Current Affairs Quiz — 05 February 2026
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The agreement signed on 5 February 2026 by the Centre, the Nagaland government and ENPO provides for which new body?
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Correct answer: D — Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority
The agreement paves the way for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) for six eastern districts.
Powers over how many subjects will be devolved to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?
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Correct answer: C — 46
The agreement provides for devolution of powers in respect of 46 subjects to the FNTA.
Which of the following districts is NOT among the six covered by the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?
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Correct answer: B — Kohima
The six districts are Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator. Kohima is not one of them.
Consider the following about the ENPO agreement of February 2026: 1. The agreement states that it does not affect Article 371A of the Constitution, which contains special provisions with respect to Nagaland. 2. ENPO is the apex body of eight recognised Naga tribes of the six eastern districts of Nagaland. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The MHA release says the agreement does not affect Article 371A in any manner, and describes ENPO as the apex body of eight recognised Naga tribes of six eastern districts.
Where did INS Sudarshini make the first port call of her Lokayan 26 voyage, concluded on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Salalah, Oman
INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
Consider the following about INS Sudarshini's port call at Salalah: 1. More than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, toured the ship. 2. Royal Navy of Oman officers were given a guided tour of the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
Where were the Terms of Reference for the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement signed on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
The ToR were signed at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
According to the Commerce Ministry, the combined GDP of the GCC countries (about US$ 2.3 trillion) ranks where globally?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
The ministry said the GCC's US$ 2.3 trillion GDP at current prices ranks 9th globally.
How many vacancies did UPSC announce for the Civil Services Examination 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 933
The 2026 notification carries 933 Civil Services vacancies; the Indian Forest Service has 80.
Which three cities were added as UPSC Civil Services Mains examination centres for 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal
Mains centres rose from 24 to 27 with Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Imphal; Meerut, Kanpur and Bhubaneswar were added for Prelims.
Consider the following about the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 of the Constitution: 1. The Chairman and other members of the Union Commission are appointed by the President. 2. A member of the Union Commission holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. For the Union Commission the age limit in Article 316(2) is 65 years; 62 years applies to State Commissions.
The digital portal launched by the National Biodiversity Authority in February 2026 issues Certificates of Origin for what?
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Correct answer: B — Cultivated medicinal plants
The portal issues Certificates of Origin to those seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants.
Consider the following about the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023: 1. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 25 July 2023 and by the Rajya Sabha on 1 August 2023. 2. The rules providing for electronic Certificates of Origin were notified before the Act was passed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Environment Ministry notified the Biological Diversity Rules in 2024 and 2025, after the 2023 amendment.
Where did the Indian Coast Guard intercept three vessels of an oil-smuggling racket on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai
The three suspect vessels were intercepted about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai.
Consider the following about the oil-smuggling racket busted by the Coast Guard in February 2026: 1. Oil was transferred mid-sea to motor tankers in international waters. 2. The vessels were to be handed over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence alone, without involving Customs. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The ICG said the vessels would be handed over to Indian Customs and other law enforcement agencies.
What are the driver partners of the cooperative taxi service 'Bharat Taxi' called?
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Correct answer: D — Sarathis
Driver partners of Bharat Taxi are called 'Sarathis'; more than 1,200 attended the launch.
Consider the following about the launch of Bharat Taxi on 5 February 2026: 1. Sarathis will get free treatment up to ₹5 lakh. 2. MoUs were signed with nine institutions, including DMRC and SBI. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Cooperation release.
The illegal coal mine explosion of 5 February 2026 took place in which district of Meghalaya?
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Correct answer: B — East Jaintia Hills
The blast occurred in the Mynsngat–Thangsko area of East Jaintia Hills district.
Consider the following: 1. The National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya by an order dated 17 April 2014. 2. The ex-gratia announced by the Prime Minister for victims of the East Jaintia Hills blast was paid from the National Disaster Response Fund. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The ex-gratia (₹2 lakh per deceased, ₹50,000 per injured) was announced from the PM's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), not the NDRF.
Under the revised startup recognition framework announced on 5 February 2026, what is the new turnover limit for a startup?
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Correct answer: D — ₹200 crore
The turnover limit for startup recognition was raised from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore.
What age limit from incorporation applies to the new 'Deep Tech Startup' category?
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Correct answer: C — 20 years
For Deep Tech Startups the age limit was extended from 10 to 20 years, with a turnover limit of ₹300 crore.
Consider the following about the revised startup recognition framework (February 2026): 1. Multi-State Cooperative Societies registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 are now eligible for startup recognition. 2. The turnover limit for a Deep Tech Startup is ₹200 crore, the same as for other startups. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Deep Tech Startups have a higher turnover limit of ₹300 crore; ₹200 crore applies to other startups.
Mount Aconcagua, the target of the NIM–JIM&WS expedition flagged off on 5 February 2026, is located in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Argentina
Mount Aconcagua (6,961 m) is in Argentina; it is the highest peak in South America and the highest mountain outside Asia.
Which organisation is hosting ICANN's 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
ICANN85 is hosted by NIXI under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
What is the theme of PLASTINDIA 2026, which opened at Bharat Mandapam on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Next
The 12th edition of the triennial exhibition is themed 'Bharat Next'.
Consider the following about the withdrawal of the wheat stock limit order on 5 February 2026: 1. The withdrawn order was dated 27 May 2025. 2. After withdrawal, wheat stockists no longer need to declare their stock on the food stock portal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. All wheat-stocking entities must still declare their stock every Friday on foodstock.dfpd.gov.in.