Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 15 & 16 January 2026

Question 1

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India in January 2026 at the invitation of whom?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi - The visit was made at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, marking Merz’s first official visit to India.

Question 2

Friedrich Merz’s India visit marked his first official visit to which region?

Accepted Answer

Asian region - This was his first official visit to India and the Asian region.

Question 3

During his India visit, Friedrich Merz visited Sabarmati Ashram located in which city?

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad - Sabarmati Ashram is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Question 4

The International Kite Festival 2026 was inaugurated at which location?

Accepted Answer

Sabarmati Riverfront - The festival was held at Sabarmati Riverfront as part of Uttarayan celebrations.

Question 5

India–Germany Strategic Partnership recently completed how many years?

Accepted Answer

25 years - The bilateral partnership completed 25 years.

Question 6

How many MoUs and Joint Declarations were signed during Friedrich Merz’s visit?

Accepted Answer

19 - A total of 19 MoUs and joint declarations were signed.

Question 7

Visa-free transit announced during the visit applies to holders of which country’s passport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

NITI Aayog released which edition of the Export Preparedness Index in 2026?

Accepted Answer

4th - EPI 2024 is the fourth edition released by NITI Aayog.

Question 9

Which state topped the Export Preparedness Index 2024 among large states?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra - Maharashtra ranked first among large states.

Question 10

Uttarakhand topped EPI 2024 in which category?

Accepted Answer

Small states - Uttarakhand topped the small states category.

Question 11

Export Preparedness Index 2024 is structured around how many pillars?

Accepted Answer

4 - The index has 4 pillars, 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators.

Question 12

India assumed BRICS Chairship 2026 for which period?

Accepted Answer

Jan–Dec 2026 - India’s chairship runs from January to December 2026.

Question 13

Theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 is:

Accepted Answer

Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation & Sustainability - The theme reflects resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

Question 14

BRICS India 2026 logo is inspired by which symbol?

Accepted Answer

Lotus flower - The lotus symbolizes unity, inclusivity and shared growth.

Question 15

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated projects worth over how much in Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

₹629 crore - Projects worth over ₹629 crore were unveiled.

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