Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 11th January 2026
1. PM Modi at Somnath Swabhiman Parv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv at Prabhas Patan, Gujarat. He performed Omkar Jap at the Somnath Temple and highlighted India’s civilizational resilience. The event promotes heritage revival, pilgrimage tourism, and cultural pride. It aligns with government initiatives to strengthen cultural identity and develop heritage-based local economies.
Q: Somnath Swabhiman Parv was held at:
A) Dwarka
B) Prabhas Patan
C) Ahmedabad
D) Gir Forest
Answer: B
2. Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi. He urged youth to pursue multidisciplinary education in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology, and Space Research. The programme supports the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by preparing a technology-driven workforce.
Q: Who addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?
A) Finance Minister
B) Defence Minister
C) Education Minister
D) IT Minister
Answer: B
3. PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputer
India launched the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing facility at IIT Madras. Powered by the indigenous PARAM RUDRA system, it delivers 3.1 petaflops computing capacity. It will support advanced research in climate modelling, aerospace engineering, nuclear studies, and drug discovery, strengthening India’s National Supercomputing Mission.
Q: PARAM SHAKTI was launched at:
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Madras
D) IISc Bengaluru
Answer: C
4. Kamala Hydroelectric Project
The 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh aims to expand renewable energy generation, control floods, and create employment. Supported by NHPC and the state government, the project contributes to India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070 and energy security in the Northeast.
Q: Kamala Hydroelectric Project is located in:
A) Uttarakhand
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Sikkim
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B
5. National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the NIDMS, India’s first national database recording bomb blasts and IED incidents since 1999. Managed by the National Security Guard (NSG), the system improves counter-terror investigations and inter-agency intelligence sharing.
Q: NIDMS is managed by which agency?
A) CBI
B) RAW
C) NSG
D) IB
Answer: C
6. PANKHUDI Portal
Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the PANKHUDI Portal to strengthen welfare services for women and children. The portal integrates scheme tracking, grievance redressal, and digital support systems for transparent and efficient governance.
Q: PANKHUDI Portal is dedicated to:
A) Farmers
B) Women and Children
C) Youth
D) Senior Citizens
Answer: B
7. Passing Out Parade at INS Chilka
The 02/25 Batch Passing Out Parade was conducted at INS Chilka, marking completion of 16 weeks of naval training. The batch included 2,172 trainees, with 113 women Agniveers. The event reflects Agnipath recruitment reforms and growing gender inclusion in the armed forces.
Q: INS Chilka is associated with:
A) Army Training
B) Naval Training
C) Air Force Training
D) Coast Guard HQ
Answer: B
8. Operation Sagar Bandhu
India provided 228 tonnes of Bailey bridge material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to restore connectivity after disaster damage. The initiative highlights India’s role as a first responder and trusted partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
Q: Operation Sagar Bandhu is related to assistance to:
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bangladesh
D) Maldives
Answer: B
9. US–Denmark Talks on Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced talks with Denmark on the future of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Greenland holds strategic importance due to Arctic trade routes, rare earth minerals, and military positioning.
Q: Greenland is a territory of:
A) Norway
B) Denmark
C) Canada
D) Iceland
Answer: B
10. Chinese Military Activity near Taiwan
Taiwan detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels near its territory, with one aircraft entering Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). The incident underscores rising cross-strait tensions and Indo-Pacific security concerns.
Q: ADIZ stands for:
A) Air Defence Identification Zone
B) Asian Defence Intelligence Zone
C) Air Deployment Internal Zone
D) Aerial Defence International Zone
Answer: A
11. New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair is being held at Bharat Mandapam from 10–18 January. It hosts over 1,000 publishers, 600 cultural events, and pays tribute to India’s Armed Forces. The fair promotes reading culture and publishing industry growth.
Q: The venue of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is:
A) Pragati Maidan
B) Bharat Mandapam
C) Vigyan Bhawan
D) Siri Fort
Answer: B
12. Conference on Indian Languages
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Third International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi. He emphasized multilingual democracy, constitutional protection for languages, and technology’s role in preserving linguistic heritage.
Q: Who inaugurated the Conference on Indian Languages?
A) Prime Minister
B) Vice-President
C) Education Minister
D) President
Answer: B
13. PRASHAD Scheme and Heritage Tourism
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv aligns with the PRASHAD Scheme, which focuses on developing pilgrimage and heritage tourism sites across India to generate local employment and improve infrastructure.
Q: PRASHAD Scheme is related to:
A) Defence Exports
B) Pilgrimage Tourism
C) Digital Banking
D) Agriculture
Answer: B
14. Demise of Hockey Olympian Davinder Singh Garcha
Former Indian hockey Olympian Davinder Singh Garcha, part of India’s 1980 Moscow Olympic gold medal team, passed away at 74. He was also a former IPS officer and scored eight goals in Olympic matches.
Q: Davinder Singh Garcha was associated with which sport?
A) Cricket
B) Hockey
C) Football
D) Wrestling
Answer: B
15. Indian Films in Oscar Eligibility List
Four Indian films — Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great, Tourist Family, and Mahavatar Narasimha — were included in the eligibility list for the 98th Academy Awards, reflecting rising global recognition of Indian cinema.
Q: Which Indian film was listed for Oscar eligibility?
A) RRR
B) Kantara: Chapter 1
C) The Kashmir Files
D) Drishyam
Answer: B
⚡ LAST-MINUTE QUICK REVISION POINTS
• Somnath Swabhiman Parv – Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
• Viksit Bharat Dialogue – Rajnath Singh, Future Tech Fields
• PARAM SHAKTI – IIT Madras, 3.1 Petaflops
• Kamala Hydro Project – 1,720 MW, Arunachal Pradesh
• NIDMS – National IED database, NSG
• PANKHUDI – Women & Child Welfare Portal
• INS Chilka – Naval Training POP
• Operation Sagar Bandhu – India to Sri Lanka Disaster Aid
• Greenland – Danish Territory, Arctic Strategy
• Taiwan – Chinese entry into ADIZ
• World Book Fair – Bharat Mandapam, Tribute to Armed Forces
• Indian Languages Conference – VP C.P. Radhakrishnan
• PRASHAD – Pilgrimage Tourism Scheme
• Davinder Singh Garcha – 1980 Hockey Gold
• Oscar Eligibility – Kantara: Chapter 1
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