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CTET Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary
Q1

Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, to whom the Vice President paid tributes on his death anniversary on 17 February 2026, is popularly known as:

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Correct answer: B — Jan Nayak

The Vice President described Karpoori Thakur as a true 'Jan Nayak'.

India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins at Bharat Mandapam; PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo
Q2

Where did the India AI Impact Summit 2026 begin on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The summit commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where PM Modi also inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

Q3

Over which dates was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held?

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Correct answer: B — 16–20 February 2026

The five-day summit ran from 16 to 20 February 2026.

Q4 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT one of the three flagship Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

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Correct answer: D — AI for Bharat

The three flagship challenges were AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. It was the first global convening on AI of this scale to be held in the Global South. 2. It was expected to draw more than 20 Heads of State and Government. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per MeitY's release of 16 February 2026.

Q6 Advanced

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened on 16 February, but on which date did PM Modi deliver its inaugural address?

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Correct answer: C — 19 February 2026

The summit commenced on 16 February with the Expo inauguration; the PM's inaugural address was on 19 February 2026.

President Murmu inaugurates centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in New Delhi
Q7

The Ol Chiki script, whose centenary celebrations were inaugurated on 16 February 2026, is used to write which language?

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Correct answer: B — Santhali

Ol Chiki is used for the Santhali language.

Q8 Advanced

Who invented the Ol Chiki script?

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Correct answer: D — Pandit Raghunath Murmu

President Murmu noted that Pandit Raghunath Murmu invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Ol Chiki script: 1. It was invented in 1925. 2. Before Ol Chiki, Santhali was written only in the Devanagari script. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Before Ol Chiki, Santhali was written in the Roman, Devanagari, Oriya and Bengali scripts.

Committee of Parliament on Official Language presents its 13th report to President Murmu
Q10

Which report of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language was presented to the President on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 13th

Amit Shah and Committee members presented the Committee's 13th report to President Droupadi Murmu.

Q11 Advanced

Under which law is the Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted?

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Correct answer: C — Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963

The Committee is constituted under Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963. Section 3 provides for the continued use of English.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Committee of Parliament on Official Language: 1. It consists of 30 members — 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. 2. Its members are nominated by the President. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Under Section 4(2) of the Official Languages Act, 1963, members are elected by the members of each House by proportional representation through the single transferable vote.

India's exports reach an estimated $720.76 billion in April–January 2025-26, up 6.15%
Q13

What were India's estimated total exports (goods and services) in April–January 2025-26, as released on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — US$ 720.76 billion

Total exports in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% from US$ 679.02 billion.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 16 February 2026: 1. Merchandise exports in April–January 2025-26 grew faster than total (goods and services) exports. 2. In January 2026, India's total imports exceeded its total exports. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. Merchandise exports grew 2.20% against 6.15% for total exports. In January 2026, total imports (US$ 90.83 billion) exceeded total exports (US$ 80.45 billion).

Q15 Advanced

Which merchandise export category grew 10.37% to US$ 10.40 billion in January 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Engineering goods

Engineering goods exports rose 10.37% from US$ 9.42 billion in January 2025 to US$ 10.40 billion in January 2026.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Missile Integration facility at BEL Bengaluru, flags off Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment combat systems
Q16

Combat systems of which missile system's 3rd and 4th Regiments were flagged off by Rajnath Singh at BEL Bengaluru on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Akash

Rajnath Singh flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment combat systems at BEL Bengaluru.

Q17 Advanced

Which radar did Rajnath Singh unveil during his visit to BEL Bengaluru on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Mountain Fire Control Radar

He unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Rajnath Singh's visit to BEL on 16 February 2026: 1. He inaugurated a Missile Integration facility at BEL Bengaluru. 2. He remotely inaugurated BEL's Centre of Excellence for AI located in Hyderabad. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Centre of Excellence for AI that he inaugurated remotely is in Pune.

Indian Navy's first Cadet Training Ship, Krishna, launched at L&T Kattupalli
Q19

What is the name of the first Cadet Training Ship for the Indian Navy, launched at L&T Kattupalli on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Krishna

Krishna (Yard 18003) is the first of three Cadet Training Ships being built by L&T at Kattupalli.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Cadet Training Ship Krishna: 1. It is the first of three Cadet Training Ships under construction at L&T, Kattupalli. 2. It will train only Indian male officer cadets. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The ships will train officer cadets, including women, and cadets from friendly foreign countries.

Amit Shah addresses Delhi Police's 79th Raising Day; inaugurates Safe City Project phase one
Q21

Which Raising Day of the Delhi Police was observed on 16 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 79th

Amit Shah addressed the 79th Raising Day ceremony of the Delhi Police on 16 February 2026.

Q22 Advanced

Under the first phase of Delhi's Safe City Project inaugurated on 16 February 2026, which facility was dedicated to the public?

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Correct answer: D — An Integrated Command, Control, Communication and Computer Centre (C4I)

The first phase of the Safe City Project, built at about ₹857 crore, dedicated a modern C4I centre to the public.

Amit Shah launches CBDC-based Public Distribution System pilot in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Q23

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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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.

Q26 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
Q27

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.

Q28 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.

Q29 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.

India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s
Q30

By what margin did India beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 61 runs

India made 175/7 and bowled Pakistan out for 114 to win by 61 runs.

Q31

Who was the Player of the Match in the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan scored 77 off 40 balls and was named Player of the Match.

Q32 Advanced

At which stadium was the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match played on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The Group A match was played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sant Sevalal Maharaj's 287th birth anniversary observed; PM pays tribute, Telangana announces Banjara shrine in Nallamala
Q33

Sant Sevalal Maharaj, whose birth anniversary is observed on 15 February, is revered as a spiritual leader of which community?

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Correct answer: D — Banjara

Sant Sevalal Maharaj is revered as a spiritual leader of the Banjara community.

Q34 Advanced

Which birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj was observed on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 287th

15 February 2026 marked the 287th birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj.

Q35 Advanced

On Sevalal Jayanti 2026, the Telangana Chief Minister announced a grand shrine for Sant Sevalal Maharaj in which forest area?

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Correct answer: A — Nallamala forest

CM Revanth Reddy announced the shrine in the Nallamala forest, Achampet area, where 20 acres have been allocated.

Top 70 finalists announced for AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi Global Impact Challenges
Q36

How many finalist teams in total were selected across the three Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 70

The top 70 teams were selected: 20 in AI for ALL, 30 in AI by HER and 20 in YUVAi.

Q37 Advanced

The YUVAi Global Youth Challenge under the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was open to innovators of which age group?

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Correct answer: B — 13 to 21 years

YUVAi showcased young AI innovators aged 13 to 21.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. AI by HER was dedicated to women-led AI innovation. 2. YUVAi received the largest number of applications among the three challenges. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. AI by HER was for women-led innovation, and YUVAi received over 2,500 applications, against over 1,350 for AI for ALL and over 800 for AI by HER.

Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN Village at Visakhapatnam as part of Exercise MILAN 2026
Q39

Where was the MILAN Village inaugurated on 15 February 2026 as part of Exercise MILAN 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam

The MILAN Village was inaugurated at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.

Q40 Advanced

Who inaugurated the MILAN Village at Visakhapatnam on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, presided over the inauguration.

Q41 Advanced

In which two years was the biennial Exercise MILAN not held because India hosted International Fleet Reviews?

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Correct answer: A — 2001 and 2016

MILAN was not held in 2001 and 2016 because of International Fleet Reviews. The 2005 edition was shifted to 2006 after the 2004 tsunami, and 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19.

National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹10.40 lakh under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts
Q42

How much did the National Biodiversity Authority release under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts, as announced on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10.40 lakh

The NBA released ₹10.40 lakh to BMCs across 24 districts. ₹145 crore is the cumulative ABS disbursement.

Q43 Advanced

In the ABS release announced on 15 February 2026, a dairy farmer from which state received a benefit share for providing the Murrah buffalo breed?

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Correct answer: D — Haryana

A farmer holding a dairy farm in Haryana received an ABS amount for providing the Murrah buffalo breed.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Biodiversity Authority: 1. It is established under Section 8 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. Its head office is in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Under Section 8(3) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the NBA's head office is at Chennai.

India adds a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in FY 2025-26 up to January
Q45

How much power generation capacity did India add in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, as reported on 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 52,537 MW

A record 52,537 MW was added, against the previous record of 34,054 MW in 2024-25.

Q46 Advanced

Which source accounted for the largest share of the renewable capacity added in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Solar

Of 39,657 MW of renewable capacity added, 34,955 MW was solar and 4,613 MW wind.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's installed power capacity as on 31 January 2026: 1. Non-fossil fuel capacity exceeded fossil fuel-based capacity. 2. Total installed capacity crossed 5,00,000 MW. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Non-fossil capacity was 2,71,969.33 MW against 2,48,541.62 MW fossil, and the total was 5,20,510.95 MW.

PM Modi inaugurates the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility at Moran, Dibrugarh, landing aboard an IAF C-130J
Q48

Where is the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility, inaugurated by PM Modi on 14 February 2026, located?

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Correct answer: B — Moran Bypass, Dibrugarh, Assam

The ELF is on the Moran Bypass in Assam's Dibrugarh district. The PM flew to it from Chabua airfield.

Q49

Aboard which aircraft did PM Modi land on the Moran Emergency Landing Facility on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — C-130J Super Hercules

The PM landed aboard an IAF C-130J Super Hercules that took off from Chabua airfield.

Q50 Advanced

What is the length of the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Bypass in Assam?

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Correct answer: C — 4.2 km

The ELF is a 4.2-km reinforced stretch built at about ₹100 crore.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Moran Emergency Landing Facility: 1. It was built at a cost of about ₹100 crore. 2. It is designed only for military aircraft and cannot be used by civil aircraft. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The ELF was designed in coordination with the IAF for both military and civil aircraft to operate during emergencies.

Q52 Advanced

What is the maximum weight of fighter aircraft that the Moran Emergency Landing Facility can handle?

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Correct answer: C — 40 tonnes

It can handle fighters of up to 40 tonnes; 74 tonnes is the maximum take-off weight for transport aircraft.

Jaishankar and German Foreign Minister Wadephul discuss India–Germany ties at the 62nd Munich Security Conference
Q53

With which country's Foreign Minister did S. Jaishankar share the session 'Navigating Uncertainty' at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Germany

Jaishankar spoke with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in 'Navigating Uncertainty: India and Germany in a World in Disarray'.

Q54 Advanced

Which edition of the Munich Security Conference was held from 13 to 15 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 62nd

The 62nd Munich Security Conference was held from 13 to 15 February 2026.

Unani Day 2026 celebrated in Mumbai; Prataprao Jadhav inaugurates renovated Unani research centre at JJ Hospital
Q55

In which city were the Unani Day 2026 celebrations held on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Mumbai

Unani Day 2026 was celebrated in Mumbai, with a national conference at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre.

Q56 Advanced

Unani Day is observed every year on 11 February to commemorate the birth anniversary of:

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Correct answer: D — Hakim Ajmal Khan

Unani Day marks the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan, a pioneering Unani physician, educationist and freedom fighter.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Unani Day is observed on 11 February each year. 2. The 2026 national conference on Unani medicine in Mumbai was organised by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM). Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Unani Day falls on 11 February; the 2026 conference 'Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice' was organised by CCRUM on 14–15 February.

International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 held at IISc Bengaluru; DAMCHAT and design flood guidelines launched
Q58

Where was the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS 2026) held on 13–14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — IISc Bengaluru

ICDS 2026 was held at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

Q59 Advanced

DAMCHAT, the AI-powered dam safety knowledge platform launched at ICDS 2026, was developed by:

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Correct answer: A — International Centre of Excellence for Dams, IIT Roorkee

DAMCHAT was developed by the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED), IIT Roorkee. The Jal Shakti Data Management platform was developed by NWIC with support from BISAG-N.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Dam Safety Act, 2021: 1. The National Committee on Dam Safety is chaired by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission. 2. The headquarters of the National Dam Safety Authority is in Bengaluru. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Under Section 5, the CWC Chairman is the ex officio Chairperson of the National Committee; under Section 8(3), the Authority's headquarters is in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Nation pays tribute to CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack on its seventh anniversary
Q61

How many CRPF personnel were killed in the Pulwama terror attack of 14 February 2019?

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Correct answer: C — 40

40 CRPF personnel were killed when a suicide bomber attacked their convoy at Lethpora, Pulwama.

Q62 Advanced

At which place in Pulwama district did the CRPF hold its memorial ceremony on the seventh anniversary of the 2019 attack?

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Correct answer: A — Lethpora

The ceremony was held at the Martyrs Memorial of the 185 Battalion, CRPF, at Lethpora — the site of the 2019 attack.

Q63 Advanced

Who was the CRPF Director General who led the tribute at Lethpora on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Gyanendra Pratap Singh

CRPF DG Gyanendra Pratap Singh led the wreath-laying; Rajesh Kumar was ADG, J&K Zone.

PM Modi inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati
Q64

The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, inaugurated on 14 February 2026, connects Guwahati with which place?

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Correct answer: B — North Guwahati

The six-lane bridge across the Brahmaputra connects Guwahati with North Guwahati.

Q65 Advanced

The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is the first bridge of which design type in Northeast India?

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Correct answer: D — Extradosed

It is a six-lane extradosed prestressed concrete bridge, the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu: 1. It is about 1.24 km long. 2. It was built at a cost of about ₹3,030 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct.

WCD Ministry holds National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace; SHe-Box logo and PoSH compliance checklist launched
Q67

Which of the following was launched at the National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — SHe-Box logo and PoSH Voluntary Compliance Checklist

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched the SHe-Box logo, the PoSH Voluntary Compliance Checklist and other integrations at Vigyan Bhawan.

Q68 Advanced

As stated at the SHe-Box conference on 14 February 2026, how many workplaces had been onboarded on the SHe-Box portal?

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Correct answer: A — Over 1.5 lakh

WCD Secretary Anil Malik said over 1.5 lakh workplaces had been onboarded, with Local Committees active in every district.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: 1. An Internal Committee is mandatory in workplaces with 10 or more employees. 2. At least one-half of the members of an Internal Committee must be women. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Workplaces with fewer than 10 employees are covered by Local Committees set up in every district.

Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurates the 29th Divya Kala Mela in Chandigarh
Q70

Where was the 29th Divya Kala Mela inaugurated on 14 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh

Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 29th Divya Kala Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Chandigarh.

Q71 Advanced

The Divya Kala Mela, whose 29th edition opened in Chandigarh in February 2026, is a platform for:

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Correct answer: B — Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs

The Divya Kala Mela links the products of Divyang (persons with disabilities) artisans and entrepreneurs to markets.

Vice-President Radhakrishnan pays homage to victims of the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts
Q72 Advanced

The Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, whose victims the Vice-President remembered on 14 February 2026, took place in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 1998

The Coimbatore serial bomb blasts occurred on 14 February 1998, while L. K. Advani was visiting the city.

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
Q73

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.

Q74

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.

Q75 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.

Q76 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.

Q77 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
Q78

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.

Q79 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.

Q80 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.

PM Modi inaugurates Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office complex, and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi
Q81

What is the name of the new Prime Minister's Office complex inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Seva Teerth

The new PMO complex was named Seva Teerth; Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 were inaugurated along with it.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following offices: 1. Prime Minister's Office 2. National Security Council Secretariat 3. Cabinet Secretariat Which of the above are housed in Seva Teerth?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

Seva Teerth houses all three: the PMO, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier at different locations.

Q83 Advanced

From which building did the Prime Minister's Office function for nearly eight decades before moving to Seva Teerth?

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Correct answer: B — South Block

The PMO functioned from the colonial-era South Block for nearly eight decades.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements recalled at the Seva Teerth inauguration: 1. The British shifted the capital from Kolkata to Delhi in 1911. 2. 13 February 2026 marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as the capital in 1931. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The PM recalled the 1911 shift of the capital after the 1905 Bengal Partition, and the move came 95 years after New Delhi's formal inauguration in 1931.

Tarique Rahman's BNP-led alliance wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election; PM Modi congratulates him
Q85

Which party, led by Tarique Rahman, won the Bangladesh parliamentary election whose results were declared on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh Nationalist Party

The BNP-led alliance under Tarique Rahman won a two-thirds majority.

Q86 Advanced

How many seats did the BNP-led alliance win in the February 2026 Bangladesh election?

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Correct answer: C — 212

The BNP-led alliance won 212 seats, a two-thirds majority; the Jamaat-led alliance won 77.

Q87 Advanced

Who headed Bangladesh's interim government as Chief Adviser at the time of the February 2026 election?

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Correct answer: B — Muhammad Yunus

Power was to pass from the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Tarique Rahman is the son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. 2. The February 2026 election was the first in Bangladesh since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Rahman is the son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, and this was the first election since the 2024 student-led uprising.

Department of Posts releases a set of 8 commemorative stamps on 'Puppets of India'
Q89

How many stamps were in the 'Puppets of India' commemorative set released by the Department of Posts on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 8

The set has eight stamps, each showing a traditional puppetry form.

Q90 Advanced

Match the puppetry form with its state as shown on the 'Puppets of India' stamps: 1. Tolu Bommalatta 2. Pavakathakali 3. Kathi Kundhei Select the correct option:

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Correct answer: A — 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Kerala, 3-Odisha

Tolu Bommalatta is from Andhra Pradesh, Pavakathakali from Kerala and Kathi Kundhei from Odisha.