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UKSSSC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s
Q1

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.

Q2

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.

Q3 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
Q4

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.

Q5 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.

Q6 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
Q7

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.

Q8 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.

Q9 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
Q10

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.

Q11 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.

Q12 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
Q13

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'.

Q14 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
Q15

Under the PM RAHAT scheme approved on 13 February 2026, accident victims will get cashless treatment of up to:

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Correct answer: B — ₹1.5 lakh

PM RAHAT provides cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh to accident victims.

Q16

To what number was the Lakhpati Didi target raised on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 6 crore

The target was doubled to 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029.

Q17 Advanced

The loan target of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund was raised on 13 February 2026 to:

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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh crore

The AIF loan target was doubled from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore.

Q18 Advanced

What is the corpus of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 approved by the PM on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10,000 crore

Startup India FoF 2.0 has a corpus of ₹10,000 crore, aimed at deep tech, early-stage ideas and advanced manufacturing.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Startup India as on 31 December 2025: 1. DPIIT had recognised over 2.07 lakh entities as startups. 2. Funds supported under the Fund of Funds for Startups had invested over ₹25,000 crore in 1,371 startups. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: 2,07,135 startups were recognised, and AIFs supported under FFS had invested ₹25,547.98 crore in 1,371 startups.

Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation
Q20

What is the total Central Assistance under the Urban Challenge Fund approved by the Cabinet in February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore

The Central Assistance is ₹1 lakh crore; it is expected to unlock total investment of ₹4 lakh crore.

Q21 Advanced

Under the Urban Challenge Fund, Central Assistance covers what share of project cost, subject to a minimum share being raised from the market?

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Correct answer: A — 25% CA; at least 50% from market

Central Assistance covers 25% of the project cost, subject to at least 50% being raised from the market.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Urban Challenge Fund: 1. It gives effect to proposals announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, including Cities as Growth Hubs. 2. Its Credit Repayment Guarantee Scheme offers a central guarantee of up to ₹7 crore or 70% of a first-time loan, whichever is lower. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The UCF implements the Budget 2025-26 vision on Cities as Growth Hubs, Creative Redevelopment and Water and Sanitation, and the ₹5,000 crore guarantee scheme covers up to ₹7 crore or 70% of a first loan.

Tarique Rahman's BNP-led alliance wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election; PM Modi congratulates him
Q23

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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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.

Q26 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
Q27

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.

Q28 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
Q29

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'.

Q30 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.

Q31 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%
Q32

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.

Q33 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%.

Q34 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.

Q35 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
Q36

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.

Q37 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.

Q38 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.

Q39 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
Q40 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.

Q41 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
Q42

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.

Q43 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
Q44

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.

Q45 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.

Q46 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.

Q47 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.

Q48 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

National Biodiversity Authority gives ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and UT Councils for 2025–26
Q49

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.

Q50 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.

Q51 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
Q52

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.

Q53 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
Q54

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.

Q55 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%
Q56

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.

Q57 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%.

Q58 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
Q59

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.

Q60 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.

Q61 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
Q62

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.

Q63 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
Q64

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'.

Q65 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
Q66

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.

Q67 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).

Q68 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.

Q69 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.

Q70 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%
Q71

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%.

Q72 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
Q73

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.

Q74 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
Q75

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.

Q76 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
Q77

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.

Q78 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.

Q79 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.

Q80 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.

Q81 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
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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
Q85

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.

Q86 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.

Q87 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
Q88

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.

Q89 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.