Q1. India officially launched the logo, theme, and website for which international grouping’s chairship in January 2026?
A. G20
B. SCO
C. BRICS
D. BIMSTEC
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
India launched the BRICS Chairship 2026 logo, theme, and website on January 13, 2026 , signalling early agenda-setting.
Q2. Which German leader visited India on January 12–13, 2026, on his first official trip to India and Asia?
A. Olaf Scholz
B. Frank-Walter Steinmeier
C. Friedrich Merz
D. Angela Merkel
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India, marking his first official visit to India and Asia .
Q3. Who will be the Chief Guests for India’s 77th Republic Day (2026)?
A. French President and PM
B. EU Council President & EU Commission President
C. German Chancellor and President
D. UN Secretary-General and WHO Director
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
António Costa (European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission) will be Chief Guests, highlighting India-EU strategic ties.
Q4. The “Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026” summit attended by an Indian delegation was held in:
A. Norway
B. Japan
C. Israel
D. Greece
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The summit was held in Israel , focusing on marine food systems and sustainable fisheries.
Q5. The 9th International Spice Conference (ISC) 2026 will be held in:
A. Kochi
B. Kozhikode
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Mangaluru
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
The 9th ISC will be held in Kochi, Kerala (Feb 23–26, 2026) .
National Policies & Governance
Q6. Which court ruled that the PM CARES Fund enjoys a right to privacy under the RTI Act, 2005?
A. Supreme Court
B. Bombay High Court
C. Delhi High Court
D. Madras High Court
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The Delhi High Court held that PM CARES Fund enjoys right to privacy under RTI provisions.
Q7. Which regulator constituted a 15-member expert committee for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS)?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. PFRDA
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
PFRDA formed the committee to develop
Month: Current Affairs - January 17, 2026
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