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Daily Quiz — January 27, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
The 16th India-EU Summit (January 27, 2026) produced a "Towards 2030 Strategic Agenda" with 13 deliverables. The Mobility and Migration Partnership includes annual issuance of multi-year work permits to Indians. What is the annual target for these work permits?
The India-EU Mobility and Migration Partnership (one of 13 “Towards 2030” deliverables) commits EU member states to collectively issue up to 1,00,000 multi-year work permits plus 35,000 graduate-track residence permits annually to Indian nationals. This is India’s first binding commitment from the EU on Mode 4 services (movement of natural persons).
💡 Concept Note
Mode 4 under GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services): Movement of natural persons — managers, IT professionals, consultants — to supply services abroad. India’s primary interest in services trade negotiations.
EU member states have historically resisted binding Mode 4 commitments due to domestic immigration politics. The 2026 commitment is a breakthrough.
Related: EU Blue Card (high-skilled non-EU workers).
EU member states have historically resisted binding Mode 4 commitments due to domestic immigration politics. The 2026 commitment is a breakthrough.
Related: EU Blue Card (high-skilled non-EU workers).
Question 2 of 10
The Republic Day 2026 parade debuted a "Phased Battle Array" format for the first time. Which unit made its first-ever appearance at a Republic Day parade in 2026, representing India's newly raised fast-attack infantry?
The Bhairav Light Commando Battalion made its debut at the Republic Day 2026 parade as part of the new Phased Battle Array format. The batch array arranged units in tactical combat order: reconnaissance drones first, then Shaktibaan Artillery Regiments (drone + loitering munition), Divyastra Batteries, and finally the Bhairav Light Commando Battalions as fast-attack infantry.
💡 Concept Note
The Phased Battle Array reflects India’s shift to effects-based integrated warfare doctrine — combining drones, loitering munitions, precision artillery, and fast-attack infantry as a networked system, rather than showcasing platforms by service branch. Loitering munitions (also called kamikaze drones) were extensively used in the Ukraine-Russia war (Lancet, Shahed-136) and Gaza conflict, transforming modern warfare doctrine.
Question 3 of 10
India Energy Week 2026 (Goa) saw PM Modi announce a $500 billion energy investment opportunity. India currently holds what rank in global refining capacity?
India currently ranks 4th globally in refining capacity (after the USA, China, and Russia), with a combined nameplate capacity of 258.1 MMTPA across 23 refineries. India is the 2nd largest refiner in Asia.
Reliance’s Jamnagar complex (Gujarat) is the world’s largest single-location refinery. India exports petroleum products to 50+ countries and is among the top 7 global exporters of refined products.
Reliance’s Jamnagar complex (Gujarat) is the world’s largest single-location refinery. India exports petroleum products to 50+ countries and is among the top 7 global exporters of refined products.
💡 Concept Note
Despite being a massive crude oil importer (85-88% dependence), India is a net exporter of refined petroleum products — a strategic differentiator. India targets becoming a top-3 global refining hub as roughly 20% of global refining capacity is expected to close by 2035.
Key refiners: IOCL (largest PSU), BPCL, HPCL, Reliance (private, Jamnagar). IEW (India Energy Week) is India’s flagship annual energy conference — 4th edition in 2026, organised by MoPNG + FIPI (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry), Goa.
Key refiners: IOCL (largest PSU), BPCL, HPCL, Reliance (private, Jamnagar). IEW (India Energy Week) is India’s flagship annual energy conference — 4th edition in 2026, organised by MoPNG + FIPI (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry), Goa.
Question 4 of 10
What was the best tableau (from States/UTs) at Republic Day 2026, and what theme did it carry?
Maharashtra won the best State/UT tableau at Republic Day 2026 with the theme “Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta” — connecting Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s 1893 tradition of public Ganesh festival (as a vehicle for Swadeshi movement) with Aatmanirbhar Bharat. J&K was 2nd; Kerala (Water Metro + 100% digital literacy) was 3rd.
Best Ministry tableau was Ministry of Culture (“Vande Mataram — The Soul Cry of a Nation”).
Best Ministry tableau was Ministry of Culture (“Vande Mataram — The Soul Cry of a Nation”).
💡 Concept Note
Ganeshotsav (Ganesh Chaturthi) was transformed from a private home festival into a public community celebration by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893 (Pune) — to forge social solidarity across caste lines and resist British colonial rule. This Swadeshi link makes it a Prelims fact.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched by PM Modi on May 12, 2020 (during COVID-19 pandemic) with a Rs 20 lakh crore economic package.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched by PM Modi on May 12, 2020 (during COVID-19 pandemic) with a Rs 20 lakh crore economic package.
Question 5 of 10
At India Energy Week 2026, PM Modi stated that India targets meeting what percentage of its total energy demand through LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) by 2030?
PM Modi at IEW 2026 announced India’s target to meet 15% of total energy demand through LNG by 2030, up from the current ~6-7%. LNG is natural gas cooled to -162°C (reducing volume 600x) for ship transport.
India’s current regasification capacity is ~45 MTPA (target: 80 MTPA). Major LNG terminals: Dahej (Gujarat, largest), Hazira, Kochi, Ennore, Dabhol.
India’s current regasification capacity is ~45 MTPA (target: 80 MTPA). Major LNG terminals: Dahej (Gujarat, largest), Hazira, Kochi, Ennore, Dabhol.
💡 Concept Note
LNG is India’s preferred “transition fuel” — it emits ~50% less CO2 than coal, making it ideal for industrial decarbonisation while renewables scale up. India imports LNG from Qatar (largest supplier), USA, Australia, Russia (Sakhalin-2).
PM Ujjwala Yojana (102 million LPG connections) and Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (33,000 km gas pipeline target) are complementary schemes for gas access.
PM Ujjwala Yojana (102 million LPG connections) and Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (33,000 km gas pipeline target) are complementary schemes for gas access.
Question 6 of 10
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open 2026 men's singles title, completing his Career Grand Slam. What is a "Career Grand Slam" in tennis?
A Career Grand Slam means winning all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) at least once in a career. Carlos Alcaraz completed his Career Grand Slam at the 2026 Australian Open at age 22 years and 272 days — the youngest man ever to complete the Career Grand Slam, breaking Don Budge’s all-time record of 22 years and 363 days (set at Roland Garros 1938).
He defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final. This was Alcaraz’s 7th Grand Slam title.
He defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final. This was Alcaraz’s 7th Grand Slam title.
💡 Concept Note
Calendar Year Grand Slam (winning all 4 in one year) is distinct from Career Grand Slam. Only 2 men achieved Calendar Year Grand Slam: Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver (1962, 1969).
Career Grand Slam achievers include Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Agassi, Connors, Perry, Emerson, and now Alcaraz (2026). In the Open Era (post-1968), Nadal previously held the record for youngest Career Grand Slam at 24 years, 101 days — Alcaraz broke the all-time mark.
Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) won the 2026 Australian Open women’s title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Career Grand Slam achievers include Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Agassi, Connors, Perry, Emerson, and now Alcaraz (2026). In the Open Era (post-1968), Nadal previously held the record for youngest Career Grand Slam at 24 years, 101 days — Alcaraz broke the all-time mark.
Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) won the 2026 Australian Open women’s title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Question 7 of 10
The United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 22, 2026. In which year was the WHO established?
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It replaced the League of Nations Health Organization and became part of the UN system.
The 2026 US withdrawal was the second time — the first was under Trump’s first term; the US rejoined under Biden in 2021. The US contributes approximately 15-18% of WHO’s budget.
The 2026 US withdrawal was the second time — the first was under Trump’s first term; the US rejoined under Biden in 2021. The US contributes approximately 15-18% of WHO’s budget.
💡 Concept Note
WHO’s primary legal framework: International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 — legally binding international instrument for global health security (entered into force 2007). 194 member states are party to IHR. Key WHO functions: disease surveillance (GOARN), vaccination programmes (EPI), essential medicines list (NLEM in India), global health emergency declarations (PHEIC — Public Health Emergency of International Concern). COVID-19 was declared PHEIC by WHO on January 30, 2020.
Question 8 of 10
The Horizon Europe programme, whose integration India is now exploring following the 2026 India-EU Summit, is the EU's research and innovation framework programme. What is the total budget of Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the EU’s research and innovation framework programme with a total budget of EUR 95 billion for the period 2021-2027. It is the world’s largest multinational R&D programme.
The 2026 India-EU Summit deliverables include India’s prospective integration into Horizon Europe, enabling Indian researchers and institutions to participate in EU-funded research projects across science, technology, health, climate, and society.
The 2026 India-EU Summit deliverables include India’s prospective integration into Horizon Europe, enabling Indian researchers and institutions to participate in EU-funded research projects across science, technology, health, climate, and society.
💡 Concept Note
Horizon Europe succeeds Horizon 2020 (EUR 80 billion, 2014-2020). Key pillars: Excellent Science, Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness, Innovative Europe.
India’s participation would enable ISRO-ESA joint research, IIT/IISc collaboration with EU universities, and access to Marie Curie fellowships. Related: India-EU iCET-equivalent framework; India already participates in some EU research projects bilaterally.
India’s participation would enable ISRO-ESA joint research, IIT/IISc collaboration with EU universities, and access to Marie Curie fellowships. Related: India-EU iCET-equivalent framework; India already participates in some EU research projects bilaterally.
Question 9 of 10
Inderjit Singh Bindra, who passed away in January 2026, challenged Doordarshan's monopoly on cricket broadcasting in the Supreme Court in 1994. What was the outcome that transformed Indian cricket commercially?
I.S. Bindra’s 1994 Supreme Court challenge ended Doordarshan’s monopoly on cricket broadcasting, enabling private international broadcasters like ESPN and Trans World International (TWI) to enter India. This was a foundational moment — it created the commercial value for Indian cricket that eventually led to the era of massive TV rights deals and the IPL (Indian Premier League, launched 2008).
Bindra served as BCCI President 1993-96 and PCA President for 30+ years.
Bindra served as BCCI President 1993-96 and PCA President for 30+ years.
💡 Concept Note
Media law milestones in India: Doordarshan (DD) was India’s only TV broadcaster until economic liberalisation (1991). Cable TV Act 1995 regulated cable/satellite broadcasting.
Star TV, ESPN, Zee TV began broadcasting in early 1990s post-liberalisation. IPL launched by BCCI in 2008 under Lalit Modi; now world’s most valuable cricket league (franchise value: $1+ billion each for top teams).
IS Bindra PCA Stadium (Mohali) = India’s major Test match venue.
Star TV, ESPN, Zee TV began broadcasting in early 1990s post-liberalisation. IPL launched by BCCI in 2008 under Lalit Modi; now world’s most valuable cricket league (franchise value: $1+ billion each for top teams).
IS Bindra PCA Stadium (Mohali) = India’s major Test match venue.
Question 10 of 10
National Tourism Day is observed on January 25 every year in India. What was the theme of National Tourism Day 2026?
The theme of National Tourism Day 2026 (January 25) was “Tourism for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development” — aligned with India’s push to harness tourism for economic growth while ensuring community participation and environmental sustainability. National Tourism Day is observed on January 25 in India (same date as National Voters Day).
World Tourism Day is September 27 (UNWTO).
World Tourism Day is September 27 (UNWTO).
💡 Concept Note
India’s tourism framework: Ministry of Tourism; “Incredible India” brand. Key tourism schemes: PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (integrated tourist circuit development, revised 2023), and the Vibrant Villages Programme (border tourism).
UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organization) HQ: Madrid, Spain. India received approximately 9 million international tourists in 2024. e-Visa facility available to 156+ countries supports inbound tourism.
UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organization) HQ: Madrid, Spain. India received approximately 9 million international tourists in 2024. e-Visa facility available to 156+ countries supports inbound tourism.
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