Showing questions for January 05, 2026
- Total: 19 questions
Question 1 Jan 05, 2026
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What major international sporting event is India preparing to host in 2036, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
2036 Olympic GamesPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated on January 4, 2026, that India is preparing 'with full strength' to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This declaration aligns with broader efforts to enhance India's global sporting stature through initiatives like Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Modi also mentioned that India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and has already conducted over 20 major international sporting events in the past decade. The government’s focus includes building infrastructure, identifying talent, and enabling youth to balance academics with sports. Hosting the Olympics is seen as a strategic move to position India as a global sports hub.
Question 2 Jan 05, 2026
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Which Indian state witnessed a dispute over buffalo ownership resolved through a veterinary dental examination?
RajasthanIn Kota, Rajasthan, a unique ownership dispute involving a buffalo and her calf was settled after police constituted a veterinary medical board. Both claimants—Ram Lal and Indrajit Kewat—offered conflicting accounts of the animal’s age. Veterinarians examined the buffalo’s teeth and physical condition and concluded it was 4–5 years old, corroborating Ram Lal’s claim. The buffalo and calf were subsequently handed over to him. This unusual resolution highlights the role of scientific verification in legal property disputes involving livestock in rural India.
Question 3 Jan 05, 2026
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What is the name of the revamped rural employment scheme criticized by the Congress and defended by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
VB-GRAM-GThe Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the VB-GRAM-G law as a corruption-plugging reform of the older MGNREGA scheme. He claimed it guarantees 125 days of work and includes an unemployment allowance. Chouhan accused the Congress of opposing the scheme not to protect workers but to 'save corruption,' citing over 1 million complaints uncovered in social audits under previous regimes. The Congress has announced a 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' starting January 10, 2026, which the BJP plans to counter with a nationwide outreach campaign for VB-GRAM-G.
Question 4 Jan 05, 2026
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Which country’s national cricket team decided not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup scheduled for February 2026?
BangladeshThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on January 4, 2026, that its national team would not participate in the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns and government advice. This decision followed the BCCI’s instruction to IPL franchise KKR to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The BCB interpreted this as a sign of deteriorating conditions and held an emergency meeting before withdrawing. The move has significant implications for bilateral sports diplomacy and the tournament’s organization.
Question 5 Jan 05, 2026
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Who launched a scathing attack on the DMK regime in Tamil Nadu, calling it the 'most corrupt' in the country?
Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, during a mega rally in Pudukottai on January 4, 2026, accused the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government of widespread corruption, citing a '20 percent cut money' norm. He expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA, in alliance with AIADMK and others, would win the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The rally marked the culmination of a statewide padyatra titled 'Tamizhagam Thalainimira Tamilanin Payanam.' Shah’s comments are part of the BJP’s intensified political outreach in southern states ahead of key elections.