Showing questions for January 13, 2026
- Total: 15 questions
Question 1 Jan 13, 2026
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Former Vice-President Jadeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS on January 12, 2026, following repeated episodes of unconsciousness. What was the immediate medical procedure he was scheduled to undergo?
MRIFormer Vice-President Jadeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS after experiencing two bouts of unconsciousness on January 10 while using the washroom. Officials stated that doctors insisted on his admission for further diagnostic evaluation. The primary test he was scheduled to undergo was an MRI to investigate potential neurological causes behind his recurrent blackouts. Dhankhar had previously resigned from his post on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns, and had a history of similar incidents during public appearances across various locations including Kerala and Uttarakhand. This latest hospitalization underscores ongoing concerns about his health stability.
Question 2 Jan 13, 2026
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On National Youth Day 2026, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth proposed a new initiative involving youth to combat rising cybercrime. What term did he use to describe these youth volunteers?
Cyber peace ambassadorsDuring a seminar themed 'National AI Cyber Suraksha: Strengthening Digital Safety for Traders, MSMEs and Youth', MoS Sanjay Seth introduced the concept of 'cyber peace ambassadors'—young individuals trained to educate communities about cybersecurity threats. He emphasized the growing menace of digital arrests via video calls and misuse of generative AI tools by fraudsters. These ambassadors, in collaboration with social organizations, are expected to reach out to students, self-help groups, and small businesses vulnerable to online scams. The initiative aims to build grassroots-level digital literacy and resilience against evolving cyber threats targeting India’s digitally active population.
Question 3 Jan 13, 2026
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in her fifth letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, raised serious concerns about errors in the electoral roll revision process. What technology did she blame for causing large-scale data mismatches?
AI-driven digitisationMamata Banerjee alleged that the use of AI tools during the digitisation of the 2002 electoral rolls led to significant inaccuracies, wrongly flagging genuine voters as having 'logical discrepancies.' She criticized the Election Commission for disregarding its own past quasi-judicial decisions and creating unnecessary hardship for citizens. The Chief Minister highlighted tragic outcomes, including 77 deaths and multiple hospitalizations linked to stress from the flawed process. She particularly condemned the insensitive treatment of women who changed surnames after marriage and noted harassment of prominent figures like Amartya Sen and cricketer Mohammed Shami. Her letter called the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Question 4 Jan 13, 2026
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During the International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad, which global leader joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the event and fly kites together?
German Chancellor Friedrich MerzThe International Kite Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, marking a blend of diplomacy and cultural celebration. The event featured kites with patriotic and thematic messages like 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and '#GUJARAT IKF2026'. Both leaders interacted with artisans, rode in an open vehicle, and flew kites together, symbolizing Indo-German friendship. Over 135 international kite flyers from 50 countries participated, enhancing the festival’s global appeal. The sky display included kites shaped like Hanuman, the Indian tricolour, and slogans supporting national initiatives such as 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Question 5 Jan 13, 2026
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The BJP delegation in Karnataka recently urged the Governor to withhold assent from a controversial legislative proposal. What was the name of this bill?
Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) BillA BJP delegation led by opposition leaders R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to oppose the 'Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill', labeling it draconian and a threat to free speech. They argued it could be misused for political vendetta and suppress media and opposition voices, drawing parallels to the Emergency era. The bill proposes up to seven years of imprisonment and fines for hate crimes. The delegation also raised concerns about deteriorating law and order, citing incidents like the Ballari clashes and alleged police misconduct. They requested a CBI probe into several cases and described the state as descending into 'goonda raj' or lawlessness.