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 15 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, 15 January, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Which rocket was used for ISRO’s first failed launch of 2026, which resulted in the loss of 16 satellites?
a. GSLV-F15
b. LVM3-M6
c. PSLV-C62
d. SSLV-D3
Answer: c. PSLV-C62
Q. Who was the serving German Chancellor who visited India in January 2026?
a. Angela Merkel
b. Friedrich Merz
c. Olaf Scholz
d. Helmut Kohl
Answer: b. Friedrich Merz
Q. Anantapur pomegranates with a GI tag belong to which Indian state?
a. Telangana
b. Maharashtra
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Karnataka
Answer: c. Andhra Pradesh
Q. Nagauri Ashwagandha, a special medicinal crop, received a GI tag from which state?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Gujarat
c. Rajasthan
d. Haryana
Answer: c. Rajasthan
Q. Which district of Uttar Pradesh received a GI tag for its famous Gajak and Rewri?
a. Mathura
b. Meerut
c. Kanpur
d. Aligarh
Answer: b. Meerut
Q. Which country became the world’s largest rice exporter in 2025 with a 19.4% export growth?
a. Vietnam
b. Thailand
c. Myanmar
d. India
Answer: d. India
Q. When is National Youth Day celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda?
National Youth Day, celebrated on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, falls on which date?
a. January 10
b. January 11
c. January 13
d. January 12
Answer: d. January 12
Q. Who was appointed as the first Taliban diplomat in India?
Who was appointed as the first Taliban diplomat in India?
a. Farid Mamundzay
b. Sher Mohammad Abbas
c. Abdul Salam Hanafi
d. Noor Ahmad Noor
Answer: d. Noor Ahmad Noor
Q. In which multi-sport event did Indian runner Jinson Johnson win three medals?
In which multi-sport event did Jinson Johnson win three medals?
a. Olympic Games
b. World Athletics
c. Asian Games
d. Commonwealth Games
Answer: c. Asian Games
Q. Who took charge as the US Ambassador to India in January 2026?
Who took charge as the US Ambassador to India in January 2026?
a. S. Paul Kapoor
b. Michael Froman
c. Sergio Gore
d. Rohan Bopanna
Answer: c. Sergio Gore
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 15 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.