 points, while Koneru Humpy secured bronze in the women’s section. Magnus Carlsen won the men’s title with 10.5 points, claiming his sixth World Rapid Chess Championship.
Q. What is the name of the Long Range Guided Rocket tested by DRDO at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur in December 2025? a) Agni-Prime b) Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket c) Pralay Missile d) BrahMos-II
Answer: b) Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, on 29 December 2025. The rocket was tested to its maximum range of 120 km.
Q. President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie in December 2025 onboard which submarine?
A. INS Arihant B. INS Kalvari C. INS Vaghsheer D. INS Chakra
Correct Answer: C. INS Vaghsheer On 28 December 2025, President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, undertook a rare dived operational sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer, an indigenous Kalvari-class submarine.
Q. Which country became the first in the world to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent state in December 2025? A. Egypt B. United States C. Israel D. United Kingdom
✅ Answer: C. Israel On 26 December 2025, Israel formally recognised Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
Q. Who received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 26 December 2025 for achievements in cricket? A. Shubman Gill B. Sarfaraz Khan C. Vaibhav Suryavanshi D. Yashasvi Jaiswal
✅ Answer: C. Vaibhav Suryavanshi On 26 December 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his exceptional achievements in domestic and U-19 cricket.
Q. Veer Baal Diwas, observed every year on 26 December, commemorates the martyrdom of which Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji? A. Ajit Singh & Jujhar Singh B. Ajit Singh & Zorawar Singh C. Zorawar Singh & Fateh Singh D. Jujhar Singh & Fateh Singh
✅ Answer: C. Zorawar Singh & Fateh Singh Veer Baal Diwas is observed every year on 26 December to honour the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji (9 yrs) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji (7 yrs)
Q. Good Governance Day is observed annually on 25 December to mark the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister of India? (a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri (c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (d) Morarji Desai
Answer: (c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Good Governance Day is observed every year on 25 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Q. Who has been nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2025? (a) Gagan Narang (b) Hardik Singh (c) MM Somaya (d) Treesa Jolly
Answer: (b) Hardik Singh Two-time Olympic medallist and Indian men’s hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh has been nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honour.
Q. The United States’ AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite was launched in December 2025 through which commercial arm of ISRO? A. Antrix Corporation B. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) C. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center D. Bharat Electronics Limited
Correct Answer: B. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) India successfully carried out another significant space mission as ISRO, through its commercial arm NewSpace India Limited, launched the United States’ AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on 24 December 2025.
Q. National Farmers Day (Kisan Diwas) is celebrated every year on which date in India? A. 26 January B. 15 August C. 23 December D. 2 October
Answer: C. 23 December National Farmers Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, is observed annually on 23 December in India to marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister.
Q. Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is the highest recognition in India for contributions in which fields? A. Literature and arts B. Sports and culture C. Science, technology and innovation D. Public administration
Answer: C. Science, technology and innovation President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on 23 December 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, recognising exceptional contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.
Q. Who has been appointed captain of India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? A. Hardik Pandya B. Rohit Sharma C. Suryakumar Yadav D. Jasprit Bumrah
✅ Answer: C. Suryakumar Yadav The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Q. National Mathematics Day is observed on 22 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of which mathematician? A. Aryabhata B. Bhaskara I C. Srinivasa Ramanujan D. C.V. Raman
✅ Answer: C. Srinivasa Ramanujan National Mathematics Day is observed every year on 22 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of India’s greatest and most influential mathematicians.
Q. The ex-Agniveer quota in Border Security Force (BSF) constable recruitment was increased by the Ministry of Home Affairs in December 2025 from 10% to: A. 25% B. 40% C. 50% D. 60%
✅ Answer: C. 50% The Union Home Ministry has increased the quota for ex-Agniveers in constable recruitment of the Border Security Force (BSF) from 10% to 50%, according to a gazette notification dated 21 December 2025.
Q. A special discussion during the Winter Session of Parliament 2025 marked the 150th anniversary of which song? A. Jana Gana Mana B. Sare Jahan Se Achha C. Vande Mataram D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
✅ Answer: C. Vande Mataram Winter Session of Parliament 2025 Concludes on 19 December 2025 with Passage of Landmark Bills. Special discussions were held on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman (First Class) by which leader in December 2025? A. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum B. Sultan Qaboos bin Said C. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik D. King Salman bin Abdulaziz
✅ Correct Answer: C. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman (First Class) on 18 December 2025 by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his leadership and efforts to strengthen India–Oman relations.
Q. Which digital platform was launched by PM Narendra Modi during the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (2025)? A. Ayushman Bharat Portal B. eSanjeevani C. My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP) D. National Digital Health Mission
✅ Answer: C. My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP) The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India’s Ministry of Ayush.
Q. The SHANTI Bill, passed by Parliament in December 2025, is related to reforms in which sector? A. Coal energy B. Renewable energy C. Oil and gas D. Nuclear energy
✅ Answer: D. Nuclear energy The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill) represents a major reform in India’s civil nuclear sector.
Q. The specially designed wildlife-safe stretch of NH-45, launched in December 2025, passes through which Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh? A. Kanha Tiger Reserve B. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve C. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve D. Pench Tiger Reserve
Ans: C. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve India launched its first wildlife-safe highway on National Highway-45 (Bhopal–Jabalpur stretch) in Madhya Pradesh in December 2025. The highway passes through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and near the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Q. Which of the following attack helicopters has been inducted into the Indian Army’s 451 Army Aviation Squadron, completing its fleet in December 2025?
A. Mi-35 Hind B. LCH Prachand C. AH-1Z Viper D. AH-64E Apache
Answer: D. AH-64E Apache The Indian Army received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing on December 16–17, 2025, completing its contracted fleet of six helicopters.
Q. Which is the highest civilian award of Ethiopia conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2025? A. Order of Solomon B. Star of Ethiopia C. The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia D. Lion of Addis Ababa
✅ Answer: C. The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia during his visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025.
Q. Which Indian film has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category? A. Laapataa Ladies B. The Lunchbox C. Homebound D. Court
✅ Answer: C. Homebound The Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) in the Best International Feature Film category.
Q. The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill) seeks to replace which scheme? A. PM Garib Kalyan Yojana B. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) D. PM Awas Yojana
✅ Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 16 December 2025. It proposes to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Q. Vijay Diwas (16 December) commemorates India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to the creation of which country? A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar
✅ Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh Vijay Diwas is observed every year on 16 December to mark India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh.
Q. India won its maiden Squash World Cup title in December 2025 after defeating which team 3–0 in the final? A. England B. Egypt C. Australia D. Hong Kong
✅ Correct Answer: D. Hong Kong India created history by winning its maiden Squash World Cup title in December 2025, defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3–0 in the final held at Chennai.
Q. Who was appointed as India’s new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on 15 December 2025? A. Jitendra Singh B. Amit Shah C. Raj Kumar Goyal D. C.P. Radhakrishnan
✅ Correct Answer: C. Raj Kumar Goyal Raj Kumar Goyal, a retired 1990-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was sworn in as India’s new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on 15 December 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Q: Harimau Shakti 2025, a joint military exercise between India and Malaysia, was conducted at which location in India?
A. Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan B. Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan C. Babina Field Firing Range, Uttar Pradesh D. Deolali Training Area, Maharashtra
Correct Answer:B. Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan Harimau Shakti 2025 is the 5th India–Malaysia joint military exercise, held from 5–18 December 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Q : Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” in December 2025 was conducted across which of the following cities?
A. Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi B. Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi C. Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi D. Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Jaipur
Correct Answer:B. Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” was a landmark event for Indian football, held from 13 to 15 December 2025 across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Q: The CoalSETU policy approved by Govt in December 2025 aims to: A) Fix coal prices for regulated sectors B) Provide free coal to power plants C) Ensure seamless, efficient and transparent auction of coal linkages D) Ban export of coal from India
✅ Correct Answer: C) Ensure seamless, efficient and transparent auction of coal linkages On 12 December 2025, the Government of India approved the CoalSETU policy to ensure seamless, efficient, and transparent utilisation of coal resources.
Q : What is a key feature that makes Census 2027 unique compared to previous Censuses in India? A) It will cover only urban population B) It will be the first Census conducted after Independence C) It will be India’s first fully digital Census using mobile applications D) It will be conducted in a single phase
✅ Correct Answer: C) It will be India’s first fully digital Census using mobile applications Caste Enumeration will be included in Census 2027. It will also be India’s first-ever digital Census, with data collection carried out through mobile applications available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Q. What was the primary focus of the phone conversation between PM Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on 11 December 2025?
A. Finalising a defence pact B. Strengthening bilateral trade and strategic cooperation C. Launching a joint space mission D. Discussing UN Security Council reforms
Answer: B. Strengthening bilateral trade and strategic cooperation
Q. Supriya Sahu received the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 award for which major contribution?
A. Developing India’s first carbon trading market B. Advancing sustainable cooling, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience initiatives in Tamil Nadu C. Leading India’s national climate finance programme D. Launching a global biodiversity monitoring network
Answer: B. Advancing sustainable cooling, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience initiatives in Tamil Nadu Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Tamil Nadu, has been awarded the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 in the Inspiration and Action category.
Q. Which Indian festival was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at the Red Fort, New Delhi in December 2025? A. Holi B. Garba C. Deepavali (Diwali) D. Durga Puja
✅ Answer: C. Deepavali (Diwali)
Q. Which team won the 2025 FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup held in Chennai in December 2025? A. Spain B. Germany C. India D. Argentina
✅ Answer: B. Germany Germany won the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai on 10 December 2025, defeating Spain 3–2 in a shoot-out. India claimed their first-ever bronze medal in the Junior World Cup with a brilliant 4–2 comeback win against Argentina.
Q. Who appointed Andrej Babiš as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025? A. Miloš Zeman B. Petr Pavel C. Viktor Orbán D. Charles Michel
✅ Answer: B. Petr Pavel Andrej Babiš was officially appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025 by President Petr Pavel, marking his return after his earlier tenure from 2017–2021. Leader of the ANO party, Babiš formed a coalition with eurosceptic groups after winning the October 2025 elections.
Q. Which state ranks first in rooftop solar installation under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as of December 2025? A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. Karnataka
✅ Answer: C India has successfully installed 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, covering nearly 24 lakh households across the country as of December 2025. Gujarat: 1,828 MW, Maharashtra: 1,322 MW, Uttar Pradesh: 1,024 MW
Q. In December 2025, India achieved which Panchamrit clean energy milestone ahead of the 2030 target? A. 40% power capacity from non-fossil sources B. 45% power capacity from renewable sources C. 50% power capacity from non-fossil sources D. 60% power capacity from renewable sources
✅ Answer: C. 50% power capacity from non-fossil sources India has achieved a major clean energy milestone by installing 50% of its total power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching its Panchamrit target five years ahead of the 2030 deadline.
Q. According to MNRE data (June 2025), what were India’s total installed power capacity and non-fossil capacity respectively? A. 450 GW and 210 GW B. 485 GW and 243 GW C. 500 GW and 260 GW D. 470 GW and 235 GW
✅ Answer: B. 485 GW and 243 GW India’s total installed power capacity stood at 485 GW as of 30 June 2025, out of which 243 GW came from non-fossil sources.
Q. Which Indian festival has been nominated by India for inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List during the 20th session held in December 2025 in Delhi? A. Holi B. Onam C. Diwali D. Durga Puja
✅ Answer: C. Diwali India hosted the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 8 to 13 December 2025.
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