Geopolitics & World News (1-16 Questions)
Q1. On January 7, 2026, the US forces seized oil tankers linked to which country as part of efforts to control its oil industry?
A) Iran
B) Russia
C) Venezuela
D) Yemen
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: US forces seized multiple Venezuela-linked tankers, amid escalating operations under the Trump administration.
Q2. Which leader’s capture or related operations were debated in Washington on January 7, 2026?
A) Nicolas Maduro
B) Vladimir Putin
C) Xi Jinping
D) Kim Jong-un
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Debates continued over the US operation involving Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Q3. The Trump administration reiterated interest in acquiring which territory on or around January 7, 2026?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Greenland
C) Alaska
D) Hawaii
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Discussions on acquiring Greenland continued, with military options mentioned as possible.
Q4. On January 7, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed strengthening strategic partnership with which country’s leader?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) Israel
D) France
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: PM Modi conveyed New Year greetings to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed Gaza updates.
Q5. US President Donald Trump commented on January 6-7, 2026, that PM Narendra Modi was “not that happy” due to tariffs on India’s purchase of oil from which country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Russia
C) Venezuela
D) Iran
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Tariffs were imposed on India’s Russian oil purchases.
Q6. Which coalition launched airstrikes in Yemen on January 7, 2026?
A) US-led
B) Israel-led
C) Saudi Arabia-led
D) NATO
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The Saudi Arabia-led coalition targeted Southern Transitional Council positions.
Q7. An ICE agent shooting incident in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, sparked protests related to which policy?
A) Border wall construction
B) Climate policy
C) Trade tariffs
D) Immigration crackdown
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The incident involved federal immigration enforcement operations.
Q8. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over developments in which country on January 7, 2026?
A) Venezuela
B) Ukraine
C) Taiwan
D) Pakistan
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: India urged prioritisation of citizen safety amid US strikes in Venezuela.
Q9. The US seized a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela in which ocean on January 7, 2026?
A) Pacific
B) Indian
C) North Atlantic
D) Arctic
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The seizure occurred in the North Atlantic.
Q10. Which US Congressman passed away, affecting the GOP majority, as reported around January 7, 2026?
A) Mitch McConnell
B) Doug LaMalfa
C) Mike Johnson
D) Kevin McCarthy
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa died at 65.
Q11. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was involved in discussions on January 7, 2026, regarding US plans for which region?
A) Ukraine
B) Middle East
C) Taiwan
D) Venezuela
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Rubio outlined proposals for managing Venezuelan resources post-US interventions.
Q12. Talks involving US envoys in Paris around January 7, 2026, focused on security guarantees for which country?
A) Israel
B) Ukraine
C) Taiwan
D) South Korea
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Discussions aimed at potential peace deals with Russia included security assurances for Kyiv.
Q13. The US sold oil from seized Venezuelan sources worth up to how much, as announced around January 7, 2026?
A) $1 billion
B) $2.75 billion
C) $5 billion
D) $10 billion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Proceeds from the sale were to be controlled by the US.
Q14. Which court struck down pro-life protections in Wyoming, as reported on January 7, 2026?
A) US Supreme Court
B) Federal Appeals Court
C) Wyoming Supreme Court
D) District Court
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The state’s top court invalidated two abortion-related laws.
Q15. US withdrawal from which international framework was highlighted in news around January 7, 2026?
A) NATO
B) WHO
C) WTO
D) UN Climate Framework
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Trump administration actions targeted UN agencies, including climate-related ones.
Q16. A major remembrance day was proclaimed in California on January 7, 2026, for which event?
A) Wildfires
B) Earthquakes
C) Floods
D) Hurricanes
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Marking the one-year anniversary of deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
Indian Polity & Governance (17-23 Questions)
Q17. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin responded on January 7, 2026, to accusations by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding rights of which community?
A) Muslims
B) Christians
C) Hindus
D) Sikhs
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Stalin called the accusations false and unbecoming.
Q18. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced action against party members for allying with Congress and AIMIM in local bodies on January 7, 2026. This violated what?
A) Election code
B) Organisational discipline
C) State law
D) Constitutional provisions
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Such alliances were not approved by senior leadership.
Q19. The Election Commission of India defended which process before the Supreme Court around January 6-7, 2026?
A) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
B) Voter ID linkage
C) EVM usage
D) Delimitation
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: ECI dismissed claims of a parallel NRC.
Q20. Draft electoral rolls for which state were published with significant deletions on January 6-7, 2026?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Delhi
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: 2.89 crore names deleted in UP under SIR.
Q21. Delhi reported stone pelting during encroachment removal near which mosque on January 7, 2026?
A) Jama Masjid
B) Sunheri Masjid
C) Moti Masjid
D) Faiz-e-Elahi
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Incident near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate.
Q22. The government extended deadline for X (formerly Twitter) to submit report on AI misuse until January 7, 2026, related to which tool?
A) Grok
B) ChatGPT
C) Gemini
D) Copilot
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Concerns over explicit content generated by Grok.
Q23. Institutional investments in Indian real estate reached a high of how much in 2025, as reported around January 7, 2026?
A) $6.56 billion
B) $8.47 billion
C) $10 billion
D) $12 billion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: 29% YoY growth.
Economy & Other Current Affairs (24-27 Questions)
Q24. India’s real GDP growth estimate for FY 2025-26, released on January 7, 2026, is?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.3%
D) 7.4%
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: First Advance Estimates predict 7.4% growth, driven by services and manufacturing.
Q25. The National Highways Authority of India set Guinness World Records in construction of which economic corridor, announced on January 7, 2026?
A) Delhi-Mumbai
B) Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada
C) Amritsar-Jamnagar
D) Hyderabad-Vishakhapatnam
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Two records in Andhra Pradesh section.
Q26. Indian Railways achieved what milestone by January 7, 2026?
A) 100% electrification
B) Highest freight loading
C) ~99.2% Broad Gauge electrification
D) Fastest train launch
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: World’s largest electrified rail system at ~99.2%.
Q27. Institutional investments in Indian real estate reached a high of how much in 2025, as per reports around January 7, 2026?
A) $6.56 billion
B) $8.47 billion
C) $10 billion
D) $7.7 billion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: 29% YoY growth to all-time high.
Sports, Literature & Education (Questions 28-32)
Q28. Which Premier League club appointed Liam Rosenior as head coach, reported around January 7, 2026?
A) Chelsea
B) Manchester United
C) Liverpool
D) Arsenal
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Chelsea FC new men’s team head coach.
Q29. Lakshya Sen advanced in which badminton tournament on January 7, 2026?
A) India Open
B) Malaysia Open Super 1000
C) All England
D) Thomas Cup
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Won in men’s singles second round.
Q30. Harmanpreet Kaur climbed in ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings after performance against which team, updated around January 7, 2026?
A) Australia
B) England
C) Sri Lanka
D) New Zealand
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Match-winning innings in final T20I vs Sri Lanka.
Q31. Which festival returns to Mumbai from January 9-11, 2026, focusing on architecture and design films?
A) Jaipur Lit Fest
B) ADFF: STIR
C) Kalinga Lit Fest
D) Surat Lit Fest
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Second edition at NCPA.
Q32. The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 emphasizes which aspects, as highlighted around January 7?
A) Sports and Politics
B) Science and Technology
C) Literature, Arts, and Culture
D) Economy and Finance
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Annual festival showcasing diverse expressions in literature and culture.
