Latest General Knowledge Questions 1st January 2026

• Hurun India Rich List 2025: Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal, an Indian-origin leader, has topped the list. She is a self-made woman entrepreneur with a net worth of ₹50,170 crore.
• Israel Recognizes Somaliland: Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent country, becoming the first nation to do so. Somaliland has been operating as a separate administration since 1991 but had not been recognized internationally until now.
• IIT Patna Launches Bihar’s First Supercomputer: IIT Patna launched Bihar's first supercomputer, 'Param Rudra,' under the National Supercomputing Mission. The Center for Development of Advanced Computing built the supercomputer, marking a significant technological advancement in the state.
• Global Losses from Natural Disasters: In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, floods, and storms caused losses amounting to ₹10.77 lakh crore worldwide. These disasters are not natural but are the result of excessive fossil fuel usage (coal, oil).
• Civil Services Tribunal (CAT): CAT is a special judicial body in India that handles cases related to central government employees. It resolves issues like appointments, promotions, seniority, transfers, and pensions. Recently, CAT annulled the appointment of Brahmos Aerospace CEO Jayteerth R. Joshi. CAT was established in 1985 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It aims to resolve service-related matters of central government employees.