Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 14th January 2026
1. Makar Sankranti marks which astronomical event?
A) Beginning of monsoon
B) Sun’s transition into Capricorn
C) Earth’s closest approach to Sun
D) Start of spring equinox
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara), signifying the end of winter and the start of longer days.
2. Pongal is the regional name of Makar Sankranti in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Tamil Nadu
D) West Bengal
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Bhogali Bihu in Assam, and Poush Sangkranti in West Bengal.
3. India will assume BRICS Presidency in which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: India officially began preparations for its BRICS Presidency in 2026 by unveiling the logo and dedicated website.
4. What is the theme approach announced by India for BRICS Chairship 2026?
A) Economy first
B) Security first
C) Humanity first
D) Technology first
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated India will follow a “Humanity First” and people-centric approach during its BRICS Chairship.
5. BHASHINI initiative is related to which sector?
A) Space technology
B) Defence manufacturing
C) Language Artificial Intelligence
D) Agricultural research
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: BHASHINI is a Language AI ecosystem initiative aimed at strengthening digital access in Indian languages.
6. Which state is set to launch India’s first comprehensive CKD Registry?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha will become the first Indian state to roll out a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) registry by March 31.
7. The 28th CSPOC Conference was held in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Bengaluru
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) began in New Delhi with participation from 60+ countries.
8. The National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 were notified under which Act?
A) National Sports Policy 2024
B) Sports Authority Act 2023
C) National Sports Governance Act 2025
D) Olympic Reform Act 2024
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:The rules were notified under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 to improve accountability in sports bodies.
9. Nissan appointed Thierry Sabbagh as President for which country?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) India
D) France
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:Thierry Sabbagh was appointed Nissan President for India under the Re:Nissan business plan.
10. Who was appointed President and Vice Chairman of Meta?
A) Sundar Pichai
B) Dina Powell McCormick
C) Sheryl Sandberg
D) Satya Nadella
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Meta appointed former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick to steer corporate strategy and investments.
⚡ Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
• Makar Sankranti → Sun enters Capricorn → End of winter
• Regional Names: Pongal (TN), Uttarayan (Gujarat), Bhogali Bihu (Assam)
• BRICS Presidency → India in 2026 → Theme: Humanity First
• BHASHINI → Language AI Ecosystem → Digital inclusion
• Odisha → First state for CKD Registry
• CSPOC 28th Conference → New Delhi → Parliamentary democracy
• National Sports Governance Rules 2026 → Under Act 2025
• Nissan India → President: Thierry Sabbagh
• Meta → President & Vice Chairman: Dina Powell McCormick
• Creative Economy → Growing contributor to India’s GDP