Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 Quiz, FREE PDF

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The Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 MCQ set covers important developments in banking, financial services, the regulatory framework, and economic initiatives relevant for competitive examinations. These questions are based on key updates such as banking products, RBI policies, financial institutions, digital banking initiatives, and important economic concepts discussed during January 2026. Practicing these MCQs will help aspirants preparing for banking, SSC, insurance, and other government exams strengthen their conceptual understanding and improve accuracy in the General Awareness section.

Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 PDF

The Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 PDF compiles the most important updates related to banking, finance, and the economy in an easy-to-revise format. It includes RBI announcements, regulatory changes, financial sector news, and major institutional developments from January 2026. This PDF serves as a quick revision resource for candidates preparing for competitive examinations.

Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 Quiz

The Banking & Financial Awareness January 2026 Quiz provides a set of practice questions designed to test knowledge of recent banking and financial current affairs. The quiz focuses on topics like RBI decisions, banking schemes, financial institutions, and economic indicators. Practicing these questions helps aspirants assess their preparation level and improve performance in the General Awareness section of competitive exams.

PART 1: Banking Products, Digital Payments & Financial Inclusion

This section focuses on new bank launches, UPI statistics, and digital infrastructure.

Banking Products, Digital Payments & Financial Inclusion Quiz

Q1. Which bank launched the ‘Gaja’ Credit Card, a premium invitation-only metal card for HNI customers?

Q2. What is the net worth threshold for an individual to be classified as an ‘Ultra High Net Worth Individual’ (UHNWI)?

Q3. IDFC First Bank’s premium card trilogy includes Gaja, Ashva, and which other card?

Q4. Which bank launched ‘Canara AI1 Pay’ using NPBSL’s plugin solution model?

Q5. What is the full form of NPBSL, the entity that provided the solution for Canara AI1 Pay?

Q6. Which bank launched the ‘SIB Pay Tag’, an NFC-based payment sticker?

Q7. What is the limit for contactless payments without a PIN using the SIB Pay Tag?

Q8. Amazon Pay recently launched which new feature for UPI transactions up to ₹5,000?

Q9. Who is the brand ambassador for Bank of Baroda’s ‘Master Stroke’ campaign?

Q10. Which bank launched the ‘Luxura’ RuPay Metal Card?

Q11. What was the total value of UPI transactions in January 2026?

Q12. What was the total volume of UPI transactions recorded in December 2025?

Q13. What was the average daily transaction value of UPI in December 2025?

Q14. Which company became the first in India/APAC to receive the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management?

Q15. Which bank partnered with fintech provider ‘TCI’ to enhance its UPI-based merchant services?

Q16. How many Small Finance Banks (SFBs) are partnered with Amazon Pay for Fixed Deposit services?

Q17. What is the maximum insurance coverage provided by DICGC for FDs opened via Amazon Pay?

Q18. What is the minimum amount required to open an FD on the Amazon Pay platform?

Q19. ICICI Bank launched the ‘Capital Gains Account Scheme’ starting from which date?

Q20. Which entity received NPCI approval to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP)?

Q21. What was the average daily transaction volume (number) of UPI in January 2026?

Q22. Which bank uses the slogan “Together we can”?

Q23. Which bank donated an electric ambulance to the Madras Engineer Group in Bengaluru?

Q24. The ‘Gaja’ card by IDFC First Bank is primarily targeted at which segment?

Q25. Which mobile app did Canara Bank integrate its new plugin solution into?

Q26. What percentage of UPI transaction growth was seen in December 2025 compared to previous periods?

Q27. What is the headquarter of Canara Bank?

Q28. Which bank launched a specialized ‘Medical School’ project with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?

Q29. How many government primary schools did SBI upgrade in Karnataka recently?

Q30. Which bank uses the tagline “We make you feel rich”?

Q31. What is the headquarter of IndusInd Bank?

Q32. What is the headquarter of SBI?

Q33. The ISO/IEC 42001 certification received by FSS is specifically for what?

Q34. Who is the CEO of the Health Insurance Ecosystem project mentioned in the reports?

Q35. How many banks currently offer FD services through the Amazon Pay platform?

Q36. Which bank is the promoter of the ‘Luxura’ RuPay card?

Q37. What is the primary material used for the ‘Gaja’ card?

Q38. In the UPI context, what does TPAP stand for?

Q39. Canara Bank’s ‘Canara AI1 Pay’ is a part of which initiative?

Q40. What is the maximum daily transaction limit allowed for biometric authentication on Amazon Pay UPI?

Q41. Which South Indian state saw 35 schools upgraded by SBI?

Q42. Which bank is associated with the ‘SIB Pay Tag’?

Q43. The ‘Master Stroke’ campaign is associated with which banking service?

Q44. What is the capital of the company ZET which recently got TPAP status?

Q45. Which of the following is NOT an SFB partner of Amazon Pay?

Q46. What is the total transaction volume of UPI in December 2025?

Q47. Which fintech company’s logo features a “Master Stroke” with Sachin Tendulkar?

Q48. What is the main purpose of the Capital Gains Account Scheme launched by ICICI?

Q49. Which bank’s logo has the tagline “Together we can”?

Q50. What is the target year for India to achieve a ‘Digital Payment Mission’?

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PART 2: Economy, Regulatory Updates & Appointments

This section covers GDP projections, RBI/IBBI committees, and leadership changes.

Economy, Regulatory Updates & Appointments Quiz

Q51. Who is the Chairman of the first Payment Regulatory Board (PRB) meeting?

Q52. How many members are there in the Payment Regulatory Board (PRB)?

Q53. The PRB was officially constituted under which Act?

Q54. UN DESA has projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at:

Q55. What is UN DESA’s GDP growth projection for India for FY27?

Q56. According to CARE Ratings, India’s economy is projected to grow at what rate in FY27?

Q57. Who is the Chairman of the SARG Expert Committee (Special Area Group)?

Q58. How many members are in the SARG Committee led by Narayan Ramachandran?

Q59. Who chairs the 15-member expert committee formed by the IBBI?

Q60. Who has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of ICICI Bank for another two years?

Q61. Who has been appointed as the Whole Time Director (WTD) of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

Q62. Who is the interim MD & CEO of Canara Bank for a 3-month period?

Q63. Who is the current Chairman of Canara Bank?

Q64. Who has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of IIFL (India Infoline Finance Ltd)?

Q65. India’s first maritime-focused NBFC is:

Q66. What is the total borrowing limit for Sagarmala Finance Corporation?

Q67. What is the name of the new mascot launched by MoSPI?

Q68. The ‘Market Access Support Scheme’ (MAS) is launched for which period?

Q69. What is the total outlay for the Market Access Support Scheme (MAS)?

Q70. What is the mandatory MSME participation percentage in the MAS scheme?

Q71. Bajaj Finserv acquired stakes in its Insurance ventures from which partner?

Q72. Goldman Sachs projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at:

Q73. Goldman Sachs recently revised their FY27 projection upward to:

Q74. Which chip-maker company recently achieved a $3 trillion market cap?

Q75. Who is the CEO of NVIDIA?

Q76. Piramal Finance secured how much multilateral financing for energy projects?

Q77. Who is the current Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship?

Q78. In the new MoSPI logo, what does the ‘Ashok Chakra’ represent?

Q79. What does the ‘Rupee Symbol’ in the MoSPI logo signify?

Q80. Sagarmala Finance sanctioned ₹4,000 Crore for which project?

Q81. How much was sanctioned to Goa Shipyard Limited by Sagarmala Finance?

Q82. Who is the MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank?

Q83. BP Kanungo is the former __ of RBI.

Q84. What is the tenure of the 30-year bond tranche recently mentioned?

Q85. What is the yield offered on the 30-year bond tranche?

Q86. When did the Payment Regulatory Board (PRB) officially come into effect?

Q87. Who was awarded the ‘Nritya Kala Nidhi’ award recently?

Q88. Urmila Satyanarayan is an exponent of which dance form?

Q89. The MAS scheme provides airfare support to exporters with a turnover up to:

Q90. Which ministry oversees the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited?

Q91. Who is the Union Minister for Port, Shipping and Waterways?

Q92. How much was the initial funding allocated for the MAS scheme in the current fiscal?

Q93. Ind-Ra (India Ratings) projected FY27 GDP growth at:

Q94. Who is the CEO of HSBC Private Bank?

Q95. In the MoSPI mascot ‘Sankhyiki’, what does the name represent in English?

Q96. The first meeting of the PRB was held in which city?

Q97. Narayan Ramachandran is the former CEO of which global financial firm?

Q98. Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia’s tenure as interim MD of Canara Bank ends on:

Q99. Which animal is NOT part of the IDFC First Bank premium card trilogy?

Q100. “Data for Development” is the theme for which ministry’s new logo?

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