Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
From which test range did DRDO conduct three successive flight trials of VSHORADS, announced on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The trials were conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed VSHORADS?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
VSHORADS was designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat with other DRDO labs and industry partners.
Where was INS Anjadip commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai Port
INS Anjadip was commissioned at Chennai Port.
INS Anjadip, commissioned in February 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
INS Anjadip is the fourth ship of the ASW Shallow Water Craft project, after INS Arnala and Androth.
INS Anjadip is named after a historical island off the coast of which place?
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Correct answer: B — Karwar
The ship is named after the historical island of Anjadip off the coast of Karwar.
Where is the BPCL Compressed Biogas plant inaugurated on 27 February 2026 located?
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Correct answer: A — Brahmapuram, Kochi
The BPCL CBG plant is at Brahmapuram in Kochi, Kerala.
How much biodegradable municipal solid waste per day will the BPCL CBG plant at Brahmapuram process?
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Correct answer: C — 150 tonnes
The plant will process 150 tonnes of source-segregated biodegradable municipal solid waste per day, giving 5.6 tonnes of CBG and 28 tonnes of manure.
To what level were India–Israel ties elevated during PM Modi's visit to Israel in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity
The two Prime Ministers elevated ties to 'A Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity'.
Under an outcome of PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit, NPCI International signed an MoU with which Israeli entity to enable UPI-based remittances?
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Correct answer: A — MASAV
NPCI International (NIPL) signed an MoU with MASAV, Israel, to enable cross-border remittances via UPI; MASHAV partnered ICAR on agriculture.
An MoU signed during PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit supports the National Maritime Heritage Complex at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Lothal
One MoU is for development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
What quota for Indian workers in Israel was announced during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: C — Up to 50,000 over 5 years
The announcements included a quota of up to 50,000 Indian workers over the next 5 years.
Consider the following statements based on the India–Israel Joint Statement of 26 February 2026: 1. Narendra Modi first visited Israel as Prime Minister in 2017, and Benjamin Netanyahu visited India in 2018. 2. The India–Israel Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation was signed during the February 2026 visit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The joint statement welcomed the Defence Cooperation MoU signed earlier, on 4 November 2025.
Which country mediated the US–Iran nuclear talks held in Geneva on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Oman
The indirect talks were mediated by Oman; Switzerland was the host.
Where were technical-level US–Iran discussions scheduled after the Geneva talks of 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vienna
Oman's Foreign Minister said technical-level discussions would take place the next week in Vienna.
What horizontal reservation do ex-Agniveers get in Level-1 posts of Indian Railways, as stated in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
Ex-Agniveers get 10% in Level-1 and 5% in Level-2 and above; ex-servicemen get 20% and 10%.
How many posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in railway vacancy notifications of 2024 and 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 14,788
A total of 14,788 posts (6,485 in Level-1 and 8,303 in Level-2 and above) were reserved for ex-servicemen.
In which state are the Chungthang–Lachen axis and Taram Chu Bridge, inaugurated on 26 February 2026, located?
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Correct answer: B — Sikkim
Both assets are in North Sikkim and were restored by BRO.
Under which BRO project were the Chungthang–Lachen road and Taram Chu Bridge restored?
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Correct answer: C — Project Swastik
BRO restored the lines of communication in North Sikkim under Project Swastik.
Where was the first round of India–Israel FTA negotiations held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The first round was held in New Delhi from 23 to 26 February 2026.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel FTA signed?
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Correct answer: A — November 2025
The Terms of Reference were signed in November 2025.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India–Israel bilateral merchandise trade in 2024-25 was approximately:
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Correct answer: B — USD 3.62 billion
Bilateral merchandise trade stood at about USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25.
Which team won the team championship at the 6th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Army
The Army won the team title with nine gold medals among 23; Himachal Pradesh were second.
Where was the second leg and closing ceremony of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Gulmarg
The second leg and the closing ceremony were held at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir; the first leg was in Ladakh.
Which State finished second in the medal tally of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold medals and 14 medals in all.
Where was the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY launched on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Puducherry
The pilot was launched in Puducherry, which already implements PDS through the DBT model.
Under the Digital Food Currency pilot launched in February 2026, where is the PMGKAY food subsidy credited?
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Correct answer: D — Beneficiaries' CBDC (e₹) wallets
The food subsidy is transferred directly into beneficiaries' CBDC wallets as programmable e₹, in place of conventional bank accounts.
Who generates the digital coupons credited to beneficiaries under the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
Digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India are credited to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹).
Which state became the first to get a State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission, on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tripura
AIM launched India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura at Agartala.
The State Innovation Mission launched in Tripura in February 2026 is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: D — AIM 2.0 under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission
SIM is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.
Aboard which ship was the closing ceremony of Exercise MILAN 2026 held on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
The closing ceremony was held aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam.
What was the theme of Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration
MILAN 2026 was held under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration'.
How many ships and submarines took part in Exercise MILAN 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 42
MILAN 2026 had 42 ships and submarines and 29 aircraft, including 18 ships from friendly foreign countries.
Consider the following statements about Exercise MILAN: 1. It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with the participation of four foreign navies. 2. In February 2026, India conducted MILAN, the International Fleet Review and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs simultaneously for the first time. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: PIB notes MILAN was launched in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair, and calls the February 2026 events India's maiden simultaneous conduct of the three.
On 25 February 2026, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address which body?
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Correct answer: A — Israel's Knesset
Modi addressed a Special Plenary of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem — the first Indian PM to do so.
Which honour was conferred on PM Modi after his address to the Knesset in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Medal of the Knesset
Speaker Amir Ohana bestowed the 'Medal of the Knesset' on PM Modi after the address.
Who was the Speaker of the Knesset who received PM Modi on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Amir Ohana
Speaker Amir Ohana received PM Modi; Yair Lapid spoke as Leader of the Opposition.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Knesset address of 25 February 2026: 1. He called for deeper India–Israel interaction in the IMEC and I2U2 frameworks. 2. He compared India's 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' with the Israeli principle of 'Tikkun Olam', meaning 'healing the world'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release on the address.
Which organisation hosts the World Sustainable Development Summit, whose silver jubilee edition opened in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — TERI
WSDS is The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI's) summit; 2026 was its silver jubilee edition.
The Him-CONNECT platform launched in February 2026 aims to scale up research supported under which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Him-CONNECT is meant to turn research supported under MoEFCC's National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) into scalable solutions.
At the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in February 2026, what interest did the Agriculture Minister say would apply if farmers' money is withheld?
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Correct answer: C — 12%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said holding back farmers' money will invite 12% interest.
Where is the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, inaugurated on 25 February 2026, held?
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Correct answer: A — ICAR-IARI campus, New Delhi
The annual mela is held at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus in Pusa, New Delhi.
Which regiment of the Indian Army led the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan expedition flagged in on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Regiment of Artillery
The expedition was led by the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery.
From where was the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan expedition flagged off on 3 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dwarka
The 3,400-km expedition was flagged off from the coastal city of Dwarka in Gujarat.
Where was the National Arogya Fair 2026 inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Shegaon
The fair was inaugurated at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
With which body did the Ministry of Ayush organise the National Arogya Fair 2026?
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Correct answer: D — All India Ayurvedic Congress
The four-day event was organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress.
Which of the following is NOT among the key species named in the India–Nepal biodiversity MoU of February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Asiatic lion
The MoU names elephant, Gangetic dolphin, rhinoceros, snow leopard, tiger and vultures; the Asiatic lion is not listed.
Where was the India–Nepal MoU on forests, wildlife and climate change signed on 25 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The signing ceremony took place in New Delhi in the presence of Bhupender Yadav and Madhav Prasad Chaulagain.
At which port did the Centre approve a ₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Paradip
The dedicated green hydrogen, ammonia and liquid cargo jetty is at Paradip Port, Odisha.
What is the handling capacity of the green hydrogen jetty approved at Paradip Port in February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 4 MTPA
The facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes per annum and will be built on a BOT basis.
Consider the following statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. 2. It targets green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT per annum by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Cabinet approved the Mission on 4 January 2023 (₹19,744 crore, of which ₹17,490 crore is for the SIGHT programme), targeting at least 5 MMT per annum by 2030.
Who signed the Joint Statement on the India–GCC FTA with Piyush Goyal on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
The Joint Statement was signed by Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in New Delhi.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–GCC FTA signed?
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Correct answer: B — 5 February 2026
The Terms of Reference were signed on 5 February 2026; the Joint Statement launching negotiations followed on 24 February.
What was India's total trade with the GCC in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — USD 178.56 billion
India–GCC trade was USD 178.56 billion in FY 2024-25 (exports USD 56.87 billion and imports USD 121.68 billion).
Consider the following statements about India–GCC trade in FY 2024-25: 1. The GCC accounted for about 15.42% of India's global trade, making it India's largest trading partner bloc. 2. India ran a trade surplus with the GCC. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India's imports (USD 121.68 billion) far exceeded its exports (USD 56.87 billion), so India ran a deficit.
On 24 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved altering the name of which State to 'Keralam'?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
The Cabinet approved the proposal to alter the name of Kerala to 'Keralam'.
Under which Article of the Constitution can Parliament by law alter the name of a State, as cited for Kerala's renaming?
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Correct answer: B — Article 3
Article 3 provides that Parliament may by law alter the name of any State.
When did the Kerala Legislative Assembly pass the resolution seeking to rename the State as 'Keralam'?
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Correct answer: B — 24 June 2024
The Assembly passed the resolution on 24 June 2024; the Union Cabinet approved the proposal on 24 February 2026.
Kerala Piravi Day, cited in the Kerala Assembly's 'Keralam' resolution, is observed on:
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Correct answer: C — 1 November
States were formed on a linguistic basis on 1 November 1956, which is also Kerala Piravi Day.
Consider the following statements regarding the renaming of a State: 1. A Bill under Article 3 to alter a State's name can be introduced in Parliament only on the recommendation of the President, after it has been referred to the State Legislature for its views. 2. The names of the States are recorded in the First Schedule to the Constitution. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The proviso to Article 3 requires the President's recommendation and a reference to the State Legislature; the Kerala resolution notes the name is recorded as 'Kerala' in the First Schedule.
What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2026-27 season?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,925 per quintal
The CCEA fixed the MSP of raw jute (TD-3) at ₹5,925 per quintal, ₹275 more than in 2025-26.
Which agency acts as the Central Government's nodal agency for price support operations for raw jute?
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Correct answer: B — Jute Corporation of India
The Jute Corporation of India continues as the nodal agency, with losses fully reimbursed by the Centre.
Consider the following statements about the raw jute MSP for 2026-27: 1. It ensures a return of 61.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production. 2. The principle of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the CCEA decision of 24 February 2026.
Where is the 16th edition of the India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar being held?
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Correct answer: B — Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
Vajra Prahar 2026 is at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from 24 February to 16 March.
Where was the previous (15th) edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho
The previous edition was held at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA, in November 2024.
What is the estimated cost of the Srinagar International Airport Civil Enclave project approved on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,677 crore
The CCEA approved the Civil Enclave at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.
Srinagar International Airport operates within which Indian Air Force airbase?
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Correct answer: A — Budgam
The airport is operated by AAI within the Budgam Airbase of the IAF.
What annual passenger capacity is planned for the new Srinagar airport Civil Enclave?
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Correct answer: C — 10 million
The terminal is designed for 2,900 peak-hour passengers and 10 million passengers per annum.
The metro extension approved by the Union Cabinet on 24 February 2026 runs from GIFT City to:
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Correct answer: B — Shahpur
The 3.33-km extension of the North-South corridor runs from GIFT City to Shahpur.
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), which will build the GIFT City–Shahpur extension, is:
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Correct answer: D — A 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat
GMRC is a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat.
The National Round Table Conference of the ECI and State Election Commissioners held on 24 February 2026 took place after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: C — 27 years
The SECs noted that the conference was held after a gap of 27 years; it is now to be held annually.
Which document was adopted by the ECI and State Election Commissioners at the round table on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Declaration 2026
The SECs adopted the National Declaration 2026, affirming that pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy.
Consider the following statements about State Election Commissions: 1. Under Articles 243K and 243ZA, they superintend the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Article 243K, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor and can be removed only like a High Court judge.
Exercise Dharma Guardian, which began on 24 February 2026, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
Dharma Guardian is the India–Japan joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the JGSDF.
Where was the 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian held in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chaubattia, Uttarakhand
It was held at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, from 24 February to 9 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026: 1. The Indian Army contingent was drawn from the Ladakh Scouts. 2. The exercise is held every year in India only. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The annual exercise is held alternately in India and Japan.
Which of the following was NOT among the railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bhopal–Itarsi 4th line
The three approved projects were Gondia–Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh–Kiul and Gamharia–Chandil 3rd and 4th lines.
By about how many km will the three multitracking projects approved on 24 February 2026 increase the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: C — 307 km
The three projects, costing about ₹9,072 crore, will add about 307 km.
Under the Labour Codes, as highlighted at ESIC's 75th year launch in February 2026, free annual health check-ups through ESIC are provided for workers aged:
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Correct answer: C — 40 years and above
Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the provision for free annual health check-ups through ESIC for workers aged 40 and above.
What is the estimated aggregate monetisation potential of the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 launched in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹16.72 lakh crore
NMP 2.0 estimates an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026–FY 2030.
Which body developed the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in consultation with infrastructure line ministries?
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Correct answer: B — NITI Aayog
NMP 2.0 was developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries.
NMP 2.0 covers asset monetisation over which period?
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Correct answer: D — FY 2026 to FY 2030
NMP 2.0 covers the five-year period from FY 2026 to FY 2030.
Consider the following statements about the National Monetisation Pipeline: 1. NMP 2.0 is based on the mandate for the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30' announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. NMP 1.0 had a target of ₹6 lakh crore over four years, of which nearly 90% was met. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. NMP 2.0 follows the Budget 2025-26 mandate for the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30, and the Finance Minister said NMP 1.0 met nearly 90% of its ₹6 lakh crore four-year target.