Showing questions for January 09, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 6 Jan 09, 2026
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Which states reported disruption in judicial proceedings due to anonymous bomb threat emails on January 9, 2026?
Odisha, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and KeralaOn January 9, 2026, several courts across Odisha, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala received anonymous emails threatening to damage court premises with explosives. Authorities responded by evacuating buildings, conducting thorough searches using sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads, and enhancing security. No suspicious items were found, leading officials to suspect the threats were hoaxes. Cyber cells were engaged to trace the origin of the emails, and high-level reviews were initiated, especially in Odisha where the Chief Minister expressed serious concern. Court proceedings were temporarily suspended during the security operations.
Question 7 Jan 09, 2026
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What is the name of the four-day event inaugurated at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on January 9, 2026?
Somnath Swabhiman ParvaThe 'Somnath Swabhiman Parva' began on January 9, 2026, at the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. The event commemorates the resilience of Indian civilization through the repeated rebuilding of the temple after invasions, notably by Mahmud of Ghazni nearly 1,000 years ago. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to join the celebrations on January 11, where he would lead the ‘Shaurya Yatra’, a one-kilometer procession featuring 108 horses. Central and State ministers attended the inauguration. The festival aims to instill national pride and highlight cultural continuity amid historical adversity.
Question 8 Jan 09, 2026
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Which renowned ecologist, known for his work on the Western Ghats, passed away in Pune on January 8, 2026?
Madhav GadgilRenowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away on the night of January 8, 2026, in Pune at the age of 83. He was the founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences at IISc Bengaluru and chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), popularly known as the Gadgil Commission. His 2011 report recommended classifying large parts of the Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive, sparking national debate but also shaping environmental policy. In 2024, he received the UN’s highest environmental honor, the Champions of the Earth award. His work remains foundational in India’s ecological conservation discourse.
Question 9 Jan 09, 2026
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Which Chief Minister requested live telecast of his appearance before the Akal Takht Secretariat scheduled for January 15, 2026?
Bhagwant MannPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, summoned by the Akal Takht to appear on January 15, 2026, over alleged 'anti-Sikh' remarks, publicly requested that his appearance be broadcast live. He cited messages from the global Sikh community ('Sangat') urging transparency. The summons followed controversy over his comments on 'Guru ki Golak' and use of images involving Sikh Gurus and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The acting Jathedar noted Mann is considered a 'patit' (one who cuts hair) under Sikh tradition, hence the hearing is at the Secretariat, not the main Takht. Mann pledged to attend barefoot as a humble Sikh, not as CM.
Question 10 Jan 09, 2026
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What triggered the nationwide protests in Iran as of January 2026?
Economic woesThe nationwide protests in Iran that intensified in early January 2026 were primarily sparked by severe economic difficulties, including a collapsing national currency and unaffordable prices for basic goods like subsidized rice. The Iranian rial plummeted to 1.4 million per US dollar in December 2025, following sanctions and the aftermath of a 12-day war with Israel in June 2025. These conditions led citizens across all provinces to take to the streets demanding systemic change. Although the demonstrations remain largely leaderless, they echo previous uprisings like those after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. The economic distress has unified diverse groups in opposition to the theocratic regime.