APSC (Assam) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which organisation hosts the World Sustainable Development Summit, whose silver jubilee edition opened in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — TERI
WSDS is The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI's) summit; 2026 was its silver jubilee edition.
The Him-CONNECT platform launched in February 2026 aims to scale up research supported under which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Him-CONNECT is meant to turn research supported under MoEFCC's National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) into scalable solutions.
Which of the following is NOT among the key species named in the India–Nepal biodiversity MoU of February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Asiatic lion
The MoU names elephant, Gangetic dolphin, rhinoceros, snow leopard, tiger and vultures; the Asiatic lion is not listed.
Where was the India–Nepal MoU on forests, wildlife and climate change signed on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The signing ceremony took place in New Delhi in the presence of Bhupender Yadav and Madhav Prasad Chaulagain.
Which substrate did IASST scientists use to produce a biosurfactant with Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5, as reported in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ghee
The scientists used ghee as a new lipid-rich substrate for the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5.
The RAJMARG PRAVESH portal, revamped in February 2026, is used for:
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Correct answer: A — NOCs for access and utilities along National Highways
RAJMARG PRAVESH is MoRTH's portal for No Objection Certificates for access and utilities along National Highways.
SITAC, announced by the IndiaAI Mission in February 2026, is an AI and technology corridor between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Sweden
SITAC stands for the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, with Business Sweden.
Which body set a Guinness World Record in February 2026 for the most viewers of an AI in Healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube?
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Correct answer: D — NBEMS
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) set the record, with a peak of 17,999 concurrent viewers.
Who signed the Joint Statement on the India–GCC FTA with Piyush Goyal on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
The Joint Statement was signed by Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in New Delhi.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–GCC FTA signed?
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Correct answer: B — 5 February 2026
The Terms of Reference were signed on 5 February 2026; the Joint Statement launching negotiations followed on 24 February.
What was India's total trade with the GCC in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — USD 178.56 billion
India–GCC trade was USD 178.56 billion in FY 2024-25 (exports USD 56.87 billion and imports USD 121.68 billion).
Consider the following statements about India–GCC trade in FY 2024-25: 1. The GCC accounted for about 15.42% of India's global trade, making it India's largest trading partner bloc. 2. India ran a trade surplus with the GCC. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India's imports (USD 121.68 billion) far exceeded its exports (USD 56.87 billion), so India ran a deficit.
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.
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.
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.
The National Round Table Conference of the ECI and State Election Commissioners held on 24 February 2026 took place after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: C — 27 years
The SECs noted that the conference was held after a gap of 27 years; it is now to be held annually.
Which document was adopted by the ECI and State Election Commissioners at the round table on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Declaration 2026
The SECs adopted the National Declaration 2026, affirming that pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy.
Consider the following statements about State Election Commissions: 1. Under Articles 243K and 243ZA, they superintend the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Article 243K, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor and can be removed only like a High Court judge.
Under the Labour Codes, as highlighted at ESIC's 75th year launch in February 2026, free annual health check-ups through ESIC are provided for workers aged:
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Correct answer: C — 40 years and above
Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the provision for free annual health check-ups through ESIC for workers aged 40 and above.
Under which provision did the DoT seek TRAI's recommendations on the IMT spectrum auction released in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997
DoT sought the recommendations under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997.
SUJVIKA, launched on the Department of Biotechnology's 40th Foundation Day in February 2026, is:
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Correct answer: B — An AI-driven biotech product (import) data portal
SUJVIKA is an AI-driven trade statistics platform presenting authenticated biotechnology product import data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 23 February 2026, the Embassy of India in Tehran advised Indian nationals in Iran to:
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Correct answer: D — Leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights
The advisory asked Indians in Iran to leave by available means of transport, including commercial flights.
The Indian Embassy's 23 February 2026 advisory on Iran continued an advisory first issued by the Government of India on:
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Correct answer: A — 5 January 2026
The advisory was in continuation of the Government of India's advisory of 5 January 2026, and it reiterated the 14 January advisory.
Hardeep Singh Gill and Karm Singh Karma took charge in February 2026 as Members of which body?
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Correct answer: B — National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
Both assumed charge as Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis on 23 February 2026.
Up to what date has the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis been extended?
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Correct answer: C — 31 March 2028
The Cabinet approved on 7 February 2025 extending the NCSK's tenure for three years beyond 31.03.2025, i.e. up to 31 March 2028.
Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK): 1. It was first constituted as a statutory body under an Act of Parliament passed in 1993. 2. It currently functions as a statutory body with the powers of a civil court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The NCSK was set up in 1994 under the NCSK Act, 1993, but since the Act lapsed on 29 February 2004 it has been a non-statutory body without civil-court powers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Under the India–France Amending Protocol of February 2026, the single 10% tax rate on dividends is replaced by:
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Correct answer: A — 5% for holders of at least 10% of capital and 15% for others
The Protocol replaces the single 10% rate with 5% for those holding at least 10% of capital and 15% in all other cases.
In which year was the original India–France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention signed?
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Correct answer: B — 1992
The India–France DTAC was signed on 29 September 1992.
Consider the following statements about the India–France Amending Protocol announced in February 2026: 1. It deletes the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause from the Protocol to the DTAC. 2. It gives taxing rights on capital gains from the sale of shares to the country where the shareholder is resident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Protocol deletes the MFN clause and gives full capital-gains taxing rights to the country where the company (not the shareholder) is resident.
With how many countries did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constitute Parliamentary Friendship Groups in the first phase announced in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — More than 60
The Speaker constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries in the first phase.
The Parliamentary Friendship Groups constituted in February 2026 build on which earlier initiative, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat?
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Correct answer: A — The multi-party outreach after Operation Sindoor
The Secretariat said the step builds on the Prime Minister's post-Operation Sindoor multi-party outreach.
Which authority imposed a ₹15 lakh penalty on a coaching institute for misleading UPSC result advertisements in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Central Consumer Protection Authority
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed the ₹15 lakh penalty on Vajirao & Reddy Institute.
Which country's Vice-President, Bharrat Jagdeo, called on Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 23 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Guyana
Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is the Vice-President of Guyana; he called on the Vice-President of India at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
The new integrated terminal that began commercial operations on 22 February 2026 at Guwahati is at which airport?
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Correct answer: A — Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
The new terminal is at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati.
With its new terminal, what annual passenger capacity does Guwahati's LGBI Airport reach?
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Correct answer: C — 13.1 million
The new terminal raises the airport's annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million.
In the 131st Mann Ki Baat (22 February 2026), the Prime Minister paid homage to Alin Sherin Abraham, from which State, whose parents donated her organs?
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Correct answer: B — Kerala
The PM paid homage to Alin Sherin Abraham from Kerala; her parents Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John donated her organs.
Which episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 22 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 131st
The 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 22 February 2026.
About how many organ transplants were performed in India in 2025, according to the Health Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — 20,000
Transplants rose from under 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025.
In which type of transplant does India lead the world, performing more than any other country, according to the Health Ministry in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hand transplants
The Ministry said India performs a greater number of hand transplants than any other country.
Consider the following statements about organ donation in India, as reported by the Health Ministry in February 2026: 1. About 18% of transplants are performed with organs from deceased donors. 2. More than 4.8 lakh citizens have pledged organs through an Aadhaar-based verification system since September 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. About 18% of transplants use deceased-donor organs, and over 4.8 lakh citizens have pledged via the Aadhaar-based system since 17 September 2023.
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.
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.
On 22 February 2026, PM Narendra Modi replied on X to which leader, saying he looked forward to talks during his upcoming visit?
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Correct answer: D — Benjamin Netanyahu
PM Modi replied to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and said he looked forward to discussions during his upcoming Israel visit.
India signed an MoU on postal sector cooperation with which country during its President's State Visit in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Brazil
India and Brazil signed the postal MoU during President Lula da Silva's State Visit to India.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 21 February 2026. Which country is described by India as its largest trading partner in Latin America?
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Correct answer: D — Brazil
PM Modi's press statement on 21 February 2026 said Brazil is India's largest trading partner in Latin America.
During the Modi–Lula talks of 21 February 2026, India and Brazil committed to take bilateral trade beyond what level over the next five years?
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Correct answer: D — $20 billion
PM Modi said both countries are committed to taking bilateral trade beyond twenty billion dollars over the next five years.
Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil talks of 21 February 2026: 1. India is working towards a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil. 2. The leaders backed expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Modi said India is working towards a DPI Centre of Excellence in Brazil and that expansion of the India–MERCOSUR agreement will strengthen economic ties.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Brazilian President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 21 February 2026 and congratulated him on Brazil hosting which two summits in 2025?
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Correct answer: B — BRICS and COP-30
The President congratulated Lula on the successful hosting of the BRICS Summit and the COP-30 Summit in Brazil in 2025.
Where were the 87th Raising Day celebrations of the CRPF held on 21 February 2026, the first time its Day Parade was held in the North-East?
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Correct answer: D — Guwahati
Amit Shah attended the 87th Raising Day of the CRPF in Guwahati, Assam — the first CRPF Day Parade in the North-East.
Consider the following statements made at the CRPF's 87th Raising Day (21 February 2026): 1. The CRPF has 248 battalions and 3,25,000 personnel. 2. Operation Black Forest was cited as a CRPF operation against Naxalism. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Amit Shah said CRPF has 248 battalions and 3,25,000 personnel and praised its role in Operation Black Forest against Naxalism.