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
15. Which district achieved 100% insurance coverage?
A. Kota
B. Alwar
C. Ajmer
D. Jaipur
Answer: B
16. SBI raised $1 billion social loan from:
A. World Bank
B. MUFG
C. IMF
D. ADB
Answer: B
17. Axis Bank launched financing for:
A. EVs
B. MSME exports
C. Rooftop Solar
D. Housing
Answer: C
18. RBI gold purchase in 2025 was approximately:
A. 73 tonnes
B. 50 tonnes
C. 10 tonnes
D. 4 tonnes
Answer: D
19. Responsible Nations Index 2026 ranked India:
A. 10th
B. 16th
C. 25th
D. 40th
Answer: B
20. India became which largest economy globally (2025)?
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Fifth
D. Sixth
Answer: B
Defence, Security & Technology
21. DRDO successfully demonstrated which propulsion technology?
A. Scramjet
B. SFDR
C. Turbojet
D. Ramjet
Answer: B
22. India–Kyrgyzstan joint exercise KHANJAR-XIII was held in:
A. Ladakh
B. Assam
C. Rajasthan
D. Sikkim
Answer: B
23. INS Sudarshini visited which port first in Lokayan 26 voyage?
A. Muscat
B. Salalah
C. Doha
D. Dubai
Answer: B
24. BRO’s Project Sampark rescue took place at:
A. Zoji La
B. Nathu La
C. Chatergala Pass
D. Khardung La
Answer: C
25. India’s first Unmanned Surface Vessels delivered by:
A. HAL
B. BDL
C. Sagar Defence
D. DRDO
Answer: C
26. Digantara partnered with which country for SSA?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Singapore
D. France
Answer: C
27. Mission launched against air and drone threats:
A. Suraksha
B. Rakshak
C. Astra
D. Sudarshan Chakra
Answer: D
28. DIMe platform relates to:
A. Cyber security
B. Logistics management
C. Space operations
D. Drone tracking
Answer: B
29. Which rocket’s mission failed losing 16 satellites?
A. GSLV Mk III
B. SSLV
C. PSLV-C62
D. LVM-3
Answer: C
30. NASA Artemis II astronauts will travel in:
A. Dragon
B. Orion
C. Starliner
D. Soyuz
Answer: B
International Relations
31. World Government Summit 2026 held in:
A. Doha
B. Riyadh
C. Dubai
D. Abu Dhabi
Answer: C
32. India joined which BRICS institution?
A. BRICS Bank
B. BCIC
C. BRICS AI Lab
D. BRICS Trade Council
Answer: B
33. India-GCC FTA negotiations began after signing:
A. CEPA
B. MoU
C. ToR
D. Joint Declaration
Answer: C
34. India-China trade reached approximately:
A. $100 bn
B.