MCQs on Geopolitics, Indian Polity, Sports & World News
Geopolitics and World News (10 Questions)
Q1. On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted military operations in Venezuela, resulting in which of the following?
A) Election oversight
B) Capture of President Nicolas Maduro
C) Humanitarian aid delivery
D) Trade negotiations
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during airstrikes on military installations in Caracas, as announced by President Donald Trump.
Q2. Who became the acting President of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026?
A) Edmundo Gonzalez
B) Cilia Flores
C) Delcy Rodriguez
D) Juan Guaido
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Vice President Delcy Rodriguez assumed the role of acting President after Maduro was flown out of the country.
Q3. Which country reported the death of 32 of its personnel in the US military operations in Venezuela on January 3, 2026?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Iran
D) Cuba
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Cuba stated that 32 Cubans serving in Venezuela were killed during the US strikes.
Q4. Which international organization assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in January 2026?
A) Somalia
B) Brazil
C) India
D) Singapore
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Somalia took over the UN Security Council presidency for January 2026, its first since the 1970s.
Q5. Russia condemned the US actions in Venezuela and highlighted its own capabilities in comparison on January 3, 2026. What did Russian milbloggers emphasize?
A) Economic sanctions
B) Diplomatic alliances
C) Missile stockpiles and nuclear deterrence
D) Humanitarian support
Correct Answer: C.
Q6. Which country expressed “grave concern” over the US intervention in Venezuela, citing principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity?
A) India
B) Singapore
C) Guyana
D) Uruguay
Correct Answer: B.
Q7. On January 3, 2026, reports emerged of fewer than 100 Russian servicemembers remaining in which Ukrainian city?
A) Kyiv
B) Kupyansk
C) Donetsk
D) Kharkiv
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Ukrainian sources reported Russian forces struggling in Kupyansk, with most hiding in basements.
Q8. President Donald Trump stated that the US would “indefinitely run” which country following operations on January 3, 2026?
A) Venezuela
B) Cuba
C) Mexico
D) Nicaragua
Correct Answer: A.
Q9. Which Venezuelan opposition figure was referenced as the legitimate winner in some international reactions to the January 3 events?
A) Nicolas Maduro
B) Delcy Rodriguez
C) Edmundo Gonzalez
D) Hugo Chavez
Correct Answer: C.
Q10. The US Attorney General in 2026 who mentioned Maduro’s indictment on drugs and weapons charges is:
A) Merrick Garland
B) Pam Bondi
C) Marco Rubio
D) Pete Hegseth
Correct Answer: B.
World News Involving India (4 Questions)
Q11. India issued a travel advisory on January 3, 2026, advising nationals to avoid non-essential travel to which country?
A) Venezuela
B) Bangladesh
C) Switzerland
D) Ukraine
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Due to the escalating situation after US operations and Maduro’s capture.
Q12. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar flagged security concerns for the region in relation to events on January 3, 2026, likely referring to:
A) Venezuela crisis
B) South Asia tensions
C) Ukraine war
D) Swiss fire incident
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: In context of regional stability amid global events.
Q13. India rose to which global position in contributions to the WHO pharmacovigilance database, as highlighted around January 2026?
A) 1st
B) 50th
C) 123rd
D) 8th
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: From 123rd a decade ago, announced by the Union Health Minister.
Q14. The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked which stage of GRAP in Delhi NCR following improvement around January 2026?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: GRAP Stage 3 curbs were lifted as AQI improved.
Indian Polity (4 Questions)
Q15. The Congress party announced a nationwide campaign from January 10 to February 25, 2026, called ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ to demand:
A) Increase in wages
B) Digital payments only
C) Withdrawal of a new act replacing MGNREGA
D) Urban extension
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Against the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.
Q16. Interest rates on Small Savings Schemes like PPF and SSY were kept unchanged for which quarter in 2026?
A) Q1 FY26
B) Q4 FY26
C) Q2 FY26
D) Q3 FY26
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: January to March 2026, unchanged for the 8th consecutive quarter.
Q17. The RBI relaxed risk-weight norms in January 2026 for NBFCs involved in:
A) Consumer loans
B) Agricultural loans
C) Infrastructure financing
D) Education loans
Correct Answer: C.
Q18. Jammu and Kashmir Police initiated a preliminary enquiry against a cricketer for displaying which flag on his helmet?
A) Pakistani
B) Palestinian
C) Bangladeshi
D) Tibetan
Correct Answer: B.
Sports (4 Questions)
Q19. Kolkata Knight Riders released which Bangladeshi player from their IPL squad on January 3, 2026?
A) Shakib Al Hasan
B) Taskin Ahmed
C) Litton Das
D) Mustafizur Rahman
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Amid controversy and reported BCCI instructions.
Q20. Controversy arose over KKR’s initial signing of Mustafizur Rahman, with criticism from politicians in which Indian state?
A) West Bengal
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: C.
Q21. Which Indian captain returned for an ODI series mentioned around January 2026?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Shubman Gill
C) Virat Kohli
D) Jasprit Bumrah
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Shubman Gill back as captain for ODI series against New Zealand.
Q22. An Air India pilot was removed from duty under influence of alcohol, prompting investigation request from which country?
A) USA
B) UK
C) UAE
D) Canada
Correct Answer: D
Other Current Affairs (4 Questions)
Q23. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana completed how many years on January 1, 2026?
A) 5
B) 9
C) 10
D) 15
Correct Answer: B.
Q24. President Droupadi Murmu launched initiatives under which programme on January 1, 2026?
A) Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR)
B) Digital India
C) Make in India
D) Atmanirbhar Bharat
Correct Answer: A.
Q25. A contaminated tap water crisis causing deaths was reported in which Indian city around January 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Indore
D) Bhopal
Correct Answer: C.
Q26. Indian scientists developed indigenously manufactured Automatic Weather Stations using which technology?
A) AI
B) 3D-printing
C) Blockchain
D) Quantum computing
Correct Answer: B.
