Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 24 January 2026 | SSC, Banking, UPSC

Question 1

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2015 - SSY was launched on 22 January 2015 under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.

Question 2

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is administered by which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Finance - SSY is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.

Question 3

What is the maximum annual deposit limit under SSY?

Accepted Answer

₹1.5 lakh - Deposits above ₹1.5 lakh do not earn interest and are refunded.

Question 4

SSY account matures after how many years from opening?

Accepted Answer

21 years - The maturity period of Sukanya Samriddhi Account is 21 years from opening.

Question 5

Spain joined which Indian-led initiative during its FM’s visit in Jan 2026?

Accepted Answer

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative - Spain formally joined the IPOI during Jose Manuel Albares’ India visit.

Question 6

India and Spain upgraded their relationship to which level?

Accepted Answer

Strategic Association - Strategic Association is the highest diplomatic level accorded by India.

Question 7

Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework aligns with which national mission?

Accepted Answer

National Quantum Mission - The framework is aligned with the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

Question 8

Which body released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework?

Accepted Answer

CDS - CDS General Anil Chauhan released the policy framework.

Question 9

NeSDA report is released by which department?

Accepted Answer

DARPG - NeSDA is released by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances.

Question 10

As per NeSDA Dec 2025, how many e-services are provided across India?

Accepted Answer

24,090 - The report recorded 24,090 e-services across States and UTs.

Question 11

GEI targets are part of which scheme?

Accepted Answer

CCTS - GEI targets are notified under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a newly added GEI sector?

Accepted Answer

Steel - Steel was not among the four newly added sectors in Jan 2026.

Question 13

Total obligated entities under CCTS after expansion are?

Accepted Answer

490 - With 208 new entities, total obligated entities became 490.

Question 14

India’s first private satellite manufacturing plant is located at?

Accepted Answer

Sanand - The Palmnaro plant is located at Sanand, Gujarat.

Question 15

The Palmnaro satellite plant is developed by which company?

Accepted Answer

Azista Space - Azista Space Limited is developing India’s first private satellite plant.

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