Current Affairs Quiz – 19 January 2026

Govthunt presents a concise daily current affairs quiz for competitive exam aspirants and aware readers. The 19 January 2026 quiz covers key updates such as India’s first open-sea fish farming project, the first sleeper Vande Bharat train, SKOCH Award 2025, and other important national developments.

Q1. India’s first open-sea fish farming project has been launched in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat
✔ Answer: A. Kerala

Q2. Which organization implemented India’s first open-sea fish farming project?
A. ISRO
B. ICAR
C. DRDO
D. NITI Aayog
✔ Answer: B. ICAR

Q3. India’s first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train connects which cities?
A. Delhi–Mumbai
B. Mumbai–Ahmedabad
C. New Delhi–Howrah
D. New Delhi–Thiruvananthapuram
✔ Answer: C. New Delhi–Howrah

Q4. The SKOCH Award 2025 is related to which field?
A. Sports excellence
B. Governance and social development
C. Film and media
D. Defence innovation
✔ Answer: B. Governance and social development

Q5. Which ministry is associated with India’s fisheries development initiatives?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
D. Ministry of Food Processing
✔ Answer: C. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Q6. The Vande Bharat sleeper train is mainly designed for which type of journey?
A. Short-distance travel
B. Hill routes
C. Overnight long-distance travel
D. Cargo transport
✔ Answer: C. Overnight long-distance travel

Q7. Which award recognizes excellence in governance, finance, and inclusive growth in India?
A. Padma Awards
B. SKOCH Award
C. National Ganga Award
D. Rashtriya Khel Ratna
✔ Answer: B. SKOCH Award

Q8. Open-sea fish farming mainly aims to increase production of which sector?
A. Poultry
B. Dairy
C. Aquaculture
D. Horticulture
✔ Answer: C. Aquaculture

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A. Entertainment news
B. Sports updates
C. Competitive exam preparation content
D. E-commerce services
✔ Answer: C. Competitive exam preparation content

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A. School exams only
B. Competitive and government exams
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