Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 24th January 2026
1. Which country is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Egypt
Answer: B
Explanation: India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 for the first time.
2. Gulfood 2026 is being held from 26–30 January at:
A) Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre
B) Dubai World Trade Centre only
C) Two venues in Dubai
D) Sharjah Expo Centre
Answer: C
Explanation: Gulfood 2026 operates simultaneously at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre.
3. APEDA’s flagship startup initiative showcased at Gulfood 2026 is called:
A) Startup India Pavilion
B) Bharati Pavilion
C) AgriTech Hub
D) Export India Zone
Answer: B
Explanation: Bharati Pavilion promotes export-ready agri-food and agri-tech startups.
4. Which state is initiating steps to include the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule?
A) Manipur
B) Nagaland
C) Mizoram
D) Tripura
Answer: C
Explanation: The Mizoram Government is pursuing inclusion of Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule.
5. Who chaired the review meeting on inclusion of Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule?
A) Zoramthanga
B) Lalduhoma
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Conrad Sangma
Answer: B
Explanation: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired the meeting.
6. The Indian Army signed an MoU with which institute to develop an AI-based system?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bengaluru
C) DRDO
D) ISRO
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Army partnered with IISc Bengaluru for indigenous AI system development.
7. The Namsai-Pangsau PowerDrive 2026 event is related to:
A) Space research
B) Cultural festival
C) Motorsport & adventure tourism
D) River rafting
Answer: C
Explanation: It is a motorsport event promoting adventure tourism in Arunachal Pradesh.
8. Parakram Diwas is observed to mark the birth anniversary of:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Bhagat Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Parakram Diwas commemorates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 23rd January.
9. Which ministry organises Parakram Diwas celebrations?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Tourism
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Culture organises Parakram Diwas.
10. Which two leaders reaffirmed the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership recently?
A) Modi – Bolsonaro
B) Modi – Lula da Silva
C) Modi – Rousseff
D) Modi – Temer
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi spoke with Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
11. Who inaugurated the Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
C) President Droupadi Murmu
D) Home Minister Amit Shah
Answer: C
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Granth Kutir.
12. Granth Kutir preserves manuscripts and books in how many Indian classical languages?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C
Explanation: The collection includes works in 11 Indian classical languages.
13. Which scheme’s Credit Card was launched in Andhra Pradesh for street vendors?
A) PM Mudra Card
B) PM SVANidhi Credit Card
C) Jan Dhan Card
D) Stand-Up India Card
Answer: B
Explanation: PM SVANidhi Credit Card was launched to support street vendors.
14. Where will India Energy Week 2026 be आयोजित (held)?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Goa
D) Kochi
Answer: C
Explanation: The 4th India Energy Week will take place in Goa.
15. The UAE signed an MoU with which organisation to host Global Future Councils?
A) United Nations
B) World Trade Organization
C) World Economic Forum
D) IMF
Answer: C
Explanation: UAE and the World Economic Forum partnered to host Global Future Councils in Dubai.
⚡ Last-Minute Quick Revision Points
• India = Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 (Dubai)
• APEDA Startup Pavilion = Bharati Pavilion
• Mizo language → Proposed for Eighth Schedule
• CMof Mizoram leading initiative = Lalduhoma
• Indian Army + IISc Bengaluru → AI-based defence system
• Namsai-Pangsau PowerDrive → Motorsport tourism → Arunachal Pradesh
• Parakram Diwas → Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose anniversary on 23rd January
• PM Modi ↔Brazil PM Lula da Silva → India–Brazil partnership
• Granth Kutir → Rashtrapati Bhavan → 11 classical languages
• PM SVANidhi Credit Card → Street vendors
• India Energy Week 2026 → Goa
• WEF + UAE → Global Future Councils partnership