Madhya Pradesh State Service Preliminary Exam - General Knowledge Questions & Answers (10th January 2026)

1. Muriganga River is located in which state where the foundation stone for the Gangasagar Bridge was laid?
   Answer: West Bengal
2. In which city did India launch the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative 2026?
   Answer: New Delhi
3. How many railway officials and staff were awarded the 70th Distinguished Railway Service Award 2025 for their excellent service and contributions?
   Answer: 100
4. Who was Madhav Gadgil, who passed away at the age of 82?
   Answer: Environmentalist
5. Which country was declared the 'Guest of Honour' at the World Book Fair 2026 held in New Delhi?
   Answer: Qatar
6. How many international organizations, including the International Solar Alliance, did the United States announce it would withdraw from?
   Answer: 66
7. What is the name of the mascot recently launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
   Answer: Uday
8. Where was the Somnath Swabhimaan Festival celebrated?
   Answer: Gujarat
9. In which state was India's first completely paperless district court inaugurated?
   Answer: Kerala
10. Who wrote the book 'Sing, Dance and Lead,' which was launched by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan?
    Answer: Hindol Sengupta
11. Where did the All India Tiger Census 2026 begin?
    Answer: Thanthai Periyar
12. In which country were ancient Kushan-period coins from India discovered?
    Answer: Pakistan
13. On which day is World Hindi Day celebrated every year?
    Answer: 10th January