24 January 2026 Current Affairs
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1. What new scheme was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to promote the traditional food of the districts of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: One District One Cuisine / рдПрдХ рдЬрдирдкрдж тАУ рдПрдХ рд╡реНрдпрдВрдЬрди
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Union Home Minister Amit Shah |
| Focus | Promoting traditional district-level food |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Announcement | January 2026 |
| Linkage | Cultural identity promotion |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
Uttar Pradesh Formation: 1950
Capital: Lucknow
Home Minister heads: Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA created in: 1947
Subject: Cultural promotion (State Subject)
District Head: District Magistrate
UP Status: Highest population state
Article 162: Defines state executive powers
Previous Year / Subject-Wise GK
Note: No direct previous year question asked from this topic yet.
2. Which Hypersonic Missile will be showcased by DRDO for the first time at the 77th Republic Day Parade?
Answer: Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) / рд▓реЙрдиреНрдЧ рд░реЗрдВрдЬ рдПрдВрдЯреА-рд╢рд┐рдк рд╣рд╛рдЗрдкрд░рд╕реЛрдирд┐рдХ рдорд┐рд╕рд╛рдЗрд▓
Event: 77th Republic Day Parade
Developer: DRDO
Type: Hypersonic (Speed > Mach 5)
Purpose: Anti-ship operations
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| DRDO Establishment | 1958 |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Republic Day | 26 January |
| Hypersonic Speed | Above Mach 5 |
| DRDO HQ | New Delhi |
| Supreme Commander | President of India |
Previous Year Question
Q. DRDO works under which ministry?
Ans. Ministry of Defence
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2018
3. Under which operation did security forces kill 15 Maoists in Jharkhand's Saranda forest?
Answer: Operation Megabur / рдСрдкрд░реЗрд╢рди рдореЗрдЧрд╛рдмреБрд░
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Security Forces |
| Location | Saranda forest, Jharkhand |
| Casualties | 15 Maoists killed |
| Operation Name | Operation Megabur |
| Internal Security | Handled by MHA |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
Jharkhand Formation: 2000
Capital: Ranchi
Maoism: Internal security issue
Central Force: CRPF involved
Saranda Forest: Asia's dense Sal forests
Constitutional Provision: Article 355 (internal security)
Previous Year Question
Q. Which ministry deals with internal security in India?
Ans. Ministry of Home Affairs
Asked in: SSC GD, 2019
4. Which country has replaced Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026 after their withdrawal?
Answer: Scotland / рд╕реНрдХреЙрдЯрд▓реИрдВрдб
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Withdrawn Team | Bangladesh |
| Replacement Team | Scotland |
| Decision Authority | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Scotland's Status | ICC Associate Member |
| Tournament | T20 World Cup 2026 |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
ICC founded: 1909
ICC Headquarters: Dubai
T20 format introduced: 2003
Scotland status: ICC Associate Member
Bangladesh ICC status: Full Member (since 2000)
Scotland capital: Edinburgh
Previous Year Question
Q. Headquarters of ICC is located in which city?
Ans. Dubai
Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2020
5. Kamala and Pusa DST, which were recently in the news, are new genome-edited varieties of which crop?
Answer: Paddy / рдзрд╛рди
Varieties: Kamala & Pusa DST
Technology: Genome-edited (not GMO)
Crop: Paddy (Rice)
Developed by: Indian Agricultural Institutes
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| Governing Body | ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) |
| ICAR Established | 1929 |
| Pusa Institute | Under ICAR |
| Paddy Season | Kharif crop |
| India's Rank | 2nd largest rice producer |
| Constitutional Status | Agriculture in State List |
Previous Year Question
Q. ICAR was established in which year?
Ans. 1929
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2017
6. How many questions will be asked to citizens in the first phase of Census 2027?
Answer: 33 Questions / 33 рдкреНрд░рд╢реНрди
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Census Year | 2027 |
| Phase | First Phase |
| Target | Citizens/Households |
| Number of Questions | 33 |
| Legal Basis | Census Act, 1948 |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
Governing Act: Census Act, 1948
Authority: Registrar General of India
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Constitutional Status: Union Subject
First Census: 1881 (synchronous)
Last Census: 2011
Frequency: Every 10 years
Article 246: Census in Union List
Previous Year Question
Q. Census in India is conducted under which Act?
Ans. Census Act, 1948
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2019
7. Which institution has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2026?
Answer: Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority / рд╕рд┐рдХреНрдХрд┐рдо рд░рд╛рдЬреНрдп рдЖрдкрджрд╛ рдкреНрд░рдмрдВрдзрди рдкреНрд░рд╛рдзрд┐рдХрд░рдг
Award: Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award
Year: 2026
Category: Institutional
Recipient: Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| Disaster Management Act | 2005 |
| NDMA Established | 2005 |
| NDMA Chairperson | Prime Minister |
| SDMA Head | State Chief Minister |
| Sikkim Statehood | 1975 |
| Sikkim Capital | Gangtok |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
Previous Year Question
Q. NDMA was established in which year?
Ans. 2005
Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2018
8. Who was awarded the Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2026 in the individual category?
Answer: Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke / рд▓реЗрдлреНрдЯрд┐рдиреЗрдВрдЯ рдХрд░реНрдирд▓ рд╕реАрддрд╛ рдЕрд╢реЛрдХ рд╢реЗрд▓реНрдХреЗ
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Award Category | Individual |
| Year | 2026 |
| Recipient | Lt. Col. Seeta Ashok Shelke |
| Service | Indian Army |
| Field | Disaster Management |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
Indian Army Act: 1950
Army HQ: New Delhi
Army Day: 15 January
Supreme Commander: President of India
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Commissioned Officer)
Armed Forces Role: Assist civil administration
Previous Year Question
Note: No direct previous year question asked from this topic yet.
9. The world's oldest rock art was recently discovered on which country's Muna Island?
Answer: Indonesia / рдЗрдВрдбреЛрдиреЗрд╢рд┐рдпрд╛
Discovery: World's oldest rock art
Location: Muna Island
Country: Indonesia
Type: Prehistoric art
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| Indonesia Capital | Jakarta |
| Country Type | Archipelagic nation |
| Regional Group | ASEAN member |
| ASEAN Formation | 1967 |
| Indonesia joined ASEAN | 1967 (founding member) |
| Geological Feature | Pacific Ring of Fire |
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah |
Previous Year Question
Q. ASEAN was established in which year?
Ans. 1967
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2016
10. According to the Numbeo Safety Index 2026, which is the safest city in India?
Answer: Mangaluru / рдордВрдЧрд▓реБрд░реБ
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Index Publisher | Numbeo |
| Index Name | Safety Index 2026 |
| Basis | Safety perception survey |
| Safest Indian City | Mangaluru |
| State | Karnataka |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
City: Mangaluru (Mangalore)
State: Karnataka
Karnataka Capital: Bengaluru
Karnataka Formation: 1956
Numbeo: Global data platform
Coastal Location: Arabian Sea
Police Subject: State subject
Previous Year Question
Note: No direct previous year question asked from this topic yet.
11. What rank did India achieve in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026?
Answer: 6th
Index: Asia Manufacturing Index 2026
Purpose: Manufacturing performance evaluation
India's Rank: 6th
Scope: Asian economies
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| Sector | Manufacturing (Industry) |
| Governing Ministry | Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Make in India Launch | 2014 |
| Economic Contribution | Part of GDP |
| Policy | Industrial Policy (Central subject) |
| Key Sector | MSME |
| Economic Model | Mixed economy |
Previous Year Question
Q. Make in India programme was launched in which year?
Ans. 2014
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2017
12. Which global peace initiative did US President Donald Trump recently unveil in Davos?
Answer: Board of Peace / рдмреЛрд░реНрдб рдСрдл рдкреАрд╕
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Davos, Switzerland |
| Announced by | US President Donald Trump |
| Initiative Type | Global peace initiative |
| Name | Board of Peace |
| Context | World Economic Forum meeting |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
Davos Event: World Economic Forum (WEF)
WEF Founded: 1971
WEF HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
USA Capital: Washington D.C.
US Head of State: President
UN Established: 1945
Previous Year Question
Q. World Economic Forum headquarters is located in which city?
Ans. Geneva
Asked in: SSC CHSL, 2019
13. Which state government recently imposed a total ban on the sale of gutkha and nicotine-containing food products?
Answer: Odisha / рдУрдбрд┐рд╢рд╛
Action: Total ban
Products: Gutkha & nicotine food products
State: Odisha
Reason: Public health concern
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| Odisha Formation | 1936 (as separate province) |
| Capital | Bhubaneswar |
| Food Safety Act | 2006 |
| Regulator | FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) |
| Constitutional Status | Public health (State subject) |
| Tobacco Control Act | COTPA, 2003 |
| Odisha High Court | Cuttack |
Previous Year Question
Q. COTPA Act was enacted in which year?
Ans. 2003
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2018
14. President Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurated a new complex at Rashtrapati Bhavan that houses a collection of books and manuscripts in classical languages.
Answer: Granth Kutir / рдЧреНрд░рдВрде рдХреБрдЯреАрд░
| EXPLANATION (Factual тАУ Exam Only) | |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated by | President Droupadi Murmu |
| Location | Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Contents | Books & manuscripts in classical languages |
| Focus | Classical language preservation |
| Complex Name | Granth Kutir |
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
President: Constitutional head of state
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Presidential residence
President Election: Article 54
Classical Languages in India: 6 languages
Governing Ministry: Ministry of Culture
Rashtrapati Bhavan built: Completed 1929
National Capital: New Delhi
Previous Year Question
Q. President of India is elected under which Article?
Ans. Article 54
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2016
15. Recently, the National Health Authority collaborated with which IIT to organize a Federated Intelligence Hackathon to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector?
Answer: IIT Kanpur / рдЖрдИрдЖрдИрдЯреА рдХрд╛рдирдкреБрд░
Organizer: National Health Authority (NHA)
Partner: IIT Kanpur
Event: Federated Intelligence Hackathon
Focus: AI in healthcare
Static GK / Exam-Relevant Facts
| NHA Formation | 2018 |
| NHA Role | Implements Ayushman Bharat |
| Ayushman Bharat Launch | 2018 |
| IIT Kanpur Established | 1959 |
| IIT Status | Institutes of National Importance |
| Governing Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Healthcare Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| IIT Kanpur Location | Uttar Pradesh |
Previous Year Question
Q. IIT Kanpur was established in which year?
Ans. 1959
Asked in: SSC CGL, 2017