Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the Day for 8th January 2026
Q1. The Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 seeks to replace which Act?
A. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
B. Seeds Act, 1966
C. Insecticides Act, 1968
D. Fertiliser Control Order, 1985
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The Bill replaces the Insecticides Act, 1968 to regulate pesticide quality, safety, and governance.
🔑 Quick Revision: Pesticides Bill → 1968 Act replaced
Q2. One key objective of the Draft Pesticides Management Bill is to:
A. Ban chemical pesticides
B. Decriminalise minor offences
C. Promote pesticide exports
D. Nationalise pesticide firms
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The Bill decriminalises petty offences to promote Ease of Living & Ease of Doing Business.
🔑 Quick Revision: Bill → Farmer safety + EoDB
Q3. ISRO’s first launch mission of 2026 is:
A. Gaganyaan
B. GSLV Mk-III
C. PSLV-C62
D. SSLV-D5
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: PSLV-C62 is scheduled for 12 January 2026 from Sriharikota.
🔑 Quick Revision: PSLV-C62 → Jan 2026
Q4. ISRO’s proposal for in-orbit AI data centres relates to:
A. Deep space exploration
B. Edge computing in space
C. Military surveillance only
D. Space tourism
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: In-orbit AI data centres enable edge computing, reducing data latency from satellites.
🔑 Quick Revision: Space AI → Edge computing
Q5. The SHANTI Bill is associated with which sector?
A. Renewable energy
B. Coal mining
C. Nuclear power
D. Oil exploration
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The SHANTI Bill reforms India’s nuclear power framework.
🔑 Quick Revision: SHANTI → Nuclear reform
Q6. A major feature of the SHANTI Bill is:
A. Nuclear disarmament
B. Entry of foreign governments
C. Ending NPCIL monopoly
D. Phasing out nuclear energy
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The Bill allows private Indian companies to build and operate nuclear plants.
🔑 Quick Revision: SHANTI → Private participation
Q7. India’s first hydrogen-powered train will run in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Maharashtra
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The hydrogen train will operate on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
🔑 Quick Revision: Hydrogen train → Haryana
Q8. The hydrogen-powered train initiative supports India’s goal of:
A. Coal expansion
B. Net-zero emissions
C. Nuclear dominance
D. Diesel modernisation
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Green hydrogen trains reduce emissions and support climate commitments.
🔑 Quick Revision: Hydrogen → Clean transport
Q9. Indian Railways has electrified approximately what percentage of its broad-gauge network?
A. 85%
B. 92%
C. 97%
D. Over 99%
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Over 99% electrification makes Indian Railways one of the world’s most electrified networks.
🔑 Quick Revision: Railways → 99% electrified
Q10. Removal of the three-year rule benefits which category of startups?
A. Fintech startups
B. Agri startups
C. Deep-tech startups
D. Service startups
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The rule change enables early-stage deep-tech innovation under DSIR.
🔑 Quick Revision: DSIR → Deep-tech boost
Q11. The permanent naval facility at Haldia strengthens security in:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Lakshadweep Sea
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Andaman Sea
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Haldia facility supports fast attack crafts in the Bay of Bengal.
🔑 Quick Revision: Haldia → Eastern maritime security
Q12. How many warships is the Indian Navy expected to commission in 2026?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 17
D. 19
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: 19 warships will be inducted — the largest single-year accretion.
🔑 Quick Revision: Navy 2026 → 19 ships
Q13. The extended-range BrahMos missile test (~500 km) is significant because it:
A. Replaces Agni missiles
B. Enhances naval strike capability
C. Targets only land bases
D. Is submarine-only
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Extended-range BrahMos boosts naval deterrence and reach.
🔑 Quick Revision: BrahMos ER → Naval power
Q14. Tejas LCA completing 25 years highlights India’s progress in:
A. Space technology
B. Missile defence
C. Indigenous defence aviation
D. Cyber warfare
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Tejas represents Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence aviation.
🔑 Quick Revision: Tejas → Indigenous fighter
Q15. India’s real GDP growth for FY26 is estimated at:
A. 6.5%
B. 6.9%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.4%
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: The first advance estimates project 7.4% GDP growth for FY26.
🔑 Quick Revision: GDP FY26 → 7.4%
⚡ LAST-MINUTE QUICK REVISION (60 SECONDS)
Pesticides Bill 2025 → Replaces 1968 Act
PSLV-C62 → First launch of 2026
Space AI → Edge computing
SHANTI Bill → Private nuclear entry
Hydrogen Train → Haryana
Rail Electrification → 99%
DSIR Reform → Deep-tech startups
Haldia Naval Base → Bay of Bengal
Indian Navy 2026 → 19 warships
BrahMos ER → 500–800 km
Tejas LCA → 25 years
GDP FY26 → 7.4%
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