Current Affairs Quiz 12 january 2026

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करेंट अफेयर्स : 12 जनवरी 2026

1. Which three countries decided to collaborate on an underwater power cable energy exchange?
किन तीन देशों ने समुद्र के नीचे बिजली केबल से ऊर्जा एक्सचेंज बनाने का निर्णय लिया है?

A. India, UAE, Oman B. India, Saudi Arabia, UAE C. India, Qatar, UAE D. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Correct Answer: B. India, Saudi Arabia, UAE

These three countries agreed to develop an underwater power cable–based energy exchange.

2. Which two Indian cities will German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit?
जर्मन चांसलर फ्रेडरिक मर्ज किन दो भारतीय शहरों का दौरा करेंगे?

A. Delhi & Mumbai B. Mumbai & Bengaluru C. Ahmedabad & Bengaluru D. Chennai & Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C. Ahmedabad & Bengaluru

This is his first bilateral visit to India focusing on economic and tech ties.

3. Which state launched a clean water campaign using robotic technology and GIS mapping?
रोबोटिक तकनीक और GIS मैपिंग से स्वच्छ जल अभियान किस राज्य ने शुरू किया?

A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Madhya Pradesh D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

The campaign monitors drinking water pipelines using advanced technology.

4. Who won gold in men's 60 kg category at National Boxing Championships?
राष्ट्रीय मुक्केबाजी चैंपियनशिप में पुरुषों के 60 किग्रा वर्ग में स्वर्ण किसने जीता?

A. Amit Panghal B. Deepak Kumar C. Mohammed Husammuddin D. Shiva Thapa

Correct Answer: C. Mohammed Husammuddin

He secured gold in the 60 kg category.

5. Which cough syrup was banned due to Ethylene Glycol contamination?
एथिलीन ग्लाइकॉल संदूषण के कारण किस कफ सिरप पर प्रतिबंध लगाया गया?

A. D-Cold B. Almont-Kid Syrup C. Alex Syrup D. Ascoril

Correct Answer: B. Almont-Kid Syrup

Telangana Drug Control Administration banned it for safety reasons.

6. Which state's CEO launched Book-a-Call facility for voters?
बुक-अ-कॉल सुविधा किस राज्य के मुख्य निर्वाचन अधिकारी ने शुरू की?

A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Punjab D. Haryana

Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

This allows voters to directly speak with Booth Level Officers.

7. Which country will host the BRICS Summit 2026?
वर्ष 2026 में ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी कौन करेगा?

A. Brazil B. Russia C. China D. India

Correct Answer: D. India

India will host the BRICS Summit in 2026.

8. Which joint anti-terror exercise was started by Pakistan and USA?
पाकिस्तान और अमेरिका ने कौन सा संयुक्त आतंकवाद विरोधी अभ्यास शुरू किया?

A. Peace Guard B. Desert Strike C. Inspired Gambit-2026 D. Red Shield

Correct Answer: C. Inspired Gambit-2026

The exercise is being conducted in Punjab province.

9. Which Indian solar mission solved the puzzle of solar storms?
किस भारतीय सोलर मिशन ने सौर तूफानों की गुत्थी सुलझाई?

A. Chandrayaan-3 B. Gaganyaan C. Aditya-L1 D. AstroSat

Correct Answer: C. Aditya-L1

Aditya-L1 studies the Sun and space weather.

10. Which state topped medal tally at Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
खेलो इंडिया बीच गेम्स 2026 में कौन सा राज्य शीर्ष पर रहा?

A. Goa B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

Karnataka finished at the top of the medal table.

11. Where is the World Book Fair 2026 being organized?
विश्व पुस्तक मेला 2026 का आयोजन कहाँ किया जा रहा है?

A. Mumbai / मुंबई B. Kolkata / कोलकाता C. New Delhi / नई दिल्ली D. Chennai / चेन्नई

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

World Book Fair 2026 is being organized in New Delhi.

12. On which National Highway has NHAI set four Guinness World Records?
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण ने किस राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग पर चार गिनीज रिकॉर्ड बनाए हैं?

A. NH-48 B. NH-44 C. NH-544G D. NH-19

Correct Answer: C. National Highway-544G / राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग-544G

NHAI achieved four Guinness World Records on NH-544G.

13. Which bank launched a Safety Centre for digital banking security?
डिजिटल बैंकिंग सुरक्षा के लिए सेफ्टी सेंटर किस बैंक ने लॉन्च किया?

A. SBI / एसबीआई B. HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक C. ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक D. Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक

Correct Answer: D. Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक

Axis Bank launched the Safety Centre to enhance digital security.

14. Where will the Advanced Ship Technology Center be established?
उन्नत जहाज प्रौद्योगिकी केंद्र कहाँ स्थापित किया जाएगा?

A. Kochi, Kerala B. Mumbai, Maharashtra C. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh D. Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh / विशाखापत्तनम

The center will boost indigenous ship technology development.

15. Which two new services of India Post were announced recently?
भारतीय डाक की किन दो नई सेवाओं की घोषणा की गई?

A. Speed Post 12 & Speed Post 24 B. Speed Post 24 & Speed Post 48 C. Express Mail & Parcel Plus D. Post Prime & Post Express

Correct Answer: B. Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48

These services aim to ensure faster postal delivery.

16. Who was the INC President during the Karachi Session of 1931?
1931 के कराची अधिवेशन में कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष कौन थे?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru / जवाहरलाल नेहरू B. Mahatma Gandhi / महात्मा गांधी C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel / सरदार पटेल D. Subhash Chandra Bose / सुभाष चंद्र बोस

Correct Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

He presided over the historic Karachi Session of INC.

17. Who was the first Indian to pass the ICS examination?
ICS परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण करने वाले पहले भारतीय कौन थे?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji B. Satyendra Nath Tagore C. Surendranath Banerjee D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct Answer: B. Satyendra Nath Tagore

He cleared the ICS exam in 1863.

18. What is the chemical name of Baking Soda?
बेकिंग सोडा का रासायनिक नाम क्या है?

A. Sodium Carbonate B. Sodium Hydroxide C. Sodium Bicarbonate D. Calcium Carbonate

Correct Answer: C. Sodium Bicarbonate / सोडियम बाइकार्बोनेट

It is commonly used in cooking and baking.

19. Who was the first foreigner to receive the Bharat Ratna?
भारत रत्न पाने वाले पहले विदेशी कौन थे?

A. Nelson Mandela B. Abdul Kalam Azad C. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan D. Dalai Lama

Correct Answer: C. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1987.

20. Which chemical compound is used for Artificial Rain / Cloud Seeding?
कृत्रिम वर्षा (क्लाउड सीडिंग) के लिए किस यौगिक का उपयोग होता है?

A. Sodium Chloride B. Potassium Iodide C. Silver Iodide D. Calcium Oxide

Correct Answer: C. Silver Iodide / सिल्वर आयोडाइड

Silver Iodide is commonly used in cloud seeding techniques.