Current Affairs Quiz — 08 February 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
India–Malaysia relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2024
The India–Malaysia Joint Statement of 8 February 2026 recalls that ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
During PM Modi's visit in February 2026, Malaysia completed its accession to which India-led alliance?
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Correct answer: D — International Big Cat Alliance
Malaysia signed the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), completing all procedures for accession.
Where did PM Modi and PM Anwar Ibrahim hold their delegation-level talks on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Seri Perdana, Putrajaya
After a ceremonial welcome at the Perdana Putra complex, the talks were held at Seri Perdana, Anwar Ibrahim's official residence in Putrajaya.
Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Malaysia in February 2026: 1. NPCI International (NIPL) and PayNet signed an agreement on cross-border payments. 2. ESIC and Malaysia's PERKESO signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on social security for Indian citizens insured in Malaysia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Both documents appear in the official list of outcomes of the visit.
Consider the following about India–Malaysia ties as stated during the February 2026 visit: 1. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1957. 2. The new Thiruvalluvar Centre will be set up at the University of Cyberjaya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Thiruvalluvar Centre will be at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur; the University of Cyberjaya signed an academic MoU with the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA).
Before which date did Amit Shah say, at the Raipur review of 8 February 2026, that India will become completely Naxal-free?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
He said the country will become completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
In which city did Amit Shah chair the Left Wing Extremism security review meeting on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raipur
The meeting was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Home Secretaries and DGPs of which of these states were NOT among those listed by MHA as attending the Raipur LWE review of 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar
MHA listed Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra; Bihar was not on the list.
Which party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority in Japan's House of Representatives election on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Liberal Democratic Party
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority on its own.
How many seats does Japan's House of Representatives have, as contested on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 465
All 465 seats of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet, were contested.
Consider the following about Japan's House of Representatives election of 8 February 2026: 1. The ruling LDP's coalition partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin). 2. The election was held on its regular due date at the end of the house's full term. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It was a snap election, not one held at the end of the full term; the LDP's partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin).
Dr Zakir Husain, to whom President Murmu paid tributes on 8 February 2026, was India's:
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Correct answer: B — Third President
Dr Zakir Husain was the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
Consider the following about Dr Zakir Husain: 1. He served as Governor of Bihar before becoming Vice-President of India. 2. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously, after his death in office. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. He was Governor of Bihar (1957–62) and then Vice-President (1962–67). He received the Bharat Ratna in 1963, while serving as Vice-President, long before his death in 1969.
The foundation ceremony of 'Amaravati Quantum Valley' was held on 8 February 2026 in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The ceremony was held in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 February 2026, the National Quantum Mission spans how many institutions?
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Correct answer: B — 43 institutions in 17 States and 2 UTs
The Mission spans 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories, organised through four thematic hubs.
Consider the following about the National Quantum Mission (NQM): 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 for the period 2023–24 to 2030–31. 2. One of its targets is inter-city Quantum Key Distribution over 2,000 km. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Cabinet approved the NQM on 19 April 2023 for 2023–24 to 2030–31, and its objectives include inter-city QKD across 2,000 km and quantum computers of up to 1,000 physical qubits within eight years.
Up to which generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia was OCI Card eligibility extended, as noted on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sixth
Diaspora leaders thanked PM Modi for extending the OCI Card up to the sixth generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia.
By how much was the Indian Scholarships Trust Fund (ISTF) for Malaysian Indian students replenished, as mentioned during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: D — RM 3 million
The ISTF was replenished with 3 million Malaysian Ringgit for the benefit of Malaysian Indian students.
Dato' Jeyaraj Raja Rao, whom PM Modi met in Malaysia on 8 February 2026, is a veteran of the Balak Sena of:
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Correct answer: B — Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army)
He is a veteran of the Balak Sena of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).
The World Defence Show 2026, where India set up its first-ever pavilion, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Riyadh
WDS 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.
Who inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanjay Seth
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the delegation and inaugurated the India Pavilion.
How many Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren had UIDAI's school drive completed, as announced on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Over 1 crore
UIDAI crossed the milestone of over one crore MBUs for children in about 83,000 schools.
Integration of UIDAI with which platform let schools see which children were due for a Mandatory Biometric Update?
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Correct answer: D — UDISE+
The drive began in September 2025 after UIDAI's technological integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+).
Consider the following about Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children: 1. Fingerprints and iris are not captured when a child below five years enrols for Aadhaar. 2. MBU charges for children aged 7–15 were waived permanently from 1 October 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The waiver for the 7–15 age group runs for one year from 1 October 2025, not permanently.
Which new train service did Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off on 8 February 2026 while opening road over bridges in West Bengal?
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Correct answer: A — Asansol–Bokaro
He flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service by video conference.
The book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', discussed at a Raipur conclave on 8 February 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Prakashan (Organiser)
It is published by Bharat Prakashan, the publisher of the weekly magazine Organiser.