Current Affairs Quiz — 15 February 2026
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Where did Amit Shah launch the CBDC-based Public Distribution System pilot on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Gandhinagar
Amit Shah launched the CBDC-based PDS in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat.
Which of the following districts is NOT among the four districts covered by the CBDC-based PDS pilot in Gujarat launched on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rajkot
The pilot covers Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad and Surat districts.
Consider the following statements about the CBDC-based PDS pilot launched on 15 February 2026: 1. Digital food coupons are credited to beneficiaries as programmable digital rupee (e₹). 2. Its later phases are to cover the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Puducherry, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Coupons generated through the RBI are credited as programmable e₹, and subsequent phases will extend to the three Union Territories.
When did the Reserve Bank of India launch the first pilot of the retail digital rupee (e₹-R)?
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Correct answer: B — 1 December 2022
The RBI launched the first retail e₹-R pilot on 1 December 2022 with four banks in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar.
Under which Assam government scheme did CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distribute the first instalment to 9,964 young entrepreneurs at Nagaon on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0
The first instalment was distributed under the Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA) 2.0.
As of 15 February 2026, the first instalment under CMAAA 2.0 had reached how many young entrepreneurs across 16 districts?
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Correct answer: C — 37,101
With the Nagaon event, the first instalment had reached 37,101 young entrepreneurs across 16 districts.
Under Assam's Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0, how much assistance does a beneficiary in the professional course category receive?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5 lakh
Professional course category beneficiaries (four-year degrees in engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary or fishery) receive ₹5 lakh; non-professional beneficiaries receive ₹2 lakh.
By what margin did India beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 61 runs
India made 175/7 and bowled Pakistan out for 114 to win by 61 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan scored 77 off 40 balls and was named Player of the Match.
At which stadium was the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match played on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The Group A match was played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sant Sevalal Maharaj, whose birth anniversary is observed on 15 February, is revered as a spiritual leader of which community?
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Correct answer: D — Banjara
Sant Sevalal Maharaj is revered as a spiritual leader of the Banjara community.
Which birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj was observed on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 287th
15 February 2026 marked the 287th birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj.
On Sevalal Jayanti 2026, the Telangana Chief Minister announced a grand shrine for Sant Sevalal Maharaj in which forest area?
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Correct answer: A — Nallamala forest
CM Revanth Reddy announced the shrine in the Nallamala forest, Achampet area, where 20 acres have been allocated.
How many finalist teams in total were selected across the three Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 70
The top 70 teams were selected: 20 in AI for ALL, 30 in AI by HER and 20 in YUVAi.
The YUVAi Global Youth Challenge under the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was open to innovators of which age group?
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Correct answer: B — 13 to 21 years
YUVAi showcased young AI innovators aged 13 to 21.
Consider the following statements about the Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. AI by HER was dedicated to women-led AI innovation. 2. YUVAi received the largest number of applications among the three challenges. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. AI by HER was for women-led innovation, and YUVAi received over 2,500 applications, against over 1,350 for AI for ALL and over 800 for AI by HER.
Where was the MILAN Village inaugurated on 15 February 2026 as part of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
The MILAN Village was inaugurated at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
Who inaugurated the MILAN Village at Visakhapatnam on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, presided over the inauguration.
In which two years was the biennial Exercise MILAN not held because India hosted International Fleet Reviews?
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Correct answer: A — 2001 and 2016
MILAN was not held in 2001 and 2016 because of International Fleet Reviews. The 2005 edition was shifted to 2006 after the 2004 tsunami, and 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19.
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority release under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts, as announced on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10.40 lakh
The NBA released ₹10.40 lakh to BMCs across 24 districts. ₹145 crore is the cumulative ABS disbursement.
In the ABS release announced on 15 February 2026, a dairy farmer from which state received a benefit share for providing the Murrah buffalo breed?
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Correct answer: D — Haryana
A farmer holding a dairy farm in Haryana received an ABS amount for providing the Murrah buffalo breed.
Consider the following statements about the National Biodiversity Authority: 1. It is established under Section 8 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. Its head office is in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Section 8(3) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the NBA's head office is at Chennai.
How much power generation capacity did India add in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, as reported on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 52,537 MW
A record 52,537 MW was added, against the previous record of 34,054 MW in 2024-25.
Which source accounted for the largest share of the renewable capacity added in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Solar
Of 39,657 MW of renewable capacity added, 34,955 MW was solar and 4,613 MW wind.
Consider the following statements about India's installed power capacity as on 31 January 2026: 1. Non-fossil fuel capacity exceeded fossil fuel-based capacity. 2. Total installed capacity crossed 5,00,000 MW. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Non-fossil capacity was 2,71,969.33 MW against 2,48,541.62 MW fossil, and the total was 5,20,510.95 MW.
In the RISE Conclave 2026 held at Chennai in February 2026, what does RISE stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Research–Industry–Startup–Entrepreneurship
RISE stands for Research–Industry–Startup–Entrepreneurship.
The idol of Sarveshwar Mahadev, before which Amit Shah joined the Mahashivratri Maha Aarti on 15 February 2026, stands in which lake?
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Correct answer: A — Sursagar Lake, Vadodara
The grand idol of Sarveshwar Mahadev stands in the middle of Sursagar Lake in Vadodara.