Current Affairs January Quiz 2026

Current Affairs January Quiz 2026 1. What record did Sonam Yeshi set in men's T20 international cricket? A - Fastest 50 runs B - 8 wickets in an innings C - Hat-trick with 5 wickets D - Most maiden overs Sonam Yeshi made history in men's T20 international cricket, becoming the first bowler to take eight wickets in a single innings. This achievement was recorded on December 29, 2025, in the third T20 match between Bhutan and Myanmar played in Gelephu. 2. What increase was recorded in India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in November 2025? A - 4.50% B - 5.90% C - 6.70% D - 7.20% India's industrial activity saw a significant improvement in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a 6.7 percent increase, the highest in the last 25 months. This indicates that after several months of moderate performance, Indian industry is now entering a phase of sustained recovery. 3. Approximately how much liquidity did the RBI inject under OMO? A - ₹25,000 crore B - ₹40,000 crore C - ₹50,000 crore D - ₹75,000 crore By the end of 2025, India's banking system was grappling with a severe liquidity deficit, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to inject ₹50,000 crore into the system through open market operations. 4. What is India's rank in the global reserves of rare earth elements? A - First B - Second C - Third D - Fifth According to recent reports, India lags significantly in the production of rare earth elements despite holding the third-largest global reserves. Despite possessing approximately 6–7 percent of global reserves, India's production is less than 1 percent, posing a major challenge for industrial development, clean energy transition, and national security. 5. In which country was Khaleda Zia the first female Prime Minister? A - Pakistan B - Bangladesh C - Sri Lanka D - Nepal Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 80, marking the end of a significant era in the country's politics. She was a prominent leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and played a crucial role in the restoration of democracy, serving as Prime Minister twice. 6. For the treatment of which disease is ITVISMA gene therapy administered? A - Parkinson's disease B - Alzheimer's disease C - Spinal Muscular Atrophy D - Multiple sclerosis Abu Dhabi achieved a historic milestone in global healthcare by providing ITVISMA gene therapy to a patient suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy for the first time. This treatment is considered a major step towards precision medicine and genomics-based therapies. 7. Who chaired the bench that delivered the judgment in the Aravalli case? A - Justice D.Y. Chandrachud B - Justice Sanjeev Khanna C - Justice Surya Kant D - Justice U.U. Lalit The Supreme Court of India adopted a cautious approach towards environmental protection by staying its previous order related to the Aravalli hills. 8. In which year did Israel announce that it would award Donald Trump a peace prize? A - 2024 B - 2025 C - 2026 D - 2027 In a significant diplomatic move, Israel has announced that it will award former US President Donald Trump the Israel Peace Prize in 2026. The announcement came after a high-level meeting in Florida between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump.