Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-9)
Q1. On 6 January 2026, which event marked the fifth anniversary of the US Capitol attack?
A) Inauguration of President Trump
B) January 6, 2021 Capitol riot
C) US midterm elections
D) Impeachment trial of former officials
Answer: B.
Explanation: 6 January 2026 commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot by Trump supporters attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
Q2. Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a US court on 6 January 2026 for what charges?
A) Election fraud
B) Corruption in oil deals
C) Human rights violations
D) Drug and weapons charges
Answer: D.
Explanation: They pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons charges following their capture by US forces.
Q3. President Trump’s administration on 6 January 2026 launched a website blaming whom for the January 6, 2021 events?
A) Democratic lawmakers
B) Foreign interference
C) Capitol Police
D) Media outlets
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The White House site claimed Capitol Police turned a peaceful demonstration into chaos, rewriting the narrative of the 2021 riot.
Q4. Which country condemned the US actions in Venezuela at the UN Security Council on 6 January 2026?
A) Multiple allies and adversaries
B) Only Russia and China
C) Only European nations
D) Only Latin American countries
Answer: A.
Explanation: The US assault on Venezuela drew widespread condemnation from both allies and adversaries.
Q5. Reliance Industries announced on 6 January 2026 that it expects no deliveries of which commodity in January due to US pressures?
A) LNG from Qatar
B) Russian crude oil
C) Coal from Australia
D) Uranium from Kazakhstan
Answer: B.
Explanation: Following US warnings on tariffs over Russian oil purchases, Reliance halted expected Russian crude deliveries.
Q6. The Supreme Court of India on 6 January 2026 criticized which body for failing to address Delhi’s air pollution effectively?
A) NGT
B) CPCB
C) CAQM
D) DPCC
Answer: C.
Explanation: The Court rapped the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for seeking adjournments on toll plaza relocation to reduce congestion and pollution.
Q7. On 6 January 2026, a Delhi court granted time to which leader in a case related to electoral rolls and citizenship allegations?
A) Rahul Gandhi
B) Sonia Gandhi
C) Priyanka Gandhi
D) Manmohan Singh
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Sonia Gandhi was given until February 7 to reply to a plea challenging a magistrate’s order on allegations of inclusion in electoral rolls before acquiring citizenship.
Q8. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged on 6 January 2026 that the Election Commission uses apps developed by whom for SIR exercise?
A) BJP’s IT cell
B) Congress IT cell
C) Independent vendors
D) State government
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: She claimed the ECI uses mobile apps from BJP’s IT cell, raising concerns over impartiality in the Special Intensive Revision.
Q9. The Election Commission released draft voter lists for which state on 6 January 2026 after SIR, leading to deletion of many names?
A) West Bengal
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Delhi
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Draft SIR electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh were published, with reports of significant voter deletions.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 10-15)
Q10. The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) addressed an appeal on 6 January 2026 regarding lighting of lamp at which temple?
A) Meenakshi Temple
B) Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram
C) Brihadeeswarar Temple
D) Rameshwaram Temple
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Appeals against directing lamp lighting at a stone pillar near a dargah on the hill.
Q11. Supreme Court of India signed an MoU with which country’s Supreme Court for exchange of young legal professionals?
A) Bhutan
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: MoU with Supreme Court of Bhutan to strengthen judicial cooperation.
Q12. Which festival’s preparations were overseen by West Bengal CM on 6 January 2026?
A) Durga Puja
B) Kali Puja
C) Diwali
D) Gangasagar Mela
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Visit to Sagar Island for upcoming Gangasagar Mela preparations.
Q13. Sakat Chauth was observed on 6 January 2026; it falls on which Paksha of Paush month?
A) Shukla Paksha Chauth
B) Krishna Paksha Chauth
C) Purnima
D) Amavasya
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Observed on Krishna Paksha Chauth in Paush, involving fast and moon worship.
Q14. World Day of War Orphans is observed on:
A) 2 January
B) 4 January
C) 6 January
D) 10 January
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Raises awareness for children affected by war and conflict.
Q15. Which minister unveiled 184 new crop varieties on or around 6 January 2026 reporting?
A) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister released varieties across 25 crops.
Other Current Affairs (Education, Culture, Sports – Questions 16-27)
Q16. Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 theme announced around early January is:
A) Literature Without Borders
B) Stories That Shape Humanity
C) Digital Futures
D) Climate and Culture
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Focus on translation, storytelling, and cultural exchange.
Q17. Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 focuses on which key global issues?
A) AI, Climate, Geopolitics
B) Sports and Youth
C) Ancient History Only
D) Regional Languages
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Sessions on artificial intelligence, climate crisis, geopolitics, and democracy.
Q18. Surat Literature Festival 2026 is scheduled for:
A) 9-11 January
B) 15-19 January
C) 22-25 January
D) February
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: At Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, emphasizing civilisational confidence and policy.
Q19. Kerala Literature Festival 2026 is set for:
A) Jaipur
B) February in Thiruvananthapuram
C) January in Kozhikode
D) Delhi
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Ninth edition on Kozhikode beachfront.
Q20. Which partnership was announced for AEC Centres of Excellence in India?
A) Amazon with universities
B) Google with IITs
C) Microsoft with NITs
D) Nemetschek Group with SPA Delhi and KIIT Bhubaneswar
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Promoting BIM-led education in built-environment sector.
Q21. PM Publishers partnered with whom to integrate AI into textbooks?
A) Microsoft
B) Google (Gemini)
C) OpenAI
D) Meta
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Gemini AI in over 250 textbooks for Nursery to Class 10.
Q22. National Siddha Day 2026 coincides with birth anniversary of:
A) Charaka
B) Sushruta
C) Agathiyar
D) Patanjali
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Father of Siddha medicine system.
Q23. AYUSH systems were formally recognised in bilateral agreements with which countries recently?
A) Oman and New Zealand
B) USA and UK
C) Russia and China
D) Australia and Japan
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: In CEPA with Oman and FTA with New Zealand.
Q24. In sports, which NFL team fired head coach John Harbaugh reported around early 2026?
A) Kansas City Chiefs
B) Philadelphia Eagles
C) Baltimore Ravens
D) New England Patriots
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: After 18 seasons, joining coaching changes.
Q25. CES 2026 highlighted advancements in which technology area?
A) AI chips and laptops
B) Electric vehicles only
C) Space travel
D) Biotechnology
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Snapdragon X2 series and other gadget news from Las Vegas.
Q26. School holidays extended in which states due to cold wave around 6 January 2026?
A) Southern states
B) Northern states like Jharkhand, UP
C) Coastal areas
D) Northeastern states only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Severe winter conditions led to closures for student safety.
Q27. India’s green economy report emphasized mainstreaming whom for Viksit Bharat?
A) Youth only
B) Urban professionals
C) Farmers exclusively
D) Women in green value chains
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: CEEW report highlighted women-led green transition for inclusive growth.
