Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 15 January 2026 | UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Question 1

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima was launched for which beneficiaries?

Accepted Answer

CGHS beneficiaries - The scheme was launched in Jan 2026 specifically for CGHS beneficiaries to enhance healthcare security.

Question 2

What is the maximum hospitalisation cover under Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima?

Accepted Answer

₹20 lakh - The policy offers flexible coverage between ₹10–20 lakh.

Question 3

Which company provides Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima cover?

Accepted Answer

New India Assurance - New India Assurance is the insurer for this optional retail-based policy.

Question 4

The Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Optional retail-based policy - The scheme is optional and retail-based with discounted premiums.

Question 5

India attracted how much FDI in the last six months?

Accepted Answer

$51 billion - The article states India attracted $51 billion in FDI, showing strong investor confidence.

Question 6

Which sectors mainly drove India’s $51 billion FDI inflow?

Accepted Answer

Startups & manufacturing - Startups and manufacturing were key drivers of FDI inflows.

Question 7

National Startup Day is observed on which date?

Accepted Answer

January 16 - National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16.

Question 8

How many Grand Challenges are planned to be launched on National Startup Day?

Accepted Answer

75 - The government announced 75 Grand Challenges to boost innovation.

Question 9

RBI proposed changes to forex position rules primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Align with global standards - RBI aims to strengthen risk management and align regulations globally.

Question 10

FEDAI was recognized by RBI as:

Accepted Answer

Self-Regulatory Organization - FEDAI was formally recognized as SRO for forex dealers.

Question 11

RBI mandated auto-transfer of unresolved complaints to which authority?

Accepted Answer

Internal Ombudsman - Unresolved complaints must be escalated to the Internal Ombudsman.

Question 12

Under RBI’s new grievance norms, final resolution must be given within:

Accepted Answer

30 days - Banks must communicate final decisions within 30 days.

Question 13

Karnataka Bank won IBA Award 2026 for:

Accepted Answer

Best Fintech & DPI Adoption - The bank topped the Best Fintech and DPI Adoption category.

Question 14

Karnataka Bank also secured runner-up position in which category?

Accepted Answer

Tech talent - Apart from winning, it secured runner-up for tech talent.

Question 15

India–China trade deficit in 2025 stood at approximately:

Accepted Answer

$116 billion - The trade deficit reached a record $116.12 billion.

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