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 29 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, 29 January, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. How many individuals did the Central Government announce would receive Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri) in 2026?
a. 98
b. 115
c. 124
d. 131
Answer: d. 131
Q. How many people were announced to receive the Padma Vibhushan award for 2026?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 9
Answer: b. 5
Q. Who are among the individuals selected for the Padma Vibhushan award in 2026?
a. Dharmendra Singh Deol and K. T. Thomas
b. N. Rajam, P. Narayanan, and V. S. Achuthanandan
c. Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth
d. a and b
Answer: d. a and b
Q. How many people did the Central Government announce would receive the Padma Bhushan award in 2026?
a. 9
b. 11
c. 13
d. 18
Answer: c. 13
Q. How many Padma Shri awards were announced to be conferred in 2026?
a. 95
b. 107
c. 110
d. 113
Answer: d. 113
Q. When is International Clean Energy Day celebrated?
a. January 24
b. January 26
c. January 28
d. January 30
Answer: b. January 26
Q. On which date is Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day celebrated every year?
a. January 22
b. January 24
c. January 25
d. January 26
Answer: b. January 24
Q. On January 24, 2026, on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, who were awarded the ‘Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman’ by the Union Home Minister?
a. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
b. Alakh Pandey and Rashmi Arya
c. Hariom Panwar and Sudhanshu Singh
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
Q. Who founded the ‘Board of Peace’ and became its founding chairman?
a. Joe Biden
b. Donald Trump
c. Vladimir Putin
d. Rishi Sunak
Answer: b. Donald Trump
Q. Which of the following countries refused to join the ‘Board of Peace’?
a. France, Germany and Norway
b. Sweden and Denmark
c. Slovenia and Italy
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
Q. How much financial contribution will countries have to make to join the ‘Board of Peace’ formed by the US?
a. US$1 billion
b. US$2 billion
c. US$5 billion
d. US$10 billion
Answer: a. US$1 billion
(Approximately ₹9,200 crore)
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 29 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.