20-JANUARY-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) हाल ही में 'कोकबोरोक दिवस' कब मनाया गया है ?
(a.) 19 जनवरी
(b.) 18 जनवरी
(c.) 17 जनवरी
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(2.) हाल ही में पीएम मोदी ने 72वें राष्ट्रीय वॉलीबॉल टूर्नामेंट का उद्घाटन कहाँ किया है?
(a.) अहमदाबाद
(b.) इंदौर
(c.) वाराणसी
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(3.) हाल में हॉट एयर बैलून फेस्टिवल किस राज्य में शुरू हुआ है?
(a.) मध्य प्रदेश
(b.) तेलंगाना
(c.) गुजरात
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(4.) हाल ही में किस राज्य ने 'आमे पढिबा आमा भसारे' योजना शुरू की है ?
(a.) ओडिशा
(b.) पंजाब
(c.) केरल
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(5.) हाल ही में पीएम मोदी ने भारत की पहली महिला स्वतंत्रता सेनानी रानी वेलु नचियार की जयंती पर श्रद्धांजलि दी है, इनका संबंध किससे है?
(a.) तेलंगाना
(b.) केरल
(c.) तमिलनाडु
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(6.) 26 जनवरी 2026 को 77 वें गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह में मुख्य अतिथि कौन होगा?
(a.) अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति
(b.) यूरोपीय परिषद के अध्यक्ष, एंटोनियो लुइस सैंटोस दा कोस्टा
(c.) और यूरोपीय आयोग की अध्यक्ष उर्सुला वॉन डेर लेयेन
(d.) B और C दोनों
(7.) दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा ग्रीन अमोनिया प्रोजेक्ट किस राज्य में स्थापित किया जायेगा?
(a.) मध्य प्रदेश
(b.) आंध्र प्रदेश
(c.) गुजरात
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(8.) हाल ही में कौन दुनिया का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा 5G सब्सक्राइबर बेस देश बन गया है ?
(a.) भारत
(b.) अमेरिका
(c.) चीन
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(9.) भारत इलेक्ट्रिसिटी समिट 2026 का आयोजन 19 से 22 मार्च तक किस शहर में आयोजित किया जायेगा?
(a.) आंध्र प्रदेश
(b.) नई दिल्ली
(c.) उत्तराखंड
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(10.) भारत ने हाल में किस देश के साथ मत्स्य पालन और जलीय कृषि में सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए संयुक्त घोषणापत्र पर हस्ताक्षर किए?
(a.) चीन
(b.) इज़राइल
(c.) रूस
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(11.) हाल ही में किसे भारतीय रेलवे का सर्वोच्च सम्मान मिला है ?
(a.) प्रतीक माधव
(b.) सुनील अमृत
(c.) चंदना सिन्हा
(d.) इनमे से कोई नहीँ
(12.) Which Indian Navy sail training ship embarked on the 10-month transoceanic expedition "Lokayan 26" on 20th January 2026?
(a.) INS Tarangini
(b.) INS Sudarshini
(c.) INS Mhadei
(d.) INS Tarini
(13.) How many foreign ports and countries will INS Sudarshini visit during its 22,000 nautical mile Lokayan 26 voyage?
(a.) 12 ports across 10 countries
(b.) 18 ports across 13 countries
(c.) 25 ports across 20 countries
(d.) 30 ports across 15 countries
(14.) INS Sudarshini will participate in "SAIL 250" in New York as part of which nation's 250th Independence Day celebrations?
(a.) France
(b.) United States of America
(c.) United Kingdom
(d.) Canada
(15.) Where was INS Sudarshini indigenously constructed before its commissioning into the Indian Navy in 2012?
(a.) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
(b.) Cochin Shipyard Limited
(c.) Goa Shipyard Limited
(d.) Garden Reach Shipbuilders
(16.) What is the official theme of the Indian Navy's tableau for the Republic Day Parade 2026?
(a.) Aatmanirbhar Navy for Viksit Bharat
(b.) Strong Navy for a Strong Nation
(c.) Combat Ready, Cohesive, Credible
(d.) Indian Navy: Guardians of the Ocean
(17.) The historical stitched ship replica depicted on the Indian Navy's 2026 tableau is named after which ancient navigator/vessel?
(a.) INSV Kaundinya
(b.) INSV Samudragupta
(c.) INSV Chola
(d.) INSV Agastya
(18.) Who was announced as the Contingent Commander for the Indian Navy marching contingent at Kartavya Path for RDP 2026?
(a.) Lt Priti Kumari
(b.) Lt Karan Nagyal
(c.) Lt Pawan Kumar Gandi
(d.) Lt Varun Dreveriya
(19.) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of up to 74% stake in RBL Bank by which bank on 20 January 2026?
(a.) First Abu Dhabi Bank
(b.) Emirates NBD Bank
(c.) Qatar National Bank
(d.) Mashreq Bank
(20.) Tata Steel Limited received CCI approval on 20 January 2026 to acquire 50.01% equity in which entity?
(a.) Thriveni Pellets Private Limited
(b.) Essar Steel Gujarat
(c.) Jindal Power & Steel
(d.) Kalinga Mining Works
(21.) According to NITI Aayog's January 2026 convergence framework, which scheme is recommended to be merged into MSE-CDP?
(a.) ASPIRE Scheme
(b.) SFURTI Scheme
(c.) PM VIKAS Scheme
(d.) CHAMPIONS Portal
(22.) What does the abbreviation "SFURTI" stand for in the context of MSME development schemes in India?
(a.) Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries
(b.) System for Financial Support to Rural Traditional Industries
(c.) Scheme for Urban and Rural Trade Infrastructure
(d.) System for Fast Financial Upliftment of Rural Artisans
(23.) According to Agriculture Ministry data released in January 2026, what total area was sown under Rabi crops in India?
(a.) 58.20 Million Hectares
(b.) 62.60 Million Hectares
(c.) 64.42 Million Hectares
(d.) 68.50 Million Hectares
(24.) Which Rabi crop occupied the largest sown area (33.42 million hectares) in India during the 2025-26 winter season?
(a.) Gram (Chana)
(b.) Mustard
(c.) Wheat
(d.) Barley
(25.) Under which statutory legislation does the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regulate mergers and acquisitions in India?
(a.) Companies Act, 2013
(b.) Competition Act, 2002
(c.) SEBI Act, 1992
(d.) Monopolies Act, 1969
(26.) What percentage expansion in Rabi crop coverage was recorded in January 2026 compared to the previous year period?
(a.) 1.2%
(b.) 2.8%
(c.) 4.5%
(d.) 5.0%
(27.) From which naval port did INS Sudarshini set sail for the Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition on 20 January 2026?
(a.) Visakhapatnam
(b.) Mumbai
(c.) Kochi
(d.) Karwar
(28.) Which maritime vision of the Government of India is promoted through INS Sudarshini's international voyage Lokayan 26?
(a.) SAGAR
(b.) MAHASAGAR
(c.) AMRUT
(d.) SAMUDRA
(29.) The ASPIRE scheme, proposed for integration into MSME Innovative by NITI Aayog, primarily focuses on which domain?
(a.) Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
(b.) Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship
(c.) Export Import Credit
(d.) Defense Equipment Production
(30.) How many marching naval personnel participate in the main Indian Navy contingent at Kartavya Path for RDP 2026?
(a.) 100
(b.) 120
(c.) 144
(d.) 150
(31.) Under which ministry does the Competition Commission of India (CCI) function?
(a.) Ministry of Finance
(b.) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(c.) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(d.) Ministry of Law and Justice
(32.) In addition to INS Vikrant and Nilgiri-class frigates, which submarine class is featured on the 2026 Naval Tableau?
(a.) Arihant-class
(b.) Kalvari-class
(c.) Shishumar-class
(d.) Sindhughosh-class
(33.) What is the long-period seasonal average coverage area for Rabi crops in India as referenced in MoAFW reports?
(a.) 55.10 Mn ha
(b.) 60.00 Mn ha
(c.) 63.78 Mn ha
(d.) 66.50 Mn ha
(34.) Where will the international tall-ship festival "Escale à Sète" be hosted, which INS Sudarshini will attend during Lokayan 26?
(a.) Spain
(b.) Italy
(c.) France
(d.) Portugal
(35.) Which city hosts the headquarters of Emirates NBD Bank, which is acquiring a major stake in RBL Bank?
(a.) Abu Dhabi
(b.) Dubai
(c.) Doha
(d.) Riyadh
(36.) Under the Banking Regulation Act 1949, prior approval from which body is mandatory for re-appointment of Bank MDs/CEOs?
(a.) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(b.) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(c.) Ministry of Finance
(d.) Indian Banks' Association (IBA)
(37.) Project 17A of the Indian Navy, featured in the 2026 Tableau, refers to the construction of which type of warships?
(a.) Guided Missile Destroyers
(b.) Stealth Frigates
(c.) Nuclear Submarines
(d.) Amphibious Transport Docks
(38.) What is the average age of the naval personnel forming the 144-member marching contingent for RDP 2026?
(a.) 21 years
(b.) 25 years
(c.) 28 years
(d.) 30 years
(39.) Which of the following is NOT a component of Rabi crops according to agricultural crop classifications in India?
(a.) Wheat
(b.) Mustard
(c.) Gram (Chickpea)
(d.) Paddy (Kharif staple)
(40.) The term "D-SIB" used by RBI stands for which of the following?
(a.) Directly Systemic Investment Bank
(b.) Domestic Systemically Important Bank
(c.) Developmental Systemic Institutional Bank
(d.) Domestic Subsidized Investment Branch
(41.) Which Maratha Navy ship class is highlighted on the Indian Navy tableau to showcase India's indigenous maritime roots?
(a.) Gurab-class
(b.) Chhatrapati-class
(c.) Konkan-class
(d.) Swarajya-class