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CG Vyapam Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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Modi and Anwar Ibrahim hold talks in Malaysia; India to open its first Consulate in Malaysia, Malaysia joins IBCA
Q1

India–Malaysia relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2024

The India–Malaysia Joint Statement of 8 February 2026 recalls that ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

Q2 Advanced

During PM Modi's visit in February 2026, Malaysia completed its accession to which India-led alliance?

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Correct answer: D — International Big Cat Alliance

Malaysia signed the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), completing all procedures for accession.

Q3 Advanced

Where did PM Modi and PM Anwar Ibrahim hold their delegation-level talks on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Seri Perdana, Putrajaya

After a ceremonial welcome at the Perdana Putra complex, the talks were held at Seri Perdana, Anwar Ibrahim's official residence in Putrajaya.

Q4 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Malaysia in February 2026: 1. NPCI International (NIPL) and PayNet signed an agreement on cross-border payments. 2. ESIC and Malaysia's PERKESO signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on social security for Indian citizens insured in Malaysia. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Both documents appear in the official list of outcomes of the visit.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following about India–Malaysia ties as stated during the February 2026 visit: 1. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1957. 2. The new Thiruvalluvar Centre will be set up at the University of Cyberjaya. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Thiruvalluvar Centre will be at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur; the University of Cyberjaya signed an academic MoU with the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA).

Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism in Raipur with five states; reiterates Naxal-free India before 31 March 2026
Q6

Before which date did Amit Shah say, at the Raipur review of 8 February 2026, that India will become completely Naxal-free?

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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026

He said the country will become completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.

Q7 Advanced

In which city did Amit Shah chair the Left Wing Extremism security review meeting on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Raipur

The meeting was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Q8 Advanced

The Home Secretaries and DGPs of which of these states were NOT among those listed by MHA as attending the Raipur LWE review of 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Bihar

MHA listed Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra; Bihar was not on the list.

Japan's LDP under Sanae Takaichi wins a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives election; Modi congratulates her
Q9

Which party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority in Japan's House of Representatives election on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Liberal Democratic Party

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority on its own.

Q10 Advanced

How many seats does Japan's House of Representatives have, as contested on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 465

All 465 seats of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet, were contested.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following about Japan's House of Representatives election of 8 February 2026: 1. The ruling LDP's coalition partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin). 2. The election was held on its regular due date at the end of the house's full term. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. It was a snap election, not one held at the end of the full term; the LDP's partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin).

Modi meets Indian diaspora leaders and INA veterans in Malaysia; OCI eligibility extended to sixth generation
Q12

Up to which generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia was OCI Card eligibility extended, as noted on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Sixth

Diaspora leaders thanked PM Modi for extending the OCI Card up to the sixth generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia.

Q13 Advanced

By how much was the Indian Scholarships Trust Fund (ISTF) for Malaysian Indian students replenished, as mentioned during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?

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Correct answer: D — RM 3 million

The ISTF was replenished with 3 million Malaysian Ringgit for the benefit of Malaysian Indian students.

Q14 Advanced

Dato' Jeyaraj Raja Rao, whom PM Modi met in Malaysia on 8 February 2026, is a veteran of the Balak Sena of:

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Correct answer: B — Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army)

He is a veteran of the Balak Sena of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).

India sets up its first-ever pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh
Q15

The World Defence Show 2026, where India set up its first-ever pavilion, was held in:

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Correct answer: C — Riyadh

WDS 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.

Q16 Advanced

Who inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Sanjay Seth

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the delegation and inaugurated the India Pavilion.

UIDAI completes one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren in 83,000 schools
Q17

How many Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren had UIDAI's school drive completed, as announced on 8 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Over 1 crore

UIDAI crossed the milestone of over one crore MBUs for children in about 83,000 schools.

Q18 Advanced

Integration of UIDAI with which platform let schools see which children were due for a Mandatory Biometric Update?

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Correct answer: D — UDISE+

The drive began in September 2025 after UIDAI's technological integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+).

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following about Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children: 1. Fingerprints and iris are not captured when a child below five years enrols for Aadhaar. 2. MBU charges for children aged 7–15 were waived permanently from 1 October 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The waiver for the 7–15 age group runs for one year from 1 October 2025, not permanently.

India and the US agree on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement; US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods set at 18%
Q20

Under the India–US framework for an Interim Trade Agreement announced on 7 February 2026, what reciprocal tariff will the US apply on originating goods of India?

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Correct answer: B — 18%

The US will apply a reciprocal tariff rate of 18% on originating goods of India.

Q21 Advanced

How much in US goods does India intend to purchase over the next five years under the India–US framework of February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — USD 500 billion

India intends to purchase USD 500 billion of US energy products, aircraft and parts, precious metals, technology products and coking coal over the next five years.

Q22 Advanced

The broader India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, reaffirmed by the February 2026 framework, were launched on:

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Correct answer: A — 13 February 2025

The BTA negotiations were launched by President Trump and PM Modi on 13 February 2025.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following about the India–US framework for an Interim Trade Agreement (February 2026): 1. India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods. 2. Once the Interim Agreement is concluded, the US will remove the reciprocal tariff on goods such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the joint statement.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following about the India–US joint statement of February 2026: 1. India will receive a preferential tariff-rate quota for automotive parts. 2. India agreed to eliminate all tariffs on US dairy products. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The farm products listed for tariff cuts include DDGs, red sorghum, tree nuts, fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits; dairy is not among them.

CBDT releases draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for feedback; rules cut from 511 to 333 and forms from 399 to 190
Q25

Until which date could stakeholders send feedback on the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 released on 7 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2026

The draft rules and forms were kept in the public domain for 15 days, up to 22 February 2026.

Q26 Advanced

How many rules does the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 contain, compared with 511 in the Income-tax Rules, 1962?

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Correct answer: C — 333

The draft has 333 rules and 190 forms, against 511 rules and 399 forms in the 1962 Rules.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following about the Income-tax Act, 2025 and its draft rules: 1. The Act comes into force on 1 April 2026. 2. The draft rules reduce the number of forms from 399 to 190. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Act, which received assent in August 2025, comes into force on 1 April 2026, and the draft rules cut forms from 399 to 190.

Modi arrives in Kuala Lumpur on his first foreign visit of 2026; Anwar Ibrahim receives him and joins community event
Q28

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

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Correct answer: D — Third

PMO said this is the third visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia since 2015.

Q29 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Second-largest

He said Malaysia has the second-largest Indian-origin community in the world.

Q30 Advanced

The Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia has been named after:

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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

PM Modi said the Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia was renamed after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in honour of Malaysian Indians who joined the INA.

India win record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup, beating England by 100 runs in Harare final
Q31

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

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Correct answer: B — England

India beat England by 100 runs in the final.

Q32 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe

The final was played at Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Q33 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Six

It was India's record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup title.

Q34 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls and Mhatre, who made 53, captained the World Cup-winning side.

Q35 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. England were bowled out for 311 and lost by 100 runs.

Election Commission briefs 1,444 Central Observers for Assembly elections in five states and UTs
Q36

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

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Correct answer: C — 1,444

1,444 officers attended: 714 General, 233 Police and 497 Expenditure Observers.

Q37 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The fifth state was West Bengal, not Karnataka.

FASTag Annual Pass crosses 50 lakh users within six months of launch
Q38

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?

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Correct answer: C — 28%

Around 28% of total car transactions on the NH network are now carried out through the Annual Pass.

Q39 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh

Chandigarh led with 14% of all Annual Pass transactions, followed by Tamil Nadu (12.3%) and Delhi (11.5%).

NSO launches beta Model Context Protocol server for eSankhyiki to make official data AI-ready
Q40

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

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Correct answer: D — eSankhyiki

The beta MCP server was launched for eSankhyiki, the national portal for official statistics.

Q41 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Seven

The beta covered seven data products: PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, NAS, WPI and Environmental Statistics.

Centre releases over ₹1,133 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to panchayats in MP, Punjab and Telangana
Q42

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

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Correct answer: D — Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana

The grants were released to Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana.

Q43 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Article 280(1) provides for a Chairman and four other members, and Article 280(3)(bb) covers measures to supplement panchayat resources.

INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman
Q44

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

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Correct answer: B — Salalah, Oman

INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.

Q45 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council sign Terms of Reference for a free trade agreement
Q46

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

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Correct answer: B — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

The ToR were signed at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

Q47 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 9th

The ministry said the GCC's US$ 2.3 trillion GDP at current prices ranks 9th globally.

UPSC notifies 933 Civil Services vacancies for 2026, removes centre caps for PwBD candidates
Q48

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

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Correct answer: B — 933

The 2026 notification carries 933 Civil Services vacancies; the Indian Forest Service has 80.

Q49 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal

Mains centres rose from 24 to 27 with Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Imphal; Meerut, Kanpur and Bhubaneswar were added for Prelims.

Q50 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. For the Union Commission the age limit in Article 316(2) is 65 years; 62 years applies to State Commissions.

National Biodiversity Authority launches portal for Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants
Q51

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

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Correct answer: B — Cultivated medicinal plants

The portal issues Certificates of Origin to those seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants.

Q52 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Environment Ministry notified the Biological Diversity Rules in 2024 and 2025, after the 2023 amendment.

Government revises startup recognition rules: turnover cap doubled to ₹200 crore, new Deep Tech category
Q53

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

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Correct answer: D — ₹200 crore

The turnover limit for startup recognition was raised from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore.

Q54 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 20 years

For Deep Tech Startups the age limit was extended from 10 to 20 years, with a turnover limit of ₹300 crore.

Q55 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Deep Tech Startups have a higher turnover limit of ₹300 crore; ₹200 crore applies to other startups.

India rises four places to 45th in the Network Readiness Index 2025
Q56

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

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Correct answer: B — 45th

India rose four places, from 49th in 2024 to 45th in NRI 2025.

Q57 Advanced

Which institution prepares the Network Readiness Index?

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Correct answer: D — Portulans Institute, Washington DC

The NRI 2025 report was prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research institute based in Washington DC.

Q58 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — 54.43

India's score rose from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025.

Q59 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. India ranked 2nd in the lower-middle-income group.

Technology Development Board launches its first open call under the RDI Fund
Q60

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

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Correct answer: D — Technology Development Board

The Technology Development Board (TDB) launched its first open call under ANRF's RDI Fund.

Q61 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 50%

The call offers up to 50% project funding for technologies at TRL-4 and above.

Q62 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. TDB and BIRAC were approved as the first second-level fund managers in January 2026, and the first TDB call offers collateral-free loans at 2–4% for up to 15 years.

Sri Lankan President inaugurates exposition of the Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo
Q63

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

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Correct answer: A — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the exposition with the Gujarat Governor and Deputy Chief Minister.

Q64 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat

The delegation was led by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

India and Tanzania hold 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Zanzibar
Q65

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

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Correct answer: D — Zanzibar

The 4th JDCC was held in Zanzibar; the 3rd had been held in Goa in November 2024.

Q66 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Air Forces

Both sides agreed to initiate cooperation between their Air Forces, complementing the existing Navy and Army cooperation.

MoU signed to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line; ₹15,000-crore VOC Outer Harbour financing tied up
Q67

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

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Container Shipping Line

The MoU was for establishing the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL).

Q68 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme

The Shipping Ministry said the MoU aligns with the Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS).

Q69 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The ₹15,000-crore Outer Harbour project is at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin.

India and Bhutan discuss Punatsangchhu projects, Sankosh and cross-border transmission till 2040
Q70

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

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Correct answer: C — 1,200 MW

Punatsangchhu-I is 1,200 MW; Punatsangchhu-II is 1,020 MW.

Q71 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 2040

The two sides assessed cross-border transmission links till 2040.

Q72 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Power Ministry release.

Health Minister Nadda releases India's first nationally developed evidence-based cancer guidelines, on lung cancer
Q73

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

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Correct answer: D — Lung cancer

J.P. Nadda released the 'Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines'.

Q74 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 15

The guidelines contain 15 evidence-based recommendations on treatment and palliative care.

Q75 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The guidelines were released at Kartavya Bhavan on 3 February 2026, the eve of World Cancer Day.

Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026, raising duty-free allowance to ₹75,000
Q76

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

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Correct answer: C — ₹75,000

Residents, tourists of Indian origin and foreigners with a non-tourist visa get a ₹75,000 duty-free allowance.

Q77 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — ₹25,000

Tourists of foreign origin get ₹25,000; crew members get ₹2,500.

Q78 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Up to 40 grams

Eligible female passengers may bring up to 40 g and others up to 20 g; the old value caps were removed.

Q79 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — ₹7.5 lakh

The caps are ₹1.5 lakh (up to 12 months), ₹3 lakh (1–2 years) and ₹7.5 lakh (above 2 years).

Q80 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Passengers arriving by land borders do not get any general duty-free allowance.

Trump cuts US tariff on Indian goods to 18% after call with PM Modi
Q81

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

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Correct answer: B — 25%

Trump said the reciprocal tariff would fall from 25% to 18%.

Q82 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: D — India's purchases of Russian oil

The additional 25% tariff was imposed in August 2025 over India's purchases of Russian oil.

Q83 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — The United States and Venezuela

CNN reported Trump said Modi agreed to replace Russian crude with oil from Venezuela and the United States.

Q84 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Modi's X post thanked Trump for the 18% tariff but did not mention Russian oil.

Yantra India Limited granted Miniratna Category-I status
Q85

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?

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Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore

Miniratna Category-I status empowers the board to incur capex up to ₹500 crore without government approval.

Q86 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Seven

The Ordnance Factory Board was corporatised into seven new DPSUs on 1 October 2021.

Q87 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Munitions India, Armoured Vehicles Nigam and India Optel received Miniratna-I status earlier, in May 2025.

Defence gets record ₹7.85 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27, 15.19% above last year's BE
Q88

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

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Correct answer: B — ₹7.85 lakh crore

The Ministry of Defence got a record ₹7.85 lakh crore.

Q89 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — ₹2.19 lakh crore

Capital expenditure got ₹2.19 lakh crore, up from ₹1.80 lakh crore in BE 2025-26; ₹1.39 lakh crore is for domestic industry.

Q90 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 2%

The ₹7.85 lakh crore allocation is 2% of estimated GDP.

Q91 Advanced

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?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. ECHS got ₹12,100 crore, 45.49% higher than BE 2025-26.