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PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer
Q1

From which city did PM Modi launch the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on 28 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Ajmer

The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was launched from Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Q2

The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launched in February 2026 primarily aims to prevent which disease?

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Correct answer: B — Cervical cancer

The campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer, mainly caused by high-risk HPV types 16 and 18.

Q3 Advanced

Which vaccine does India's national HPV programme use?

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Correct answer: D — Gardasil-4 (quadrivalent)

India's national programme uses Gardasil-4, covering HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, in a single-dose schedule.

Q4 Advanced

Which digital platform is used for registration and recording parental consent in the HPV vaccination campaign?

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Correct answer: B — U-WIN

Beneficiaries can pre-register on U-WIN, where parental consent is recorded digitally; e-VIN manages vaccine stocks.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's HPV vaccination campaign launched on 28 February 2026: 1. The vaccine is given as a single dose to girls who have completed 14 but not 15 years of age. 2. Vaccination is also offered at private hospitals in campaign mode. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Session sites are only government health facilities, such as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PHCs, CHCs, district hospitals and government medical colleges.

Centre temporarily discontinues rice fortification under PMGKAY and allied schemes
Q6

Which institute's study led the Centre to temporarily discontinue rice fortification in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — IIT Kharagpur

The Government assigned IIT Kharagpur a study on the shelf life of fortified rice kernels and fortified rice under actual storage conditions.

Q7 Advanced

Which of the following was cited as the main problem with fortified rice in the February 2026 decision?

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Correct answer: A — Micronutrient loss and shorter shelf life during prolonged storage

The study found fortified rice kernels and fortified rice lose micronutrients and shelf life during prolonged storage and handling, while rice stays in storage for two to three years.

Q8 Advanced

Under the February 2026 decision on rice fortification, which of the following is correct?

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Correct answer: B — States/UTs may supply either fortified or non-fortified rice as a transitional measure

Entitlements are not reduced and PDS, ICDS and Mid-Day Meal are unaffected; States/UTs get flexibility to supply fortified or non-fortified rice.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's rice fortification initiative: 1. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2021. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB (October 2024) says the initiative followed the PM's 75th Independence Day address, the CCEA approved a phased rollout in April 2022, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024.

PM MITRA Park Virudhnagar allots 190 acres to 23 investors with ₹2,192 crore investment
Q10

In which district of Tamil Nadu is the PM MITRA Park where 190.44 acres were allotted to investors on 27 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Virudhnagar

The land was allotted in the PM MITRA Park at Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu.

Q11 Advanced

How much committed investment was unlocked by the land allotment at PM MITRA Park Virudhnagar on 27 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — About ₹2,192 crore

The allotment to 23 investors unlocked about ₹2,192.21 crore; ₹1,894 crore is the park's cost and ₹4,445 crore the scheme outlay.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM MITRA scheme: 1. It provides for seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore over five years. 2. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB (October 2021) says the Government approved 7 PM MITRA parks with a total outlay of ₹4,445 crore over 5 years, as announced in the Union Budget 2021-22.

CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for PMGKAY launched in Puducherry
Q13

Where was the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY launched on 26 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Puducherry

The pilot was launched in Puducherry, which already implements PDS through the DBT model.

Q14 Advanced

Under the Digital Food Currency pilot launched in February 2026, where is the PMGKAY food subsidy credited?

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Correct answer: D — Beneficiaries' CBDC (e₹) wallets

The food subsidy is transferred directly into beneficiaries' CBDC wallets as programmable e₹, in place of conventional bank accounts.

Q15 Advanced

Who generates the digital coupons credited to beneficiaries under the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot?

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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India

Digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India are credited to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹).

Atal Innovation Mission launches India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura
Q16

Which state became the first to get a State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission, on 26 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Tripura

AIM launched India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura at Agartala.

Q17 Advanced

The State Innovation Mission launched in Tripura in February 2026 is part of which programme?

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Correct answer: D — AIM 2.0 under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission

SIM is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.

Raw jute MSP raised to ₹5,925 per quintal for 2026-27
Q18

What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2026-27 season?

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Correct answer: A — ₹5,925 per quintal

The CCEA fixed the MSP of raw jute (TD-3) at ₹5,925 per quintal, ₹275 more than in 2025-26.

Q19 Advanced

Which agency acts as the Central Government's nodal agency for price support operations for raw jute?

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Correct answer: B — Jute Corporation of India

The Jute Corporation of India continues as the nodal agency, with losses fully reimbursed by the Centre.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the raw jute MSP for 2026-27: 1. It ensures a return of 61.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production. 2. The principle of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the CCEA decision of 24 February 2026.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 with ₹16.72 lakh crore potential
Q21

What is the estimated aggregate monetisation potential of the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 launched in February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹16.72 lakh crore

NMP 2.0 estimates an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026–FY 2030.

Q22 Advanced

Which body developed the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in consultation with infrastructure line ministries?

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Correct answer: B — NITI Aayog

NMP 2.0 was developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries.

Q23 Advanced

NMP 2.0 covers asset monetisation over which period?

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Correct answer: D — FY 2026 to FY 2030

NMP 2.0 covers the five-year period from FY 2026 to FY 2030.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Monetisation Pipeline: 1. NMP 2.0 is based on the mandate for the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30' announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. NMP 1.0 had a target of ₹6 lakh crore over four years, of which nearly 90% was met. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. NMP 2.0 follows the Budget 2025-26 mandate for the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30, and the Finance Minister said NMP 1.0 met nearly 90% of its ₹6 lakh crore four-year target.

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 30 lakh households with rooftop solar
Q25

In February 2026, how many households had adopted rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?

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Correct answer: C — 30 lakh

The PM hailed the milestone of 30 lakh households adopting rooftop solar under the scheme on 23 February 2026.

Q26 Advanced

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity of up to how many units per month?

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Correct answer: D — 300 units

The scheme aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity every month to one crore households.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore. 2. It targets rooftop solar installation in one crore households. 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 scheme on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore for one crore households.

PMAY-Urban 2.0 committee sanctions 2.88 lakh more houses, taking total to 13.61 lakh
Q28 Advanced

After the 6th CSMC meeting on 23 February 2026, the total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban 2.0 rose to over:

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Correct answer: C — 13.61 lakh

With 2,87,618 new houses, total sanctions under PMAY-U 2.0 rose to over 13.61 lakh.

Q29

What share of houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 is allotted to women, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 96%

The Ministry said 96% of houses under PMAY-U 2.0 are allotted to women.

Digital Bharat Nidhi and Andhra Pradesh sign pact for Amended BharatNet; ₹2,432 crore approved
Q30 Advanced

How much central financial support has been approved for the Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh, under the pact signed in February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2,432 crore

The Government of India has approved ₹2,432 crore for implementing Amended BharatNet in Andhra Pradesh.

Q31

Which body of the Department of Telecommunications signed the February 2026 Memorandum of Cooperation with Andhra Pradesh for Amended BharatNet?

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Correct answer: D — Digital Bharat Nidhi

The Memorandum was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) of the Department of Telecommunications and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Programme: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 August 2023. 2. In Andhra Pradesh, it will be implemented directly by Bharat Broadband Network Limited without any State SPV. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Cabinet approved Amended BharatNet on 4 August 2023; in Andhra Pradesh it will be implemented through a new SPV, Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL).

Jayant Chaudhary launches 'Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai' campaign for Skill India Digital Hub
Q33

The campaign 'Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai', launched in February 2026 with Amitabh Bachchan, promotes which platform?

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Correct answer: A — Skill India Digital Hub

The campaign promotes the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), which has over 1.5 crore registered candidates.

62nd 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held with ESIC at over 1,000 locations
Q34

The 62nd edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' on 22 February 2026 was organised with which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — ESIC

The 62nd edition was organised with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at over 1,000 locations.

Nadda launches indigenous Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at CRI Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
Q35

Where did Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launch the indigenous Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine on 21 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Central Research Institute, Kasauli

The Td vaccine was launched at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.

Q36 Advanced

How many doses of the Td vaccine will CRI Kasauli supply to the Universal Immunization Programme by April 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 55 lakh

With the formal launch, CRI Kasauli will supply 55 lakh doses to the Universal Immunization Programme by April 2026.

PM joins groundbreaking of HCL–Foxconn's India Chip OSAT unit at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh
Q37

PM Modi joined the groundbreaking of the HCL–Foxconn semiconductor unit India Chip Pvt Ltd on 21 February 2026. Where is it located?

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Correct answer: A — Jewar (YEIDA), Uttar Pradesh

The OSAT facility is in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

Q38 Advanced

The India Chip Pvt Ltd unit whose groundbreaking took place on 21 February 2026 involves an investment of over how much?

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Correct answer: B — ₹3,700 crore

PIB said the OSAT facility will be set up with a total investment of over ₹3,700 crore.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India Chip Pvt Ltd: 1. It is being set up under the Modified Scheme for Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP). 2. It is a wafer fabrication (fab) unit rather than an assembly and test unit. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. India Chip is an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility under the Modified ATMP scheme, not a fab.

Amit Shah launches ₹6,839-crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II at Nathanpur, Assam
Q40

Where did Amit Shah launch the Vibrant Villages Programme-II on 20 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Nathanpur, Assam

VVP-II was launched at Nathanpur village in Cachar district, Assam.

Q41 Advanced

How many villages are covered under the Vibrant Villages Programme-II?

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Correct answer: B — 1,954

VVP-II covers 1,954 villages in 334 blocks abutting international land borders.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II): 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with costs shared between the Centre and the states. 2. It covers villages along the northern border with China in addition to other land borders. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% Centre funding, and it excludes the northern border, which is covered by VVP-I.

Centre launches free online Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone at Veraval
Q43

Where was the Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone launched on 20 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Veraval, Gujarat

Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the EEZ Access Pass at KCC Ground, Veraval, Gujarat.

Q44 Advanced

Through which online portal is the EEZ fishing Access Pass issued free of cost?

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Correct answer: B — ReALCRaft

Access Passes are issued free via the ReALCRaft online portal.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): 1. The Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the EEZ Rules, 2025 were notified under the Maritime Zones Act of 1976. 2. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep together account for about 49% of India's EEZ. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Rules were notified on 4 November 2025 under the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, EEZ and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, and A&N plus Lakshadweep make up 49% of India's EEZ.

Goyal launches seven more interventions under the Export Promotion Mission for MSME exporters
Q46 Advanced

With the launch of seven interventions on 20 February 2026, how many of the 11 proposed interventions under the Export Promotion Mission became operational?

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Correct answer: C — 10

Three interventions were already running; with seven more launched, 10 of the 11 proposed interventions under EPM are operational.

Q47 Advanced

Under the Export Promotion Mission, what does the LIFT intervention launched on 20 February 2026 provide?

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Correct answer: D — Partial reimbursement of freight costs for exporters in low export-intensity districts

LIFT (Logistics Interventions for Freight & Transport) reimburses up to 30% of eligible freight expenditure for exporters in low export-intensity districts, capped at ₹20 lakh per IEC a year.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Export Promotion Mission (EPM): 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in November 2025 with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. 2. Niryat Disha is its financial sub-scheme covering interest subvention and credit guarantees. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Niryat Protsahan is the financial sub-scheme; Niryat Disha covers non-financial enablers such as compliance, branding, logistics and trade intelligence.

Cheetah Gamini gives birth to three cubs at Kuno; India's cheetah population reaches 38
Q49

Which cheetah gave birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park, as announced on 18 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Gamini

Gamini, a South African cheetah and a second-time mother, gave birth to three cubs.

Q50 Advanced

After the birth of Gamini's three cubs in February 2026, what was India's total cheetah population?

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Correct answer: C — 38

The total cheetah population reached 38, with 27 surviving India-born cubs.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Project Cheetah: 1. It involved the world's first inter-continental translocation of a large carnivore, with 20 cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa in 2022-23. 2. The first eight cheetahs were released into Kuno by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2022. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

VoicERA, an open-source voice AI stack, launched on BHASHINI at India AI Impact Summit
Q52

VoicERA, launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 February 2026, is:

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Correct answer: C — An open-source end-to-end voice AI stack on BHASHINI

VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end voice AI stack deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure by the Digital India BHASHINI Division.

PM announces India–France National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur under PM-SETU
Q53

Where will the India–France National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence, announced on 17 February 2026, be set up?

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Correct answer: A — NSTI Kanpur

The NCoE will be at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, under PM-SETU.

Q54 Advanced

PM-SETU, the scheme under which the Kanpur aeronautics skilling centre is being set up, stands for:

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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs

PM-SETU is the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches AI-based Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 for farmers in Jaipur
Q55

Which helpline number can farmers dial to use the Bharat-VISTAAR service launched on 17 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 155261

Farmers can dial 155261 to ask questions and get answers, including mandi prices.

Q56 Advanced

Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 was launched on 17 February 2026 in which city?

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Correct answer: A — Jaipur

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in the presence of CM Bhajanlal Sharma.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Bharat-VISTAAR: 1. Its full form is Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, and it was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. 2. It is envisaged as a multilingual AI tool that integrates the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Budget 2026-27 summary and the Ministry of Agriculture's launch release.

J. P. Nadda launches SAHI and BODH initiatives for responsible AI in healthcare
Q58

In the health AI initiatives launched by J. P. Nadda on 17 February 2026, what does SAHI stand for?

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Correct answer: B — Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India

SAHI stands for Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India.

Q59 Advanced

BODH, launched by the Health Ministry on 17 February 2026, is a:

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Correct answer: C — Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI

BODH is the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI.

Amit Shah holds Manthan Meeting with Cooperation Ministers of all States and UTs in Gandhinagar
Q60

What was the theme of the Manthan Meeting of Cooperation Ministers chaired by Amit Shah in Gandhinagar on 17 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Sahkar se Samriddhi

The Manthan Meeting was held under the theme 'Sahkar se Samriddhi'.

Q61 Advanced

At the Manthan Meeting on 17 February 2026, Amit Shah said food grain storage capacity must rise about threefold. How much of this expansion did he say should come through the cooperative sector?

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Correct answer: A — Twofold

Shah said storage needs to increase nearly threefold, with twofold expansion to be undertaken by the cooperative sector.

India to add 20,000 GPUs to its existing 38,000 under the IndiaAI Mission, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Q62

How many GPUs did Ashwini Vaishnaw say India would add to its national AI compute on 17 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 20,000

India will add 20,000 GPUs beyond the existing 38,000 in the coming weeks.

Q63 Advanced

As per the Electronics and IT Minister on 17 February 2026, how much AI investment is expected in India over the next two years?

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Correct answer: D — Over $200 billion

Vaishnaw said over $200 billion in AI investments is expected in the next two years.

Amit Shah launches CBDC-based Public Distribution System pilot in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Q64

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.

Q65 Advanced

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.

Q66 Advanced

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.

Q67 Advanced

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.

Assam CM distributes first instalment under Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0 to 9,964 entrepreneurs in Nagaon
Q68

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.

Q69 Advanced

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.

Q70 Advanced

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.

PM's first decisions from Seva Teerth: PM RAHAT, 6 crore Lakhpati Didi target, ₹2 lakh crore AIF and ₹10,000 crore Startup FoF 2.0
Q71

Under the PM RAHAT scheme approved on 13 February 2026, accident victims will get cashless treatment of up to:

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Correct answer: B — ₹1.5 lakh

PM RAHAT provides cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh to accident victims.

Q72

To what number was the Lakhpati Didi target raised on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 6 crore

The target was doubled to 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029.

Q73 Advanced

The loan target of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund was raised on 13 February 2026 to:

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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh crore

The AIF loan target was doubled from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore.

Q74 Advanced

What is the corpus of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 approved by the PM on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10,000 crore

Startup India FoF 2.0 has a corpus of ₹10,000 crore, aimed at deep tech, early-stage ideas and advanced manufacturing.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Startup India as on 31 December 2025: 1. DPIIT had recognised over 2.07 lakh entities as startups. 2. Funds supported under the Fund of Funds for Startups had invested over ₹25,000 crore in 1,371 startups. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: 2,07,135 startups were recognised, and AIFs supported under FFS had invested ₹25,547.98 crore in 1,371 startups.

Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation
Q76

What is the total Central Assistance under the Urban Challenge Fund approved by the Cabinet in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore

The Central Assistance is ₹1 lakh crore; it is expected to unlock total investment of ₹4 lakh crore.

Q77 Advanced

Under the Urban Challenge Fund, Central Assistance covers what share of project cost, subject to a minimum share being raised from the market?

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Correct answer: A — 25% CA; at least 50% from market

Central Assistance covers 25% of the project cost, subject to at least 50% being raised from the market.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Urban Challenge Fund: 1. It gives effect to proposals announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, including Cities as Growth Hubs. 2. Its Credit Repayment Guarantee Scheme offers a central guarantee of up to ₹7 crore or 70% of a first-time loan, whichever is lower. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The UCF implements the Budget 2025-26 vision on Cities as Growth Hubs, Creative Redevelopment and Water and Sanitation, and the ₹5,000 crore guarantee scheme covers up to ₹7 crore or 70% of a first loan.

Department of Financial Services begins preparing roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0
Q79

Who chaired the 11 February 2026 meeting to prepare the roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0?

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Correct answer: A — Secretary, Department of Financial Services

M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, chaired the meeting in New Delhi.

Q80 Advanced

By which year does the Financial Inclusion 2.0 discussion aim to achieve insurance and pension for all citizens?

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Correct answer: D — 2047

One of the key areas is achieving the goal of insurance and pension for all citizens by 2047.

J. P. Nadda launches annual Mass Drug Administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis in 12 states
Q81

The annual Mass Drug Administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis launched on 10 February 2026 covers how many endemic states?

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Correct answer: B — 12

The campaign covers 719 blocks in 124 districts of 12 states.

Q82 Advanced

From February 2026, India's lymphatic filariasis programme replaced which earlier practice with a single annual MDA campaign?

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Correct answer: D — Biannual rounds on 10 February and 10 August

The unified annual MDA campaign replaces the earlier biannual rounds held on 10 February and 10 August.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following about lymphatic filariasis (LF) in India: 1. LF is transmitted by the female Culex mosquito. 2. India's target for eliminating LF as a public health problem is 2030, the same as the SDG target. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. India aims to eliminate LF by 2027, ahead of the global SDG target of 2030.