Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd January, 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Q1. With reference to the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026, identify the institutional winner and the individual awardee respectively for their outstanding contributions in the field of disaster management in India.

(a) National Disaster Response Force – Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke
(b) Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority – Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke
(c) Indian Meteorological Department – Major General Rajeev Kumar
(d) Central Water Commission – Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke
(e) Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority – Major General Rajeev Kumar

Answer: b

Solution:

The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) has been selected in the Institutional Category for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 for its outstanding contribution to disaster management.

Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke has been chosen in the Individual Category for her exemplary service in the field of disaster management.

The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is instituted by the Government of India to recognize and honour individuals and institutions for their selfless service and significant contributions in disaster management.

The award is announced annually on 23 January, which marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Eligibility

• The award is open only to Indian nationals and Indian institutions.
• Eligible institutional applicants include: Government institutions, Voluntary organisations, Corporate entities, Academic and research institutions, Response and uniformed forces and Other recognized institutions
• The work must be related to disaster management in India, including:
  • Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness
  • Rescue and Response
  • Relief, Rehabilitation
  • Research, Innovation, and Early Warning Systems

Award Structure

• Institutional Category: Certificate + ₹51 lakh cash award (to be used exclusively for disaster management-related activities)
• Individual Category: Certificate + ₹5 lakh cash award

Q2. The launch of ECINET marks a major digital governance milestone in India’s electoral system by integrating multiple services onto a single platform. At which international conference was ECINET officially launched in January 2026?

(a) India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management

(b) Global Summit on Digital Democracy
(c) National Conference on Electoral Reforms
(d) World Forum on Governance and Elections
(e) International Electoral Technology Summit

 Answer: a

Solution:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched ECINET, a one-stop digital platform for all election-related information and services, at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026.

• The three-day conference was held from 21–23 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The platform was envisaged by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi. Its development was first announced in May 2025.
• ECINET is available in 22 scheduled languages and English and has been developed in strict compliance with Indian electoral laws and constitutional provisions.
• It is described as the world’s largest electoral service platform, integrating over 40 applications and portals of the Election Commission of India into a single, seamless digital interface.
• ECINET connects citizens, candidates, political parties, and election officials and provides key services such as: Voter registration and electoral roll search, Track Your Application, Know Your Candidate, Connect with Election Officials, Book-a-call with BLO, e-EPIC download and Polling trends and grievance redressal
• The beta version was successfully piloted during the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Q3. With reference to the Wage and Pension revisions approved by the Central Government in January 2026 for PSGICs, NABARD, and the RBI, evaluate the following statements:

1. For Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs), the wage revision is effective from August 1, 2022, and includes an increase in NPS contribution from 10% to 14% for employees who joined after April 1, 2010.
2. In NABARD, the pay revision is effective from November 1, 2022, and ensures that retirees who retired before November 1, 2017, receive pension parity with ex-RBI NABARD retirees.
3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pension revision provides a 10% enhancement on (Basic Pension + Dearness Relief), which results in an effective increase of the basic pension by a factor of 1.43.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1 and 3

(d) All 1, 2, and 3

(e) None of the above

Answer: d

Solution:

• Recently, in January, 2026, The Central Government has approved a comprehensive wage and pension revision package to boost morale of serving employees and strengthen social security in the financial sector.
• The decision covers wage revision for employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) and NABARD, along with pension and family pension revision for retirees of the RBI and NABARD.

For Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs):

• For PSGIC employees, the wage revision is effective from 1 August 2022 with an overall 12.41% increase in the wage bill, including a 14% hike in Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance.
• The NPS contribution has been enhanced from 10% to 14% for employees who joined after 1 April 2010. – Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The family pension for PSGICs has been revised to a uniform rate of 30% from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
• The total financial outgo for PSGIC-related measures is approximately ₹8,170.30 crore, including ₹5,822.68 crore towards wage arrears, ₹250.15 crore for NPS contributions, and ₹2,097.47 crore for family pension payments.
• The PSGICs covered under this decision include National Insurance Company Ltd., New India Assurance Company Ltd., Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., United India Insurance Company Ltd., General Insurance Corporation of India, and Agricultural Insurance Company Ltd.

For NABARD:

• For NABARD employees, the pay revision is effective from 1 November 2022, with an around 20% increase in pay and allowances for Group A, B, and C employees.
• The basic pension and family pension of NABARD retirees who retired before 1 November 2017 have been brought on par with ex-RBI NABARD retirees. – Hence statement 2 is correct.
• The NABARD pay revision involves an additional ₹170 crore annual wage bill and around ₹510 crore in arrears.
• The NABARD pension revision includes a one-time arrear payment of ₹50.82 crore and a monthly outgo of ₹3.55 crore for 269 pensioners and 457 family pensioners.

For Reserve Bank of India:

• For RBI retirees, the pension and family pension have been enhanced by 10% on basic pension plus dearness relief, effective from 1 November 2022.
• This results in an effective increase in basic pension by a factor of 1.43 for all beneficiaries. –Hence statement 3 is correct.
• The total financial implication for the RBI revision is estimated at ₹2,696.82 crore, comprising ₹2,485.02 crore in one-time arrears and ₹211.80 crore in recurring annual expenditure.

Q4. IndusInd Bank’s appointment of Arijit Basu as Part-time Chairman reflects a move to strengthen board-level governance and regulatory compliance. For what duration has he been appointed as the Non-Executive Independent Director and Part-time Chairman of the bank?

(a) Two years
(b) Three years
(c) Four years
(d) Five years
(e) Until further notice

Answer: b

Solution:

• IndusInd Bank has appointed Mr. Arijit Basu as the Non-Executive Independent Director and Part-time Chairman.
• The appointment is for a three-year tenure, effective from 31 January 2026.
• Mr. Basu will succeed Mr. Sunil Mehta as the Part-time Chairman of the bank.
• Arijit Basu is a seasoned banker with extensive experience in the financial sector, including senior leadership roles at: State Bank of India (SBI) and HDB Financial Services

Q5. With the conferment of the President’s Police Colour Award in January, 2026, Sikkim has become the ________ state in India to receive the President’s Police Colour Award.

(a) 12th
(b) 13th
(c) 14th
(d) 15th
(e) 17th

Answer: d

Solution:

• Sikkim Police has been conferred with the President’s Police Colour Award for 2026 in recognition of its outstanding service, professionalism, and commitment to public duty.
• The award, known as the “Nishaan,” symbolizes bravery, discipline, and dedication.
• The Nishaan is worn on the left sleeve of the police uniform, signifying honour and institutional pride.
• Since Independence, only 14 states had previously received this prestigious distinction, making Sikkim the 15th state in India to achieve this honour.
• Sikkim also becomes the 3rd state in the North Eastern region to receive the President’s Police Colour Award.
• The flag and insignia associated with the award will be formally presented to the Sikkim Police during a Colour Presentation Parade.