Showing questions for January 28, 2026
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Question 1 Jan 28, 2026
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Who were the chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations held at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026?
Antonio Costa and Ursula von der LeyenThe 77th Republic Day celebrations featured Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, as the chief guests. Their presence underscored the growing political and strategic warmth between New Delhi and Brussels. The following day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted both leaders for an India-EU summit expected to finalize a strategic security and defence partnership. Von der Leyen emphasized that 'a successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure — and we all benefit.' The participation of an EU military contingent in the Republic Day parade was described as a strong signal of deepening security cooperation between India and the European Union.
Question 2 Jan 28, 2026
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What was the primary demand of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) that led to a nationwide strike disrupting PSU banking operations on January 27, 2026?
Implementation of a five-day work weekThe United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions representing bank officers and employees, went on a nationwide strike to press for the implementation of a five-day work week. The strike followed the failure of a conciliation meeting with the Chief Labour Commissioner on January 23. UFBU received no assurance on its long-pending demand to declare all Saturdays as holidays. According to union leaders, the five-day work week was agreed upon during the wage revision settlement with the Indian Banks' Association in March 2024 and would not result in loss of man-hours as employees agreed to work longer hours on weekdays. The strike disrupted branch-level services for three consecutive days including Republic Day holiday, affecting cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances and routine administrative work at major PSU banks.
Question 3 Jan 28, 2026
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Which Indian astronaut was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, during the 77th Republic Day celebrations?
Group Captain Shubhanshu ShuklaGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations. He created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). The award ceremony took place before the commencement of the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This recognition highlights India's growing achievements in space exploration and honors exceptional courage and service in non-combat situations. The Ashoka Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
Question 4 Jan 28, 2026
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According to leaked audio recordings reported by Axios, which Republican senator criticized the Trump administration for blocking progress on a bilateral trade deal with India?
Ted CruzRepublican Senator Ted Cruz sharply criticized senior White House figures including Vice President JD Vance, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, and 'sometimes' even President Donald Trump for blocking progress on a bilateral trade deal with India. The nearly 10-minute audio recordings from early and mid-2025 were reportedly provided by a Republican source during private meetings with donors. Cruz described ongoing 'battles' with the administration to push for closer trade ties with India and warned that Trump's aggressive tariff regime could severely hurt the US economy. The Texas senator, viewed as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election, also expressed concern that the tariff-driven trade policy was damaging both US economic interests and relations with key partners like India.
Question 5 Jan 28, 2026
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What is the primary technical issue identified by WV Raman affecting Sanju Samson's T20I batting performance?
Inability to adjust bat-speed on downswing according to ball paceFormer India opener WV Raman pinpointed that Sanju Samson maintains the same bat-speed on his downswing regardless of the bowler's pace variations. This technique works adequately against bowlers around 130 kmph but creates significant problems when facing deliveries above or below this speed threshold. Raman emphasized that the solution requires Samson to dynamically adjust his bat-speed based on the incoming ball's pace to improve timing and power generation. This technical flaw has been exploited by teams like England (bowling short and fast) and New Zealand (using straight lines at mid-130s pace). Despite these challenges, Raman believes Samson possesses sufficient talent to overcome this issue with proper technical adjustments.