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National Biodiversity Authority gives ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and UT Councils for 2025–26
Q1

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.

Q2 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.

Q3 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
Q4

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.

Q5 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.

Department of Financial Services begins preparing roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0
Q6

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.

Q7 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.

PLFS October–December 2025: LFPR rises to 55.8%, female LFPR to 34.9%
Q8

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.

Q9 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%.

Q10 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
Q11

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.

Q12 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.

Q13 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
Q14

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.

Q15 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).

MeitY's Safer Internet Day 2026 campaign reaches 9.78 crore citizens across all 36 states and UTs
Q16

The theme of MeitY's Safer Internet Day 2026 campaign, 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices', focused on the safe and responsible use of:

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Correct answer: A — Artificial Intelligence

The theme was 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI'.

Q17 Advanced

Under which MeitY initiative was the Safer Internet Day 2026 campaign organised?

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Correct answer: B — Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA)

The campaign was organised under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) initiative and reached 9.78 crore citizens.

India and Seychelles announce Joint Vision 'SESEL' and a $175 million Special Economic Package
Q18

What is the size of the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles on 9 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — USD 175 million

India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million for Seychelles.

Q19 Advanced

The India–Seychelles Joint Vision announced on 9 February 2026 is abbreviated as:

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Correct answer: D — SESEL

It is the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL).

Q20 Advanced

President Herminie's State Visit to India in February 2026 coincided with which anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations?

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Correct answer: C — 50th

The visit coincided with the 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following about the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles in February 2026: 1. It includes a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit. 2. It includes USD 50 million in grant assistance. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the USD 175 million package combines a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grants.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of the India–Seychelles talks of 9 February 2026: 1. Seychelles agreed to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). 2. India agreed to set up an Indian naval base on Seychelles' Assumption Island. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Seychelles agreed to join CDRI and to set up a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit with Indian help; no naval base was announced.

Gross NPAs of scheduled commercial banks fall to historic low of 2.15%
Q23

What was the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks for domestic operations at the end of September 2025, as stated on 9 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 2.15%

The SCB gross NPA ratio was a historic low of 2.15%; PSBs were at 2.50%, private banks 1.73% and foreign banks 0.80%.

Q24 Advanced

In which year did the RBI initiate the Asset Quality Review that the Finance Ministry credited for the fall in gross NPAs?

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Correct answer: C — 2015

The RBI began the Asset Quality Review in 2015, followed by the government's 4R strategy.

NHAI's public InvIT Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust wins five highway assets for ₹9,500 crore
Q25

For how much did NHAI accept Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's offer for five National Highway assets, as announced on 9 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹9,500 crore

NHAI accepted RIIT's offer of ₹9,500 crore for five sections spanning over 260 km.

Q26 Advanced

Which of the following highway sections is NOT among the five assets won by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust in February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Lucknow–Kanpur

The five assets are Gorhar–Barwa Adda (Jharkhand), Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Bypass and Chennai–Tada (Tamil Nadu) and Neelmangla–Tumkur (Karnataka).

Military Nursing Service officers brought under Ex-Servicemen re-employment rules
Q27

Which service was brought within the definition of 'ex-servicemen' under the re-employment rules amended in February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Military Nursing Service

Rule 2(c)(i) now explicitly includes the Military Nursing Service alongside the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following about the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026: 1. They were notified under Article 309 of the Constitution. 2. Ex-servicemen get 20% reservation in Group 'C' and 10% in Group 'D' central government posts. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The rules were notified under Article 309; the reservation is 10% in Group 'C' and 20% in Group 'D' posts, not the other way round.

Modi and Anwar Ibrahim hold talks in Malaysia; India to open its first Consulate in Malaysia, Malaysia joins IBCA
Q29

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

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Correct answer: C — 2024

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

Q30 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — International Big Cat Alliance

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

Q31 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Seri Perdana, Putrajaya

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

Q32 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

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

Q33 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Japan's LDP under Sanae Takaichi wins a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives election; Modi congratulates her
Q34

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

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Correct answer: D — Liberal Democratic Party

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

Q35 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 465

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

Q36 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Modi meets Indian diaspora leaders and INA veterans in Malaysia; OCI eligibility extended to sixth generation
Q37

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

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Correct answer: B — Sixth

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

Q38 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — RM 3 million

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

Q39 Advanced

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

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

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

India sets up its first-ever pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh
Q40

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

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Correct answer: C — Riyadh

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

Q41 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Sanjay Seth

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

UIDAI completes one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren in 83,000 schools
Q42

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

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Correct answer: C — Over 1 crore

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

Q43 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — UDISE+

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

Q44 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

India and the US agree on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement; US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods set at 18%
Q45

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

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Correct answer: B — 18%

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

Q46 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — USD 500 billion

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

Q47 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 13 February 2025

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

Q48 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the joint statement.

Q49 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

CBDT releases draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for feedback; rules cut from 511 to 333 and forms from 399 to 190
Q50

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

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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2026

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

Q51 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 333

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

Q52 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

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

Roadmap for self-reliance in pulses finalised at national consultation in Amlaha, Sehore
Q53

The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting of 7 February 2026 was held at the Food Legumes Research Platform in:

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Correct answer: B — Amlaha, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh)

It was held at the FLRP in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following about the pulses consultation of 7 February 2026: 1. The roadmap for the pulses self-reliance mission was finalised there. 2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlined a plan that includes 1,000 pulse mills, seed villages and a cluster model. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Agriculture Ministry's release.

Modi arrives in Kuala Lumpur on his first foreign visit of 2026; Anwar Ibrahim receives him and joins community event
Q55

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

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Correct answer: D — Third

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

Q56 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Second-largest

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

Q57 Advanced

The Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia has been named after:

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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

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

India win record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup, beating England by 100 runs in Harare final
Q58

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

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Correct answer: B — England

India beat England by 100 runs in the final.

Q59 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe

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

Q60 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Six

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

Q61 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

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

Q62 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Election Commission briefs 1,444 Central Observers for Assembly elections in five states and UTs
Q63

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

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Correct answer: C — 1,444

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

Q64 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

FASTag Annual Pass crosses 50 lakh users within six months of launch
Q65

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

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Correct answer: C — 28%

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

Q66 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh

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

NSO launches beta Model Context Protocol server for eSankhyiki to make official data AI-ready
Q67

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

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Correct answer: D — eSankhyiki

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

Q68 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Seven

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

Centre releases over ₹1,133 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to panchayats in MP, Punjab and Telangana
Q69

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

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Correct answer: D — Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana

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

Q70 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

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

INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman
Q71

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

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Correct answer: B — Salalah, Oman

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

Q72 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council sign Terms of Reference for a free trade agreement
Q73

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

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Correct answer: B — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

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

Q74 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 9th

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

UPSC notifies 933 Civil Services vacancies for 2026, removes centre caps for PwBD candidates
Q75

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

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Correct answer: B — 933

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

Q76 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal

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

Q77 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

National Biodiversity Authority launches portal for Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants
Q78

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

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Correct answer: B — Cultivated medicinal plants

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

Q79 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Government revises startup recognition rules: turnover cap doubled to ₹200 crore, new Deep Tech category
Q80

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

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Correct answer: D — ₹200 crore

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

Q81 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 20 years

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

Q82 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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