6-7 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

10. AYUSH systems were formally recognised under India’s trade agreements with:

A. UAE & UK
B. Oman & New Zealand
C. Australia & Japan
D. Nepal & Bhutan

Answer: B. Oman & New Zealand
Explanation: Recognition included in India–Oman CEPA and India–New Zealand FTA.

11. ‘Viksit Bharat – Gram G’ initiative focuses on:

A. Smart cities
B. Digital governance
C. Atmanirbhar villages
D. Industrial corridors

Answer: C. Atmanirbhar villages
Explanation: Emphasises employment, infrastructure and public participation.

12. SAMPANN is related to:

A. Defence pensions
B. Banking pensions
C. DoT pensioners
D. State government pensions

Answer: C. DoT pensioners
Explanation: It is an integrated online pension management system.

13. PMMVY completed how many years on 1 January 2026?

A. 7 years
B. 8 years
C. 9 years
D. 10 years

Answer: C. 9 years
Explanation: Marks progress in maternal health and nutrition.

14. ‘Sankhyiki (सांख्यिकी)’ is the mascot of which ministry?

A. Finance Ministry
B. MoSPI
C. NITI Aayog
D. Commerce Ministry

Answer: B. MoSPI
Explanation: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation unveiled it.

15. Kalai-II hydropower project (1,200 MW) is located on which river?

A. Siang
B. Subansiri
C. Lohit
D. Dibang

Answer: C. Lohit
Explanation: Located in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.

16. Which state emerged as India’s leading investment destination in the current financial year?

A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Reflects strong investor confidence.

17. 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) were developed by scientists led by:

A. ISRO
B. IIT Bombay
C. IITM Pune
D. IMD

Answer: C. IITM Pune
Explanation: Marks a major indigenous technological milestone.

18. The ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ refers to a rare leopard sighting in:

A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C. Karnataka
Explanation: First-ever sighting of a strawberry-coloured leopard in the state.

19. Sri Vijaya Puram, where Amit Shah inaugurated projects, is in: