Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 28 January 2026 (UPSC | SSC | Banking | IBPS | Railways | Defence)

Question 1

Rajasthan’s Raj-UNNATI is inspired by which central initiative?

Accepted Answer

PRAGATI - Raj-UNNATI replicates PRAGATI’s governance monitoring framework.

Question 2

PRAGATI was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2014 - PRAGATI was initiated by the Government of India in 2014.

Question 3

UNEP released which edition of “State of Finances for Nature” in 2026?

Accepted Answer

4th - The 2026 report is the fourth edition based on 2023 global data.

Question 4

According to UNEP, for every $1 spent on nature protection, how much harms nature?

Accepted Answer

$30 - The report highlights a 30:1 ratio favoring nature-negative activities.

Question 5

Which region led government spending on Nature-based Solutions in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Asia - Asia recorded the highest government investment in NbS.

Question 6

World Bank approved funding for Jal Sanrakshit Haryana amounting to?

Accepted Answer

₹5,700 crore - The funding supports water self-reliance in Haryana.

Question 7

Jal Sanrakshit Haryana funds will be disbursed between which years?

Accepted Answer

2026–2032 - The project follows a phased long-term implementation plan.

Question 8

Dorjilung Hydropower Project is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Bhutan - The 1,125 MW project is a PPP initiative in Bhutan.

Question 9

Padma Awards are announced by which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs - MHA announces Padma Awards annually before Republic Day.

Question 10

How many Padma Awards were approved for 2026?

Accepted Answer

131 - Includes Padma Vibhushan, Bhushan and Shri awards.

Question 11

Which state received the highest number of Padma Awards in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra - Maharashtra topped the list with 15 awardees.

Question 12

Who resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Randhir Singh - He stepped down due to health reasons.

Question 13

National Voters’ Day is observed on which date?

Accepted Answer

25 January - It commemorates the establishment of the Election Commission of India.

Question 14

Theme of National Voters’ Day 2026 was?

Accepted Answer

My India, My Vote - The theme emphasizes citizen-centric democracy.

Question 15

2026 was declared as ‘Year of Agriculture’ by which state?

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh - MP Governor announced the initiative focusing on farmer welfare.

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