Showing questions for January 12, 2026
- Total: 20 questions
Question 1 Jan 12, 2026
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What new measure has India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) mandated for cryptocurrency exchanges during user onboarding?
Live selfie with liveness detectionThe FIU, under the Union Finance Ministry, introduced stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers. These include capturing a 'live selfie' using software that verifies physical presence through eye-blinking or head movement to prevent spoofing via static photos or deepfakes. Additionally, precise geolocation data, IP address, timestamp, and a Re 1 'penny-drop' bank verification are now required. The move aims to curb money laundering and ensure user authenticity in crypto transactions. This is part of broader efforts to bring digital assets under strict regulatory oversight despite them not being legal tender in India.
Question 2 Jan 12, 2026
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Which political party launched 'Mission 2026' in Kerala targeting the upcoming Assembly elections?
BJPUnion Home Minister Amit Shah visited Thiruvananthapuram and addressed newly elected BJP representatives of local bodies, officially launching 'Mission 2026' aimed at strengthening the party's electoral prospects in Kerala. He criticized both the ruling LDF and opposition UDF for allegedly appeasing groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and PFI for votes. Shah also highlighted the Sabarimala gold loss case, demanding an impartial probe and announcing door-to-door awareness campaigns. This marks a strategic push by the BJP following its recent success in capturing the Thiruvananthapuram city corporation. The initiative signals the BJP's intensified focus on southern states ahead of key elections.
Question 3 Jan 12, 2026
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Who passed away on January 11, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Delhi residence?
Prashant TamangPrashant Tamang, the singer-actor who won Indian Idol Season 3 and gained acclaim for his role in 'Paatal Lok 2', died suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at age 43. He collapsed at his Janak Puri home in west Delhi and was declared 'brought dead' at Mata Chanan Devi Hospital. A medico-legal case was registered, though family members confirmed no foul play, stating he went to sleep normally but never woke up. Born in Darjeeling to a Gorkha family, Tamang had served in Kolkata Police before rising to fame. He is survived by his wife and daughter and will appear posthumously in 'Battle of Galwan'.
Question 4 Jan 12, 2026
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During his visit to Gujarat, what historic site did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight as a symbol of civilizational resilience?
Somnath TempleOn January 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat, emphasizing the temple’s repeated reconstruction after destruction by invaders like Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 as a testament to India’s enduring civilizational spirit. He led a 'Shaurya Yatra'—a ceremonial procession with 108 horses—to honor martyrs who defended the temple. The event included drone shows, fireworks, and mass participation, reinforcing cultural pride. Modi stated that Somnath’s 1,000-year history reflects victory, not defeat. The temple has become a focal point of nationalistic and cultural revival narratives under his leadership.
Question 5 Jan 12, 2026
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Which coalition released its manifesto for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on January 11, 2026?
MahayutiOn January 11, 2026, the Mahayuti alliance—comprising BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP—unveiled its electoral manifesto for the BMC polls in Mumbai. Key promises included making Mumbai slum-free, establishing AI labs in municipal schools, offering interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh for women, and introducing a 50% fare concession for women on BEST buses. The manifesto also proposed expanding the BEST bus fleet to 10,000 electric vehicles and deploying AI tools to identify illegal immigrants. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde were among the senior leaders present at the launch, signaling unity and a tech-forward urban vision.