January Monthly CA 2 — ca quiz Current Affairs

• Key Fact
India ranked 16th out of 154 countries in the Responsible Nations Index 2026 with a score of 0.5515.

• Supporting Detail
The index is released by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF), a New Delhi-based think tank.

• Related Concept
Singapore, Switzerland, and Denmark secured the top three positions globally.

• Why wrong options are wrong
32nd is India's rank in the Global Soft Power Index, and 68th is China's rank in this index.

• Key Fact
Meghalaya's Living Root Bridges, locally known as 'Jingkieng Jri', have been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage list.

• Supporting Detail
They are unique suspension bridges formed by guiding the pliable roots of the rubber fig tree (Ficus elastica) across streams in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements accurately describe the location and botanical origin of these bridges.

• Key Fact
India's first hydrogen-powered train is set to operate on the Jind to Sonipat route in Haryana.

• Supporting Detail
The train utilizes hydrogen fuel cell technology, meaning its only byproduct/emission will be water vapor.

• Why wrong options are wrong
Howrah to Guwahati is the route for India's first sleeper Vande Bharat train.

• Key Fact
The government has proposed the merger of three major agricultural schemes into the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana to streamline farmer welfare programs.

• Supporting Detail
The three schemes are: Krishonnati Yojana, National Mission on Natural Farming, and the National Bee and Honey Mission.

• Why other options are incorrect
All three statements are correct as they list the exact three schemes proposed for merger by the Ministry of Agriculture.

• Key Fact
Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court on 10th January 2026.

• Supporting Detail
She succeeded Justice Somen Sen and previously served as a judge in the Bombay High Court.

• Exam Trick
Remember 'Dere' with 'Meghalaya'—"Der na ho jaye Megh aane mein" as a quick mnemonic.

• Key Fact
The 72nd National Volleyball Championship was held in Varanasi, UP, and was formally inaugurated by PM Modi.

• Supporting Detail
In the tournament finals, the Railways team emerged as the Men's champion, and the Kerala team clinched the Women's championship.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements accurately describe the venue and the winners of the respective categories.

• Key Fact
The Finke River, identified as the world's oldest continuous flowing river, is located in Australia.

• Supporting Detail
Scientists estimate its age to be around 300 to 400 million years, which predates the era of dinosaurs.

• Related Concept
Geological studies often find ancient natural formations preserved in the Australian outback.

• Key Fact
The Spituk Gustor festival is a major annual Buddhist religious celebration held in Ladakh.

• Supporting Detail
During this festival, Buddhist monks perform the traditional 'Cham' mask dance, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

• Exam Trick
Always associate 'Gustor' festivals with the monasteries of the Ladakh region.

• Key Fact
India's first completely private satellite manufacturing unit has been inaugurated in the Kharaj Industrial Estate, Sanand, Gujarat.

• Supporting Detail
The facility is named the Pamanaro Electro-Optical Payload Facility and was developed by the private aerospace startup, Asta Space Systems.

• Why other options are incorrect
Both statements accurately identify the project's name, location, and the developing company.

• Key Fact
A.K. Balasubramanian has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

• Supporting Detail
The AERB, headquartered in Mumbai, was established on 15th November 1983 to oversee nuclear safety in India.

• Why wrong options are wrong
Srikumar Pillai is the Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), while S. Somanath heads ISRO.