Q1. The ‘Akka Pade’ scheme, recently approved for statewide implementation in Karnataka, primarily aims to:
A. Improve cybercrime investigation
B. Promote women entrepreneurship
C. Strengthen gender-sensitive community policing
D. Enhance prison reforms
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
‘Akka Pade’ focuses on women safety , community outreach, and gender-sensitive policing , making police stations more accessible to women.
Q2. Indian Army Day is observed annually on 15 January to commemorate:
A. Formation of the Indian Army
B. First victory in Indo-Pak war
C. Takeover of Indian Army by Indian Commander-in-Chief
D. Establishment of Ministry of Defence
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
On 15 January 1949 , General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief , symbolising professionalisation and sovereignty.
Q3. The Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project approved in Andhra Pradesh is most closely aligned with which government objective?
A. Coastal security enhancement
B. UDAN-based regional connectivity
C. Defence logistics modernisation
D. Inland waterway development
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Greenfield airports support UDAN and regional growth corridors by improving last-mile air connectivity.
Q4. Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services launched by India Post primarily reflect:
A. Monetisation of postal assets
B. Digitisation of postal savings
C. Logistics sector modernisation by PSUs
D. Expansion of international mail services
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
These services aim to compete with private courier companies , improving speed, reliability, and logistics efficiency.
Q5. ICEGATE–Land Port Management System (LPMS) integration at ICP Agartala is significant because it:
A. Automates railway freight movement
B. Digitises border customs operations
C. Enables cryptocurrency trade
D. Replaces GST Network
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
ICEGATE–LPMS enhances customs clearance, border trade digitisation , and aligns with the Act East Policy .
Q6. Why is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by NSO crucial for policy-making?
A. It determines corporate taxation
B. It guides monetary policy decisions
C. It fixes minimum support prices
D. It regulates stock markets
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
CPI is the primary inflation indicator used by RBI for inflation targeting and interest rate decisions .
Q7. India’s insurance penetration remaining at 3.7% indicates:
A. High insurance saturation
B. Excessive private sector dominance
C. A financial inclusion gap
D. Over-regulation of insurance sector
✅ Answer: C
Month: Current Affairs - January 16, 2026
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