Q1. In January 2026, the Government of India blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links primarily to address which of the following concerns?
A. Cultural erosion
B. Cyber governance and financial fraud
C. Foreign exchange volatility
D. Media regulation
? Answer: B
Explanation:
Blocking illegal betting websites strengthens cyber governance , prevents financial fraud and money laundering , and supports enforcement under the IT Act and online gaming regulations.
Q2. The Supreme Court ruled that unreserved category seats in public recruitment are open to:
A. Only general category candidates
B. Only economically weaker sections
C. All candidates purely on merit
D. Only candidates without reservation benefits
? Answer: C
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India clarified that general category seats are merit-based , open to candidates of all social categories , reinforcing Articles 14 and 16 .
Q3. The ?6,957 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor is significant mainly because it:
A. Boosts border connectivity with Bhutan
B. Promotes inland waterways
C. Balances infrastructure development with wildlife conservation
D. Is India’s longest flyover
? Answer: C
Explanation:
The corridor integrates eco-sensitive planning near Kaziranga National Park , highlighting the environment–development trade-off .
Q4. India’s first Sleeper Vande Bharat train was flagged off from:
A. New Delhi
B. Howrah
C. Malda
D. Guwahati
? Answer: C
Explanation:
The sleeper variant was flagged off from Malda (West Bengal) , marking the next stage of long-distance railway modernisation .
Q5. The NAMO Book Fest, launched in New Delhi, primarily aims to promote:
A. Digital publishing only
B. Literary tourism
C. Reading culture and publishing ecosystem
D. Translation of foreign books
? Answer: C
Explanation:
NAMO Book Fest is India’s first national-level literary initiative , supporting reading habits, authors, and publishers .
Q6. Spituk Gustor Festival, recently in news, is associated with which tradition?
A. Sufi culture
B. Himalayan Buddhist monastic tradition
C. Tribal harvest rituals
D. Jain philosophy
? Answer: B
Explanation:
Held at Spituk Monastery , it reflects Himalayan Buddhist intangible cultural heritage .
Q7. The Jamma Bane land issue in Karnataka is historically linked to:
A. Zamindari system
B. Colonial forest-linked land tenures
C. Ryotwari settlement
D. Cooperative farming
Month: Current Affairs - January 20, 2026
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