Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 01st January 2026
Q1. What was the key theme highlighted by Indian leaders in New Year 2026 greetings?
A. Election preparedness
B. National unity and development
C. Foreign policy reset
D. Defence expansion
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:Leaders stressed unity, inclusive growth, and nation-building under Viksit Bharat.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Viksit Bharat vision
Inclusive growth
Q2. In 2026, India officially became the world’s ______ largest economy.
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Fifth
D. Sixth
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:India crossed $4 trillion GDP, becoming the 4th largest economy globally.
🔹 Quick Revision:
GDP milestone
Global economic ranking
Q3. India’s rise to the 4th largest economy was mainly driven by:
A. Agricultural exports alone
B. Manufacturing, services and infrastructure growth
C. Currency depreciation
D. Import substitution only
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:Broad-based growth across manufacturing, services, and infrastructure supported expansion.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Domestic demand
Digital economy
Q4. The National Climate Adaptation Action Plan focuses mainly on:
A. Military preparedness
B. Climate resilience and disaster management
C. Urban housing
D. Tourism promotion
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:The plan addresses agriculture resilience, water security, and disaster preparedness.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Climate adaptation
Global climate commitments
Q5. Which ministry established new Regional Directorates and Registrars of Companies?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Commerce
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:The Ministry of Corporate Affairs strengthened corporate governance oversight.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Corporate compliance
Ease of doing business
Q6. Ayushman Bharat scheme mainly aims to:
A. Promote private insurance
B. Achieve universal health coverage
C. Support medical tourism
D. Reduce pharmaceutical imports
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:Ayushman Bharat focuses on affordable healthcare and expanded coverage.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Public health reform
Digital health services
Q7. The Export Loan Guarantee Scheme primarily benefits:
A. Farmers
B. Large PSUs
C. Exporters and MSMEs
D. Foreign investors
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:The scheme reduces credit risk and supports export-led growth.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Trade promotion
MSME support
Q8. India’s accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence focuses on:
A. Defence only
B. Agriculture, health, education and governance
C. Entertainment industry
D. Space research only
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:AI integration improves efficiency and service delivery across sectors.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Ethical AI
Digital governance
Q9. The revised US visa rules introduced from January 2026 mainly affect:
A. Domestic trade
B. International mobility and immigration
C. Defence alliances
D. Climate negotiations
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:The changes impact global travel, migration, and Indian professionals abroad.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Immigration policy
India-US relations
Q10. World Peace Day messages usually emphasize:
A. Economic sanctions
B. Military strength
C. Peace, dialogue and harmony
D. Trade expansion
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:Global religious leaders stressed peace and conflict resolution.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Soft diplomacy
Global harmony
Q11. The Year-End Review of Economic Reforms highlights:
A. Policy failures
B. Reform rollback
C. Progress in tax, labour and digital governance
D. Increased subsidies
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:The review outlines India’s reform trajectory and policy outcomes.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Outcome-based governance
Structural reforms
Q12. India’s biodiversity conservation efforts focus on:
A. Industrial expansion
B. Habitat restoration and wildlife protection
C. Urban development
D. Mining growth
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:The initiatives aim to protect ecosystems and meet global biodiversity goals.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Biodiversity framework
Ecological balance
Q13. Public Domain Day is significant because it:
A. Introduces new copyrights
B. Ends copyright protection on older works
C. Promotes piracy
D. Restricts creative use
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:Works published in 1965 entered the public domain in 2026.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Free public access
Knowledge sharing
Q14. MSMEs are considered the backbone of the Indian economy mainly due to:
A. High tax revenue
B. Employment generation and entrepreneurship
C. Defence manufacturing
D. Oil production
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:MSMEs generate jobs, promote innovation, and support exports.
🔹 Quick Revision:Udyam registrations
Job creation
Q15. India’s defence review emphasised which key objective?
A. Import-led growth
B. Strategic disarmament
C. Indigenous defence production
D. Reduction in military spending
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:India focused on self-reliance and modernisation under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
🔹 Quick Revision:
Defence indigenisation
Strategic capability
🚀 LAST-MINUTE QUICK REVISION (One-Glance)
India GDP Rank: 4th
Climate Action: Adaptation & resilience
Corporate Governance: New RoCs
Health: Ayushman Bharat
Trade: Export loan guarantee
Technology: AI adoption
International: US visa rules
Governance: Economic reform review
Environment: Biodiversity protection
Culture: Public Domain Day
Economy: MSME growth
Defence: Indigenous manufacturing