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Delhi Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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PM's 131st Mann Ki Baat: AI Impact Summit, organ donation by Kerala family, digital-arrest warning
Q1 Advanced

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.

Q2

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.

Organ transplants in India rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025, says Health Ministry
Q3

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.

Q4 Advanced

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.

Q5 Advanced

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.

Modi and Lula hold talks in New Delhi; India and Brazil aim to take trade beyond $20 billion in five years
Q6

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.

Q7 Advanced

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.

Q8 Advanced

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.

Q9 Advanced

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.

Vice President releases updated Constitution in Gujarati and Tamil on International Mother Language Day
Q10

On International Mother Language Day, 21 February 2026, the Vice President released the updated Constitution of India in which two languages?

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Correct answer: D — Gujarati and Tamil

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the updated Constitution in Gujarati and Tamil, along with the 8th edition of the Legal Glossary (English–Hindi).

Q11 Advanced

Which department prepared the updated Gujarati and Tamil editions of the Constitution and the Legal Glossary released on 21 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Legislative Department

The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice brought out the editions; its Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani described the work.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about International Mother Language Day (21 February): 1. It traces its origin to the 1952 struggle in the then East Pakistan to protect the Bengali language against the imposition of Urdu. 2. The first Santhali edition of the Constitution was released on this Day in 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The first Santhali edition of the Constitution was released by the President on 25 December 2025, not on 21 February 2026.

India and Brazil sign MoUs on steel-sector minerals, drug regulation and MSMEs
Q13 Advanced

India's CDSCO exchanged an MoU on pharmaceutical and medical product regulation with which Brazilian agency on 21 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ANVISA

The MoU was exchanged between India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA).

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil steel-sector MoU of 21 February 2026: 1. It was signed by India's Ministry of Steel with Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy. 2. PIB put India's current steelmaking capacity at 300 million tonnes. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB put India's current steelmaking capacity at 218 million tonnes, not 300.

CAQM sets stricter 50 mg/Nm³ particulate emission limit for industries across Delhi-NCR
Q15

CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 98 of 21 February 2026 set what uniform particulate matter emission limit for identified industries in Delhi-NCR?

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Correct answer: B — 50 mg/Nm³

The direction set a uniform PM emission standard of 50 mg/Nm³ for the targeted industries across Delhi-NCR.

Q16 Advanced

From which date does CAQM's 50 mg/Nm³ particulate emission limit apply to large and medium industries in Delhi-NCR?

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Correct answer: B — 1 August 2026

Large and medium industries must comply from 1 August 2026; the remaining industries from 1 October 2026.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is a statutory body under an Act of Parliament passed in 2021. 2. It was set up under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as a sub-committee of CPCB. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 (Act No. 29 of 2021), not as a CPCB sub-committee.

India and Brazil exchange TKDL access agreement; Brazil's patent office gets India's traditional knowledge database
Q18

India and Brazil exchanged an access agreement for India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) on 21 February 2026. Which Indian body signed it?

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Correct answer: D — CSIR

The agreement was between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India and the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazil.

Q19 Advanced

With Brazil's INPI joining in February 2026, how many patent offices worldwide have access to India's TKDL database?

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Correct answer: B — Eighteen

PIB said that with the inclusion of INPI, Brazil, the number of patent offices worldwide with access to the TKDL rises to eighteen.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL): 1. It was established in 2001 through a collaboration between CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH. 2. It is available in five international languages, and patent offices get access through non-disclosure agreements. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. TKDL was set up in 2001 by CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH; it is available in English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish, with access under non-disclosure agreements.

India AI Impact Summit 2026 concludes at Bharat Mandapam; New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted
Q21

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded on 20 February 2026 at which venue?

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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The Summit concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw summarised its outcomes.

Q22 Advanced

Which guiding principle underpins the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya

The Declaration is guided by the principle 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya' (welfare for all, happiness for all).

Q23 Advanced

According to PIB, how many countries and international organisations had endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact as of 21 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 88

PIB's 24 February release said 88 had endorsed it as on 21 February 2026; three more (Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Guatemala) took the total to 91.

Q24 Advanced

At the close of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, AI infrastructure-related investment pledges were said to have crossed what figure?

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Correct answer: B — $250 billion

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said infrastructure-related investment pledges crossed $250 billion, alongside about $20 billion in deep-tech venture commitments.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact: 1. It is structured around seven pillars, called 'Chakras'. 2. The Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI and the Trusted AI Commons were among the deliverables announced with it. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Declaration rests on seven pillars (Chakras), and deliverables included the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, the Global AI Impact Commons and the Trusted AI Commons.

India joins US-backed Pax Silica coalition on securing the 'silicon stack'
Q26

India formally joined which coalition with the United States on 20 February 2026 to secure the 'silicon stack'?

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Correct answer: D — Pax Silica

India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Q27 Advanced

The Pax Silica coalition that India joined in February 2026 aims mainly to:

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Correct answer: A — Secure supply chains from critical minerals and chip fabrication to AI infrastructure among trusted nations

Pax Silica seeks to secure the 'silicon stack' — critical minerals, semiconductor fabrication, AI systems and deployment infrastructure — reduce over-concentration and prevent economic coercion.

Goyal launches seven more interventions under the Export Promotion Mission for MSME exporters
Q28 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 10

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

Q29 Advanced

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

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

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

Q30 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026 and outlines the M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI
Q31

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19 February 2026 at which venue?

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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The PM inaugurated the Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Q32 Advanced

In the M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI outlined by PM Modi on 19 February 2026, what does the letter 'N' stand for?

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Correct answer: D — National Sovereignty

M.A.N.A.V. stands for Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, and Valid and Legitimate.

Q33 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among PM Modi's three suggestions for ethical AI at the Leaders' Plenary of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

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Correct answer: A — A global tax on AI compute

The three suggestions were a trusted global data framework, transparent 'glass box' safety rules, and embedding human values in AI. A tax on compute was not proposed.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the inauguration of the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. PM Modi said AI must be democratised and become a tool for inclusion, particularly for the Global South. 2. The Summit drew representation from over 100 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the PM's inaugural address on 19 February 2026.

Q35 Advanced

In the M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI, the letter 'V' stands for:

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Correct answer: B — Valid and Legitimate

'V' stands for Valid and Legitimate; the full vision is Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate.

India announces New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments with leading AI companies
Q36

Who announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments at the opening of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 19 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the commitments at the opening ceremony.

Q37 Advanced

While announcing the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments, Ashwini Vaishnaw described India's approach across five layers of the AI stack. Which of these is NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: A — Regulation

The five layers named were applications, models, compute, talent and energy. Regulation was not one of them.

PM Modi meets leaders of Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Abu Dhabi; Switzerland to host next AI summit
Q38

After the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which country took the initiative to host the next AI summit, to be followed by the UAE?

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Correct answer: B — Switzerland

PM Modi welcomed Switzerland's initiative to host the next AI Summit, to be followed by the UAE.

Q39 Advanced

During PM Modi's meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin on 19 February 2026, the leaders welcomed the implementation of which trade agreement?

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Correct answer: D — India–EFTA TEPA

They welcomed the momentum from implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA); Switzerland is a key EFTA member.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on 19 February 2026: 1. The leaders noted that 18 February 2026 marked four years since the India–UAE CEPA was signed. 2. A term sheet among C-DAC, G42 and MBZUAI for a supercomputer cluster in India was finalised. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the MEA/PIB release on the Crown Prince's visit.

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes marks 23rd Foundation Day; NCST Handbook released
Q41

Who is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, as of its 23rd Foundation Day on 19 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Antar Singh Arya

NCST Chairperson Antar Singh Arya attended the 23rd Foundation Day along with Members Nirupam Chakma and Dr. Asha Lakra.

Q42 Advanced

Under which Article of the Constitution is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes constituted?

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Correct answer: D — Article 338A

NCST is constituted under Article 338A. Article 338 covers the NCSC, Article 338B the NCBC, and Article 340 commissions on backward classes.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: 1. It was created by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act, 2003, which split the combined National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 2. It is a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament, not a constitutional body. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. NCST is a constitutional body under Article 338A, inserted by the 89th Amendment Act, 2003; it came into existence on 19 February 2004.

FCI signs five-year MoU to supply 2 lakh tonnes of rice to the World Food Programme
Q44

Under the MoU signed on 18 February 2026, how much rice will the Food Corporation of India supply to the World Food Programme?

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Correct answer: C — 2,00,000 metric tonnes

FCI will supply 200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25% broken) to WFP.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the FCI–WFP rice MoU of February 2026: 1. It is valid for five years from the date of signing and may be extended by mutual consent. 2. The price is fixed for the entire five-year period. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The price is to be agreed annually; the current price is ₹2,800 per quintal up to 31 March 2026.

Election Commission announces biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states on 16 March
Q46

How many Rajya Sabha seats were covered by the biennial elections announced by the Election Commission on 18 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 37

The ECI announced biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats from 10 states, with polling on 16 March 2026.

Q47 Advanced

In the Rajya Sabha biennial elections of March 2026, which state had the largest number of seats falling vacant?

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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra

Maharashtra had seven seats, followed by Tamil Nadu (six) and West Bengal and Bihar (five each).

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha: 1. Under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, one-third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year. 2. In Rajya Sabha elections, electors may mark preferences with any pen of their choice. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Article 83(1) makes the Rajya Sabha a permanent House with one-third of members retiring every second year. The ECI directs that only the integrated violet sketch pen provided by the Returning Officer be used.

PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenković on first-ever Croatian prime ministerial visit, and Finland's Petteri Orpo
Q49

Andrej Plenković, who met PM Modi on 18 February 2026 on what was the first-ever visit to India by a Prime Minister of his country, is the Prime Minister of:

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Correct answer: D — Croatia

Andrej Plenković is the Prime Minister of Croatia; his 18–21 February 2026 visit was the first ever by a Croatian PM to India.

Q50 Advanced

At their meeting on 18 February 2026, PM Modi and Finnish PM Petteri Orpo looked forward to meeting again at which forum later in the year?

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Correct answer: A — 3rd India–Nordic Summit

The leaders looked forward to enhancing engagement, including meeting again at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit later in the year.

Nadda and Macron inaugurate Indo-French Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS New Delhi
Q51

Where was the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) inaugurated on 18 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — AIIMS New Delhi

J. P. Nadda and Emmanuel Macron inaugurated IF-CAIH at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Q52 Advanced

The Indo-French Centre for AI in Health was set up under a joint MoU between AIIMS New Delhi and which French institutions?

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Correct answer: C — Sorbonne University and Paris Brain Institute

IF-CAIH was established under a joint MoU between AIIMS New Delhi, Sorbonne University and the Paris Brain Institute.

PM Modi holds talks with Spain's Pedro Sánchez; leaders highlight India–Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and AI
Q53

India and Spain are marking 2026 as a Dual Year of which themes?

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Correct answer: B — Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence

2026 is the India–Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations.

Q54 Advanced

During their talks on 18 February 2026, PM Modi and Pedro Sánchez welcomed progress in the Tata–Airbus Final Assembly Line for which aircraft at Vadodara?

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Correct answer: C — C-295 transport aircraft

The leaders welcomed progress in the Tata–Airbus C-295 transport aircraft Final Assembly Line at Vadodara, which they jointly inaugurated in October 2024.

NHAI to develop first-of-its-kind 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways
Q55

Which organisation announced on 17 February 2026 that it will develop 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways?

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Correct answer: A — National Highways Authority of India

NHAI announced the first-of-its-kind pollinator or Bee Corridors initiative along National Highways.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NHAI's Bee Corridors: 1. Plant species will be chosen for staggered flowering so that nectar and pollen are available through the year. 2. Dead wood and hollow trunks will be removed from the corridors. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. NHAI said flowering weeds, dead wood and hollow trunks, which benefit pollinators, will be retained.

Om Birla represents India at swearing-in of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; hands over PM Modi's invitation
Q57

Who represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India and handed over PM Modi's letter inviting Rahman to visit India.

Q58 Advanced

Tarique Rahman, who was sworn in on 17 February 2026, became the Prime Minister of which country?

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Correct answer: D — Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka on 17 February 2026.

J. P. Nadda launches SAHI and BODH initiatives for responsible AI in healthcare
Q59

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

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

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

Q60 Advanced

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

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

BODH is the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI.

India to add 20,000 GPUs to its existing 38,000 under the IndiaAI Mission, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Q61

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

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Correct answer: C — 20,000

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

Q62 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Over $200 billion

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

India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins at Bharat Mandapam; PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo
Q63

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.

Q64

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.

Q65 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.

Q66 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.

Q67 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
Q68

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.

Q69 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.

Q70 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
Q71

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.

Q72 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.

Q73 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%
Q74

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.

Q75 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).

Q76 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.

Amit Shah addresses Delhi Police's 79th Raising Day; inaugurates Safe City Project phase one
Q77

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.

Q78 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.

India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s
Q79

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.

Q80

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.

Q81 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
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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.