Bank PO Recruitment Examination

General Knowledge Questions & Answers (16-01-2026)

1. Who developed India’s first Cosmic Dust Detector?
   a. ISRO
   b. NASA
   c. Aerospace Center
   d. Experiment
   Answer: a. ISRO


2. What is the name of the initiative launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
   a. Uday
   b. Surya
   c. Prabhat
   d. Uday
   Answer: a. Uday


3. The United Nations has declared the year 2026 as which International Year?
   a. International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
   b. National Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
   c. World Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
   d. Wildlife Rangelands and Pastoralism Year
   Answer: a. International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists


4. Which ministry launched the ‘Pankhudi Portal’?
   a. Ministry of Women and Child Development
   b. Women Welfare Department
   c. Empowered Women Department
   d. Family Planning Programme
   Answer: a. Ministry of Women and Child Development


5. Which country is implementing zero duty on 100% tariff lines of Indian exports from 1 January 2026?
   a. Australia
   b. Iran
   c. India
   d. New Zealand
   Answer: a. Australia