January 2026 Current Affairs Mock Test (10 Questions) - Click any option to view the correct answer instantly.
Q1. As per reports released in January 2026, India surpassed which country to become the world's fourth-largest economy?
Correct Answer: [A] Japan
Explanation: India surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion.
Explanation: India surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion.
Q2. The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary was officially declared 'Maoist-free' in January 2026 to improve wildlife monitoring. In which state is it located?
Correct Answer: [A] Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Explanation: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Q3. The Shiveluch Volcano, which experienced powerful eruptions sending ash plumes nearly 9,000 meters high in January 2026, is located in which region?
Correct Answer: [A] Kamchatka Peninsula
Explanation: Shiveluch is one of the most active volcanoes located on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Explanation: Shiveluch is one of the most active volcanoes located on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Q4. India nominated Meghalaya's Living Root Bridges (Jingkieng Jri) for UNESCO World Heritage status in January 2026. How are these bridges formed?
Correct Answer: [B] Grown from the aerial roots of living trees by Khasi and Jaintia communities
Explanation: The Living Root Bridges are unique bioengineering structures grown from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by indigenous tribal communities.
Explanation: The Living Root Bridges are unique bioengineering structures grown from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by indigenous tribal communities.
Q5. Which mineral was officially notified by the Government of India as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957 in January 2026?
Correct Answer: [A] Coking Coal
Explanation: Coking coal was notified as a critical and strategic mineral to strengthen industrial supply chains.
Explanation: Coking coal was notified as a critical and strategic mineral to strengthen industrial supply chains.
Q6. Which railway station deployed the humanoid robot “ASC ARJUN” in January 2026 to assist passengers and improve station services?
Correct Answer: [A] Chennai Central Railway Station
Explanation: Indian Railways deployed the ASC ARJUN humanoid robot at Chennai Central.
Explanation: Indian Railways deployed the ASC ARJUN humanoid robot at Chennai Central.
Q7. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Granth Kutir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan in January 2026, which primarily showcases what?
Correct Answer: [A] Manuscripts and books in 11 classical Indian languages
Explanation: Granth Kutir highlights India's rich cultural, philosophical, and literary heritage across classical tongues.
Explanation: Granth Kutir highlights India's rich cultural, philosophical, and literary heritage across classical tongues.
Q8. Which ministry declared the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone in January 2026?
Correct Answer: [C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: The notification was issued by the Union Environment Ministry to safeguard regional biodiversity in Rajasthan.
Explanation: The notification was issued by the Union Environment Ministry to safeguard regional biodiversity in Rajasthan.
Q9. Kaladi, a traditional dairy product that received a push for scientific shelf-life upscaling under the ODOP initiative in January 2026, is associated with which region?
Correct Answer: [B] Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Kaladi is a traditional regional dairy product promoted under market expansion frameworks.
Explanation: Kaladi is a traditional regional dairy product promoted under market expansion frameworks.
Q10. Who assumed charge as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission on January 1, 2026?
Correct Answer: [B] Arvind Panagariya
Explanation: Arvind Panagariya took over leadership duties for the 16th Finance Commission starting January 2026.
Explanation: Arvind Panagariya took over leadership duties for the 16th Finance Commission starting January 2026.
