6-7 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. Republic Day 2026 is expected to have strong diplomatic significance due to the likely presence of leaders from which group?

A. G7
B. BRICS
C. European Union
D. ASEAN

Answer: C. European Union
Explanation: EU leaders are likely to attend as Chief Guests, highlighting India–EU strategic ties.

2. Who chaired the first meeting of the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) held in Mumbai?

A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Sanjay Malhotra
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Urjit Patel

Answer: B. Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the first PRB meeting.

3. RBI signed an agreement with GNCTD under which provision of the RBI Act, 1934?

A. Section 17
B. Section 20
C. Section 21A(1)
D. Section 45

Answer: C. Section 21A(1)
Explanation: The agreement strengthens cooperation in government banking operations.

4. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank partnered with which company to enhance UPI capabilities?

A. PayU
B. NPCI
C. TechFini
D. PhonePe

Answer: C. TechFini
Explanation: The partnership focuses on UPI acquiring and issuing capabilities.

5. India became the world’s largest rice producer in 2024–25 with production of:

A. 145.28 million tonnes
B. 148.90 million tonnes
C. 150.18 million tonnes
D. 152.40 million tonnes

Answer: C. 150.18 million tonnes
Explanation: India surpassed China (145.28 MT) to become the largest producer.

6. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakatha was sworn in as Chief Justice of which High Court?

A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Sikkim
D. Manipur

Answer: C. Sikkim
Explanation: He became the 24th Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court.

7. Which corps’ animal contingent will be showcased for the first time at the Republic Day Parade?

A. Army Medical Corps
B. Remount & Veterinary Corps
C. Territorial Army
D. NCC

Answer: B. Remount & Veterinary Corps
Explanation: Highlights the strategic role of animals in military operations.

8. ICGS ‘Samudra Pratap’ was commissioned in which state?

A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Gujarat

Answer: C. Goa
Explanation: Commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

9. SWaDeS, developed by DRDO, is a:

A. Drone surveillance system
B. Portable water desalination system
C. Missile tracking radar
D. Field medical unit

Answer: B. Portable water desalination system