Q1. What is India’s rank in the Asia Power Index 2025?
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
India ranks 3rd , after the USA (1st) and China (2nd), as per the Asia Power Index 2025.
Q2. The Asia Power Index is released by which organisation?
A. World Economic Forum
B. Lowy Institute
C. Brookings Institution
D. OECD
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The Asia Power Index is released by the Lowy Institute , based in Australia.
Q3. Which company developed India’s first fully indigenous MRI scanner?
A. Bharat Electronics
B. Voxelgrids Innovations
C. Tata Medical Systems
D. DRDO
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The MRI scanner was developed by Bengaluru-based startup Voxelgrids , backed by Tata Sons.
Q4. The indigenous MRI scanner developed by Voxelgrids is of what strength?
A. 0.5 Tesla
B. 1 Tesla
C. 1.5 Tesla
D. 3 Tesla
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous MRI scanner is a 1.5 Tesla system, the global clinical standard.
Q5. Which team won the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
A. Haryana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Jharkhand
D. Karnataka
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Jharkhand won its first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.
Q6. Which ISRO rocket launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite?
A. PSLV
B. Gaganyaan LVM3-M6
C. SSLV
D. GSLV Mk-II
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
BlueBird Block-2 was launched using LVM3-M6 (Bahubali rocket) .
Q7. Which Act was replaced by the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025?
A. NRLM Act
B. PMAY-G Act
C. MGNREGA Act
D. Food Security Act
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The bill replaces the MGNREGA Act, 2005 .
Q8. Under the new Gramin Employment Bill, how many days of work are guaranteed per household annually?
A. 100 days
B. 110 days
C. 125 days
D. 150 days
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The new law guarantees
Month: Current Affairs - January 16, 2026
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