Current Affairs MCQ – 4 January 2026 | Top 10 Questions (English)
Top 10 Current Affairs MCQ of 4 January 2026.
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Current Affairs MCQ – 4 January 2026
Q1. Which state became the first in 2026 to implement a new State Sports Policy?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh ✅
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh implemented a new sports policy in January 2026 to promote sports infrastructure and talent development.
Madhya Pradesh
Formation: 1 November 1956
Capital: Bhopal
Current Chief Minister: Mohan Yadav
Q2. India’s “Green Port Initiative” launched in January 2026 is related to?
A. Railway modernization
B. Use of green energy at ports ✅
C. Agricultural reforms
D. Digital India Mission
Answer: Use of green energy at ports
Explanation: The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by promoting renewable energy in port operations.
India
Independence: 15 August 1947
Capital: New Delhi
Current Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
Q3. Which country assumed the presidency of APEC in 2026?
A. Japan
B. Australia
C. Vietnam
D. South Korea ✅
Answer: South Korea
Explanation: South Korea took over the APEC presidency in 2026 to focus on trade and digital cooperation.
South Korea
Established: 15 August 1948
Capital: Seoul
Current Prime Minister: Han Duck-soo
Q4. India’s first AI-based district administration model was launched in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka ✅
D. Telangana
Answer: Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka introduced AI-based governance to improve public service delivery.
Karnataka
Formation: 1 November 1956
Capital: Bengaluru
Current Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Q5. Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General of the International Solar Alliance in January 2026?
A. Ajay Mathur
B. R. K. Singh
C. Rajiv Kumar
D. Deepak Mishra ✅
Answer: Deepak Mishra
Explanation: ISA works for global promotion of solar energy.
International Solar Alliance
Established: 2015
Headquarters: Gurugram
Current Secretary-General: Deepak Mishra
Q6. The National Clean River Programme was expanded in January 2026 to include which rivers?
A. Ganga and Yamuna
B. Narmada and Tapi
C. Godavari and Krishna
D. Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and Narmada ✅
Answer: Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and Narmada
Explanation: The expansion aims to improve water quality of major Indian rivers.
Q7. Where was the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in January 2026?
A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. Davos, Switzerland ✅
D. New York
Answer: Davos, Switzerland
Explanation: Davos hosts the annual WEF meeting on global economic issues.
Switzerland
Established: 1 August 1291
Capital: Bern
Current President: Viola Amherd
Q8. Which Indian city was declared a “Global Startup Hub” in January 2026?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru ✅
D. Pune
Answer: Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru is globally recognized for startups and innovation.
Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
Current Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Q9. India signed a cyber security cooperation agreement with which country in January 2026?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. Israel ✅
Answer: Israel
Explanation: The agreement focuses on cyber defence and digital security.
Israel
Established: 14 May 1948
Capital: Jerusalem
Current Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
Q10. India’s first National Climate Data Centre was established in which city?
A. Pune
B. New Delhi
C. Dehradun ✅
D. Shimla
Answer: Dehradun
Explanation: The centre focuses on climate change research and data analysis.
Uttarakhand
Formation: 9 November 2000
Capital: Dehradun
Current Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami