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RSSB (RSMSSB) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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PMAY-Urban 2.0 committee sanctions 2.88 lakh more houses, taking total to 13.61 lakh
Q1 Advanced

After the 6th CSMC meeting on 23 February 2026, the total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban 2.0 rose to over:

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Correct answer: C — 13.61 lakh

With 2,87,618 new houses, total sanctions under PMAY-U 2.0 rose to over 13.61 lakh.

Q2

What share of houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 is allotted to women, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 96%

The Ministry said 96% of houses under PMAY-U 2.0 are allotted to women.

India and France sign Amending Protocol to their 1992 Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
Q3 Advanced

Under the India–France Amending Protocol of February 2026, the single 10% tax rate on dividends is replaced by:

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Correct answer: A — 5% for holders of at least 10% of capital and 15% for others

The Protocol replaces the single 10% rate with 5% for those holding at least 10% of capital and 15% in all other cases.

Q4

In which year was the original India–France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention signed?

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Correct answer: B — 1992

The India–France DTAC was signed on 29 September 1992.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–France Amending Protocol announced in February 2026: 1. It deletes the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause from the Protocol to the DTAC. 2. It gives taxing rights on capital gains from the sale of shares to the country where the shareholder is resident. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Protocol deletes the MFN clause and gives full capital-gains taxing rights to the country where the company (not the shareholder) is resident.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constitutes Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries
Q6

With how many countries did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constitute Parliamentary Friendship Groups in the first phase announced in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — More than 60

The Speaker constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries in the first phase.

Q7 Advanced

The Parliamentary Friendship Groups constituted in February 2026 build on which earlier initiative, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat?

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Correct answer: A — The multi-party outreach after Operation Sindoor

The Secretariat said the step builds on the Prime Minister's post-Operation Sindoor multi-party outreach.

PM's 131st Mann Ki Baat: AI Impact Summit, organ donation by Kerala family, digital-arrest warning
Q8 Advanced

In the 131st Mann Ki Baat (22 February 2026), the Prime Minister paid homage to Alin Sherin Abraham, from which State, whose parents donated her organs?

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Correct answer: B — Kerala

The PM paid homage to Alin Sherin Abraham from Kerala; her parents Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John donated her organs.

Q9

Which episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 22 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 131st

The 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 22 February 2026.

Organ transplants in India rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025, says Health Ministry
Q10

About how many organ transplants were performed in India in 2025, according to the Health Ministry?

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Correct answer: C — 20,000

Transplants rose from under 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025.

Q11 Advanced

In which type of transplant does India lead the world, performing more than any other country, according to the Health Ministry in February 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Hand transplants

The Ministry said India performs a greater number of hand transplants than any other country.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about organ donation in India, as reported by the Health Ministry in February 2026: 1. About 18% of transplants are performed with organs from deceased donors. 2. More than 4.8 lakh citizens have pledged organs through an Aadhaar-based verification system since September 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. About 18% of transplants use deceased-donor organs, and over 4.8 lakh citizens have pledged via the Aadhaar-based system since 17 September 2023.

Modi and Lula hold talks in New Delhi; India and Brazil aim to take trade beyond $20 billion in five years
Q13

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 21 February 2026. Which country is described by India as its largest trading partner in Latin America?

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Correct answer: D — Brazil

PM Modi's press statement on 21 February 2026 said Brazil is India's largest trading partner in Latin America.

Q14 Advanced

During the Modi–Lula talks of 21 February 2026, India and Brazil committed to take bilateral trade beyond what level over the next five years?

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Correct answer: D — $20 billion

PM Modi said both countries are committed to taking bilateral trade beyond twenty billion dollars over the next five years.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil talks of 21 February 2026: 1. India is working towards a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil. 2. The leaders backed expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Modi said India is working towards a DPI Centre of Excellence in Brazil and that expansion of the India–MERCOSUR agreement will strengthen economic ties.

Q16 Advanced

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Brazilian President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 21 February 2026 and congratulated him on Brazil hosting which two summits in 2025?

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Correct answer: B — BRICS and COP-30

The President congratulated Lula on the successful hosting of the BRICS Summit and the COP-30 Summit in Brazil in 2025.

India and Brazil sign MoUs on steel-sector minerals, drug regulation and MSMEs
Q17 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — ANVISA

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

Q18 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

India and Brazil exchange TKDL access agreement; Brazil's patent office gets India's traditional knowledge database
Q19

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

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Correct answer: D — CSIR

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

Q20 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Eighteen

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

Q21 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

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

India joins US-backed Pax Silica coalition on securing the 'silicon stack'
Q22

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

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Correct answer: D — Pax Silica

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

Q23 Advanced

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

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

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

FCI signs five-year MoU to supply 2 lakh tonnes of rice to the World Food Programme
Q24

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

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

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

Q25 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Election Commission announces biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states on 16 March
Q26

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

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Correct answer: B — 37

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

Q27 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra

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

Q28 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

NHAI to develop first-of-its-kind 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways
Q29

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

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Correct answer: A — National Highways Authority of India

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

Q30 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

Om Birla represents India at swearing-in of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; hands over PM Modi's invitation
Q31

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

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Correct answer: B — Om Birla

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

Q32 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Bangladesh

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

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches AI-based Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 for farmers in Jaipur
Q33

Which helpline number can farmers dial to use the Bharat-VISTAAR service launched on 17 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 155261

Farmers can dial 155261 to ask questions and get answers, including mandi prices.

Q34 Advanced

Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 was launched on 17 February 2026 in which city?

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Correct answer: A — Jaipur

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in the presence of CM Bhajanlal Sharma.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Bharat-VISTAAR: 1. Its full form is Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, and it was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. 2. It is envisaged as a multilingual AI tool that integrates the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Budget 2026-27 summary and the Ministry of Agriculture's launch release.

India's exports reach an estimated $720.76 billion in April–January 2025-26, up 6.15%
Q36

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

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Correct answer: A — US$ 720.76 billion

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

Q37 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

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

Q38 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Engineering goods

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

India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s
Q39

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

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Correct answer: C — 61 runs

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

Q40

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

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Correct answer: A — Ishan Kishan

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

Q41 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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

Sant Sevalal Maharaj's 287th birth anniversary observed; PM pays tribute, Telangana announces Banjara shrine in Nallamala
Q42

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

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Correct answer: D — Banjara

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

Q43 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — 287th

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

Q44 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Nallamala forest

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

National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹10.40 lakh under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts
Q45

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.

Q46 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.

Q47 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
Q48

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.

Q49 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.

Q50 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
Q51

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'.

Q52 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.

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
Q53

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.

Q54

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.

Q55 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.

Q56 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.

Q57 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
Q58

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.

Q59 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.

Q60 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.

Tarique Rahman's BNP-led alliance wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election; PM Modi congratulates him
Q61

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.

Q62 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.

Q63 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.

Q64 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.

Government approves export of 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat products, and allows 5 LMT more sugar exports
Q65

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.

Q66 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
Q67

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'.

Q68 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.

Q69 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%
Q70

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.

Q71 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%.

Q72 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.

Q73 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
Q74

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.

Q75 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.

Q76 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.

Q77 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
Q78 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.

Q79 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
Q80

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.

Q81 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.

Indian Navy assumes command of Combined Task Force 154 for the first time
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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.

Q85 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.

Q86 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.