8 January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. Prasar Bharati initiated steps to resume live radio broadcasts in which language from AIR Imphal?

A. Manipuri
B. Kuki
C. Thadou
D. Mizo

✅ Answer: C. Thadou
📝 Explanation: Live radio broadcasts in Thadou language were halted during Manipur’s ethnic violence in 2023 and are now being resumed by Prasar Bharati.

Q2. The campaign “Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav” is jointly implemented by the Ministry of I&B and which platform?

A. Digital India
B. MyGov
C. PIB
D. NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: B. MyGov
📝 Explanation: The campaign was organised in collaboration with MyGov , under which four creative challenges’ winners were announced.

Q3. How many literary works are to be released by the Union Education Minister under Centres of Excellence for classical languages?

A. 42
B. 48
C. 55
D. 60

✅ Answer: C. 55
📝 Explanation: 55 literary works , including Tirukkural editions and sign-language books, were developed for Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia.

Q4. India’s traditional AYUSH systems were formally recognised under which trade agreements?

A. India–EU FTA & India–UK FTA
B. India–Japan CEPA & India–Korea CEPA
C. India–Oman CEPA & India–New Zealand FTA
D. India–ASEAN FTA & BIMSTEC

✅ Answer: C. India–Oman CEPA & India–New Zealand FTA
📝 Explanation: AYUSH systems gained formal recognition in India–Oman CEPA and India–New Zealand FTA , finalised in December 2025.

Q5. The NBS rates approved for Rabi 2025–26 mainly cover which fertilisers?

A. Nitrogenous fertilisers
B. Micronutrient fertilisers
C. Phosphatic & Potassic fertilisers
D. Bio-fertilisers

✅ Answer: C. Phosphatic & Potassic fertilisers
📝 Explanation: The NBS rates cover P&K fertilisers , including DAP and NPKS grades , effective from 1 Oct 2025 to 31 Mar 2026.

Q6. India’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to operate in which state?

A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Punjab

✅ Answer: C. Haryana
📝 Explanation: The hydrogen train marks a major step toward green rail transport and will operate in Haryana .

Q7. The 3-year PPP project pipeline was operationalised by which department?

A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Department of Economic Affairs
D. Department of Investment & Public Asset Management

✅ Answer: C. Department of Economic Affairs
📝 Explanation: DEA operationalised the PPP pipeline as part of the Union Budget 2025–26 implementation.

Q8. Under relaxed funding norms, deep-tech startups can now receive financial assistance up to: