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DSSSB Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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Top 70 finalists announced for AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi Global Impact Challenges
Q1

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.

Q2 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.

Q3 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.

National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹10.40 lakh under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts
Q4

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.

Q5 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.

Q6 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
Q7

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.

Q8 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.

Q9 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.

Jaishankar and German Foreign Minister Wadephul discuss India–Germany ties at the 62nd Munich Security Conference
Q10

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'.

Q11 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.

WCD Ministry holds National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace; SHe-Box logo and PoSH compliance checklist launched
Q12

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.

Q13 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.

Q14 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.

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
Q15

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.

Q16

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.

Q17 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.

Q18 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.

Q19 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
Q20

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.

Q21 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.

Q22 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
Q23

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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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.

Q26 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
Q27

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.

Q28 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.

Q29 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.

Q30 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'
Q31

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.

Q32 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.

Government approves export of 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat products, and allows 5 LMT more sugar exports
Q33

How much wheat did the Government of India approve for export on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 25 LMT

The government approved 25 LMT of wheat exports, plus an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the sugar export decision of 13 February 2026: 1. An additional 5 LMT of sugar exports was allowed for the 2025-26 season. 2. Mills must export at least 70% of their allocated quantity by 30 June 2026 to get the additional quota. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The extra 5 LMT is on top of 15 LMT allowed in November 2025, for mills exporting at least 70% of their allocation by 30 June 2026.

World Radio Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'; PM Modi calls radio a trusted voice
Q35

What was the theme of World Radio Day 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Radio and Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO's theme for World Radio Day 2026 was 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'.

Q36 Advanced

World Radio Day is observed on 13 February because on that date in 1946:

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Correct answer: A — United Nations Radio was established

13 February is the anniversary of the creation of United Nations Radio in 1946.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about World Radio Day: 1. It was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference at its 36th session in 2011. 2. It was adopted as a UN international day by the UN General Assembly in 2012. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. UNESCO proclaimed it in 2011 at its 36th General Conference, and the 67th session of the UN General Assembly adopted it in 2012.

First CPI release on base 2024=100 puts January 2026 retail inflation at 2.75%
Q38

What was India's all-India CPI inflation for January 2026 in the first release on base 2024=100?

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Correct answer: C — 2.75%

Year-on-year CPI inflation for January 2026 was 2.75% (provisional) on the new base.

Q39 Advanced

In the first CPI release on base 2024=100, food inflation (CFPI) for January 2026 was:

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Correct answer: B — 2.13%

All-India CFPI inflation was 2.13%; rural 1.96% and urban 2.44%.

Q40 Advanced

How many divisions does the new CPI (2024=100) use, in line with COICOP 2018, in place of the earlier 6 groups?

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Correct answer: C — 12

The new series has 12 divisions in place of 6 groups, following COICOP 2018.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the item basket of the new CPI (2024=100): 1. Online media/streaming services and rural housing have been added. 2. Radio and tape recorders have been removed. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Streaming services, rural housing, pen drives and exercise equipment were added; radio, tape recorders, VCR/DVD players and second-hand clothing were removed.

DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore of proposals, including Rafale multi-role fighters for the IAF and P8I aircraft for the Navy
Q42

What was the total value of proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — About ₹3.60 lakh crore

The DAC accorded AoN to proposals worth about ₹3.60 lakh crore.

Q43 Advanced

Which aircraft was cleared as the Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) for the IAF by the DAC on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Rafale

The DAC cleared MRFA (Rafale) for the IAF, most of which will be manufactured in India.

Q44 Advanced

Which aircraft did the DAC clear for the Indian Navy on 12 February 2026 for long-range anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance?

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Correct answer: D — P8I

AoN was cleared for P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the Navy.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the DAC decisions of 12 February 2026: 1. The Defence Acquisition Council is chaired by the Raksha Mantri. 2. 'Vibhav', cleared for the Army, is an air defence missile system. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The DAC is chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh. Vibhav is an anti-tank mine, to be laid as an obstacle against enemy mechanised forces.

CCI imposes ₹27.38 crore penalty on Intel for its India-specific warranty policy on boxed microprocessors
Q46 Advanced

What penalty did the CCI impose on Intel Corporation on 12 February 2026 over its India-specific warranty policy?

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Correct answer: B — ₹27.38 crore

The CCI imposed a penalty of ₹27.38 crore on Intel.

Q47 Advanced

Intel was penalised by the CCI for contravening Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002. What does Section 4 deal with?

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Correct answer: C — Abuse of dominant position

Section 4 prohibits abuse of dominant position. Section 3 covers anti-competitive agreements and Sections 5–6 cover combinations.

PM Modi pays homage to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary
Q48

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, remembered by PM Modi on 12 February 2026, founded which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — Arya Samaj

Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.

Q49 Advanced

In which year did Dayanand Saraswati found the Arya Samaj?

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Correct answer: C — 1875

He founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter the social inequities of the time.

National Productivity Council marks 68th Foundation Day; National Productivity Week 2026 begins
Q50

What was the theme of National Productivity Week 2026, which began on NPC's 68th Foundation Day?

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Correct answer: D — Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs

The theme was 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs'.

Q51 Advanced

Who is the Chairman of the National Productivity Council, as stated at its 68th Foundation Day?

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Correct answer: A — The Secretary, DPIIT

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia is the Chairman of NPC.

G. Kishan Reddy launches second tranche of Exploration Licence block auctions and GSI's Next-Generation Portal
Q52 Advanced

How many blocks are offered in the second tranche of Exploration Licence auctions launched on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 11

Tranche-II has 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals across eight states.

Q53 Advanced

The Exploration Licence regime for critical and deep-seated minerals was introduced through which law?

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Correct answer: B — MMDR Amendment Act, 2023

The EL regime was introduced under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, along with the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2023.

MoD signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Coast Guard
Q54

For which service is the MoD's February 2026 contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft?

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Correct answer: A — Indian Coast Guard

The eight Dornier 228 aircraft are for the Indian Coast Guard.

Q55 Advanced

Which HAL division will supply the eight Dornier 228 aircraft under the ₹2,312 crore contract signed on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur

The contract was signed with HAL's Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur.

Indian Navy assumes command of Combined Task Force 154 for the first time
Q56

On 11 February 2026, the Indian Navy assumed command of which Combined Task Force of the Combined Maritime Forces for the first time?

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Correct answer: B — CTF 154

The Indian Navy took over CTF 154, the CMF's training and capacity-building task force, at Manama on 11 February 2026.

Q57 Advanced

Where is the headquarters of the Combined Maritime Forces, where the CTF 154 change of command was held?

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Correct answer: B — Manama, Bahrain

The change of command ceremony took place at CMF Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain.

Q58 Advanced

Who took over as Commander CTF 154 from the outgoing Italian Navy commander on 11 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Commodore Milind M. Mokashi

Commodore Milind M. Mokashi, Shaurya Chakra, took over; Vice Admiral Renshaw presided and Vice Admiral Sobti attended.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following about the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF): 1. CTF 151 is the CMF task force dedicated to counter-piracy. 2. CTF 154, the training task force, was established in May 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: CTF 151 handles counter-piracy, and CTF 154 was established in May 2023 for multinational training.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following about CTF 154: 1. Its training pillars include Law of the Sea and Maritime Domain Awareness. 2. The CMF, under which it operates, has 32 member nations. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The five pillars include Law of the Sea and Maritime Domain Awareness; the CMF has 47 member nations, not 32.

National Biodiversity Authority gives ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and UT Councils for 2025–26
Q61

How much financial support did the National Biodiversity Authority extend to State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils for FY 2025–26?

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Correct answer: C — ₹6.09 crore

NBA extended ₹6.09 crore to SBBs and UTBCs based on proposals for FY 2025–26.

Q62 Advanced

Under which section of the Biological Diversity Act do local bodies constitute Biodiversity Management Committees?

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Correct answer: D — Section 41

BMCs are constituted by local bodies under Section 41 and maintain People's Biodiversity Registers.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following about the Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 1. It received the President's assent on 5 February 2003. 2. Its provisions on Access and Benefit Sharing came into force on 1 October 2003. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Act got assent on 5 February 2003; administrative provisions came into force on 1 October 2003, while the Access and Benefit Sharing provisions came into force on 1 July 2004.

Prime Minister and Vice-President pay tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary
Q64

Which principle of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya did the Vice-President say holds enduring relevance for the world, in his tribute on 11 February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Integral Humanism

The Vice-President said Upadhyaya's principle of Integral Humanism continues to hold enduring relevance for the entire world.

Q65 Advanced

Tributes were paid to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on 11 February 2026. What does this date mark?

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Correct answer: B — His death anniversary

The Prime Minister and Vice-President paid tributes on his death anniversary (punyatithi), 11 February.

CAQM issues technical and operational norms for mechanized road sweeping machines in NCR
Q66

Under CAQM's norms of 11 February 2026, large-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines are prescribed for roads with a Right of Way of:

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Correct answer: A — More than 15 m

Large MRSMs (hopper over 4 m³, width over 3 m) are for roads with RoW above 15 m.

Q67 Advanced

What hopper capacity does CAQM prescribe for medium-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines?

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Correct answer: B — Between 1 m³ and 4 m³

Medium MRSMs have hopper capacity of 1–4 m³ and operating width of 1.5–3 m, for roads with RoW of 10–15 m.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following about the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021: 1. It is deemed to have come into force on 13 April 2021. 2. 'Adjoining areas' under the Act means areas in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh adjoining Delhi and the NCR. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Act 29 of 2021 received assent on 12 August 2021, is deemed in force from 13 April 2021, and defines adjoining areas as parts of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

National Medicinal Plants Board holds Chintan Shivir on medicinal plants, marking 25 years
Q69

The National Medicinal Plants Board, which held a Chintan Shivir on 11 February 2026, functions under which ministry?

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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Ayush

NMPB is under the Ministry of Ayush; MoS (IC) Ayush Prataprao Jadhav led the inaugural session.

Q70 Advanced

The Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants held at Vigyan Bhawan on 11 February 2026 marked how many years of the National Medicinal Plants Board?

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Correct answer: C — 25 years

The programme also marked 25 years of NMPB.

Department of Financial Services begins preparing roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0
Q71

Who chaired the 11 February 2026 meeting to prepare the roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0?

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Correct answer: A — Secretary, Department of Financial Services

M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, chaired the meeting in New Delhi.

Q72 Advanced

By which year does the Financial Inclusion 2.0 discussion aim to achieve insurance and pension for all citizens?

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Correct answer: D — 2047

One of the key areas is achieving the goal of insurance and pension for all citizens by 2047.

NITI Aayog releases final four reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero
Q73

How many study reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero did NITI Aayog release on 9–10 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Eleven

NITI Aayog released eleven reports over 9 and 10 February 2026; the final four came out on 10 February.

Q74 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's Buildings report (Vol. 5), roughly what share of the building floor space that will exist in 2070 is yet to be built?

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Correct answer: C — 86%

About 86% of the 2070 floor space is yet to be built, so passive design and efficient appliances can avoid locking in high energy demand.

Q75 Advanced

NITI Aayog projects air-conditioner ownership in India to rise from about 10% today to what level by 2070?

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Correct answer: C — 80%

The Buildings report projects AC ownership jumping from 10% today to 80% by 2070.

Q76 Advanced

Consider the following about NITI Aayog's Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero reports: 1. They conclude that Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is achievable in all scenarios. 2. The Agriculture report recommends starting with large-scale energy substitution before resource-efficiency measures. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Agriculture report's 'strategic sequencing' puts resource efficiency (micro-irrigation, fertiliser optimisation) first, before large-scale energy substitution.

PLFS October–December 2025: LFPR rises to 55.8%, female LFPR to 34.9%
Q77

What was India's Labour Force Participation Rate (15 years and above) in October–December 2025, as per the PLFS quarterly bulletin released on 10 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 55.8%

Overall LFPR rose to 55.8% from 55.1% in July–September 2025.

Q78 Advanced

Female LFPR (15 years and above) in October–December 2025 rose to:

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Correct answer: B — 34.9%

Female LFPR rose to 34.9% from 33.7%, driven by rural female LFPR rising to 39.4%.

Q79 Advanced

Consider the following about the PLFS quarterly bulletin for October–December 2025: 1. The urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 6.7%. 2. It is the first quarterly bulletin to give estimates for rural areas. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Urban unemployment fell to 6.7% from 6.9%. The April–June 2025 bulletin was the first with rural and urban estimates; October–December 2025 is the third.

J. P. Nadda launches annual Mass Drug Administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis in 12 states
Q80

The annual Mass Drug Administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis launched on 10 February 2026 covers how many endemic states?

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Correct answer: B — 12

The campaign covers 719 blocks in 124 districts of 12 states.

Q81 Advanced

From February 2026, India's lymphatic filariasis programme replaced which earlier practice with a single annual MDA campaign?

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Correct answer: D — Biannual rounds on 10 February and 10 August

The unified annual MDA campaign replaces the earlier biannual rounds held on 10 February and 10 August.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following about lymphatic filariasis (LF) in India: 1. LF is transmitted by the female Culex mosquito. 2. India's target for eliminating LF as a public health problem is 2030, the same as the SDG target. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. India aims to eliminate LF by 2027, ahead of the global SDG target of 2030.

India is 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026 organic trade fair in Nuremberg
Q83

In which city was BIOFACH 2026, where India was 'Country of the Year', inaugurated on 10 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Nuremberg

BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading organic trade fair, opened in Nuremberg, Germany.

Q84 Advanced

Which body organised India's participation at BIOFACH 2026, and which regulation did the Commerce Secretary highlight there?

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Correct answer: D — APEDA; National Programme for Organic Production

APEDA organised India's participation; the Commerce Secretary highlighted amendments to the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).

Amit Shah inaugurates CBI's new Cybercrime Branch and launches I4C's S4C dashboard
Q85

On 10 February 2026, Amit Shah inaugurated a new Cybercrime Branch of which agency?

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Correct answer: D — CBI

He inaugurated the new Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Q86 Advanced

The S4C dashboard launched on 10 February 2026 belongs to which body, and what does S4C stand for?

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Correct answer: A — I4C; State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

The State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) dashboard is of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C).

Q87 Advanced

According to Amit Shah on 10 February 2026, how much of the ₹20,000 crore lost to cyber fraud had been frozen and returned to victims?

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Correct answer: B — ₹8,189 crore

He said ₹8,189 crore out of ₹20,000 crore had been frozen and returned to victims.