Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th January, 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Q1. India’s External Affairs Minister recently participated in India’s first-ever engagement with the Weimar Triangle, a regional political grouping aimed at strengthening dialogue and political cooperation among key European Union nations. The Weimar Triangle consists of which of the following countries?

(a) France, Italy and Germany
(b) Germany, Poland and Czech Republic
(c) France, Germany and Poland
(d) Poland, Hungary and Slovakia
(e) Germany, Austria and Poland

Answer: c

Solution:

• India’s External Affairs Minister recently participated in India’s first-ever engagement with the Weimar Triangle, alongside the Foreign Ministers of France and Poland and representatives from Germany.
• The Weimar Triangle is a regional political grouping comprising France, Germany, and Poland.
• It was established through a joint declaration signed in Weimar, Germany, by the Foreign Ministers of the three countries.
• The grouping was formed with three key objectives:
  • To involve France in German–Polish reconciliation, drawing upon the Franco-German reconciliation model.
  • To enhance dialogue and political cooperation among the three nations.
  • To support Poland’s integration into NATO and the European Union (EU).
• The Weimar Triangle has facilitated regular meetings at various levels, including Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, and Ministers for European Affairs.
• Its cooperation contributed significantly to Poland’s accession to NATO in 1999 and to the European Union in 2004.
• Despite having no formal institutional structure, the Weimar Triangle continues to function as an important political reference framework.
• Beyond diplomacy, it also promotes civil society engagement, including youth exchanges, academic cooperation, and business networks, to strengthen intercultural dialogue and mobility.

Q2. World Hindi Day is observed every year to commemorate the holding of the First World Hindi Conference, which marked a significant milestone in promoting Hindi at the global level. The First World Hindi Conference, whose anniversary is observed as World Hindi Day, was held in which of the following years?

(a) 1999
(b) 2001
(c) 2004
(d) 2006
(e) 2008

Answer:  d

Solution:

• World Hindi Day is observed every year on 10 January.
• The day is commemorated with the objective of promoting the use of the Hindi language at the global level.
• It aims to encourage the use of Hindi on international platforms, including diplomacy, education, and cultural exchange.
• 10 January was chosen to mark the anniversary of the First World Hindi Conference, which was held in Nagpur in 2006.
• The conference was organised to promote Hindi as a global language and strengthen its international outreach.
• Since then, World Hindi Day has been observed annually on 10 January.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian Missions abroad also observe the day every year through various programmes and events.

Q3. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released by UNDESA, which two factors are the primary drivers of India’s 7.4% growth in the current financial year?

(a) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Agriculture exports.
(b) Consumption and Public Investment.
(c) Privatization of Banks and Digital Currency.
(d) Tourism and International Trade Agreements.
(e) Decreased labor costs and high manufacturing output.

Answer: b

Solution:

• According to a report released by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), India is projected to grow by 7.4% in the current financial year, driven primarily by strong consumption demand and public investment.
• The report titled “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026” further projects India’s economic growth at:
  • 6.6% in FY 2026–27, and
  • 6.8% in FY 2027–28.
• The report notes that recent tax reforms and monetary easing measures are expected to provide additional near-term support to India’s growth momentum.
• Several large developing economies, including India and Indonesia, are projected to maintain solid growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and targeted policy interventions.
• At the global level, the report highlights that while the world economy has shown resilience, the overall outlook remains uncertain due to:
  • Trade tensions,
  • Fiscal pressures, and
  • Persistent economic uncertainty.
• Economic activity in the United States and parts of Asia is being supported by domestic demand and policy easing, whereas growth in Europe remains weak.
• Many developing economies continue to face constraints due to high debt levels and climate-related shocks.
• Global headline inflation is projected to decline to 3.1% in 2026, down from 3.4% in 2025.
• Despite easing inflation, high prices of food, energy, and housing continue to erode real incomes, disproportionately affecting low-income households and widening inequality.

Q4. Justice Soumen Sen recently took oath as the Chief Justice of a High Court following the superannuation of his predecessor. As per recent developments, which High Court did Justice Soumen Sen assume charge of on 10 January 2026?(a) Madras High Court
(b) Karnataka High Court
(c) Kerala High Court
(d) Telangana High Court
(e) Andhra Pradesh High Court

Answer: c

Solution:

• Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on 10 January 2026.
• The oath of office was administered by Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar.
• The swearing-in ceremony was held at Kerala Lok Bhavan.
• Justice Soumen Sen assumed office following the superannuation of Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar.
• Before his appointment to the Kerala High Court, Justice Soumen Sen was serving as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.

Q5. In a recent diplomatic development, a senior Taliban official has arrived in India to assume charge as Charge d’Affaires at Afghanistan’s Embassy. Who among the following has taken over this role?

(a) Amir Khan Muttaqi
(b) Abdul Kabir
(c) Zabihullah Mujahid
(d) Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai
(e) Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor

Answer: e

Solution:

• Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, a senior member of the Taliban, has arrived in New Delhi to assume charge as the Charge d’Affaires at Afghanistan’s Embassy in India.
• Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director General of the First Political Department at Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry.
• Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor was also part of the delegation led by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during the Minister’s visit to India in October 2025.
• His arrival marks an important development in India–Afghanistan diplomatic engagement, particularly at the level of embassy representation.