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Current Affairs 12 January, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-11)

Q1. Which country experienced widespread anti-government protests on 12 January 2026, with reports of over 500 protester deaths according to human rights groups?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Venezuela
D) Cuba
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mass protests in Iran escalated, with a US-based rights group reporting over 500 deaths and thousands arrested amid a crackdown.

Q2. On 12 January 2026, the US conducted large-scale airstrikes against which terrorist group in Syria?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Islamic State (ISIS)
C) Taliban
D) Hezbollah
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US Central Command launched strikes on multiple Islamic State targets in Syria.

Q3. Which country was warned by US President Donald Trump on 12 January 2026 regarding potential unrest following changes in Venezuela?
A) Iran
B) Nicaragua
C) Cuba
D) Bolivia
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of the deposed Venezuelan leader, as it faced loss of oil supplies.

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Emilio Butragueno Quiz

Emilio Butragueno Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. What is Emilio Butragueuo’s commonly known nickname?
A. El Aguila (The Eagle)
B. El Buitre (The Vulture)
C. El Tigre (The Tiger)
D. El Lobo (The Wolf)
Answer: B. El Buitre (The Vulture)

Q2. In which year was Emilio Butragueno born?
A. 1961
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1967
Answer: C. 1963

Q3. Which club did Butragueno spend most of his professional career with, making over 400 official appearances?
A. Atletico Madrid
B. Barcelona
C. Real Madrid
D. Valencia
Answer: C. Real Madrid

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Jurgen Klinsmann Quiz

Jurgen Klinsmann Quiz

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Q1. In which year was Jurgen Klinsmann born?
A. 1962
B. 1964
C. 1966
D. 1968
Answer: B. 1964

Q2. What was Jurgen Klinsmann’s profession before fully committing to football?
A. Mechanic
B. Teacher
C. Baker
D. Engineer
Answer: C. Baker

Q3. Which club did Jurgen Klinsmann make his professional debut with in 1982?
A. VfB Stuttgart
B. Stuttgarter Kickers
C. Bayern Munich
D. Inter Milan
Answer: B. Stuttgarter Kickers

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Current Affairs 11 January, 2026 Quiz

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Q1. On January 11, 2026, Iran’s parliament speaker warned that which entities would be “legitimate targets” if the US strikes over ongoing protests?
A) US military and Israel
B) Russia and China
C) Saudi Arabia and UAE
D) UK and France
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Amid intensifying protests and crackdown, Iran’s speaker issued this warning in response to potential US intervention threats.

Q2. Which organization was recently barred by Israel from entering Gaza and the West Bank, as highlighted in news on January 11, 2026?
A) UNICEF
B) Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
C) Red Cross
D) WHO
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The decision affects international aid staff and operations in the regions.

Q3. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck which Russian company’s oil platforms in the Caspian Sea overnight before January 11, 2026?
A) Gazprom
B) Rosneft
C) Lukoil
D) Transneft
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Drones targeted Lukoil platforms (Filanovsky, Graifer, Korchagin), continuing attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

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Current Affairs 10 January, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. Which country experienced escalating protests on January 10, 2026, with reports of over 65 deaths and widespread internet blackout?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Venezuela
D) Myanmar
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Nationwide protests in Iran intensified, triggered by economic issues like inflation, leading to a severe crackdown and internet restrictions.

Q2. On January 10, 2026, the US military conducted airstrikes under Operation Hawkeye Strike targeting which group in Syria?
A) Allied Democratic Forces
B) Taliban
C) Islamic State
D) Houthi rebels
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The strikes targeted Islamic State positions, amid ongoing conflicts in the region including Aleppo clashes.

Q3. Myanmar held elections on January 10, 2026, which were criticized internationally as a sham. When did the military coup occur that led to these elections?
A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 2023
D) 2024
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The coup was five years prior (2021), barring opposition and amid civil war, making the elections controversial.

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Tubular Bells Quiz

Tubular Bells Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. What is another common name for tubular bells in orchestral settings?
A. Glockenspiel
B. Chimes
C. Mark tree
D. Celesta
Answer: B. Chimes

Q2. Tubular bells belong to which family of musical instruments?
A. String
B. Wind
C. Percussion
D. Keyboard
Answer: C. Percussion

Q3. What material are the tubes of orchestral tubular bells typically made from?
A. Wood
B. Brass or steel
C. Glass
D. Aluminum
Answer: B. Brass or steel

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Daily current affairs quiz for UPSC IAS exam preparation

Current Affairs 9 January,2026 Quiz

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Q1. On 9 January 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led protests against raids by which agency on the premises linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC?
A) Enforcement Directorate (ED)
B) CBI
C) Income Tax Department
D) NIA
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The ED conducted searches on I-PAC offices and related premises, prompting protests amid allegations of political targeting ahead of elections.

Q2. India rejected comments by which US official regarding the failure of a bilateral trade deal on 9 January 2026?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
C) Secretary of State
D) Treasury Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The MEA called Lutnick’s claim that PM Modi did not call President Trump “inaccurate,” amid ongoing trade tensions.

Q3. Amid US tariff threats on countries buying Russian oil, India faced potential economic impact estimated at how much additional import bill in early 2026 assessments?
A) $5-7 billion
B) $9-11 billion
C) $15-20 billion
D) $25-30 billion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Shifting from discounted Russian crude due to sanctions risks could raise India’s oil import costs significantly.

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Thomas Edison and his early phonograph

Phonograph Quiz Question and Answers

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Q1. Who is credited with inventing the phonograph?
A. Alexander Graham Bell
B. Emile Berliner
C. Thomas Edison
D. Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville
Answer: C. Thomas Edison

Q2. In what year was the phonograph invented by Thomas Edison?
A. 1877
B. 1880
C. 1887
D. 1890
Answer: A. 1877

Q3. What was the recording medium used in Edison’s original phonograph?
A. Wax cylinder
B. Flat disc
C. Tinfoil wrapped around a cylinder
D. Shellac disc
Answer: C. Tinfoil wrapped around a cylinder

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Pungi Quiz

Pungi Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. What is the primary traditional use of the pungi in Indian culture?
A. Playing in classical concerts
B. Accompanying snake charming performances
C. Performing at weddings and temples
D. Leading military bands
Answer: B. Accompanying snake charming performances

Q2. The pungi is classified as which type of musical instrument?
A. String instrument
B. Percussion instrument
C. Wind aerophone
D. Keyboard instrument
Answer: C. Wind aerophone

Q3. What material is commonly used for the air reservoir of a traditional pungi?
A. Metal bell
B. Dried bottle gourd
C. Wooden body
D. Plastic tube
Answer: B. Dried bottle gourd

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Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Exam Preparation

Current Affairs 8 January, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics & World News Involving India (10 Questions)

Q1. On 8 January 2026, reports emerged that India’s finance ministry plans to scrap restrictions on which country’s firms bidding for government contracts?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) China
D) Pakistan
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The restrictions, imposed five years ago amid border tensions, are being lifted to revive commercial ties with China.

Q2. U.S. President Donald Trump backed a Bill on 8 January 2026 mandating up to 500% tariffs on countries buying which commodity from Russia?
A) Natural Gas
B) Oil
C) Wheat
D) Arms
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This puts pressure on India, a major buyer of discounted Russian oil, amid ongoing energy security concerns.

Q3. Which international event in India will feature European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as chief guests in January 2026?
A) Vibrant Gujarat Summit
B) G20 Summit
C) Republic Day Celebrations
D) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: They will attend India’s Republic Day on 26 January 2026, highlighting strengthened India-EU ties.

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