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1) In 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued theForeign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 will come into effect from which date?

(a) 1 April 2026

(b) 1 July 2026

(c) 1 October 2026

(d) 31 December 2026

(e) 1 January 2027

2) As of 2026, ZET UPI allows users to make UPI transactions using which type of credit cards after receiving NPCI’s Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP)approval?

(a) Visa credit cards

(b) Mastercard credit cards

(c) American Express cards

(d) Diners Club cards

(e) RuPay credit cards

3) Which fintech company has received RBI authorisation to operate as an offline payment aggregator (PA-P), thereby holding all three key payment aggregator licences?

(a) Paytm

(b) PhonePe

(c) CRED

(d) Razorpay

(e) BharatPe

4) Which company received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB)?

(a) Paytm Payments Services

(b) Payoneer India Private Limited

(c) Stripe India

(d) Wise Payments India

(e) Razorpay

5) The RBI’s operational guidelines on interest subvention for pre- and post-shipment export credit aim to support which category of exporters under NIRYAT PROTSAHAN?

(a) Large corporate exporters

(b) Service exporters only

(c) Agricultural exporters

(d) Startups without IEC

(e) MSME exporters

6) As of 2026, Bank of Baroda signed an MoU for joint lending and loan syndication of infrastructure projects with which organisation?

(a) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)

(b) Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)

(c) India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)

(d) Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC)

(e) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)

7) In 2026, Suryoday Small Finance Bank partnered with which company to deploy an AI-powered Video KYC (VKYC) solution for digital customer onboarding?

(a) TCS

(b) Infosys

(c) Tech Mahindra

(d) HyperVerge

(e) Zoho

8) Which risk has been identified as the most severe long-term (10-year) global risk in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight 2026?

(a) Geoeconomic confrontation

(b) State-based conflict

(c) Extreme weather

(d) Social protection gaps

(e) Misinformation

9) Under the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam programme, what monthly financial assistance will be provided to regular research scholars in Assam?

(a) ₹25,000

(b) ₹20,000

(c) ₹15,000

(d) ₹30,000

(e) ₹40,000

10) Who is the author of the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response” released by the Vice President of India?

(a) Ram Madhav

(b) Rajiv Malhotra

(c) K. N. Govindacharya

(d) Surendra Kumar Pachauri

(e) N. K. Singh

11) In 2026,  Rajasthan’s proposed Biological Park, which will be the first of its kind in the NCR region, is planned in which district?

(a) Jaipur

(b) Alwar

(c) Udaipur

(d) Bharatpur

(e) Ajmer

12) The Government of India notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets in January 2026 primarily to strengthen which framework?

(a) Indian Carbon Market (ICM) under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)

(b) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme

(c) Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

(d) National Afforestation Programme

(e) National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change

13) As of 2026, India recently delivered 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines to Kabul as part of its humanitarian assistance to which country?

(a) Iran

(b) Pakistan

(c) Afghanistan

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Nepal

14) Which Indian state has announced a complete ban on gutkha, pan masala, and all products containing tobacco or nicotine to ensure strict compliance with Supreme Court directives?

(a) Odisha

(b) Bihar

(c) Jharkhand

(d) West Bengal

(e) Chhattisgarh

15) What is the cash prize for each language under the Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu literary award launched by Tamil Nadu during the valedictory ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair?

(a) ₹1 lakh

(b) ₹2 lakh

(c) ₹3 lakh

(d) ₹4 lakh

(e) ₹5 lakh

16) As of 2026, Lucknow became the first city in Uttar Pradesh to achieve which status after commissioning its third fresh waste processing plant at Shivari?

(a) Green City

(b) Smart City

(c) Cleanest City in India

(d) Zero Fresh Waste Dump city

(e) Plastic-Free City

17) Who received the Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2nd Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026?

(a) Namita Gokhale

(b) Ruskin Bond

(c) Chetan Bhagat

(d) Arundhati Roy

(e) Kiran Desai

18) Who has been appointed as Group CEO and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of Eternal Limited, effective 1 February 2026?

(a) Deepinder Goyal

(b) Albinder Singh Dhindsa

(c) Kunal Bahl

(d) Bhavish Aggarwal

(e) Vijay Shekhar Sharma

19) Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Communications Limited?

(a) A. S. Lakshminarayanan

(b) Ganesh Lakshminarayanan

(c) N. Chandrasekaran

(d) Rajesh Gopinathan

(e) Sunil Bharti Mittal

20) Who was elected as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and he became the youngest National President in BJP’s history in January 2026?

(a) Jagat Prakash Nadda

(b) Amit Shah

(c) Nitin Nabin

(d) R. K. Singh

(e) J. P. Nadda

21) Which private company is leading the consortium to develop India’s first privately built national Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation?

(a) Pixxel Space

(b) SatSure Analytics India

(c) PierSight

(d) Dhruva Space

(e) Skyroot Aerospace

22) Which satellite detected that iceberg A23a has entered the final stage of disintegration?

(a) Landsat 9

(b) Sentinel-1

(c) Fengyun-3D

(d) Cartosat-3

(e) NOAA-20

23) Which IT services brand ranked 3rd globally in the Brand Finance Global 500 2026 report?

(a) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(b) Accenture

(c) Infosys

(d) Wipro

(e) HCL Technologies

24) Which two Indian states signed an MoU to strengthen Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED)?

(a) Odisha and Tamil Nadu

(b) Odisha and Meghalaya

(c) Assam and Meghalaya

(d) Odisha and Chhattisgarh

(e) West Bengal and Odisha

25) Which global organisation did the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) sign an MoU with to strengthen vocational education and skill development in India?

(a) World Economic Forum (WEF)

(b) International Labour Organization (ILO)

(c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(d) UNESCO

(e) World Bank

26) When is International Day of Education observed worldwide?

(a) 23 January

(b) 24 January

(c) 25 January

(d) 26 January

(e) 27 January

27) In which year was National Girl Child Day established by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India?

(a) 2008

(b) 2009

(c) 2010

(d) 2012

(e) 2015

28) Which village body in Rajasthan became the first fully organic village body in the state?

(a) Alwar Green Panchayat

(b) Jaisalmer Gram Panchayat

(c) Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat

(d) Udaipur Organic Village

(e) Jaipur Sustainable Panchayat

29) Who became the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha in January 2026?

(a) Anu Garg

(b) Pinarayi Vijayan

(c) M. K. Stalin

(d) N. Chandrababu Naidu

(e) Sanjeev Arora

30) Which bank powers the ZET UPI service in India and the transaction processing infrastructure is powered by Juspay?

(a) RBL Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) Karnataka Bank

(d) Bank of Baroda

(e) SIDBI

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 under FEMA, 1999, introducing uniform timelines and enhanced monitoring for trade-related foreign exchange transactions.

These regulations supersede the FEMA (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 and will come into effect from 1 October 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 under FEMA, 1999, introducing uniform timelines and enhanced monitoring for trade-related foreign exchange transactions.

These regulations supersede the FEMA (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 and will come into effect from 1 October 2026.

The regulations are notified under Sections 7, 8, 10(6), and 47(2) of FEMA, 1999.

They are applicable to exports, imports, and merchanting trade transactions, covering goods, services, software exports, and service imports.

All references to RBI must be routed via the Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and Authorisation (PRAVAAH) portal portal, and any doubtful transactions must be reported to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

2) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Credit-focused Indian fintech firm ZET has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP).

After receiving NPCI approval, the company launched ZET UPI, enabling users to make UPI transactions using RuPay credit cards issued via the ZET platform.

Detailed Explanation:

Credit-focused Indian fintech firm ZET has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP).

With this approval, ZET becomes eligible to offer UPI services, marking a major step in integrating credit card functionality with the UPI ecosystem.

After receiving NPCI approval, the company launched ZET UPI, enabling users to make UPI transactions using RuPay credit cards issued via the ZET platform.

ZET UPI service is supported through a banking partnership with RBL Bank (earlier known as Ratnakar Bank Limited).

The transaction processing infrastructure is powered by Juspay, a payments technology platform.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Fintech major Razorpay’s offline payments arm, Razorpay POS, has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an offline payment aggregator (PA-P).

Detailed Explanation:

Fintech major Razorpay’s offline payments arm, Razorpay POS, has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an offline payment aggregator (PA-P).

With this approval, Razorpay now holds all three key RBI licences: online payment aggregator, cross-border payment aggregator (granted in December 2025), and offline payment aggregator.

The PA-P (Offline) licence will enable Razorpay POS to expand in-store payment infrastructure and handle high-volume transactions across sectors such as large retail chains and SMEs.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted in-principle approval to Payoneer India Private Limited to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB).

Payoneer India Private Limited is a subsidiary of USA-based Payoneer Global, strengthening its presence in India’s cross-border payments ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted in-principle approval to Payoneer India Private Limited to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB).

Payoneer India Private Limited is a subsidiary of USA-based Payoneer Global, strengthening its presence in India’s cross-border payments ecosystem.

The PA-CB approval allows Payoneer to facilitate end-to-end inward and outward cross-border payment transactions for Indian importers and exporters.

Under this approval, Indian exporters can receive overseas payments, while importers can make international payments through the Payoneer platform.

The key objective of RBI’s approval is to support Indian businesses, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, in accessing global markets and scaling international trade operations.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on pre- and post-shipment export credit under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) – NIRYAT PROTSAHAN (1st Component).

The objective of NIRYAT PROTSAHAN – Interest Subvention Component is to facilitate improved access to rupee export credit for MSME exporters by reducing the cost of credit.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on pre- and post-shipment export credit under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) – NIRYAT PROTSAHAN (1st Component).

The objective of NIRYAT PROTSAHAN – Interest Subvention Component is to facilitate improved access to rupee export credit for MSME exporters by reducing the cost of credit.

Eligible institutions include all Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) (excluding RRBs), Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State Co-operative Banks (StCBs), and All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) to extend benefits to eligible exporters.

Eligible MSMEs include all manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters holding a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and MSME Udyam Registration Number (URM).

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited. (IIFCL) to facilitate joint lending and loan syndication for a wide range of infrastructure projects.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited. (IIFCL) to facilitate joint lending and loan syndication for a wide range of infrastructure projects.

Under the agreement, IIFCL and Bank of Baroda will collaborate to jointly finance diverse infrastructure projects across both established and emerging sectors, leveraging their respective strengths and expertise.

IIFCL is a wholly-owned Government of India company, established in 2006 to provide long-term financial assistance to viable infrastructure projects.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Suryoday Small Finance Bank partnered with HyperVerge to deploy an AI-powered Video KYC (VKYC) solution for digital customer onboarding.

Detailed Explanation:

Suryoday Small Finance Bank partnered with HyperVerge to deploy an AI-powered Video KYC (VKYC) solution for digital customer onboarding.

The VKYC solution will help the bank strengthen regulatory compliance, improve operational efficiency, and enhance digital onboarding.

The system ensures high-level data security, with customer personal data stored securely, accessible only by Suryoday Small Finance Bank.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 21st edition of its annual risk assessment titled ‘Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight 2026’.

Top global risks identified are geoeconomic confrontation, state-based conflict, extreme weather, social protection gaps, and misinformation.

The 2026 global risks outlook is marked by pervasive uncertainty.

Extreme weather has dropped from 2nd to 4th place in the two-year outlook, but remains the most severe long-term (10-year) risk.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Economic Forum (WEF) published the 21st edition of its annual risk assessment titled ‘Global Risks Report: 21st Edition Insight 2026’.

Top global risks identified are geoeconomic confrontation, state-based conflict, extreme weather, social protection gaps, and misinformation.

The 2026 global risks outlook is marked by pervasive uncertainty.

Extreme weather has dropped from 2nd to 4th place in the two-year outlook, but remains the most severe long-term (10-year) risk.

The report is based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) with insights from 1,300 global leaders and experts, covering 33 key global risks.

It also uses the Executive Opinion Survey (EOS 2026) with inputs from 11,000 business leaders in 116 economies to identify country-specific risks.

GRPS 2025-26 featured 4 key components: risk landscape, consequences, risk governance, and outlook.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Government of Assam announced a monthly financial assistance scheme for research scholars under the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam programme.

The scheme will be launched on February 11, 2026.

₹25,000 per month will be provided to regular research scholars.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Assam announced a monthly financial assistance scheme for research scholars under the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam programme.

The scheme will be launched on February 11, 2026.

₹25,000 per month will be provided to regular research scholars.

₹40,000 per month will be provided to Divyang research scholars, ensuring inclusive higher education support.

The scheme is applicable to scholars enrolled in universities and higher education institutions across Assam.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response” at the Vice President’s Enclave, New Delhi.

The book is authored by Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri, a former Secretary to the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response” at the Vice President’s Enclave, New Delhi.

The book is authored by Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri, a former Secretary to the Government of India.

The Vice President stated that the book presents the long and complex journey of reclaiming the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram in a balanced, factual, and scholarly manner, without exaggeration or bias.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Rajasthan government has planned a new Biological Park in Alwar district, which will become the first biological park of its kind in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The park will be developed in the Kati Ghati–Jaisamand area of Alwar and will cover around 100 hectares of land.

30% area will be developed as a zoo, while the remaining 70% will be maintained as green and natural forest space to ensure an eco-friendly environment.

Detailed Explanation:

Rajasthan government has planned a new Biological Park in Alwar district, which will become the first biological park of its kind in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The park will be developed in the Kati Ghati–Jaisamand area of Alwar and will cover around 100 hectares of land.

30% area will be developed as a zoo, while the remaining 70% will be maintained as green and natural forest space to ensure an eco-friendly environment.

The biological park will house over 400 wild animals belonging to 81 species, including lions, cheetahs, Indian tiger species and African giraffes.

A key attraction will be the availability of lion safari, tiger safari and herbivore safari at a single location, a first-of-its-kind feature in the NCR region.

A high-tech animal rescue centre will be set up inside the park, developed on the lines of the Gir National Park rescue facility in Gujarat.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Government of India notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets in January 2026 for additional carbon-intensive sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

Detailed Explanation:

Government of India notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets in January 2026 for additional carbon-intensive sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

208 new obligated entities have been brought under the compliance framework, expanding coverage of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM).

With this notification, the total number of obligated entities has increased to 490, strengthening India’s industrial decarbonisation framework.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) refers to emissions per unit of output, focusing on efficiency improvement rather than absolute emission cuts.

GEI-based targets allow industrial growth while reducing carbon footprint, making them suitable for developing economies like India.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India delivered 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines to Kabul, reinforcing its humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan, particularly in the health sector.

The assistance was confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs and forms part of India’s ongoing humanitarian outreach to Afghanistan.

Detailed Explanation:

India delivered 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines to Kabul, reinforcing its humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan, particularly in the health sector.

The assistance was confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs and forms part of India’s ongoing humanitarian outreach to Afghanistan.

Cancer patients in Afghanistan face severe challenges due to shortages of medicines, weak healthcare infrastructure, and high treatment costs, making external medical support critical.

The consignment aims to ensure continuity of cancer treatment, prevent therapy interruptions, and save lives of vulnerable patients dependent on essential oncology drugs.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Odisha State Health and Family Welfare Department announced a complete ban on gutkha, pan masala, and all products containing tobacco or nicotine to safeguard public health and prevent misuse.

Detailed Explanation:

Odisha State Health and Family Welfare Department announced a complete ban on gutkha, pan masala, and all products containing tobacco or nicotine to safeguard public health and prevent misuse.

The ban covers manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of these products across the state.

Both packaged and unpackaged products are included, even if components are sold separately but intended to be mixed for consumption.

The notification makes Odisha fully compliant with the Supreme Court’s nationwide directives on prohibition of gutkha and pan masala.

Odisha had earlier banned the sale of tobacco products in 2013, but the new notification removes loopholes and ensures strict and uniform enforcement.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a new annual state-sponsored literary award named “Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu (Classical Language Literary Award)” during the valedictory ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair.

Each selected language will carry a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, making it one of the highest-value state-backed literary honours in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a new annual state-sponsored literary award named “Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu (Classical Language Literary Award)” during the valedictory ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair.

The award will have a national-level character and will recognise outstanding literary works in major Indian languages other than Hindi, highlighting India’s linguistic diversity and inclusive cultural policy.

Each selected language will carry a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, making it one of the highest-value state-backed literary honours in India.

In the first phase, the award will recognise best literary works in seven Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Bengali, and Marathi. The government has indicated that more languages may be included in future phases.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has adopted a scientific and modern waste management system to manage solid waste generated by a population of around 40 lakh and nearly 7.5 lakh establishments.

Lucknow inaugurated its third fresh waste processing plant at Shivari, making it the first city in Uttar Pradesh to process 100% of its fresh municipal waste scientifically. With this, the city has achieved the status of a ‘Zero Fresh Waste Dump’ city.

Detailed Explanation:

Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has adopted a scientific and modern waste management system to manage solid waste generated by a population of around 40 lakh and nearly 7.5 lakh establishments.

Lucknow inaugurated its third fresh waste processing plant at Shivari, making it the first city in Uttar Pradesh to process 100% of its fresh municipal waste scientifically. With this, the city has achieved the status of a ‘Zero Fresh Waste Dump’ city.

The Shivari waste processing plant has a capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day (MT/day). With three plants operational, Lucknow’s total waste processing capacity is 2,100 MT/day, which matches the city’s daily waste generation of around 2,000 MT.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Banaras Literature Festival announced the winners of the 2nd Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026, recognising outstanding literary contributions in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages.

The awards honour fiction, poetry, non-fiction, translation, along with lifetime achievement and youth contribution, reflecting India’s diverse literary ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

Banaras Literature Festival announced the winners of the 2nd Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026, recognising outstanding literary contributions in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages.

The awards honour fiction, poetry, non-fiction, translation, along with lifetime achievement and youth contribution, reflecting India’s diverse literary ecosystem.

Veteran writer Namita Gokhale received the Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing contribution to Indian literature.

She is best known for “Paro: Dreams of Passion” and is also the co-founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Deepinder Goyal resigned as Director, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eternal Limited with effect from 1 February 2026, subject to shareholders’ approval.

Detailed Explanation:

Deepinder Goyal resigned as Director, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eternal Limited with effect from 1 February 2026, subject to shareholders’ approval.

Albinder Singh Dhindsa, currently CEO of Blinkit, has been appointed Group CEO and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of Eternal Limited, effective 1 February 2026.

Deepinder Goyal will continue on the Board of Directors (BoD) of Eternal Limited as Vice Chairman, pending shareholder approval.

19) Answer: B

Tata Communications Limited appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

He will succeed A. S. Lakshminarayanan, who is set to retire on 13 April 2026.

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Nitin Nabin has been elected as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant organisational development for the party.

Detailed Explanation:

Nitin Nabin has been elected as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant organisational development for the party.

His election was officially announced on 20 January 2026 by the party’s National Returning Officer, Dr. K. Laxman, during the Sangathan Parv event at the BJP headquarters, New Delhi.

He became the youngest National President in BJP’s history and the first leader from Bihar to hold this position.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s first privately built national Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation will be developed by a consortium led by Pixxel Space, with the first satellite launches expected next year.

The Pixxel-led consortium signed an agreement with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to build India’s first indigenous commercial EO constellation.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s first privately built national Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation will be developed by a consortium led by Pixxel Space, with the first satellite launches expected next year.

The Pixxel-led consortium signed an agreement with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to build India’s first indigenous commercial EO constellation.

The consortium includes PierSight, SatSure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space, and will deploy a total of 12 satellites.

The project is valued at over ₹1,200 crore, marking a major boost to India’s private space ecosystem, with the government entrusting a strategic national mission to startups.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

China’s Fengyun-3D meteorological satellite detected that iceberg A23a, once the largest iceberg in the world by surface area, has entered the final stage of disintegration.

A23a detached from Antarctica in 1986 and drifted across the Southern Ocean for nearly four decades.

Detailed Explanation:

China’s Fengyun-3D meteorological satellite detected that iceberg A23a, once the largest iceberg in the world by surface area, has entered the final stage of disintegration.

A23a detached from Antarctica in 1986 and drifted across the Southern Ocean for nearly four decades.

Recent satellite observations indicate that A23a’s main body has reduced to around 506 square kilometres, down from 4,170 square kilometres at detachment, and 948 square kilometres just three weeks earlier.

The Fengyun-3D satellite, part of China’s Fengyun-3 constellation, has been tracking A23a continuously since 2023, providing high-resolution imagery with a spatial resolution of 250 metres.

The rapid breakup of A23a is primarily due to hydrofracturing, where meltwater accumulates on the iceberg’s surface, forming ponds and lakes that exert pressure on internal cracks.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Brand Finance released the “Brand Finance Global 500 2026” report, ranking the world’s most valuable IT services brands.

Infosys ranked 3rd globally among IT services brands, with a brand value of USD 16.4 billion, Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 86.8/100, and achieved a 15% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last six years.

Detailed Explanation:

Brand Finance released the “Brand Finance Global 500 2026” report, ranking the world’s most valuable IT services brands.

Infosys ranked 3rd globally among IT services brands, with a brand value of USD 16.4 billion, Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 86.8/100, and achieved a 15% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last six years.

Accenture retained the 1st position as the world’s most valuable IT services brand, valued at USD 42.2 billion, with a BSI score of 90.7, reflecting strong investments in technology, consulting, and digital services.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) secured the 2nd position with a brand value of USD 21.2 billion and BSI score of 84.6, holding the rank for the fifth consecutive year and achieving an AAA brand rating for the first time.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Governments of Odisha and Meghalaya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration.

The MoU focuses on nutrition, health, early learning, responsive caregiving, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

Detailed Explanation:

The Governments of Odisha and Meghalaya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration.

The MoU focuses on nutrition, health, early learning, responsive caregiving, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

The agreement aims to create a structured framework for cooperation to improve quality and outreach of early childhood services.

Key areas of collaboration include sharing best practices, joint research and documentation, exposure visits for officials and frontline workers, and capacity building at multiple administrative levels.

25) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to strengthen vocational education, training and skill development in India.

The MoU aims to enhance India’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem through global collaboration, industry alignment and innovation-driven skilling models.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to strengthen vocational education, training and skill development in India.

The MoU aims to enhance India’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem through global collaboration, industry alignment and innovation-driven skilling models.

A key outcome of the partnership is the launch of the India Skills Accelerator, a multi-stakeholder platform designed to identify and bridge current and future skill gaps.

The initiative focuses on aligning training programmes with industry needs, improving employability, and promoting lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

International Day of Education 2026 is observed on 24 January worldwide.

The day was declared by the UN General Assembly in December 2018 to honour education and highlight its role in peace, development, and progress.

Detailed Explanation:

International Day of Education 2026 is observed on 24 January worldwide.

The day was declared by the UN General Assembly in December 2018 to honour education and highlight its role in peace, development, and progress.

The day aims to advocate for universal access to quality education and to campaign for education reforms.

Millions of children around the world are still denied this basic human right, with UNESCO estimating 258 million children out of school.

27) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed on 24 January 2026 across India.

The day was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed on 24 January 2026 across India.

The day was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

The main objective is to highlight discrimination, inequality, and injustice faced by girl children in society.

It aims to promote awareness about the rights of the girl child, including education, health, dignity, and equal opportunities.

28) Answer: C

Rajasthan has achieved an important milestone in sustainable agriculture. Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat has officially become the first fully organic village body in the state, covering seven hamlets. The achievement highlights India’s growing focus on chemical-free farming, environmental protection, and farmer-friendly agricultural practices

29) Answer: A

Odisha is set to create history as senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anu Garg assumes charge as the state’s first woman Chief Secretary from January 1, 2026. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the administrative history of Odisha, reflecting growing representation of women in the country’s top bureaucratic positions.

30) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

ZET UPI service is supported through a banking partnership with RBL Bank (earlier known as Ratnakar Bank Limited).

The transaction processing infrastructure is powered by Juspay, a payments technology platform.

Detailed Explanation:

ZET UPI service is supported through a banking partnership with RBL Bank (earlier known as Ratnakar Bank Limited).

The transaction processing infrastructure is powered by Juspay, a payments technology platform.

ZET credit card users with an active subscription plan will be eligible for cashback benefits on UPI transactions, in addition to existing credit card-linked rewards.