15th January 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The 78th Army Day parade was held on 15 January 2026 at Mahal Road in Jaipur, hosted by the South Western Command. It was the fourth time the parade was held outside Delhi and the first time outside a military cantonment.

The India Meteorological Department marked its 151st Foundation Day on 15 January 2026 at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the rollout of 200 Automatic Weather Stations to strengthen urban weather observation.

India took over the BRICS Chairship for 2026. The official logo was launched by EAM S. Jaishankar, with India's theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

India hosted António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, as chief guests for the 77th Republic Day in 2026.

India's ISRO and Japan's JAXA are collaborating on the LUPEX (Chandrayaan-5) mission to explore the Moon's south polar region and study water in its permanently shadowed craters.

The 'Garvi Gujarat' and 'Padharo Rajasthan' circuits of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train began from Delhi in January 2026, covering heritage sites across Gujarat and Rajasthan.

India's first State Innovation Mission under AIM 2.0 was launched in Tripura, at Agartala, to build a state-led innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup is co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands in August 2026 — the first time the men's event is jointly hosted. India qualified by winning the Asia Cup.

A total of 131 Padma Awards were approved for 2026, comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards.

Graça Machel, former Education Minister of Mozambique and a noted humanitarian, was named the 2025 recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, announced in January 2026.

The second Global Buddhist Summit was organised by the International Buddhist Confederation with the Ministry of Culture on 24-25 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement creates a free-trade zone spanning a combined market of about 2 billion people and roughly 25% of global GDP, expected to apply provisionally by late 2026.

Ravneet Kaur brings a wealth of experience to the CCI. In a time where big tech and market monopolies are such hot topics, having a steady hand at the CCI is crucial for keeping the market fair for everyone.

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi undertook a three-day official visit to India from 15 to 17 January 2026, reflecting the strong India-Japan strategic partnership.

Amit Shah inaugurated the third International Kite Festival at Baansera Park in New Delhi on 16 January 2026, calling for Delhi to be developed as a national hub for kite celebrations.

General Anil Chauhan is India's second and current Chief of Defence Staff. General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS, while General Upendra Dwivedi serves as the Chief of the Army Staff.

The Delhi government launched the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana to support sportspersons, offering up to Rs 5 lakh a year to school-level athletes and up to Rs 20 lakh to elite athletes for coaching, equipment, travel and nutrition.

A 'Blue Economy' isn't just about fishing; it's about making sure our ocean resources boost our economy without destroying the marine environment. It's a balancing act we're trying to master.

The Market Access Support Scheme supports Indian exporters' participation in international trade fairs, exhibitions and trade delegations, with a strong focus on MSME participation, to boost exports.

Dudhwa is the pride of Uttar Pradesh! Seeing the Barasingha population climb is a massive success story for our conservation efforts. It shows that when you protect the habitat, the wildlife really does flourish.