Daily Current Affairs – 15 January 2026 | For SSC, Banking, and Railway Exams

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🔹 1. Which major lunar mission does NASA aim to launch in February 2026 with a four-member crew?

Answer: Artemis II / आर्टेमिस II

Explanation:

• NASA has targeted February 2026 for the Artemis II crewed lunar mission. (Source: NASA)
• This mission will be the first crewed test of the Orion spacecraft.
• The crew consists of four astronauts, including Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
• The mission aims to orbit the Moon and return to Earth safely.
• Artemis II follows Artemis I, the uncrewed test flight of 2022.

Related Static GK:

• NASA Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA
• Established – 1958 (by National Aeronautics and Space Act)
• Administrator (2026) – Bill Nelson
• First Human Moon Landing – Apollo 11 (1969)
• Artemis Program announced – 2017
• Orion spacecraft developed by – Lockheed Martin
• Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA’s heaviest rocket
• NASA operates under the U.S. Federal Government
• Primary training center – Johnson Space Center
• Artemis II planned duration – about 10 days

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

No direct previous year question asked from this topic.

🔹 2. Which state/union territory government has approved a carbon credit monetization framework?

Answer: Delhi / दिल्ली

Explanation:

• The Delhi government approved India’s first Carbon Credit Monetization Framework. (Source: Delhi Govt)
• It allows Delhi to generate revenue through sale of carbon credits.
• The framework will apply to renewable and green projects.
• Implementation overseen by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
• The policy aligns with India’s COP28 commitments.

Related Static GK:

• Delhi became a Union Territory under the 69th Constitutional Amendment (1991).
• Chief Minister (2026) – Arvind Kejriwal
• Lt. Governor (2026) – V. K. Saxena
• DPCC established under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
• Delhi Legislative Assembly – 70 seats
• Delhi Police under Ministry of Home Affairs
• First CM of Delhi – Chaudhary Brahm Prakash (1952)
• Delhi Metro started operations in 2002
• Delhi Jal Board formed in 1998
• Delhi’s area – 1,484 sq km

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Delhi became a Union Territory in which year?
Ans. 1991 (Asked in: SSC CGL, 2014)

🔹 3. The Bihar government has announced cashless treatment of up to what amount for victims of road accidents?

Answer: ₹1.5 Lakh / ₹1.5 लाख

Explanation:

• The Bihar government introduced a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims. (Source: Bihar Govt)
• It covers treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh in both public and private hospitals.
• The scheme applies to victims on highways and rural roads.
• It will be funded by the Bihar Road Safety Fund.
• The Health Department will oversee implementation.

Related Static GK:

• Bihar formed – 22 March 1912
• Governor (2026) – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
• Chief Minister (2026) – Nitish Kumar
• Bihar Police Act – 2007
• State Animal – Gaur (Indian bison)
• Bihar Capital – Patna
• Official Language – Hindi
• Second Official Language – Urdu
• Bihar Day celebrated – 22 March
• Major River – Ganga

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. When was Bihar separated from Bengal Presidency?
Ans. 1912 (Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2016)

🔹 4. Which central ministry prohibited quick-commerce platforms from using “10-minute delivery” claims?

Answer: Ministry of Labour and Employment / श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय

Explanation:

• The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued an advisory to restrict “10-minute delivery” advertisements. (Source: MoLE)
• It cited worker safety concerns and unrealistic time pressures.
• The advisory was directed at quick-commerce firms like Blinkit and Zepto.
• Companies were asked to ensure compliance with labour codes.
• The step aligns with occupational safety standards.

Related Static GK:

• Ministry formed – 1946
• Headquarters – Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi
• Minister (2026) – Bhupender Yadav
• National Career Service launched – 2015
• EPFO under MoLE established – 1952
• ESIC established – 1952
• Apprentices Act – 1961
• Code on Wages enacted – 2019
• Occupational Safety Code – 2020
• Industrial Relations Code – 2020

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. EPFO works under which ministry?
Ans. Ministry of Labour and Employment (Asked in: SSC CGL, 2018)

🔹 5. Who launched the Drug-Free Campus Campaign at Delhi University?

Answer: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan / उपराष्ट्रपति सी.पी. राधाकृष्णन

Explanation:

• The Vice-President inaugurated the “Nasha Mukt Campus Abhiyan” at Delhi University. (Source: PIB)
• Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• The campaign targets drug prevention awareness among students.
• It involves NCC and NSS volunteers across colleges.
• Similar programs are active in 700 universities nationwide.

Related Static GK:

• Vice-President of India – Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Art. 64)
• Constitution Article for VP – Article 63
• Term – 5 years
• First Vice-President – Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
• Current (2026) – C.P. Radhakrishnan
• Ministry of Social Justice formed – 1998
• DU established – 1922
• DU Chancellor – Vice-President of India
• DU Motto – “Nistha Dhriti Satyam”
• DU located – New Delhi

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
Ans. Vice-President of India (Asked in: SSC CGL, 2017)

🔹 6. The Bihar government launched home property registration for citizens above which age?

Answer: 80 Years / 80 वर्ष

Explanation:

• Bihar introduced doorstep property registration for senior citizens 80+ years. (Source: Bihar Govt)
• Implemented by the Department of Registration, Excise, and Prohibition.
• Facility ensures hassle-free services for elderly citizens.
• Documents are collected and processed digitally.
• It aligns with Digital India and e-Governance objectives.

Related Static GK:

• Registrar General of India established – 1961
• Property registration governed under Registration Act – 1908
• Department of Land Resources – Ministry of Rural Development
• Digital India launched – 2015
• NIC (e-governance agency) founded – 1976
• Bihar CM Office – Patna Secretariat
• Official Portal – state.bihar.gov.in
• e-Stamp service launched – 2017
• State Land Records Portal – “Bhulekh Bihar”
• Language of land documents – Hindi

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

No direct previous year question asked from this topic.

🔹 7. Who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's boxing team for a third stint?

Answer: C.A. Kuttappa / सी.ए. कटप्पा

Explanation:

• C.A. Kuttappa has been reappointed as the chief coach of the Indian men’s boxing team. (Source: BFI)
• This marks his third stint since 2009 and 2017.
• He earlier trained Olympic medalists like Vijender Singh.
• Appointment confirmed by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
• He will oversee preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Related Static GK:

• Boxing Federation of India (BFI) formed – 2016
• BFI HQ – New Delhi
• BFI President (2026) – Ajay Singh
• National Games governed by – IOA
• Indian Boxing first Olympic medal – Vijender Singh (Beijing 2008)
• Mary Kom – 6-time World Champion
• IBA (International Boxing Association) HQ – Lausanne, Switzerland
• IBA formed – 1946
• India’s first boxing world medal – 2001
• National Institute of Sports (NIS) – Patiala

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Who won India’s first Olympic medal in boxing?
Ans. Vijender Singh (Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2013)

🔹 8. Which university has been granted the status of Centre of Excellence in Disability Education?

Answer: Jamia Millia Islamia / जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया

Explanation:

• Rehabilitation Council of India designated Jamia Millia Islamia as a Centre of Excellence. (Source: JMI)
• The status was conferred for its special education and rehabilitation programs.
• The decision was made under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• Jamia will develop model curricula for disability studies.
• This recognition is valid for five years.

Related Static GK:

• Jamia Millia Islamia established – 1920
• JMI became Central University – 1988
• RCI established – 1992 (under RCI Act)
• RCI HQ – New Delhi
• RCI under – Ministry of Social Justice
• Vice-Chancellor (2026) – Prof. Najma Akhtar
• Jamia Motto – “Talim, Tarbiyat aur Tazkia”
• Campus – Okhla, New Delhi
• UGC recognized – Yes
• University Grants Commission Act – 1956

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Jamia Millia Islamia became a Central University in which year?
Ans. 1988 (Asked in: SSC CGL, 2019)

🔹 9. Who is the author of the book “Babur: The Quest for Hindusthan”?

Answer: Aabhas Maldahiyar / आभास मालदाहियार

Explanation:

• The book “Babur: The Quest for Hindusthan” was written by Aabhas Maldahiyar. (Source: Penguin India)
• The book was in news due to a cancelled literature festival session.
• It explores Babur’s early life, campaigns, and his vision for Hindustan.
• Published by Penguin Random House India.
• Author is also known for “Modi Again”.

Related Static GK:

• Babur founded the Mughal Empire in 1526.
• Battle of Panipat I – 1526
• Mughal capital – Agra
• Baburnama written in – Turkish (Chagatai)
• Penguin Random House HQ – New York, USA
• First Mughal Emperor – Babur
• Babur’s tomb – Kabul, Afghanistan
• Book ISBN registered under ISBN India (NBT)
• RCI under Ministry of Education earlier – pre-1998
• Penguin established – 1935

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
Ans. Babur (Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2017)

🔹 10. Samar Hazarika, who passed away recently, was a famous personality related to which field?

Answer: Musician (Assamese Singer) / संगीतकार (असमिया गायक)

Explanation:

• Veteran Assamese singer and composer Samar Hazarika passed away in Guwahati. (Source: PIB)
• He was the brother of legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika.
• Known for his contribution to Assamese folk music.
• He composed patriotic and cultural songs in Assamese.
• He was associated with All India Radio, Guwahati.

Related Static GK:

• Bhupen Hazarika Bharat Ratna – 2019
• Assam Capital – Dispur
• Assam Formation – 1912
• Official Language – Assamese
• Kaziranga National Park – UNESCO site (1985)
• Brahmaputra River flows through Assam
• Governor (2026) – Gulab Chand Kataria
• CM (2026) – Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Assam State Song – “O Mur Apunar Desh”
• All India Radio founded – 1936

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Which Assamese musician was awarded Bharat Ratna in 2019?
Ans. Bhupen Hazarika (Asked in: SSC MTS, 2021)

🔹 11. Which Regional Rural Bank launched the country’s first solar-powered mobile ATM van?

Answer: Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) / त्रिपुरा ग्रामीण बैंक

Explanation:

• Tripura Gramin Bank launched India’s first solar-powered mobile ATM van. (Source: TGB)
• The initiative promotes rural financial inclusion.
• Van to operate in remote villages lacking banking access.
• Bank is sponsored by Punjab National Bank.
• Inaugurated by Tripura CM Manik Saha.

Related Static GK:

• Tripura Gramin Bank established – 1976
• Sponsored by – Punjab National Bank
• Headquarters – Agartala, Tripura
• RRBs formed under RRB Act – 1976
• Regulated by – NABARD
• NABARD HQ – Mumbai
• PNB HQ – New Delhi
• PNB established – 1894
• Tripura Capital – Agartala
• Tripura became State – 1972

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Regional Rural Banks were established under which Act?
Ans. RRB Act, 1976 (Asked in: IBPS Clerk, 2015)

🔹 12. Who has Meta appointed as its new President and Vice President for AI strategy?

Answer: Dina Powell McCormick / दीना पॉवेल मैककॉर्मिक

Explanation:

• Meta appointed Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice President for AI strategy. (Source: Meta)
• She was formerly with Goldman Sachs as Global Head of Sustainability.
• The appointment aims to accelerate Meta’s AI integration.
• She will oversee partnerships and innovation in AI research.
• Her role reports directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Related Static GK:

• Meta Platforms Inc. established – 2004 (as Facebook)
• Founder & CEO – Mark Zuckerberg
• Headquarters – Menlo Park, California
• Renamed Meta – October 2021
• Instagram acquired – 2012
• WhatsApp acquired – 2014
• AI division – FAIR (Facebook AI Research)
• Meta stock symbol – META
• Goldman Sachs HQ – New York
• Goldman Sachs founded – 1869

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

No direct previous year question asked from this topic.

🔹 13. Which Australian women’s cricket legend announced retirement from all formats?

Answer: Alyssa Healy / एलिसा हीली

Explanation:

• Alyssa Healy announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. (Source: Cricket Australia)
• She was a wicketkeeper-batter and former captain.
• Healy played over 250 international matches.
• She won multiple ICC titles with Australia.
• Married to cricketer Mitchell Starc.

Related Static GK:

• Cricket Australia founded – 1905
• CA HQ – Melbourne
• Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 winner – Australia
• ICC HQ – Dubai
• ICC formed – 1909
• WBBL started – 2015
• First women’s Test – 1934
• Mitchell Starc – Left-arm fast bowler
• Australia Capital – Canberra
• Prime Minister (2026) – Anthony Albanese

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 winner?
Ans. Australia (Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2024)

🔹 14. Which special banking package has been launched for central government employees?

Answer: Holistic Salary Account Package / समग्र वेतन खाता पैकेज

Explanation:

• The Department of Financial Services launched “Holistic Salary Account Package.” (Source: DFS)
• It offers exclusive benefits to central government employees.
• Includes loan concessions and insurance cover.
• Launched under Ministry of Finance.
• Applies to PSU banks and financial institutions.

Related Static GK:

• Department of Financial Services under Ministry of Finance
• MoF formed – 1946
• Current Finance Minister (2026) – Nirmala Sitharaman
• DFS HQ – North Block, New Delhi
• Public Sector Banks – 12 (post-merger 2020)
• Largest PSB – SBI
• SBI HQ – Mumbai
• SBI established – 1955
• RBI regulates banks – since 1935
• RBI HQ – Mumbai

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. RBI was established under which Act?
Ans. RBI Act, 1934 (Asked in: IBPS PO, 2016)

🔹 15. Where did the 28th Conference of Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC) begin?

Answer: New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

Explanation:

• The 28th CSPOC conference was inaugurated in New Delhi. (Source: PIB)
• Attended by Speakers from over 30 Commonwealth nations.
• Inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• Hosted by the Parliament of India.
• Discussions focused on parliamentary transparency.

Related Static GK:

• First CSPOC held – 1969 (Canada)
• India last hosted CSPOC – 2010
• Lok Sabha established – 1952
• Speaker (2026) – Om Birla
• Parliament of India under Article 79
• Rajya Sabha – Upper House
• Lok Sabha – Lower House
• Commonwealth HQ – London
• Members of Commonwealth – 56 countries
• Constitution enacted – 26 January 1950

Previous Year / Subject-wise GK:

Q. Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Parliament of India?
Ans. Article 79 (Asked in: SSC CGL, 2015)

📘 Conclusion:

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