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January 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#81
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?
(a) San Francisco
(b) Chicago
(c) Los Angeles
(d) New York
Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.
#82
The name of the month 'January' comes from the Roman god Janus, who is the god of:
(a) War
(b) Love
(c) Beginnings, gates, and transitions
(d) The Sea
Explanation: Janus is the two-faced god looking both to the past and the future, symbolizing beginnings and transitions.
#83
In a non-leap year, the calendar of which month is identical to January?
(a) May
(b) October
(c) July
(d) April
Explanation: In a common (non-leap) year, January and October start on the same day of the week and have the same number of days (31), making their calendars identical.
#84
Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?
(a) T. Raja Kumar
(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo
(c) Marcus Pleyer
(d) Xiangmin Liu
Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.
#85
The new law __________ into effect on the first of January.
(a) is coming
(b) has come
(c) will come
(d) came
Explanation: **Rule:** The Simple Future with 'will' is often used to state official arrangements or future facts. The implementation of a law is a formal, planned future event. Option (a) 'is coming' is also possible for planned events. Option (b) is present perfect. Option (d) is past tense.
#86
We celebrate Republic Day on ___ 26th of January.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) no article
Explanation: **Rule: The definite article 'the' is used with dates, especially when written in the 'day of month' format.** The phrase 'the 26th of January' uses an ordinal number ('26th') to specify a particular day, which requires 'the'. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.
#87
Why did the bill introduced in January 1784 by William Pitt initially fail?
(a) The King vetoed it
(b) The Parliament was dissolved
(c) The Company bribed the MPs
(d) William Pitt resigned
Explanation: The initial bill introduced in January 1784 was not passed because the Parliament subsequently got dissolved. It was passed later in August after Pitt won the election.
#88
On January 27, 1909, a London Muslim League delegation met John Morley to emphasize which key concept?
(a) Complete Independence
(b) Separate Nationhood
(c) Joint Electorates
(d) Armed Jihad
Explanation: A delegation led by Syed Ameer Ali met the Secretary of State, John Morley, in 1909. The primary point emphasized by the delegation was 'Separate Nationhood' for Muslims, arguing that they were not just a minority but a distinct political entity deserving separate electorates.
#89
In January 1842, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was transferred from Mainpuri to which city?
(a) Agra
(b) Delhi
(c) Fatehpur Sikri
(d) Meerut
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was transferred from Mainpuri to Fatehpur Sikri on January 10, 1842. This posting allowed him to be closer to Delhi and continue his historical and scholarly research while fulfilling his official duties.
#90
On January 13, 1855, Sir Syed was appointed as a permanent Sadr Amin at which location?
(a) Delhi
(b) Mainpuri
(c) Bijnor
(d) Muradabad
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was appointed as a permanent Sadr Amin (Chief Judge) at Bijnor on January 13, 1855. He was serving at this location when the War of Independence broke out in 1857, during which he played a vital role in protecting British lives.
#91
Which British Viceroy visited Aligarh to lay the foundation stone of the M.A.O. College building on January 8, 1877?
(a) Lord Mayo
(b) Lord Northbrook
(c) Lord Lytton
(d) Lord Ripon
Explanation: Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, visited Aligarh on January 8, 1877, to lay the foundation stone of the M.A.O. College. This visit signified the high level of official support for Sir Syed's educational mission.
#92
Statement: The Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly in January 1947 emphasized which principle?
(a) Sovereignty vested in the British Crown
(b) Sovereignty derived from the people of India
(c) Separation of judiciary from executive immediately
(d) Immediate adult franchise elections
Explanation: The Objectives Resolution moved by Nehru on 13 December 1946 declared that all power and authority of sovereign India and its organs derive from the people. It also promised justice, equality, freedom of thought, faith, and safeguards for minorities. Its essence was incorporated in the Preamble of the Constitution.
#93
Attabad Lake, also known as Hunza Lake, was created in January 2010 due to which natural occurrence?
(a) Glacial outburst
(b) Massive landslides
(c) Heavy monsoon rains
(d) Earthquake
Explanation: Attabad Lake was formed in January 2010 in the Gojal Valley of northern Pakistan. It was created by a massive landslide that blocked the flow of the Hunza River, resulting in a large reservoir that submerged several villages and a portion of the Karakoram Highway.
#94
Following the 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' in January 2024, what is the current status of Pakistan-Iran diplomatic relations?
(a) Full suspension of ties
(b) Restored and focused on border security coordination
(c) A state of undeclared war
(d) Iran has joined the SCO
Explanation: After a brief military exchange in January 2024 targeting militant hideouts, both nations moved quickly to de-escalate. By late 2025, the focus has shifted toward institutionalizing border security through a joint commission and reviving the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, though the latter remains hindered by international sanctions.
#95
Pakistan was elected to which prestigious body for the 2025-2026 term, enhancing its voice on global security issues?
(a) UN Human Rights Council
(b) Non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
(c) President of the General Assembly
(d) Head of the IMF
Explanation: In June 2024, Pakistan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. This platform allows Pakistan to advocate for its stance on Kashmir, international counter-terrorism, and the rights of the Global South, particularly regarding climate justice.
#96
The 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' in January 2024 involved Pakistan's retaliatory strikes against militant groups in which country?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Iran
(c) India
(d) Uzbekistan
Explanation: Following an Iranian missile strike in Balochistan, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes on January 18, 2024, against hideouts of the 'Sarmachar' Baloch militants in Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. This was a rare military exchange between the two neighbors, though both sides quickly moved to de-escalate.
#97
In January 2024, Iran conducted missile strikes in which Pakistani province, claiming to target a militant group?
(a) Sindh
(b) Punjab
(c) Balochistan
(d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: In mid-January 2024, Iran launched missile and drone strikes in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, claiming to target hideouts of the militant group 'Jaish al-Adl.' Pakistan condemned this as an unprovoked violation of its sovereignty, leading to a temporary recall of ambassadors and a sharp rise in bilateral tension.
#98
What was the name of Pakistan's retaliatory military operation against militant hideouts in Iran on January 18, 2024?
(a) Operation Swift Retort
(b) Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar
(c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(d) Operation Sentinel
Explanation: Following the Iranian strikes, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' (Death to the Insurgents). The operation targeted hideouts of Baloch separatist groups (Sarmachars) in the Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. This marked a rare direct military exchange between the two neighbors, though both sides subsequently moved to de-escalate.
#99
In January 2024, Pakistan launched 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' against militant hideouts in which neighboring country?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Iran
(c) India
(d) Uzbekistan
Explanation: Following an Iranian missile strike in Balochistan, Pakistan responded with targeted strikes on January 18, 2024, against hideouts of Baloch separatist groups (Sarmachars) in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. This rare military exchange highlighted the challenge of managing non-state actors along the 909 km border, though both nations quickly moved toward diplomatic de-escalation.
#100
What was the name of Pakistan's retaliatory military operation against militant hideouts in Iran on January 18, 2024?
(a) Operation Swift Retort
(b) Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar
(c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(d) Operation Sentinel
Explanation: Following Iranian missile strikes in Panjgur, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar' (Death to the Insurgents). The operation targeted hideouts of Baloch separatist groups in the Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. This marked a rare direct military exchange between the two neighbors, though both sides subsequently moved to de-escalate and normalize diplomatic ties.