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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 06th January, 2026, Attempt Important GK Questions |

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Daily Current Affairs: 07th January, 2026

Q1. An Indian karting prodigy recently became the first Indian to secure a top-five finish globally on debut in the Junior S125 category during the IAME UAE Karting Championship. Who achieved this milestone?

(a) Ananya Puri

(b) Atiqa Mir

(d) Rhea Wadhawan

(e) Aishani Luthra

Answer: b

Solution:

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, made a remarkable transition from the Mini category (8–12 years) to the Junior S125 category (12–14 years).
She achieved this feat during Round 7 of the IAME UAE Karting Championship, held at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.
On her global debut in the Junior S125 category, Atiqa finished 5th out of 35 drivers, becoming the first Indian ever to secure a top-five finish globally on debut in this category.
Competing in a male-dominated grid, she also became the first female racer in the history of the IAME UAE Championship to record a top-five finish.
She narrowly missed the podium by just four-tenths of a second, underlining the competitiveness of her performance.
The IAME UAE Karting Championship is a premier professional kart racing series in the United Arab Emirates, featuring young drivers racing with high-performance IAME X30 engines across multiple age groups.

Q2. Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari, who passed away in January 2026, had won the World Billiards Championship title in __________ and was later conferred with the Dhyan Chand Award in __________ for his lifetime contribution to Indian sports.

(a) 1988; 2003

(b) 1989; 2004

(d) 1992; 2008

(e) 1995; 2010

Answer: c

Solution:

Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away on 5 January 2026 at the age of 67.
He suffered a massive cardiac arrest at a hospital in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
He won the World Billiards Championship title in 1990, marking the pinnacle of his international career.
At the domestic level, he was a 16-time State Champion, underlining his sustained excellence in the sport.
In 2005, he was conferred with the Dhyan Chand Award, India’s highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games.
In 2025, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI).
Manoj Kothari is remembered as one of India’s most accomplished cue-sport players, whose legacy inspired generations of billiards players.

Q3. Recently, in January 2026, which one of the following Union Territories signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to manage its banking operations, public debt, and financial services?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir

(b) Ladakh

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(e) National Capital Territory of Delhi

Answer: e

Solution:

In January 2026, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Under this agreement, the RBI will function as the banker, debt manager, and financial agent of the Delhi government.
The MoU enables the Delhi government to:
- Undertake market borrowings through State Development Loans (SDLs)
- Ensure automatic investment of surplus cash balances
- Adopt professional cash management practices
- Access low-cost liquidity facilities, within the framework prescribed by the Government of India and the RBI Act
With effect from 9 January 2026, the RBI will manage the banking operations and public debt of the Delhi government.
The agreement has been executed under sub-section (1) of Section 21A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which empowers the RBI to act as a banker and financial agent for state governments.
This move is expected to strengthen fiscal discipline, efficient debt management, and professional treasury operations for the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Q4. India’s services sector growth slowed to an 11-month low in December 2025, as reflected by a decline in which economic indicator compiled by S&P Global?

(a) Index of Industrial Production
(b) Wholesale Price Index
(c) Consumer Confidence Index
(d) HSBC India Services PMI
(e) Business Expectations Index

Answer: d

Solution:

India’s services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 11 months in December 2025.
The HSBC India Services Purchasing Mangers’ Index eased to 58.0 in December, down from 59.8 in November 2025.
The data has been compiled by S&P Global.
Despite the moderation, overall growth remained robust, as the PMI stayed well above the neutral 50 level.
PMI interpretation:
- Above 50 → Expansion
- Below 50 → Contraction
- Exactly 50 → No change

Q5. To address examination-related stress and promote emotional well-being among students, which organisation recently launched free Psycho-Social Counselling Support for Class 10 and 12 examinees?

(a) National Council of Educational Research and Training

(b) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

(d) Ministry Health

(e) Ministry of Education

Answer: c

Solution:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched Psycho-Social Counselling Support for Students to address examination-related stress and emotional well-being.
The first phase of free counselling services for Class 10 and Class 12 examinees will remain operational till 1 June.
The initiative aims to help students approach the CBSE board examinations beginning from 17 February with confidence, emotional balance, and mental clarity.
Students can access 24×7 counselling support in Hindi and English by dialing the toll-free number 1800-11-8004, supported through an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
The service offers guidance on:
- Stress-free exam preparation
- Time and stress management
- Frequently asked examination-related queries
- Important CBSE contact information
Counselling support is provided by a panel of 73 trained professionals, including Principals, Counsellors, Special Educators, and qualified Psychologists from CBSE-affiliated schools.
Of these, 61 counsellors are based in India, while 12 counsellors are located abroad in Nepal, Japan, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.