Current Affairs MCQs – 24 January 2026

Current Affairs MCQs – 24 January 2026

Q1. What new scheme was launched by Amit Shah to promote traditional food of UP?
प्रश्न 1. यूपी के पारंपरिक भोजन को बढ़ावा देने हेतु कौन-सी योजना शुरू की गई?

A. One District One Product B. One State One Dish C. One District One Cuisine D. Swadeshi Bhojan Yojana

✅ Correct Answer: C – One District One Cuisine (एक जनपद – एक व्यंजन)

This scheme promotes district-wise traditional food culture in Uttar Pradesh.

Q2. Which hypersonic missile will be showcased by DRDO at Republic Day 2026?
प्रश्न 2. DRDO किस हाइपरसोनिक मिसाइल का प्रदर्शन करेगा?

A. BrahMos-II B. LR-AShM C. Shaurya D. Agni-P

✅ Correct Answer: B – Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile

LR-AShM is a new hypersonic anti-ship missile developed by DRDO.

Q3. Under which operation were 15 Maoists killed in Saranda forest?
प्रश्न 3. किस ऑपरेशन के तहत 15 माओवादी मारे गए?

A. Operation Green Hunt B. Operation Thunderbolt C. Operation Megabur D. Operation Prahar

✅ Correct Answer: C – Operation Megabur

Security forces carried out Operation Megabur in Jharkhand.

Q4. Which country replaced Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026?
प्रश्न 4. बांग्लादेश की जगह किस देश को शामिल किया गया?

A. Ireland B. Scotland C. Nepal D. Netherlands

✅ Correct Answer: B – Scotland

Scotland qualified after Bangladesh withdrew.

Q5. Kamala and Pusa DST are genome-edited varieties of which crop?
प्रश्न 5. कमला और पूसा डीएसटी किस फसल की किस्में हैं?

A. Wheat / गेहूं B. Paddy / धान C. Maize / मक्का D. Millet / बाजरा

✅ Correct Answer: B – Paddy / धान

These are new genome-edited rice varieties.

Q6. How many questions will be asked in Census 2027 first phase?
प्रश्न 6. जनगणना 2027 के पहले चरण में कितने प्रश्न?

A. 25 B. 30 C. 33 D. 35

✅ Correct Answer: C – 33 Questions

House-listing phase includes 33 questions.

Q7. Which institution received Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2026?
प्रश्न 7. यह पुरस्कार किस संस्था को मिला?

A. NDMA B. NDRF C. Sikkim SDMA D. Assam SDRF

✅ Correct Answer: C – Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority

Awarded for excellence in disaster management.

Q8. Who received Subhash Chandra Bose Award (Individual)?
प्रश्न 8. व्यक्तिगत श्रेणी में पुरस्कार किसे मिला?

A. Major Anuj Nayyar B. Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke C. Col Santosh Babu D. Brigadier Pritam Singh

✅ Correct Answer: B – Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke

Honoured for outstanding disaster response service.

Q9. World's oldest rock art was discovered in which country?
प्रश्न 9. सबसे पुरानी रॉक आर्ट किस देश में मिली?

A. Australia B. Indonesia C. Spain D. France

✅ Correct Answer: B – Indonesia

Found on Muna Island.

Q10. Safest city in India as per Numbeo Safety Index 2026?
प्रश्न 10. भारत का सबसे सुरक्षित शहर?

A. Pune B. Kochi C. Mangaluru D. Coimbatore

✅ Correct Answer: C – Mangaluru

Ranked highest in safety among Indian cities.

Q11. What rank did India achieve in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026?
प्रश्न 11. एशिया मैन्युफैक्चरिंग इंडेक्स 2026 में भारत का स्थान क्या है?

A. 4th / चौथा B. 5th / पाँचवाँ C. 6th / छठा D. 7th / सातवाँ

✅ Correct Answer: C – 6th

India ranked 6th in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026.

Q12. Which global peace initiative was unveiled by Donald Trump in Davos?
प्रश्न 12. डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प ने दावोस में किस वैश्विक शांति पहल का अनावरण किया?

A. Peace for All B. Global Peace Council C. Board of Peace D. World Harmony Forum

✅ Correct Answer: C – Board of Peace

The initiative aims to promote global peace cooperation.

Q13. Which state imposed a total ban on gutkha and nicotine food products?
प्रश्न 13. किस राज्य ने गुटखा और निकोटीन युक्त खाद्य पदार्थों पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध लगाया?

A. Bihar / बिहार B. Odisha / ओडिशा C. Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ D. West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल

✅ Correct Answer: B – Odisha / ओडिशा

Odisha government enforced a total ban to protect public health.

Q14. Which new complex was inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
प्रश्न 14. राष्ट्रपति भवन में किस नए परिसर का उद्घाटन किया गया?

A. Vidya Kutir B. Granth Kutir C. Gyan Mandap D. Sahitya Bhavan

✅ Correct Answer: B – Granth Kutir / ग्रंथ कुटीर

It houses books and manuscripts of classical languages.

Q15. National Health Authority collaborated with which IIT for AI Hackathon?
प्रश्न 15. राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य प्राधिकरण ने किस IIT के साथ हैकाथॉन किया?

A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Bombay C. IIT Kanpur D. IIT Madras

✅ Correct Answer: C – IIT Kanpur

The hackathon promoted AI solutions in healthcare.

Q16. Which Act introduced Dyarchy in provinces?
प्रश्न 16. प्रांतों में द्वैध शासन किस अधिनियम से लागू हुआ?

A. Government of India Act, 1909 B. Government of India Act, 1919 C. Government of India Act, 1935 D. Indian Councils Act, 1892

✅ Correct Answer: B – Government of India Act, 1919

Also known as Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms.

Q17. The Agulhas Current flows in which ocean?
प्रश्न 17. अगुलहास धारा किस महासागर में बहती है?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Southern Ocean

✅ Correct Answer: C – Indian Ocean / हिंद महासागर

It flows along the southeast coast of Africa.

Q18. What does the Lorenz Curve measure?
प्रश्न 18. लॉरेंज वक्र क्या मापता है?

A. Inflation B. Poverty C. Income Inequality D. Economic Growth

✅ Correct Answer: C – Income Inequality / आय असमानता

Used to show distribution of income or wealth.

Q19. Bhopal Gas Tragedy was caused by leakage of which gas?
प्रश्न 19. भोपाल गैस त्रासदी किस गैस के कारण हुई?

A. Chlorine B. Ammonia C. Methyl Isocyanate D. Sulphur Dioxide

✅ Correct Answer: C – Methyl Isocyanate

The gas leaked from Union Carbide plant in 1984.

Q20. Who was the first Individual Satyagrahi in 1940?
प्रश्न 20. 1940 में पहले व्यक्तिगत सत्याग्रही कौन थे?

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Acharya Vinoba Bhave D. Rajendra Prasad

✅ Correct Answer: C – Acharya Vinoba Bhave / आचार्य विनोबा भावे

He was chosen by Mahatma Gandhi for Individual Satyagraha.