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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 2, 2026

1. What is the name of Goa’s newly announced third district? [A] Mandovi[B] Zuari[C] Kushavati[D] Chandrapur Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Kushavati] Notes:Goa will create its third district...

January 2, 2026

Why the government raised excise duty on cigarettes and brought in a machine-based cess on pan masala

The Union government’s decision to restore excise duty on cigarettes and introduce a machine-capacity-based cess on pan masala marks a decisive shift in India’s sin-tax strategy, nearly a...

January 1, 2026

India’s First Bullet Train Likely by August 2027

India is poised to enter the era of high-speed rail, with the country’s first bullet train expected to begin operations by August 15, 2027. The announcement was made...

January 1, 2026

Gaganyaan and Artemis-II Set Historic Space Milestones

The year 2026 is emerging as a defining phase for global human spaceflight, with India and the United States preparing two landmark missions that could reshape the future...

January 1, 2026

Sri Lanka Honours India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu

Sri Lanka has formally acknowledged India’s swift and large-scale humanitarian assistance during the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, honouring Indian naval assets for their critical role in rescue...

January 1, 2026

Assam Constitutes 8th State Pay Commission

Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, taking a proactive step ahead of the scheduled expiry of the 7th Pay...

January 1, 2026

Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone

In a major boost to wetland conservation in northern India, the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The decision adds an...

January 1, 2026

Kaamya Karthikeyan Skis to South Pole

Eighteen-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan has scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian and the second-youngest woman in the world to ski to the South Pole. Her feat marks another...

January 1, 2026

Amieyra Khoslla Wins Gold at National Climbing Championship

Fourteen-year-old climbing sensation Amieyra Khoslla clinched the gold medal in the Youth Girls (Under-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship 2025, underlining India’s growing strength in...

January 1, 2026

Goa Announces Third District Kushavati

Goa is set to get its third district, named Kushavati, marking a major administrative reorganisation in the coastal state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant,...

January 1, 2026

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