January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

Republic Day, Awards & Governance

1. Which state tableau won the First Prize at the Republic Day Parade 2026?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation: Maharashtra’s tableau based on Ganeshotsav and Atmanirbhar Bharat received the top award.

2. Which force won the Best Marching Contingent among the Armed Forces in 2026?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. Coast Guard
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Navy was awarded the best marching contingent.

3. Best marching contingent among CAPFs in 2026 Republic Day went to:
A. BSF
B. CRPF
C. CISF
D. Delhi Police
Answer: D
Explanation: Delhi Police received the honour in CAPF/auxiliary category.

4. Which ministry’s tableau won the Best Central Ministry Tableau Award 2026?
A. Defence
B. Culture
C. Home Affairs
D. Tourism
Answer: B
Explanation: Ministry of Culture’s tableau “Vande Mataram – Soul of the Nation”.

5. India celebrated which Republic Day on 26 January 2026?
A. 75th
B. 76th
C. 77th
D. 78th
Answer: C
Explanation: India marked its 77th Republic Day.

6. Theme of Republic Day 2026 was:
A. New India Rising
B. Azadi@100
C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
D. Unity in Diversity
Answer: C

7. How many gallantry awards were approved in January 2026?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
Answer: C

8. Sikkim became which state to receive President’s Police Colour?
A. 10th
B. 12th
C. 15th
D. 18th
Answer: C

9. National Voters Day is observed on:
A. 24 January
B. 25 January
C. 26 January
D. 27 January
Answer: B

10. Parakram Diwas is celebrated on:
A. 21 January
B. 22 January
C. 23 January
D. 24 January
Answer: C

Economy & Banking

11. Nirmala Sitharaman presented which consecutive Union Budget in 2026?
A. 7th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Answer: C

12. Goldman Sachs revised India’s GDP growth forecast for CY26 to:
A. 6.3%
B. 6.5%
C. 6.7%
D. 6.9%
Answer: D

13. RBI imposed penalty on which company related to Paytm?
A. Paytm Bank
B. One97 Communications
C. NPCI
D. PayU
Answer: B

14. Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 allows FDI up to:
A. 49%
B. 74%
C. 90%
D. 100%
Answer: D