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 16 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, 16 January, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Where is ‘Intersec 2026’ being held recently?
a. Moscow
b. Dubai
c. Beijing
d. None of these
Right Option – b. Dubai
Q. Where did the US recently conduct ‘Operation Hawkeye Strike’?
a. Iran
b. Venezuela
c. Syria
d. None of these
Right Option – c. Syria
Q. Which country recently joined the Weimar Triangle diplomacy for the first time?
a. Spain
b. India
c. Italy
d. None of these
Right Option – b. India
Q. Where has APEDA recently opened a regional office to promote agricultural exports?
a. Mumbai
b. Hyderabad
c. Raipur
d. None of these
Right Option – c. Raipur
Q. Davinder Singh Garcha recently passed away. Who was he?
a. Author
b. Singer
c. Journalist
d. Hockey player
Right Option – d. Hockey player
Q. Which female officer of the Indian Army was recently awarded the United Nations Secretary-General’s Award 2025?
a. Sai Jadhav
b. Swati Shanta Kumar
c. Ragini Singh
d. None of these
Right Option – b. Swati Shanta Kumar
Q. Which industrialist from Goa was recently honored with a prestigious civilian award by Italy?
a. Tessy Thomas
b. Neergardus Peterson
c. Srinivas Dempo
d. None of these
Right Option – c. Srinivas Dempo
Q. Where did DRDO recently successfully test the indigenous MPATGM with top attack capability?
a. Odisha
b. Rajasthan
c. Maharashtra
d. None of these
Right Option – c. Maharashtra
Q. In which city was the ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad 2026’ recently organized? a. Mumbai
b. New Delhi
c. Kolkata
d. None of the above
Correct Option – b. New Delhi
Q. In which state was the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary recently renamed as Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary?
a. Kerala
b. Odisha
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. None of the above
Correct Option – a. Kerala
Q. Recently, MeitY launched the ‘Param Shakti’ supercomputing facility at which IIT?
a. IIT Mumbai
b. IIT Delhi
c. IIT Madras
d. None of the above
Correct Option – c. IIT Madras
Q. Where will the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 be held recently?
a. Noida
b. Lucknow
c. Varanasi
d. None of the above
Correct Option – b. Lucknow
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 16 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.