MCQs on Current Affairs 09.01.2026

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Q1. Which of the following correctly explains the role of scramjet engines in hypersonic cruise missiles?

  1. They carry both fuel and oxidiser to enable combustion at hypersonic speeds
  2. They operate only in vacuum conditions beyond Earth’s atmosphere
  3. They use atmospheric oxygen and sustain combustion with supersonic airflow
  4. They rely on moving turbine blades to compress incoming air

Correct Option: 3. They use atmospheric oxygen and sustain combustion with supersonic airflow
Explanation:
• Scramjet engines are air-breathing engines, meaning they use atmospheric oxygen, unlike rockets which carry oxidiser (eliminating 1).
• They operate within the atmosphere, not in vacuum (eliminating 2).
• A defining feature of scramjets is that airflow through the engine remains supersonic during combustion, enabling sustained hypersonic flight—this makes option 3 correct.
• Scramjets have no moving parts like turbines or compressors; compression occurs due to high-speed forward motion (eliminating 4).

Q2. The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) primarily enhances India’s counter-terrorism capability by:

  1. Enabling real-time remote neutralisation of IEDs across the country
  2. Creating a centralized, AI-enabled platform for analysing patterns, modus operandi, and linkages of IED incidents
  3. Replacing existing national crime databases such as CCTNS and NAFIS
  4. Functioning as a public reporting portal for terrorist incidents

Correct Option: 2. Creating a centralized, AI-enabled platform for analysing patterns, modus operandi, and linkages of IED incidents
Explanation:
• NIDMS is designed as a secure, centralized national digital repository that integrates IED and explosion-related data from across the country.
• It enables AI-based analysis to identify patterns, trends, modus operandi (MO), types of explosives, and inter-linkages between incidents.
• It does not conduct real-time bomb disposal operations (eliminates 1).
• It complements and integrates with existing platforms like CCTNS, ICJS, and NAFIS rather than replacing them (eliminates 3).
• The platform is meant exclusively for law enforcement and security agencies, not for public use (eliminates 4).

Q3. With reference to the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), consider the following statements:

  1. It provides two-way, integrated, and online access to IED-related data for central and state security agencies.
  2. The system includes NSG-maintained data on bomb explosions in India since 1999.
  3. NIDMS operates as a standalone platform without integration with ICJS or AI-based analytical systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Option: 2. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: NIDMS is a two-way, comprehensive, integrated, and online platform accessible to NIA, ATS, CAPFs, and state police forces.
• Statement 2 is correct: The NSG database contains bomb explosion data from 1999 onwards, which is now being shared nationally through NIDMS.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: NIDMS is explicitly designed to integrate with ICJS-2 and other national databases and to use AI-based tools for advanced analysis.

Q4. What is the primary objective of Prasar Bharati’s “Creator’s Corner” initiative?

  1. To provide digital creators a national platform and promote India’s digital and creator economy
  2. To train content creators through government-run workshops
  3. To monetize content exclusively for Prasar Bharati
  4. To replace existing DD News programming with content from social media creators

Correct Option: 1. To provide digital creators a national platform and promote India’s digital and creator economy
Explanation:
• The initiative is designed to showcase content created by digital creators from across India on DD News, providing them a credible national and global platform.
• It aims to promote India’s creator economy, generate employment, and expand the reach of quality content.

Q5. Which of the following statements correctly describes the NHAI Internship Program?

  1. It is exclusively for postgraduate students pursuing Civil Engineering.
  2. It provides hands-on experience in National Highway planning, engineering, and management.
  3. Interns are required to work full-time without any stipend.
  4. It replaces academic coursework for participating stude

Correct Option: 2. It provides hands-on experience in National Highway planning, engineering, and management
Explanation:
• The program is designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure in National Highway development, including planning, engineering, and managerial aspects (correct).
• A is incorrect: It is primarily for undergraduate students from Civil Engineering, with future plans to include postgraduates.
• 3 is incorrect: Interns receive a stipend of ₹20,000 per month.
• 4 is incorrect: The internship complements academic coursework; it does not replace it.

Q6. Which of the following statements about the 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival is correct?

  1. Only Andhra Pradesh lighthouses were developed for tourism as of the festival
  2. The festival focused solely on modern music performances
  3. Over 40 self-help group stalls showcased handicrafts and coastal cuisine
  4. It was held in Puri, Odisha, in January 2026

Correct Option: 3. Over 40 self-help group stalls showcased handicrafts and coastal cuisine
Explanation:
• The festival was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, not Puri (4 is incorrect).
• More than 40 self-help group stalls offered handicrafts and local cuisine, making 3 correct.
• Other states also have developed lighthouses, so it’s not limited to Andhra Pradesh (1 is incorrect).
• The festival included classical dances, folk performances, and exhibitions, not just modern music (2 is incorrect).

Q7. Which of the following initiatives was a key focus under Track 2 – Women-Led Development at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?

  1. Launching “AI Sahayika Didi” for mentorship and workforce re-entry
  2. Promoting nuclear energy for women entrepreneurs
  3. Smart water management solutions in urban cities
  4. Digital fitness incentives for rural communities

Correct Option: 1. Launching “AI Sahayika Didi” for mentorship and workforce re-entry
Explanation:
• Track 2 emphasized Women-Led Development, focusing on empowering women to be key drivers of India’s growth. Key proposals included:
• AI Sahayika Didi for AI-driven mentorship and workforce re-entry
• Dual skilling for rural women
• Monetizing traditional skills via the “Heritage to Home” model
• Preventive safety, digital healthcare, and the 3R approach (Recognition, Revaluation, Redistribution) for unpaid care work
Nuclear energy was part of Track 7 – Aatmanirbhar Bharat, not Track 2 (2 incorrect).
Smart water management was proposed under Track 6 – Innovation with Tradition (3 incorrect).
Digital fitness initiatives were part of Track 3 – Fit Bharat, Hit Bharat (4 incorrect).

Q8. What is the primary objective of the Tex-RAMPS scheme launched by the Ministry of Textiles?

  1. To provide subsidies to textile manufacturers for export purposes
  2. To improve the coverage, quality, timeliness, and credibility of textile-related research and statistics
  3. To promote foreign investment in textile clusters
  4. To provide employment only in handloom sectors

Correct Option: 2. To improve the coverage, quality, timeliness, and credibility of textile-related research and statistics
Explanation:
Tex-RAMPS is designed to enhance statistical products and research related to textiles, ensuring better planning and monitoring.

Q9. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

  1. To provide a framework for global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change
  2. To organize annual environmental festivals across the globe
  3. To fund renewable energy projects exclusively in developing nations
  4. To regulate international trade in fossil fuels

Correct Option: 1. To provide a framework for global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change
Explanation:
• The UNFCCC, adopted in 1992, is the bedrock climate treaty for international climate action.
• Its main goal is cooperation among nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate/adapt to climate change.

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