RRB NTPC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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'.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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+).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.