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On 12 January 2026, along with the Youth Policy-2026, the Rajasthan Chief Minister released a recruitment calendar for how many government posts?
Answer: (3) 1 lakh
Explanation
The CM released the Youth Policy-2026, an Employment Policy and a calendar for one lakh government recruitments at SMS Stadium, Jaipur.
The Indian Army's 78th Army Day parade, held on 15 January 2026 outside a cantonment area for the first time, took place in which city?
Answer: (1) Jaipur
Explanation
The parade was held on Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, and displayed BrahMos missile systems, drones and robotic dogs.
The Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, notified in January 2026, extends how far from the sanctuary boundary?
Answer: (2) 0 to 1 km
Explanation
The ESZ extends from zero to one kilometre around the sanctuary and covers about 243 sq km.
Under the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy approved by the State Cabinet on 21 January 2026, approved projects get which electricity-duty benefit?
Answer: (4) 100% exemption for 7 years
Explanation
The state's first semiconductor policy gives projects approved under the India Semiconductor Mission a 100% electricity duty exemption for seven years. The Aerospace and Defence Policy was approved at the same meeting.
Rajasthan's tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026, which came third in the Popular Choice poll, showcased which art?
Answer: (2) Usta (gold) art of Bikaner
Explanation
The tableau was titled 'Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)'. Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh were first and second.
Swami Brahmdev Ji Maharaj, awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for social work, is known for institutions for the visually and hearing impaired in which district of Rajasthan?
Answer: (3) Sri Ganganagar
Explanation
He leads the Shri Jagdamba Sanstha in Sri Ganganagar, whose Shri Jagdamba Andh Vidyalaya for visually impaired students dates from 1980. The other Rajasthan Padma Shri awardees were Gafruddin Mewati Jogi and Taga Ram Bheel.
Consider the following statements about the 77th Republic Day celebrations held in January 2026: 1. The President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission were the chief guests. 2. The parade was themed on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (1) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen were the chief guests, and the parade marked 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Which State's tableau, on the theme 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta', was judged the best State/UT tableau at the Republic Day Parade in January 2026?
Answer: (4) Maharashtra
Explanation
Maharashtra came first, Jammu & Kashmir second and Kerala third. The Indian Navy was the best marching contingent among the Services.
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, held in January 2026, marked 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple by:
Answer: (2) Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation
Mahmud of Ghazni first attacked Somnath in January 1026. The Parv was held from 8 to 11 January 2026.
What was the theme of the World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting held at Davos in January 2026?
Answer: (3) A Spirit of Dialogue
Explanation
The meeting was held on 19–23 January 2026 in Davos-Klosters under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'.
According to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, released in January 2026, which risk was ranked the top risk most likely to trigger a global crisis in 2026?
Answer: (1) Geoeconomic confrontation
Explanation
Geoeconomic confrontation was chosen by 18% of respondents as the top risk for 2026, followed by interstate conflict and extreme weather.
In January 2026, which State renamed one of its wildlife sanctuaries to create India's first butterfly sanctuary?
Answer: (4) Kerala
Explanation
Kerala renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur district as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. It records 266 butterfly species.
In January 2026, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the Atal Pension Yojana up to which financial year?
Answer: (2) 2030-31
Explanation
On 21 January 2026 the Cabinet extended APY up to 2030-31. It also approved ₹5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI.
Who won the Australian Open 2026 women's singles title on 31 January 2026, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final?
Answer: (3) Elena Rybakina
Explanation
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. It was her second Grand Slam title.
Which institution was selected in the institutional category for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026, announced on 23 January 2026?
Answer: (1) Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority
Explanation
Sikkim SDMA won in the institutional category and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke in the individual category.