Showing questions for January 12, 2026
- Total: 20 questions
Question 6 Jan 12, 2026
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Eighteen individuals were recently arrested in Telangana for their involvement in a cyber fraud network that used what type of bank accounts?
‘Mule’ bank accountsThe Khammam Police in Telangana arrested 18 people for operating ‘mule’ bank accounts, which were used to route transactions worth ₹547 crore linked to cyber fraud. These accounts were opened by individuals lured under false pretenses like job offers or business opportunities. The accused formed part of an organized network active between 2022 and 2025. A total of 24 people have been named in the case, with six still absconding. The term 'mule' refers to individuals who allow their accounts to be used for laundering illicit funds.
Question 7 Jan 12, 2026
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Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar recently alleged that her family was rendered unconscious by whom?
A house help from NepalPuja Khedkar reported to Pune police that a recently hired house help from Nepal allegedly administered sedatives to her and her parents, Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, at their Baner Road bungalow. She claimed the help tied them up and stole mobile phones and valuables before fleeing. Khedkar managed to free herself and alerted authorities using another phone. As of the report, she had not filed a written complaint or specified all stolen items. Police have initiated a probe into the incident.
Question 8 Jan 12, 2026
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Tax experts have advised the government against reintroducing which tax in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget?
Wealth taxExperts from firms like PwC, EY, and Deloitte cautioned the Indian government against reintroducing the wealth tax or increasing income tax surcharges on the super-rich. They argued such measures could trigger capital flight, as high-net-worth individuals might relocate to low-tax jurisdictions. The wealth tax was abolished in 2015 due to low revenue yield and high administrative costs. Experts emphasized the need for tax stability and predictability to retain talent and investment. They noted that current data systems like GST and CRS make surcharge adjustments more efficient than asset-based taxation.
Question 9 Jan 12, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on January 23, 2026, primarily to commemorate whose birth anniversary?
Netaji Subhash Chandra BosePM Modi’s planned visit to Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is to mark the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, observed nationally as Parakram Diwas. During the visit, he is expected to hoist the national flag at Netaji Stadium—where Bose unfurled the Tricolour in 1943—and pay tributes at Marina Park and the Cellular Jail. He will also inspect development projects in Campbell Bay. The event underscores the government’s emphasis on honoring Netaji’s legacy and contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
Question 10 Jan 12, 2026
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The Jharkhand government is preparing a 10-year vision plan primarily to address which pressing issue?
Man-animal conflictsJharkhand has witnessed a surge in human-wildlife conflicts, especially elephant attacks, which claimed 25 lives in just the first week of January 2026. In response, the state’s forest department is drafting a comprehensive 10-year vision plan with a 30-point agenda. It includes regenerating degraded forests, digitizing forest boundaries, creating wildlife corridors, and establishing rescue centers for rogue elephants. The plan also aims to reduce mining-related pollution and promote forest-based livelihoods. It is expected to be finalized by March 31, 2026, and implemented from the next financial year.