Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 17 January 2026 for Government Exams

Question 1

Which department launched the Composite Salary Account Package for Central Government employees?

Accepted Answer

DFS - The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance launched the package for Central Government employees.

Question 2

The Composite Salary Account Package aligns with which long-term national vision?

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat 2047 - The scheme supports India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Insurance for All by 2047.

Question 3

What is the maximum Air Accident Insurance cover under the Composite Salary Account Package?

Accepted Answer

₹2 crore - The package offers Air Accident Insurance cover up to ₹2 crore.

Question 4

World Bank projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at:

Accepted Answer

7.20% - As per Global Economic Prospects January 2026, India’s GDP growth for FY26 is projected at 7.2%.

Question 5

Which report contains India’s growth projections released in January 2026?

Accepted Answer

Global Economic Prospects - The World Bank released the Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report in January 2026.

Question 6

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima is launched for beneficiaries of which scheme?

Accepted Answer

CGHS - The scheme is an optional health insurance product for CGHS beneficiaries.

Question 7

What sum insured options are available under Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima?

Accepted Answer

₹10L & ₹20L - The policy provides sum insured options of ₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh.

Question 8

Which bank enabled net banking payments for Khajane-2 e-Receipts?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka Bank - Karnataka Bank integrated its net banking system with Karnataka’s Khajane-2 platform.

Question 9

Khajane-2 is an Integrated Financial Management System of which state?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka - Khajane-2 is Karnataka’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).

Question 10

PFRDA constituted a high-level committee related to which pension scheme?

Accepted Answer

NPS - The committee was formed to create a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System.

Question 11

Who chairs the PFRDA committee on assured NPS payouts?

Accepted Answer

M. S. Sahoo - The committee is chaired by former IBBI Chairperson M. S. Sahoo.

Question 12

The 9th International Spice Conference 2026 will be held in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi - Kochi, Kerala will host the 9th International Spice Conference in February 2026.

Question 13

Theme of International Spice Conference 2026 is:

Accepted Answer

Spice 360 – Getting Future Ready - ISC 2026 focuses on future-ready strategies for the spice sector.

Question 14

Rajasthan’s first fully organic village body is:

Accepted Answer

Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat - Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat was declared Rajasthan’s first fully organic village body.

Question 15

Which state recorded the highest personal four-wheeler EV adoption in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Kerala - Kerala led India in personal four-wheeler EV adoption in 2025.

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