The new year brings new opportunities and for competitive exam aspirants staying updated is the first step toward success. If you want to start 2026 on a strong note, today GK Quiz Today 18 January 2026 is the perfect way to sharpen your current affairs preparation. These questions are designed to reflect what really matters in exams.

This Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers set covers important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, and economy-related updates. Based on recent exam trends, the quiz helps you understand how current affairs are asked in SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams, making your preparation more focused and effective.
Whether you are a beginner or revising for upcoming exams, this GK Quiz Today will boost your confidence and improve your accuracy. Practicing daily current affairs not only strengthens your general knowledge but also builds the habit of smart, exam-oriented learning exactly what toppers follow.
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GK Quiz Today, 18 January, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. When was ‘Indian Army Day’ recently celebrated?
a. January 12
b. January 15
c. January 13
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. January 15
Q. Who has recently been appointed as the head of ITBP?
a. Suman Sharma
b. Praveen Kumar
c. Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
Q. Which state topped NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2024 recently?
a. Gujarat
b. Maharashtra
c. Tamil Nadu
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. Maharashtra
Q. Who has recently become the first Indian to receive the ‘Rare Samurai Martial Arts Honor’?
a. Rajendra Singh
b. Siddharth Singh
c. Pawan Kalyan
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. Pawan Kalyan
Q. Who has recently become the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court?
a. Justice Soumen Sen
b. Justice Revati Mohite Dere
c. Justice Sangam Kumar Sahu
d. Justice Sujoy Paul
Right Option – d. Justice Sujoy Paul
Q. Who has TVS Supply Chain Solutions recently appointed as its Global CEO?
a. Mahendra Mishra
b. Vikas Chadha
c. Rakesh Agarwal
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. Vikas Chadha
Q. Which bank recently received the IBA Award for Best Fintech and DPI Adoption?
a. HDFC Bank
b. Axis Bank
c. Karnataka Bank
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. Karnataka Bank
Q. Which Indian mountaineer recently climbed Mount Aconcagua in Argentina?
a. Ayan Garg
b. Shivang Singh
c. Aritra Roy
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. Aritra Roy Aritra Roy
Q. Which country recently recorded a higher death rate than birth rate?
a. China
b. France
c. Germany
d. None of the above
Correct Option – b. France
Q. How many countries has the US recently imposed visa restrictions on?
a. 75
b. 66
c. 49
d. None of the above
Correct Option – a. 75
Q. Which city will host the International Spice Conference in 2026?
a. Mumbai
b. Chennai
c. Kochi
d. None of the above
Correct Option – c. Kochi
Q. Which state will recently launch India’s first Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Registry?
a. Kerala
b. Odisha
c. Karnataka
d. None of the above
Correct Option – b. Odisha
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 18 January 2025 covered the most important current affairs questions that are highly relevant for SSC, RRB, Group D, Banking and other competitive exams Regular practice of these daily quizzes will help you stay updated improve your accuracy and strengthen your overall exam preparation Keep revising daily stay consistent and continue solving more GK quizzes to score higher in your upcoming exams.
