CDS Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

PM Modi's visit to Malaysia on 7–8 February 2026 was his ___ visit to Malaysia since 2015.

In his address in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February 2026, PM Modi described Malaysia's Indian-origin community as the world's:

The Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia has been named after:

Which team did India beat in the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup on 6 February 2026?

Where was the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 played?

With the February 2026 triumph, how many Under-19 World Cup titles has India won?

Consider the following about the U19 World Cup 2026 final: 1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was Player of the Match for his 175 off 80 balls. 2. India were captained by Ayush Mhatre. Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the U19 World Cup 2026 final: 1. India scored 411 for 9 batting first. 2. England lost by 50 runs. Which of the above is/are correct?

How many Central Observers did the ECI brief on 5–6 February 2026 for the forthcoming Assembly elections?

Consider the following: 1. Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. 2. The Central Observers briefed in February 2026 were for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Which of the above is/are correct?

About what share of total car transactions on the National Highway network were made through the FASTag Annual Pass, as reported on 6 February 2026?

Which region accounted for the largest share of FASTag Annual Pass transactions, as per data released on 6 February 2026?

The NSO's MCP server launched on 6 February 2026 is for which national portal for official statistics?

How many data products did the beta version of NSO's MCP server include at launch on 6 February 2026?

The XV FC grants of over ₹1,133 crore announced on 6 February 2026 went to panchayats in which three states?

Consider the following about the Finance Commission under Article 280 of the Constitution: 1. It consists of a Chairman and four other members appointed by the President. 2. It recommends measures to augment a state's Consolidated Fund to supplement the resources of panchayats, based on the State Finance Commission's recommendations. Which of the above is/are correct?

Where did INS Sudarshini make the first port call of her Lokayan 26 voyage, concluded on 5 February 2026?

Consider the following about INS Sudarshini's port call at Salalah: 1. More than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, toured the ship. 2. Royal Navy of Oman officers were given a guided tour of the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?

Where were the Terms of Reference for the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement signed on 5 February 2026?

According to the Commerce Ministry, the combined GDP of the GCC countries (about US$ 2.3 trillion) ranks where globally?

How many vacancies did UPSC announce for the Civil Services Examination 2026?

Which three cities were added as UPSC Civil Services Mains examination centres for 2026?

Consider the following about the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 of the Constitution: 1. The Chairman and other members of the Union Commission are appointed by the President. 2. A member of the Union Commission holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?

The digital portal launched by the National Biodiversity Authority in February 2026 issues Certificates of Origin for what?

Consider the following about the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023: 1. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 25 July 2023 and by the Rajya Sabha on 1 August 2023. 2. The rules providing for electronic Certificates of Origin were notified before the Act was passed. Which of the above is/are correct?

Under the revised startup recognition framework announced on 5 February 2026, what is the new turnover limit for a startup?

What age limit from incorporation applies to the new 'Deep Tech Startup' category?

Consider the following about the revised startup recognition framework (February 2026): 1. Multi-State Cooperative Societies registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 are now eligible for startup recognition. 2. The turnover limit for a Deep Tech Startup is ₹200 crore, the same as for other startups. Which of the above is/are correct?

What is India's rank in the Network Readiness Index 2025, released on 4 February 2026?

Which institution prepares the Network Readiness Index?

In NRI 2025, India's score improved to what value out of 100?

Consider the following about the Network Readiness Index 2025: 1. It covers 127 economies on four pillars — Technology, People, Governance and Impact — using 53 indicators. 2. India ranked 1st among lower-middle-income countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

Which body launched its first open call under the RDI Fund on 4 February 2026?

TDB's first RDI call offers up to what share of project funding for TRL-4+ technologies?

Consider the following about the RDI Fund: 1. TDB and BIRAC were approved as its first second-level fund managers. 2. TDB's first call offers collateral-free loans at about 2–4% interest with tenures of up to 15 years. Which of the above is/are correct?

Who inaugurated the exposition of the Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo on 4 February 2026?

Who led the Indian delegation that accompanied the Devnimori relics to Sri Lanka in February 2026?

Where was the fourth India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held on 2–3 February 2026?

At the 4th India–Tanzania JDCC, the two sides agreed to start cooperation between which services, complementing existing Navy and Army ties?

The MoU signed on 3 February 2026 relates to the establishment of which entity?

The BCSL MoU aligns with which scheme announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?

Consider the following about the MoUs signed on 3 February 2026: 1. The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is a signatory to the BCSL MoU. 2. The Outer Harbour project being financed is at Kandla (Deendayal Port). Which of the above is/are correct?

What is the capacity of the Punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric project in Bhutan, whose early commissioning India and Bhutan discussed on 3 February 2026?

Up to which year did India and Bhutan assess cross-border transmission links in their February 2026 talks?

Consider the following, as stated by the Power Ministry in February 2026: 1. India–Bhutan hydropower cooperation began in 1961. 2. India and Bhutan signed an agreement on hydroelectric power cooperation in 2006. Which of the above is/are correct?

The evidence-based guidelines released by the Health Minister on 3 February 2026 relate to which cancer?

How many evidence-based recommendations do the lung cancer guidelines released in February 2026 contain?

Consider the following about the lung cancer guidelines released in February 2026: 1. They were developed by the Department of Health Research and the Directorate General of Health Services with partner institutions. 2. They were released at Nirman Bhawan on World Cancer Day itself. Which of the above is/are correct?

Under which scheme are the six sports infrastructure projects whose foundation stones were laid on 3 February 2026 being implemented?

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026 notified on 2 February 2026, what is the general duty-free allowance for a resident passenger?

What duty-free allowance do the Baggage Rules, 2026 give a tourist of foreign origin?

Under the weight-based jewellery allowance in the Baggage Rules, 2026, how much duty-free jewellery can an eligible female passenger bring?

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, what is the transfer-of-residence cap for a person returning after more than two years abroad?

Consider the following about the Baggage Rules, 2026: 1. Duty-free import of one laptop by passengers above 18 years has been incorporated into the Rules. 2. Passengers arriving by land borders are entitled to the same ₹75,000 general allowance as air passengers. Which of the above is/are correct?

On 2 February 2026, President Trump announced that the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods would be cut to 18% from what level?

The separate additional 25% US tariff on Indian goods, which the White House said on 2 February 2026 would be dropped, had been imposed over what?

According to CNN, President Trump said on 2 February 2026 that India would replace its Russian crude imports with oil from which countries?

Consider the following about the US tariff announcement of 2 February 2026: 1. With the additional 25% tariff also dropped, the combined US tariff on Indian goods falls from 50% to 18%. 2. PM Modi's post on X confirmed that India would stop buying Russian oil. Which of the above is/are correct?

Miniratna Category-I status, granted to Yantra India Limited in February 2026, allows its board to approve capital expenditure up to what amount without government approval?

Yantra India Limited was formed when the Ordnance Factory Board was corporatised on 1 October 2021 into how many new DPSUs?

Consider the following about Yantra India Limited: 1. It is a Schedule 'A' DPSU under the Department of Defence Production. 2. It was the first of the DPSUs carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board to receive Miniratna Category-I status. Which of the above is/are correct?

How much was allocated to the Ministry of Defence in the Union Budget 2026-27?

What is the defence capital outlay in the Union Budget 2026-27?

The defence allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27 is what share of the estimated GDP for 2026-27?

Consider the following about the defence budget for 2026-27: 1. It accounts for 14.67% of Central Government expenditure, the highest among ministries. 2. The allocation for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme was cut compared with BE 2025-26. Which of the above is/are correct?

From when does the new Income Tax Act, 2025 come into effect, as confirmed in the Union Budget 2026-27?

To what rate did the Union Budget 2026-27 cut TCS on LRS remittances for education and medical purposes?

The Union Budget 2026-27 raised the threshold for availing safe harbour for IT services from ₹300 crore to:

Consider the following direct tax proposals in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. Interest awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to a natural person will be exempt from income tax. 2. The time for revising income tax returns is cut from 31 December to 30 September. Which of the above is/are correct?

What outlay did the Union Budget 2026-27 announce for Biopharma SHAKTI?

Which of the following states is NOT among those to be supported by the dedicated Rare Earth Corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?

To what amount did the Union Budget 2026-27 raise the outlay of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme?

Consider the following about Biopharma SHAKTI, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. It includes creating three new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research and upgrading seven existing ones. 2. It plans a network of over 1,000 accredited India Clinical Trials sites. Which of the above is/are correct?

At what level did the government, in the Budget 2026-27, agree to retain the states' vertical share of devolution as recommended by the 16th Finance Commission?

How much did the Union Budget 2026-27 provide to states for 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants?

Consider the following about the Finance Commission grants announced in the Budget 2026-27: 1. They include grants for both rural and urban local bodies. 2. They exclude disaster management grants, which are now funded separately. Which of the above is/are correct?

The sharing of the net proceeds of Union taxes between the Union and the states, on which the Finance Commission's 'vertical devolution' recommendation applies, is provided under which Article?

What public capital expenditure did the Union Budget 2026-27 propose for 2026-27?

Which new fund did the Union Budget 2026-27 announce to reassure private developers about construction-phase risks?

Under the Union Budget 2026-27, how much will each City Economic Region get for implementing its plan?

Consider the following about the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. A ₹100 crore incentive is offered to a city for a single municipal bond issue of more than ₹1,000 crore. 2. Dedicated REITs are proposed to recycle real-estate assets of CPSEs. Which of the above is/are correct?

What record capital expenditure was planned for Indian Railways in the Union Budget 2026-27?

The new dedicated freight corridor announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 will connect Dankuni with which city?

Which of the following is NOT among the seven high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?

Consider the following about the transport proposals in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. The rollout of 20 new National Waterways will begin with NW-5 in Odisha, linking Talcher and Angul to the ports of Paradip and Dhamra. 2. The Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme aims to raise the share of inland waterways and coastal shipping to 12% by 2047. Which of the above is/are correct?

The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed reducing the tariff on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20% to:

How many drugs or medicines, particularly for cancer patients, did the Union Budget 2026-27 propose to exempt from basic customs duty?

Under the Union Budget 2026-27, until which year has the basic customs duty exemption on goods for nuclear power projects been extended?

Consider the following customs proposals in the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. The duty-deferral period for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Authorised Economic Operators is raised from 15 to 30 days. 2. The limit for duty-free inputs for seafood exports is raised from 1% to 3% of the previous year's FOB export turnover. Which of the above is/are correct?

What fiscal deficit target, as a share of GDP, did the Union Budget 2026-27 set for 2026-27?

According to the Union Budget 2026-27, what is the Centre's debt-to-GDP ratio estimated at in BE 2026-27?

What is the total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026-27?

Consider the following about the Union Budget 2026-27: 1. The government says India is on track to bring the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50±1% by 2030-31. 2. The fiscal deficit for 2025-26 in the Revised Estimates was higher than the Budget Estimate of 4.4%. Which of the above is/are correct?

The Union Budget is constitutionally the 'annual financial statement' laid before both Houses of Parliament. Which Article of the Constitution provides for it?