Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30th January, 2026, Attempt Important GK Questions

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Daily Current Affairs: 30 January, 2026

Q1. Recently, in January, 2026, The Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres. This initiative is a joint effort of which of the following organisations?

(a) Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Namami Gange Mission and Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
(c) National River Conservation Directorate and NITI Aayog
(d) Central Pollution Control Board and State Water Authorities
(e) Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Tourism

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Union Minister of Jal Shakti recently inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres.
• JALAJ is a joint initiative of the Namami Gange Mission and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
• Objective: To integrate river conservation with sustainable livelihood generation across the Ganga River basin.
• The initiative is grounded in a circular economy model, where local communities are trained in eco-friendly livelihood practices and mobilised to support biodiversity conservation and clean river ecosystems.

Key Features of JALAJ Livelihood Centres

• Promotes community ownership of conservation efforts while creating dignified livelihood opportunities, with a special focus on women’s participation.
• Establishes symbiotic linkages between rivers and people, reinforcing the concept of conservation through livelihood integration.
• Centres are located across different parts of the Ganga basin, reflecting the local culture and indigenous communities of each region.
• Designed as holistic hubs for:
  • Community well-being
  • Conservation education
  • Livelihood training
• Provides facilities for:
  • Dissemination of information on aquatic biodiversity conservation
  • Skill development and training
  • Sales and marketing of products created by trained beneficiaries

Q2. According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, India’s real GDP growth for FY27 reflects sustained medium-term momentum despite global challenges. What is the projected growth range for FY27?

(a) 5.5% – 6.0%
(b) 6.0% – 6.5%
(c) 6.8% – 7.2%
(d) 7.5% – 8.0%
(e) 8.0% – 8.5%

The correct answer is (c)

• The Economic Survey 2025–26 projects India’s real GDP growth for FY27 in the range of 6.8% to 7.2%, indicating sustained medium-term growth momentum despite global economic challenges.
• Inflation declined to historic lows, averaging 1.7% during April–December 2025, reflecting easing price pressures.
• All major sectors supported growth, with agriculture stabilising rural demand, manufacturing gaining momentum, and services leading overall expansion.
• India’s total exports reached a record USD 825.3 billion in FY25 and USD 418.5 billion in H1 FY26, driven by strong performance in services and non-petroleum exports.
• The fiscal position strengthened, supported by improved revenue buoyancy, rising capital expenditure, and enhanced global credibility reflected in sovereign credit rating upgrades.
• Monetary conditions turned supportive, with the repo rate reduced to 5.25% as of December 2025, encouraging credit flow and investment.

Q3. The innovative sunlight-powered photo-capacitor, which integrates solar energy capture and storage in a single device, was developed by scientists from which of the following organisations?

(a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
(b) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
(c) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
(d) National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram
(e) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Answer: b

Solution:

• Scientists have developed an innovative sunlight-powered supercapacitor, called a “photo-capacitor,” that can both capture and store solar energy in a single integrated device.
• This advancement represents a major step toward clean, self-sustaining energy storage systems, enabling efficient, low-cost, and eco-friendly power solutions for portable, wearable, and off-grid technologies.
• Traditionally, solar energy systems use two separate components—solar panels for energy generation and batteries or supercapacitors for energy storage.
• Such hybrid systems require additional power management electronics to regulate voltage and current differences, which increases system complexity, cost, energy loss, and device size, especially in miniaturized and autonomous devices.
• The new photo-rechargeable supercapacitor integrates both energy harvesting and storage, directly converting sunlight into electrical energy and storing it for later use.
• This integrated design simplifies system architecture and minimizes energy loss during conversion and storage.
• The device has been developed by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

Q4. According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, India’s ranking among the top five countries globally in private infrastructure investment is based on an assessment by which international organisation?

(a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
(b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
(c) World Bank
(d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(e) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights India’s strong global position in private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies.
• According to the World Bank, India ranks among the top five countries globally in attracting private infrastructure investment.
• India has also emerged as the largest recipient of Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) investment in South Asia, accounting for over 90% of the region’s total private infrastructure inflows.
• This strong international performance is reflected domestically through a significant increase in project approvals by the Public-Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC).
• The trend underscores growing private sector confidence in India’s infrastructure framework and the effectiveness of the PPP governance and approval mechanisms.

Q5. Recently, in January, 2026, Citigroup India’s recent leadership appointment is aimed at strengthening its engagement with India’s expanding mid-market corporate sector. Who has been appointed as the Head of Commercial Banking?

(a) Kaizad Bharucha
(b) Ankur Khurana
(c) Albinder Singh Dhindsa
(d) Arijit Basu
(e) Savitha Balachandran

Answer: b

Solution:

• Citigroup India has appointed Ankur Khurana as the new Head of Commercial Banking.
• The appointment reflects the bank’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence in India’s growing mid-market corporate segment.
• Ankur Khurana brings over two decades of experience in the banking sector.
• She previously worked with Standard Chartered Plc, where she held senior leadership roles.