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 5 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, 5 January, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q1. When was Global Family Day recently celebrated?
a. December 30
b. January 1
c. December 31
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. January 1
Q2. Where has Russia recently deployed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system?
a. Ukraine
b. Slovakia
c. Belarus
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. Belarus
Q3. Who has recently been appointed as the MD and CEO of Hyundai Motor India?
a. Lav Agarwal
b. Tarun Garg
c. Ajay Kumar Shukla
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. Tarun Garg
Q4. Who has recently announced the launch of Voice over Wi-Fi across the country?
a. VI
b. Airtel
c. BSNL
d. None of the above
Right Option – c. BSNL
Q5. Who has recently assumed the post of Vice Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
a. Ayush Garg
b. Nagesh Kapoor
c. Rakesh Agarwal
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. Nagesh Kapoor
Q6. Which country has recently adopted the Euro as its official currency?
a. Poland
b. Ukraine
c. Romania
d. Bulgaria
Right Option – d. Bulgaria
Q7. Between which two cities will the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train run?
a. Mumbai
b. Kolkata
c. New Delhi
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. Kolkata
Q8. Which foundation day of DRDO was celebrated on January 1, 2026?
a. 62nd
b. 68th
c. 65th
d. None of the above
Right Option – b. 68th
Q9. Who recently took oath as the Mayor of New York City?
a. Brendan Nelson
b. Zohran Mamdani
c. Henrik Brown
d. None of these
Correct Option – b. Zohran Mamdani
Q10. To which country has Germany recently handed over the G7 presidency for the year 2026?
a. Italy
b. France
c. Japan
d. None of these
Correct Option – a. Italy
Q11. Where has a new project for the conservation of endangered bird species been recently approved?
a. Jaipur
b. Jabalpur
c. New Delhi
d. None of these
Correct Option – c. New Delhi
Q12. Where did DRDO recently successfully test the ‘Pralay’ missile?
a. Rajasthan
b. Odisha
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. None of these
Correct Option – b. Odisha
Q13. Which country has recently developed the hypersonic anti-ship missile named YJ-20?
a. China
b. Japan
c. America
d. None of these
Correct Option – a. China
Q14. In which state was the ‘Gan-Ngai’ festival recently celebrated?
a. Tripura
b. Mizoram
c. Manipur
d. None of these
Correct Option – c. Manipur
Q15. India and which country have recently exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities?
a. China
b. Pakistan
c. America
d. None of these
Correct Option – b. Pakistan
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 5 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.