17 January 2026 Current Affairs Quiz – MCQs for Competitive Exams

Question 1

The Delhi High Court held PM CARES Fund enjoys privacy under which Act?

Accepted Answer

RTI Act - The court ruled that PM CARES Fund has privacy protection under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act.

Question 2

India will hold BRICS Chairship during which year?

Accepted Answer

2026 - India will chair BRICS from January to December 2026.

Question 3

Theme of BRICS India Chairship 2026 is related to:

Accepted Answer

Resilience & Sustainability - The theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

Question 4

Germany announced visa-free transit for citizens of which country?

Accepted Answer

India - Germany announced visa-free transit for Indian passport holders.

Question 5

India and Israel signed cooperation agreement in which sector?

Accepted Answer

Fisheries & Aquaculture - India-Israel signed a joint declaration to boost fisheries and aquaculture cooperation.

Question 6

EU leaders will attend India’s Republic Day as Chief Guests in:

Accepted Answer

2026 - EU Council and Commission Presidents will be chief guests for 77th Republic Day in 2026.

Question 7

Who became the first Indian inducted into Samurai Kenjutsu?

Accepted Answer

Pawan Kalyan - Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan received the rare Kenjutsu honour.

Question 8

Karnataka Bank won IBA Banking Technology Award 2026 in which category?

Accepted Answer

Best Fintech & DPI Adoption - Karnataka Bank was recognised for fintech and DPI adoption.

Question 9

Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2026 was awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Toby Kiers - Toby Kiers won the Tyler Prize for research on mycorrhizal fungi.

Question 10

Rakesh Aggarwal was appointed as Director General of:

Accepted Answer

NIA - Rakesh Aggarwal was appointed DG of the National Investigation Agency.

Question 11

Tamil Nadu signed MoU with which company to establish a Sovereign AI Park?

Accepted Answer

Sarvam AI - Tamil Nadu partnered with Sarvam AI for a ₹10,000 crore Sovereign AI Park.

Question 12

Estimated investment for Tamil Nadu Sovereign AI Park is:

Accepted Answer

₹10,000 crore - The AI Park project involves an initial investment of ₹10,000 crore.

Question 13

Which state topped NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2024?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra - Maharashtra ranked first among large states in EPI 2024.

Question 14

Export Preparedness Index is released by:

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog - NITI Aayog releases the Export Preparedness Index.

Question 15

Wikipedia partnered with tech firms primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Monetise AI content usage - Wikipedia partnered with AI firms to monetise structured access to its content.

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