MP State Service Preliminary Examination 2026

General Knowledge Questions & Answers (15-01-2026)

1. Who developed India’s first Cosmic Dust Detector?
   Answer: ISRO
2. What is the name of the mascot launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
   Answer: Uday
3. The United Nations has declared the year 2026 as which International Year?
   Answer: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
4. Which ministry has launched the “Pankhudi Portal”?
   Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development
5. From 1 January 2026, which country is implementing zero duty on 100% of tariff lines for Indian exports?
   Answer: Australia
6. Prashant Tamang, who passed away on 11 January, was the winner of which reality show?
   Answer: Indian Idol Season 3
7. Which state government has declared 2026 as “Farmer Welfare Year”?
   Answer: Madhya Pradesh
8. Who became the fastest player to score 28,000 runs in international cricket?
   Answer: Virat Kohli
9. In which city was the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 inaugurated?
   Answer: Mumbai
10. Which is the longest latitude line on Earth?
    Answer: Equator
11. Who was the first Indian woman footballer to play in a European professional football league?
    Answer: Aditi Chauhan