Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 21st January 2026
1. Who launched the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response”?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
C) Home Minister Amit Shah
D) President Droupadi Murmu
Answer: B
Explanation: Vice President Dr. C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the book authored by Surendra Kumar Pachauri in New Delhi.
2. Who is the author of the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response”?
A) Romila Thapar
B) Surendra Kumar Pachauri
C) Ramachandra Guha
D) Bibek Debroy
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Secretary to the Government of India, Surendra Kumar Pachauri, wrote the book.
3. The Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 aim to improve which system?
A) Railway ticketing
B) Digital taxation
C) Electronic Toll Collection
D) Air traffic management
Answer: C
FOR:- The amendment strengthens compliance in toll fee payment through improved Electronic Toll Collection (ETC).
4. India’s first Tailings Policy mainly focuses on:
A) Increasing coal mining
B) Recovering minerals from mining waste
C) Exporting iron ore
D) Reducing oil imports
Answer: B
Explanation: The policy targets recovery of critical minerals from tailings, mine dumps, and overburden.
5. India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project was launched in:
A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Andaman Sea
D) Lakshadweep Sea
Answer: C
Explanation: The project was launched in the Andaman Sea to promote open-ocean aquaculture.
6. Which organization invited industries for building the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)?
A) DRDO
B) HAL
C) ISRO (VSSC)
D) BHEL
Answer: C
Explanation: ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre issued an Expression of Interest for BAS construction.
7. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which mountain range?
A) Western Ghats
B) Eastern Ghats
C) Aravalli Range
D) Himalayas
Answer: C
Explanation: The sanctuary lies in Rajasthan’s Aravalli mountain range and was declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone.
8. Who is set to become the new National President of BJP?
A) J.P. Nadda
B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Nitin Nabin
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: C
Explanation: Bihar leader Nitin Nabin is set to take over as BJP National President.
9. Who was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission?
A) Rakesh Asthana
B) Praveen Vashista
C) Alok Verma
D) Sandeep Mittal
Answer: B
Explanation: IPS officer Praveen Vashista (1991 batch, Bihar cadre) was appointed Vigilance Commissioner.
10. The India–EU Free Trade Agreement was described as the “mother of all agreements” by:
A) Emmanuel Macron
B) Olaf Scholz
C) Ursula von der Leyen
D) Charles Michel
Answer: C
Explanation: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the statement.
11. Which two countries emerged as key destinations for Indian pharma exports?
A) USA and UK
B) China and Japan
C) Brazil and Nigeria
D) Russia and Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: Brazil and Nigeria recorded major growth in pharmaceutical imports from India.
12. Who won the 2026 Presidential Election in Uganda?
A) Bobi Wine
B) Yoweri Museveni
C) Paul Kagame
D) Samia Suluhu
Answer: B
Explanation: Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term with 71.65% votes.
13. Which region did Donald Trump call vital for American and world security?
A) Taiwan
B) Ukraine
C) Greenland
D) South China Sea
Answer: C
Explanation: Trump reiterated Greenland’s strategic importance in a call with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
14. Where were the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 inaugurated?
A) Srinagar
B) Shimla
C) Leh
D) Gangtok
Answer: C
Explanation: The games were inaugurated at NDS Stadium, Leh.
15. Which team won its first Vijay Hazare Trophy title in 2026?
A) Saurashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Vidarbha
D) Karnataka
Answer: C
Explanation: Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 38 runs to win their maiden title.
⚡ Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
• VP C.P. Radhakrishnan launched book on Ram Janmabhoomi
• Author: Surendra Kumar Pachauri
• Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 → Toll compliance
• India’s first Tailings Policy → Recover minerals from mining waste
• First open-sea fish farming project → Andaman Sea
• ISRO invited industry for Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
• Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary → Eco-Sensitive Zone → Aravalli Range
• Nitin Nabin → New BJP National President
• Praveen Vashista → Vigilance Commissioner
• India–EU FTA → “Mother of all agreements” → Ursula von der Leyen
• Brazil & Nigeria → Key pharma export markets
• Uganda President → Yoweri Museveni → Seventh term
• Trump discussed Greenland with NATO Chief
• Khelo India Winter Games 2026 → Leh
• Vidarbha → First Vijay Hazare Trophy title