{"id":7518,"date":"2026-01-15T16:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7518"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:26:40","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-09-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7518","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 09.01.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which of the following correctly explains the role of scramjet engines in hypersonic cruise missiles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They carry both fuel and oxidiser to enable combustion at hypersonic speeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They operate only in vacuum conditions beyond Earth\u2019s atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They use atmospheric oxygen and sustain combustion with supersonic airflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They rely on moving turbine blades to compress incoming air<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. They use atmospheric oxygen and sustain combustion with supersonic airflow <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Scramjet engines are air-breathing engines, meaning they use atmospheric oxygen, unlike rockets which carry oxidiser (eliminating 1).<br\/> &bull; \n\nThey operate within the atmosphere, not in vacuum (eliminating 2).<br\/> &bull; \n\nA defining feature of scramjets is that airflow through the engine remains supersonic during combustion, enabling sustained hypersonic flight\u2014this makes option 3 correct.<br\/> &bull; \n\nScramjets have no moving parts like turbines or compressors; compression occurs due to high-speed forward motion (eliminating 4).\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) primarily enhances India\u2019s counter-terrorism capability by:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enabling real-time remote neutralisation of IEDs across the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Creating a centralized, AI-enabled platform for analysing patterns, modus operandi, and linkages of IED incidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Replacing existing national crime databases such as CCTNS and NAFIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Functioning as a public reporting portal for terrorist incidents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Creating a centralized, AI-enabled platform for analysing patterns, modus operandi, and linkages of IED incidents <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; NIDMS is designed as a secure, centralized national digital repository that integrates IED and explosion-related data from across the country.<br\/> &bull; \n\nIt enables AI-based analysis to identify patterns, trends, modus operandi (MO), types of explosives, and inter-linkages between incidents.<br\/> &bull; \n\nIt does not conduct real-time bomb disposal operations (eliminates 1).<br\/> &bull; \n\nIt complements and integrates with existing platforms like CCTNS, ICJS, and NAFIS rather than replacing them (eliminates 3).<br\/> &bull; \n\nThe platform is meant exclusively for law enforcement and security agencies, not for public use (eliminates 4).\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. With reference to the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It provides two-way, integrated, and online access to IED-related data for central and state security agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system includes NSG-maintained data on bomb explosions in India since 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIDMS operates as a standalone platform without integration with ICJS or AI-based analytical systems.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1 and 2 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 is correct: NIDMS is a two-way, comprehensive, integrated, and online platform accessible to NIA, ATS, CAPFs, and state police forces.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 is correct: The NSG database contains bomb explosion data from 1999 onwards, which is now being shared nationally through NIDMS.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 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.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is the primary objective of Prasar Bharati\u2019s \u201cCreator\u2019s Corner\u201d initiative?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide digital creators a national platform and promote India\u2019s digital and creator economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To train content creators through government-run workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To monetize content exclusively for Prasar Bharati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To replace existing DD News programming with content from social media creators<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. To provide digital creators a national platform and promote India\u2019s digital and creator economy <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; 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.<br\/> &bull; \n\nIt aims to promote India\u2019s creator economy, generate employment, and expand the reach of quality content.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following statements correctly describes the NHAI Internship Program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is exclusively for postgraduate students pursuing Civil Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It provides hands-on experience in National Highway planning, engineering, and management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Interns are required to work full-time without any stipend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It replaces academic coursework for participating stude<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. It provides hands-on experience in National Highway planning, engineering, and management <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The program is designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure in National Highway development, including planning, engineering, and managerial aspects (correct).<br\/> &bull; \n\nA is incorrect: It is primarily for undergraduate students from Civil Engineering, with future plans to include postgraduates.<br\/> &bull; \n\n3 is incorrect: Interns receive a stipend of \u20b920,000 per month.<br\/> &bull; \n\n4 is incorrect: The internship complements academic coursework; it does not replace it.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. Which of the following statements about the 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival is <strong>correct<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Only Andhra Pradesh lighthouses were developed for tourism as of the festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The festival focused solely on modern music performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Over 40 self-help group stalls showcased handicrafts and coastal cuisine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It was held in Puri, Odisha, in January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Over 40 self-help group stalls showcased handicrafts and coastal cuisine <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The festival was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, not Puri (4 is incorrect).<br\/> &bull; \n\nMore than 40 self-help group stalls offered handicrafts and local cuisine, making 3 correct.<br\/> &bull; \n\nOther states also have developed lighthouses, so it\u2019s not limited to Andhra Pradesh (1 is incorrect).<br\/> &bull; \n\nThe festival included classical dances, folk performances, and exhibitions, not just modern music (2 is incorrect).\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q7. Which of the following initiatives was a key focus under <strong>Track 2 \u2013 Women-Led Development<\/strong> at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Launching \u201cAI Sahayika Didi\u201d for mentorship and workforce re-entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promoting nuclear energy for women entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Smart water management solutions in urban cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Digital fitness incentives for rural communities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Launching \u201cAI Sahayika Didi\u201d for mentorship and workforce re-entry <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Track 2 emphasized Women-Led Development, focusing on empowering women to be key drivers of India\u2019s growth. Key proposals included:<br\/> &bull; \n\nAI Sahayika Didi for AI-driven mentorship and workforce re-entry<br\/> &bull; \n\nDual skilling for rural women<br\/> &bull; \n\nMonetizing traditional skills via the \u201cHeritage to Home\u201d model<br\/> &bull; \n\nPreventive safety, digital healthcare, and the 3R approach (Recognition, Revaluation, Redistribution) for unpaid care work<br\/>\n\nNuclear energy was part of Track 7 \u2013 Aatmanirbhar Bharat, not Track 2 (2 incorrect).<br\/>\n\nSmart water management was proposed under Track 6 \u2013 Innovation with Tradition (3 incorrect).<br\/>\n\nDigital fitness initiatives were part of Track 3 \u2013 Fit Bharat, Hit Bharat (4 incorrect).\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q8. What is the primary objective of the Tex-RAMPS scheme launched by the Ministry of Textiles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide subsidies to textile manufacturers for export purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To improve the coverage, quality, timeliness, and credibility of textile-related research and statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To promote foreign investment in textile clusters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide employment only in handloom sectors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. To improve the coverage, quality, timeliness, and credibility of textile-related research and statistics <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Tex-RAMPS is designed to enhance statistical products and research related to textiles, ensuring better planning and monitoring.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q9. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide a framework for global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To organize annual environmental festivals across the globe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To fund renewable energy projects exclusively in developing nations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To regulate international trade in fossil fuels<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. To provide a framework for global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; The UNFCCC, adopted in 1992, is the bedrock climate treaty for international climate action.<br\/>\n&bull; Its main goal is cooperation among nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate\/adapt to climate change.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which of the following correctly explains the role of scramjet engines in hypersonic cruise missiles? View Answer Correct Option: 3. 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