General Knowledge Questions and Answers – 24 January 2026

• Abhishek Sharma's T20 Record:
  Indian all-rounder Abhishek Sharma created a record in T20 International cricket by hitting the most sixes by an Indian left-handed batsman. He surpassed Yuvraj Singh's previous record. Abhishek now has 81 sixes in T20 internationals, while Yuvraj Singh had hit 74 sixes in his T20 career.
• China's Population Decline:
  China's population declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. According to official data, the population decreased by around 3 million. During this period, the birth rate dropped to a record low, with only 7.92 million births recorded.
• NASA Artemis-2 Mission:
  NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis-2 mission in 2026. This will be the first human spaceflight mission to orbit the Moon since 1972. The mission will include four astronauts, one of whom will be from Canada.
• Ancient Valmiki Ramayana Manuscript:
  A 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana was donated to the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya. The manuscript dates back to Vikram Samvat 1849 (1792 AD) and contains the commentary "Tatvadeepika Tika" composed by Maheshwar Tirtha.
• Safest Cities Ranking:
  According to the Numbeo Safety Index, Qingdao (China) was ranked as the safest city in the world, while Mangaluru (Karnataka) was ranked as the safest city in India. The index assesses crime levels and safety conditions in cities.