Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 10th January 2026
1. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Creates Guinness World Record
Over 4 crore participants, including 3.75 crore students, registered for the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, the Prime Minister’s annual interaction programme. The massive participation set a Guinness World Record, highlighting India’s emphasis on student engagement, exam stress management, and education reform outreach.
2. AVAS Made Mandatory for E-Rickshaws and E-Karts
The Ministry of Road Transport extended the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) mandate to e-rickshaws, e-karts, and all new electric vehicles (M & N category) from 1 October 2026. Existing models must comply by October 2027, improving pedestrian safety in silent electric mobility.
3. India’s First Fully Paperless District Court Inaugurated
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court in Kalpetta, Kerala, marking complete digital transformation of judicial processes from e-filing to e-judgments under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.
4. Amit Shah Launches National IED Data Management System
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) to strengthen counter-IED intelligence, data sharing, and internal security preparedness, enhancing India’s anti-terror and bomb-detection architecture.
5. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Observed on 9 January
India observed Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to honour overseas Indians. The day commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa in 1915, symbolising the diaspora’s contribution to India’s economic and cultural development.
6. ISRO PSLV-C62 Mission with EOS-N1 Scheduled for 12 January
Dhruva Space announced Polar Access-1, enabling multiple private missions aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62, carrying EOS-N1 strategic satellite. The launch reflects India’s growing private–public space collaboration under space sector reforms.
7. Nepal Eases Citizenship Rules for Children Without Father’s Identity
Nepal approved the Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082, allowing children without a known father’s identity to obtain citizenship in the mother’s name, strengthening gender-inclusive legal reforms.
8. UN Expresses Concern Over US Withdrawal from UN Bodies
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed regret over the US withdrawal from multiple UN entities, reiterating that member states remain legally obligated to fund UN budgets under the UN Charter.
9. Tamil Nadu Launches India’s First Deep-Tech Startup Policy
Tamil Nadu unveiled the Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26, allocating ₹100 crore to support 100 deep-tech startups, positioning the state as India’s hub for frontier science and advanced technology entrepreneurship.
10. India’s GDP Growth Projected at 7.4% for FY26
The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) projected India’s GDP growth at 7.4% in FY 2025-26, driven by strong domestic consumption and public investment, reaffirming India’s status as the fastest-growing major economy.
11. Government Approves ₹1,800 Crore Currency Paper Production Line
The government approved a ₹1,800 crore Cylindrical Mould Watermark Banknote (CWBN) line, enabling annual production of 6,000 tonnes of high-security paper for currency notes, passports, and stamp papers, strengthening monetary security infrastructure.
12. SWAMIH Fund Generates Over 36,000 Jobs
The SWAMIH Investment Fund, a government-backed last-mile financing initiative for stalled housing projects, has generated over 36,000 skilled and unskilled jobs, boosting affordable housing and employment creation.
13. UIDAI’s Aadhaar Ecosystem Strengthened Through Digital Outreach
(From allied PIB/AIR inputs) UIDAI continues citizen-centric digital reforms to improve Aadhaar service accessibility, reinforcing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and identity-based service delivery.
14. Khelo India Beach Games 2026 – Tamil Nadu Leads Medal Tally
Tamil Nadu topped the medal table at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu, reflecting India’s growing sports culture and talent identification initiatives under national sports development programmes.
15. Academy Awards Announces Best Picture Eligibility List
The 98th Academy Awards released a list of 201 films eligible for Best Picture, highlighting India’s increasing engagement with global cultural and creative industries.
⚡ LAST-MINUTE QUICK REVISION
Pariksha Pe Charcha → 4 crore participants → Guinness Record
AVAS Rule → Mandatory for e-rickshaws from Oct 2026
Paperless Court → Kalpetta, Kerala
NIDMS → National IED security database
PBD → 9 January, Gandhi’s return
PSLV-C62 → EOS-N1 + Dhruva Space
Nepal Citizenship Reform → Mother’s name rule
UNDESA → India GDP 7.4%
Deep-Tech Policy → Tamil Nadu ₹100 crore
CWBN Line → ₹1,800 crore banknote paper
SWAMIH → 36,000 jobs
Khelo India Beach Games → TN leads
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