Current Affairs Quiz — 09 February 2026
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What is the size of the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — USD 175 million
India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million for Seychelles.
The India–Seychelles Joint Vision announced on 9 February 2026 is abbreviated as:
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Correct answer: D — SESEL
It is the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL).
President Herminie's State Visit to India in February 2026 coincided with which anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations?
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Correct answer: C — 50th
The visit coincided with the 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Consider the following about the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles in February 2026: 1. It includes a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit. 2. It includes USD 50 million in grant assistance. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the USD 175 million package combines a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grants.
Consider the following outcomes of the India–Seychelles talks of 9 February 2026: 1. Seychelles agreed to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). 2. India agreed to set up an Indian naval base on Seychelles' Assumption Island. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Seychelles agreed to join CDRI and to set up a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit with Indian help; no naval base was announced.
How much investment did companies commit under the MoUs signed for PLI 1.2 (specialty steel) on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11,887 crore
The 55 companies committed ₹11,887 crore for 85 projects.
What specialty steel capacity is expected from the PLI 1.2 projects by FY 2031?
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Correct answer: C — 8.7 million tonnes
The PLI 1.2 projects are expected to add 8.7 million tonnes of specialty steel capacity by FY 2031.
Consider the following about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel: 1. The scheme was first launched in July 2021. 2. The MoUs signed on 9 February 2026 under PLI 1.2 were with 85 companies. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The scheme began in July 2021. The 9 February 2026 MoUs covered 85 projects of 55 companies, not 85 companies.
According to NITI Aayog's Financing Needs report released on 9 February 2026, how much capital must India mobilise by 2070 under the Net Zero scenario?
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Correct answer: D — $22.7 trillion
The report estimates $22.7 trillion by 2070, including a projected financing gap of $6.5 trillion.
How many inter-ministerial working groups informed NITI Aayog's study on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero?
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Correct answer: B — Ten
The study was informed by ten inter-ministerial working groups covering macroeconomics, sectoral transitions, finance, critical minerals, R&D and social implications.
Consider the following statements made at the release of NITI Aayog's first Net Zero reports on 9 February 2026: 1. India's coal consumption is expected to keep rising until 2047. 2. The study targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The study assesses scenarios for reaching net-zero emissions by 2070, not 2050; the NITI CEO said coal consumption will rise till 2047.
What was the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks for domestic operations at the end of September 2025, as stated on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2.15%
The SCB gross NPA ratio was a historic low of 2.15%; PSBs were at 2.50%, private banks 1.73% and foreign banks 0.80%.
In which year did the RBI initiate the Asset Quality Review that the Finance Ministry credited for the fall in gross NPAs?
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Correct answer: C — 2015
The RBI began the Asset Quality Review in 2015, followed by the government's 4R strategy.
For how much did NHAI accept Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's offer for five National Highway assets, as announced on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹9,500 crore
NHAI accepted RIIT's offer of ₹9,500 crore for five sections spanning over 260 km.
Which of the following highway sections is NOT among the five assets won by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow–Kanpur
The five assets are Gorhar–Barwa Adda (Jharkhand), Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Bypass and Chennai–Tada (Tamil Nadu) and Neelmangla–Tumkur (Karnataka).
The National Institute of Ayurveda, which celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 9 February 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Jaipur
The National Institute of Ayurveda is in Jaipur, Rajasthan; it was established in 1976.
Which distinction does the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, hold, as noted at its Golden Jubilee?
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Correct answer: B — India's first Ayurveda Deemed-to-be University
NIA grew from an Ayurveda college set up in 1976 into India's first Ayurveda Deemed-to-be University.
India signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation with which country on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Greece
Rajnath Singh and Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias signed the Joint Declaration of Intent in New Delhi.
Greece announced on 9 February 2026 that it will post an International Liaison Officer at which Indian facility?
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Correct answer: B — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region, Gurugram
Greece will position an International Liaison Officer at the IFC-IOR in Gurugram.
Consider the following about the India–Greece defence talks of 9 February 2026: 1. The Joint Declaration of Intent is a starting point for developing a five-year roadmap for defence industrial cooperation. 2. Greece's defence reforms that are to be linked with Aatmanirbhar Bharat are called 'Agenda 2030'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the JDI starts a five-year roadmap, linking Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece's 'Agenda 2030' defence reforms.
Which service was brought within the definition of 'ex-servicemen' under the re-employment rules amended in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Military Nursing Service
Rule 2(c)(i) now explicitly includes the Military Nursing Service alongside the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force.
Consider the following about the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026: 1. They were notified under Article 309 of the Constitution. 2. Ex-servicemen get 20% reservation in Group 'C' and 10% in Group 'D' central government posts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The rules were notified under Article 309; the reservation is 10% in Group 'C' and 20% in Group 'D' posts, not the other way round.
The new train flagged off by Ashwini Vaishnaw on 9 February 2026 connects Sairang with which town in Assam's Barak Valley?
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Correct answer: B — Silchar
The Sairang–Silchar passenger train connects Mizoram's capital with Assam's Barak Valley.
What record rail allocation for the northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27 did the Railway Minister cite on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11,486 crore
He cited a record ₹11,486 crore allocation; projects worth about ₹72,468 crore are under way in the region.
Where was the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 held on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, as chief guest.
In how many categories did participants compete in Bastar Pandum 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 12
There were 12 categories this time; five were added to the seven of the previous edition.
About how many participants took part in Bastar Pandum 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs?
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Correct answer: C — 55,000
About 55,000 participants from seven districts, 1,885 gram panchayats and 32 block headquarters took part.