January Monthly CA 1 — ca quiz Current Affairs

50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

Which theme has been declared by the Indian Army for the year 2026?
A.Year of Tech Absorption
B.Year of Networking and Data Centricity
C.Year of Cyber Resilience
D.Year of Quantum Integration

• Key Fact
The Indian Army has officially declared the year 2026 as the 'Year of Networking and Data Centricity'.

• Supporting Detail
This strategic focus aims to integrate advanced communication frameworks, secure networking, and data processing across all military operations.

• Related Concept
In contrast, the previous years (2024-2025) were designated as the 'Year of Technology Absorption' to assimilate modern technology.

• Why wrong options are wrong
Year of Tech Absorption was the theme for 2024-2025, while Cyber Resilience and Quantum Integration are not official year themes declared by the Army.

• Exam Trick
Associate '2026' directly with 'Data & Networks' for rapid factual recall in SSC one-liners.

Question 2:

Who was conferred India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the 'Ashok Chakra', on the eve of 77th Republic Day 2026?
A.Major Arshdeep Singh
B.Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
C.Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba
D.Group Captain Prashanth Nair

• Key Fact
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.

• Supporting Detail
He made history by becoming the first Indian astronaut designated to visit the International Space Station (ISS) in modern space missions.

• Related Concept
A total of 70 gallantry awards were approved by the President in 2026, including 1 Ashok Chakra and 3 Kirti Chakras.

• Why wrong options are wrong
Major Arshdeep Singh and Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba were awarded the Kirti Chakra, not the Ashok Chakra.

• Additional Info
Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry award, whereas Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime equivalent.

Question 3:

Which state cricket team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 by defeating Saurashtra in the final?
A.Karnataka
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Vidarbha
D.Maharashtra

• Key Fact
Vidarbha cricket team won the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating Saurashtra in the final.

• Supporting Detail
This marked a historic triumph for the Vidarbha side in India's premier domestic List-A one-day cricket tournament.

• Related Concept
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is organized annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

• Why wrong options are wrong
Saurashtra was the runner-up, while Mumbai won the Vijay Merchant Trophy (Under-16) against Maharashtra.

• Exam Trick
Remember 'V' for Vidarbha and 'V' for Vijay Hazare Trophy victory.

Question 4:

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to which financial year?
A.FY 2027–28
B.FY 2028–29
C.FY 2030–31
D.FY 2034–35

• Key Fact
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till FY 2030–31.

• Supporting Detail
APY was launched on 9th May 2015 to deliver old-age income security to unorganised sector workers.

• Related Concept
The scheme offers a guaranteed minimum monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after attaining 60 years of age.

• Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizens aged between 18 and 40 years are eligible to subscribe to APY.

• Why wrong options are wrong
FY 2030-31 is the exact Cabinet-approved extension timeline, making other target years incorrect.

Question 5:

Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
A.Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
B.Praveen Vashistha
C.Rakesh Agrawal
D.Sadanand Date

• Key Fact
Senior IPS officer Rakesh Agrawal has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

• Supporting Detail
His tenure as NIA Chief has been sanctioned up to 31st August 2028.

• Related Concept
NIA functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as India's central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency (established in 2009).

• Why wrong options are wrong
Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor heads ITBP, Praveen Vashistha was appointed Vigilance Commissioner in CVC, and Sadanand Date is the Maharashtra DGP.

• Exam Trick
Associate 'Agrawal' with 'NIA Investigation' to remember high-level central appointments.

Question 6:

Consider the following statements regarding the 77th Republic Day Celebrations (2026):
1. Antonio Costa (President of European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (President of European Commission) were the Chief Guests.
2. The official theme for the 77th Republic Day parade was '150 Years of Vande Mataram'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact
Both statements are completely factual and correct regarding India's 77th Republic Day in 2026.

• Supporting Detail
EU leadership Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen jointly attended as chief guests and co-chaired the 16th India-EU Summit.

• Related Concept
The parade's theme celebrated the 150th anniversary of India's national song 'Vande Mataram'.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements 1 and 2 are accurate, making 'Both 1 and 2' the only correct choice.

• Additional Info
Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar created history by assisting the President during the unfurling of the national tricolour.

Question 7:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Swadesh' system recently developed in India:
1. It is a portable, hand-operated seawater desalination system developed by DRDO.
2. It is primarily designed to provide fresh drinking water to soldiers deployed in remote coastal and desert areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact
'Swadesh' is an indigenous portable sea water desalination kit innovated and developed by DRDO.

• Supporting Detail
It operates manually without requiring electricity or RO machines, turning saline water into potable drinking water.

• Related Concept
It specifically caters to small groups of military personnel stationed in isolated coastal, island, or desert forward posts.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements accurately describe the agency (DRDO) and operational application of the Swadesh system.

• Exam Trick
Remember 'Swadesh' = 'Self-reliant drinking water solution by DRDO'.

Question 8:

Consider the following statements regarding India's first sleeper Vande Bharat train:
1. It operates on the railway route connecting Howrah (West Bengal) and Guwahati (Assam).
2. It was announced by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact
India's premier sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express connects Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati/Kamakhya in Assam.

• Supporting Detail
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw formally announced this flagship overnight semi-high-speed train route.

• Related Concept
The sleeper rake is equipped with enhanced passenger comfort, advanced suspension, and safety systems including indigenous Kavach protection.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements 1 and 2 are factually verified from Ministry updates.

• Exam Trick
Recall 'Howrah to Guwahati' as the landmark corridor for India's first sleeper Vande Bharat.

Question 9:

Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations international observances:
1. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2026 as the 'International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists'.
2. The initiative aims to highlight the ecological importance of grasslands and protect pastoral communities worldwide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact
The United Nations has designated 2026 as the 'International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists' (IYRP 2026).

• Supporting Detail
Rangelands and natural grasslands cover vast global ecosystems that sustain livestock, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

• Related Concept
The observance focuses global attention on sustainable grazing land management and combating environmental degradation.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements 1 and 2 accurately capture the UN declaration and core environmental objective.

• Exam Trick
Pair 'UN 2026' with 'Rangelands and Pastoralists' (Grasslands & Herders).

Question 10:

Consider the following statements regarding the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) released by NITI Aayog:
1. Maharashtra secured the 1st rank in the category of Coastal/Large States.
2. Tamil Nadu ranked 2nd, followed by Gujarat in 3rd place in the Large States category.
3. In the category of Small States, Himalayan States and UTs, Uttarakhand secured the top position.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3

• Key Fact
All three statements are completely accurate according to the Export Preparedness Index released by NITI Aayog.

• Supporting Detail
Among larger coastal states, Maharashtra ranked 1st, Tamil Nadu took 2nd place, and Gujarat ranked 3rd.

• Related Concept
In the Small States / North-Eastern / Himalayan States & UTs category, Uttarakhand topped the list, followed by Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland.

• Why other options are incorrect
Since statements 1, 2, and 3 are all factually verified, option (1, 2 and 3) is the correct answer.

• Exam Trick
Remember top 3 large states in EPI: 'M-T-G' (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat).

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