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Daily Current Affairs: 11 January, 2026

Q1. In a move aimed at strengthening time-bound delivery and modernising postal operations, the Union Minister for Communications announced the launch of two new India Post services. Which of the following services were introduced under this initiative?

(a) Express Mail and Rapid Post
(b) Speed Post Plus and Speed Post Prime
(c) Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48
(d) Bharat Post and National Speed Service
(e) Same Day Post and Next Day Post

Answer: c

Solution:

Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has announced the launch of two new services by India Post—Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48.
These services aim to ensure time-bound delivery within 24 hours and 48 hours, respectively.
The announcement was made during a programme held at Pichor in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh.
The initiative is being viewed as a significant step towards the modernisation of postal services in India.

Q2. At the National Boxing Championships 2026 held in Noida, Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain continued her strong domestic form by winning a gold medal. In which weight category did Lovlina Borgohain secure the title?

(a) Women’s 69kg
(b) Women’s 70kg
(c) Women’s 72kg
(d) Women’s 75kg
(e) Women’s 80kg

Answer: d

Solution:

Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women’s 75kg title at the National Boxing Championships 2026, held in Noida.
In the final bout, Lovlina delivered a dominant performance, defeating Sanamacha Chanu Thokchom by a 5–0 unanimous decision at Gautam Buddha University, after earlier overcoming Imroz Khan in the semi-finals.
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen secured the women’s 52kg title with a convincing 5–0 victory over Nitu Ghanghas, a former world champion in the 48kg category.
World champion Minakshi Hooda won the women’s 48kg title, defeating Manju Rani by a 5–0 margin.
Olympian Pooja Rani claimed the women’s 80kg title after defeating Naina with a 5–0 scoreline.
In the men’s category, Jadumani Singh showcased technical dominance to win the 55kg title, defeating Pawan Bartwal by 5–0 in the final.

Q3. Prasar Bharati has recently launched a new initiative on DD News to provide visibility and institutional support to India’s emerging digital talent. What is the name of this newly launched segment?

(a) Digital Bharat Mach
(b) Creator’s Hub
(c) New Media India
(d) Content India Live

(e) Creator’s Corner

Answer: e

Solution:

Prasar Bharati has launched a new segment titled “Creator’s Corner” on DD News to provide a national platform for emerging digital content creators from across India.
The initiative aims to recognise, promote, and mainstream the growing creator economy, in line with the Centre’s broader digital and creative ecosystem push.

Q4.Recently, in January, 2026, In accordance with the constitutional procedure for judicial appointments, the President of India has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the Chief Justice of which of the following High Courts?

(a) Allahabad High Court
(b) Himachal Pradesh High Court
(c) Uttarakhand High Court
(d) Jammu & Kashmir High Court
(e) Sikkim High Court

Answer: c

Solution:

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta was previously serving as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
The appointment has been made consequent upon the superannuation of Justice Guhanathan Narendar, the present Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
Justice Guhanathan Narendar is set to retire on 09 January 2026.

Q5. In a recent judicial development, Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak was sworn in as the 18th Chief Justice of which of the following High Courts?

(a) Chhattisgarh High Court

(b) Odisha High Court

(d) Bihar High Court

(e) Madhya Pradesh High Court

Answer: c

Solution:

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak was sworn in as the 18th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in January 2026.
The oath of office was administered by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar.