Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 10th January 2026
📘 1. PM Modi at Somnath Swabhiman Parv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv at Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, celebrating India’s cultural resilience and civilizational continuity. He also took part in the Omkar Jap at Somnath Temple. The festival highlights heritage revival, religious tourism, and national identity consciousness. The event aligns with the government’s focus on cultural diplomacy and promotion of historical sites as engines of local economic development.
Subjects: Culture, National Events, Tourism
2. Defence Minister at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, urging youth to adopt multidisciplinary learning in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology, and Space Research. The initiative aims to prepare India’s workforce for future technologies. It supports the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, focusing on innovation-driven economic growth and self-reliance in strategic sectors.
Subjects: Education, Technology, Youth Affairs
3. PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputing Facility Launched
India launched the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputer at IIT Madras, powered by the indigenous PARAM RUDRA system with 3.1 petaflops capacity. Built entirely in India, it will support advanced research in climate modelling, nuclear simulations, aerospace engineering, and drug discovery. This strengthens India’s National Supercomputing Mission and promotes technological self-reliance in high-performance computing.
Subjects: Science & Technology, Research, Economy
4. Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh was announced to boost renewable energy production, flood control, and regional employment. Backed by NHPC and the state government, it supports India’s net-zero emission target by 2070. The project also strengthens energy security in Northeast India and contributes to green economic development.
Subjects: Environment, Renewable Energy, Economy
5. National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) Inaugurated
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS). It is India’s first national database recording bomb blast and IED incidents since 1999. Managed by the National Security Guard (NSG), it enables real-time access for police and security agencies to improve counter-terrorism investigations.
Subjects: Internal Security, Polity, Defence
6. PANKHUDI Portal for Women and Children
Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the PANKHUDI Portal, a digital platform to improve delivery of services and welfare schemes for women and children. The portal integrates grievance redressal, scheme tracking, and support services. It aligns with the government’s mission for women empowerment and child protection through digital governance.
Subjects: Social Welfare, Governance, Women & Child Development
7. Passing Out Parade at INS Chilka
The 02/25 batch Passing Out Parade was held at INS Chilka, marking completion of 16-week ab-initio naval training. The batch included 2,172 trainees, among them 113 women Agniveers, SSR medical assistants, sports entry personnel, and Coast Guard Naviks. The event reflects progress in gender inclusion and Agnipath recruitment reforms in the armed forces.
Subjects: Defence, Gender Inclusion, National Security
8. India Builds Second Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India provided 228 tonnes of Bailey bridge material to Sri Lanka for rapid restoration of connectivity after disaster damage. This marks India’s growing role as a first responder in the Indian Ocean Region and reinforces bilateral ties through humanitarian assistance.
Subjects: International Relations, Disaster Relief, Neighbourhood Policy
9. US–Denmark Talks on Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to meet Danish officials to discuss the future of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Greenland holds strategic importance due to Arctic shipping routes, rare earth minerals, and military positioning. The development reflects intensifying great-power interest in Arctic geopolitics.
Subjects: International Relations, Geopolitics
10. Chinese Military Activity Near Taiwan
Taiwan detected three Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels near its territory, with one aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone. The incident highlights rising cross-strait tensions and Indo-Pacific security concerns, drawing attention from global powers.
Subjects: International Security, Geopolitics
11. 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is being held at Bharat Mandapam from 10–18 January, hosting 1000+ publishers and 600+ cultural events. This year’s theme pays tribute to India’s Armed Forces, with special pavilions on children’s literature and military history. The fair promotes reading culture and publishing industry growth.
Subjects: Culture, Education, Economy
12. Vice-President Inaugurates International 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 support for linguistic diversity, and the role of technology in preserving endangered languages. The event strengthens India’s cultural pluralism and linguistic heritage conservation.
Subjects: Polity, Culture, Education
13. Somnath Swabhiman Parv Participation
The Somnath event also reinforces heritage-led tourism development under the PRASHAD Scheme, promoting pilgrimage infrastructure and regional employment generation.
Subjects: Tourism Economy, Culture
14. Davinder Singh Garcha Passes Away
Former Indian hockey Olympian Davinder Singh Garcha, part of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Gold Medal-winning team, passed away at age 74. A former IPS officer, he scored 8 goals in Olympic matches. His death marks a significant loss to Indian sports heritage.
Subjects: Sports, Personalities
15. Indian Films at 98th Academy Awards Eligibility List
The Academy announced 317 feature films eligible for the 98th Academy Awards, including four Indian films:
• Kantara: Chapter 1
• Tanvi The Great
• Tourist Family
• Mahavatar Narasimha
This reflects rising global recognition of Indian cinema across diverse genres.
Subjects: International Events, Culture, Entertainment Industry
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