Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 17th January 2026
1. PM Modi will flag off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on which route?
A) Delhi – Mumbai
B) Howrah – Guwahati
C) Chennai – Bengaluru
D) Jaipur – Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: B) Howrah – Guwahati
Description: India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will operate between Howrah and Guwahati, introducing modern overnight rail travel with enhanced comfort and safety features.
2. National Startup Day 2026 marks how many years of India’s startup ecosystem journey?
A) 5 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
✅ Answer: C) 10 years
Description: The 10th National Startup Day highlighted a decade of India’s startup growth driven by innovation, resilience, and strong government support.
3. Which state will host the world’s largest green ammonia project at Kakinada?
A) Odisha
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
Description: Andhra Pradesh will host a $10 billion green ammonia project at Kakinada, aligning with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
4. Ponduru Khadi recently received which recognition?
A) UNESCO Heritage Tag
B) Geographical Indication Tag
C) Padma Award
D) National Textile Award
✅ Answer: B) Geographical Indication Tag
Description: Ponduru Khadi of Andhra Pradesh received the GI tag, ensuring legal protection and improved global market access for artisans.
5. India Post delivered its first online order through which digital commerce platform?
A) UPI Network
B) Government e-Marketplace
C) Open Network for Digital Commerce
D) Amazon India
✅ Answer: C) Open Network for Digital Commerce
Description: India Post delivered its first ONDC-based order, marking its expansion into e-commerce logistics services.
6. Who was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission?
A) Alok Verma
B) Praveen Vashista
C) Rakesh Asthana
D) Ashok Kumar
✅ Answer: B) Praveen Vashista
Description: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Praveen Vashista as Vigilance Commissioner, strengthening anti-corruption oversight.
7. India recently became the world’s second-largest subscriber base for which technology?
A) 4G Services
B) 5G Services
C) Broadband Fiber
D) Satellite Internet
✅ Answer: B) 5G Services
Description: India crossed 400 million 5G users, becoming the world’s second-largest 5G market after China.
8. Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima scheme is launched for which beneficiaries?
A) PM-JAY card holders
B) Defence personnel
C) CGHS beneficiaries
D) Private employees
✅ Answer: C) CGHS beneficiaries
Description: The Finance Ministry launched this optional ₹10–20 lakh health insurance scheme for CGHS beneficiaries through New India Assurance.
9. Which country warned Iran at the UN Security Council over crackdown on protesters?
A) Russia
B) China
C) United States
D) France
✅ Answer: C) United States
Description: The US warned Iran during an emergency UNSC session, stating that all options are open to stop violence against protesters.
10. Israel announced withdrawal from how many UN agencies recently?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
✅ Answer: C) Seven
Description: Israel withdrew from seven UN agencies citing political bias and inefficiency, reflecting shifting multilateral engagement.
⚡ Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
• Vande Bharat Sleeper → Howrah–Guwahati
• 10th National Startup Day → Decade milestone
• Green Ammonia → Kakinada → Andhra Pradesh
• Ponduru Khadi → GI Tag
• India Post → First ONDC delivery
• CVC → Praveen Vashista
• India 5G Users → 400 million
• Ayush Mediclaim → CGHS beneficiaries
• US warns Iran → UNSC
• Israel exits → 7 UN agencies