Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
India and Spain are marking 2026 as a Dual Year of which themes?
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Correct answer: B — Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence
2026 is the India–Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations.
During their talks on 18 February 2026, PM Modi and Pedro Sánchez welcomed progress in the Tata–Airbus Final Assembly Line for which aircraft at Vadodara?
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Correct answer: C — C-295 transport aircraft
The leaders welcomed progress in the Tata–Airbus C-295 transport aircraft Final Assembly Line at Vadodara, which they jointly inaugurated in October 2024.
VoicERA, launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 18 February 2026, is:
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Correct answer: C — An open-source end-to-end voice AI stack on BHASHINI
VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end voice AI stack deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure by the Digital India BHASHINI Division.
Since when had GRAP Stage-II been in force in Delhi-NCR before CAQM revoked it on 18 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 19 October 2025
Stage-II of GRAP had been invoked on 19 October 2025, when Delhi's average AQI began rising.
The Guinness World Record announced by India on 18 February 2026 at the India AI Impact Summit was for:
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Correct answer: A — Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours
India received 250,946 valid pledges in 24 hours over 16–17 February under the IndiaAI Mission campaign with Intel India.
In the health AI initiatives launched by J. P. Nadda on 17 February 2026, what does SAHI stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India
SAHI stands for Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India.
BODH, launched by the Health Ministry on 17 February 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: C — Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI
BODH is the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI.
How many GPUs did Ashwini Vaishnaw say India would add to its national AI compute on 17 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 20,000
India will add 20,000 GPUs beyond the existing 38,000 in the coming weeks.
As per the Electronics and IT Minister on 17 February 2026, how much AI investment is expected in India over the next two years?
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Correct answer: D — Over $200 billion
Vaishnaw said over $200 billion in AI investments is expected in the next two years.
Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, to whom the Vice President paid tributes on his death anniversary on 17 February 2026, is popularly known as:
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Correct answer: B — Jan Nayak
The Vice President described Karpoori Thakur as a true 'Jan Nayak'.
Where did the India AI Impact Summit 2026 begin on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The summit commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where PM Modi also inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026.
Over which dates was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held?
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Correct answer: B — 16–20 February 2026
The five-day summit ran from 16 to 20 February 2026.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three flagship Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Correct answer: D — AI for Bharat
The three flagship challenges were AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi.
Consider the following statements about the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. It was the first global convening on AI of this scale to be held in the Global South. 2. It was expected to draw more than 20 Heads of State and Government. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per MeitY's release of 16 February 2026.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened on 16 February, but on which date did PM Modi deliver its inaugural address?
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Correct answer: C — 19 February 2026
The summit commenced on 16 February with the Expo inauguration; the PM's inaugural address was on 19 February 2026.
The Ol Chiki script, whose centenary celebrations were inaugurated on 16 February 2026, is used to write which language?
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Correct answer: B — Santhali
Ol Chiki is used for the Santhali language.
Who invented the Ol Chiki script?
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Correct answer: D — Pandit Raghunath Murmu
President Murmu noted that Pandit Raghunath Murmu invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925.
Consider the following statements about the Ol Chiki script: 1. It was invented in 1925. 2. Before Ol Chiki, Santhali was written only in the Devanagari script. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Before Ol Chiki, Santhali was written in the Roman, Devanagari, Oriya and Bengali scripts.
Which report of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language was presented to the President on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 13th
Amit Shah and Committee members presented the Committee's 13th report to President Droupadi Murmu.
Under which law is the Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted?
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Correct answer: C — Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963
The Committee is constituted under Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963. Section 3 provides for the continued use of English.
Consider the following statements about the Committee of Parliament on Official Language: 1. It consists of 30 members — 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. 2. Its members are nominated by the President. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Section 4(2) of the Official Languages Act, 1963, members are elected by the members of each House by proportional representation through the single transferable vote.
Which Raising Day of the Delhi Police was observed on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 79th
Amit Shah addressed the 79th Raising Day ceremony of the Delhi Police on 16 February 2026.
Under the first phase of Delhi's Safe City Project inaugurated on 16 February 2026, which facility was dedicated to the public?
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Correct answer: D — An Integrated Command, Control, Communication and Computer Centre (C4I)
The first phase of the Safe City Project, built at about ₹857 crore, dedicated a modern C4I centre to the public.
How many finalist teams in total were selected across the three Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 70
The top 70 teams were selected: 20 in AI for ALL, 30 in AI by HER and 20 in YUVAi.
The YUVAi Global Youth Challenge under the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was open to innovators of which age group?
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Correct answer: B — 13 to 21 years
YUVAi showcased young AI innovators aged 13 to 21.
Consider the following statements about the Global Impact Challenges of the India AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. AI by HER was dedicated to women-led AI innovation. 2. YUVAi received the largest number of applications among the three challenges. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. AI by HER was for women-led innovation, and YUVAi received over 2,500 applications, against over 1,350 for AI for ALL and over 800 for AI by HER.
Which of the following was launched at the National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace on 14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SHe-Box logo and PoSH Voluntary Compliance Checklist
Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched the SHe-Box logo, the PoSH Voluntary Compliance Checklist and other integrations at Vigyan Bhawan.
As stated at the SHe-Box conference on 14 February 2026, how many workplaces had been onboarded on the SHe-Box portal?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.5 lakh
WCD Secretary Anil Malik said over 1.5 lakh workplaces had been onboarded, with Local Committees active in every district.
Consider the following statements about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: 1. An Internal Committee is mandatory in workplaces with 10 or more employees. 2. At least one-half of the members of an Internal Committee must be women. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Workplaces with fewer than 10 employees are covered by Local Committees set up in every district.
What is the name of the new Prime Minister's Office complex inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi on 13 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Seva Teerth
The new PMO complex was named Seva Teerth; Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 were inaugurated along with it.
Consider the following offices: 1. Prime Minister's Office 2. National Security Council Secretariat 3. Cabinet Secretariat Which of the above are housed in Seva Teerth?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Seva Teerth houses all three: the PMO, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat, which were earlier at different locations.
From which building did the Prime Minister's Office function for nearly eight decades before moving to Seva Teerth?
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Correct answer: B — South Block
The PMO functioned from the colonial-era South Block for nearly eight decades.
Consider the following statements recalled at the Seva Teerth inauguration: 1. The British shifted the capital from Kolkata to Delhi in 1911. 2. 13 February 2026 marked 95 years since the formal inauguration of New Delhi as the capital in 1931. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The PM recalled the 1911 shift of the capital after the 1905 Bengal Partition, and the move came 95 years after New Delhi's formal inauguration in 1931.
How many stamps were in the 'Puppets of India' commemorative set released by the Department of Posts on 13 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 8
The set has eight stamps, each showing a traditional puppetry form.
Match the puppetry form with its state as shown on the 'Puppets of India' stamps: 1. Tolu Bommalatta 2. Pavakathakali 3. Kathi Kundhei Select the correct option:
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Correct answer: A — 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Kerala, 3-Odisha
Tolu Bommalatta is from Andhra Pradesh, Pavakathakali from Kerala and Kathi Kundhei from Odisha.
Which of the following rail sections was NOT among the three multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sainthia–Pakur
The three projects were Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete 3rd and 4th lines.
By about how many kilometres will the three multitracking projects approved on 13 February 2026 increase the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: C — 389 km
The three projects will add about 389 km across 12 districts.
Sarojini Naidu, whose birth anniversary was marked on 13 February 2026, became after Independence the first woman Governor of:
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Correct answer: A — United Provinces
Sarojini Naidu became the first woman Governor of the United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh.
What is the size of the BIRAC–RDI Fund whose first national call was announced on 13 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,000 crore
The BIRAC–RDI Fund is ₹2,000 crore, under the ₹1 lakh crore RDI initiative.
What was the theme of National Productivity Week 2026, which began on NPC's 68th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: D — Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs
The theme was 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs'.
Who is the Chairman of the National Productivity Council, as stated at its 68th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: A — The Secretary, DPIIT
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia is the Chairman of NPC.
How many blocks are offered in the second tranche of Exploration Licence auctions launched on 12 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 11
Tranche-II has 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals across eight states.
The Exploration Licence regime for critical and deep-seated minerals was introduced through which law?
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Correct answer: B — MMDR Amendment Act, 2023
The EL regime was introduced under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, along with the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2023.
For which service is the MoD's February 2026 contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Coast Guard
The eight Dornier 228 aircraft are for the Indian Coast Guard.
Which HAL division will supply the eight Dornier 228 aircraft under the ₹2,312 crore contract signed on 12 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur
The contract was signed with HAL's Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur.
According to NITI Aayog's 'Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead' roadmap of February 2026, India's technology services sector can reach what size by 2035?
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Correct answer: B — $750–850 billion
The roadmap projects growth from about $265 billion to $750–850 billion by 2035.
Under CAQM's norms of 11 February 2026, large-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines are prescribed for roads with a Right of Way of:
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Correct answer: A — More than 15 m
Large MRSMs (hopper over 4 m³, width over 3 m) are for roads with RoW above 15 m.
What hopper capacity does CAQM prescribe for medium-size Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines?
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Correct answer: B — Between 1 m³ and 4 m³
Medium MRSMs have hopper capacity of 1–4 m³ and operating width of 1.5–3 m, for roads with RoW of 10–15 m.
Consider the following about the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021: 1. It is deemed to have come into force on 13 April 2021. 2. 'Adjoining areas' under the Act means areas in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh adjoining Delhi and the NCR. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Act 29 of 2021 received assent on 12 August 2021, is deemed in force from 13 April 2021, and defines adjoining areas as parts of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
The National Medicinal Plants Board, which held a Chintan Shivir on 11 February 2026, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Ayush
NMPB is under the Ministry of Ayush; MoS (IC) Ayush Prataprao Jadhav led the inaugural session.
The Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants held at Vigyan Bhawan on 11 February 2026 marked how many years of the National Medicinal Plants Board?
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Correct answer: C — 25 years
The programme also marked 25 years of NMPB.
What green building rating do the new Academic Block-103 and Girls Hostel-50B at IIT Delhi target?
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Correct answer: A — 4-star GRIHA
The ₹430 crore projects target a 4-star GRIHA certification.
How many study reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero did NITI Aayog release on 9–10 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Eleven
NITI Aayog released eleven reports over 9 and 10 February 2026; the final four came out on 10 February.
According to NITI Aayog's Buildings report (Vol. 5), roughly what share of the building floor space that will exist in 2070 is yet to be built?
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Correct answer: C — 86%
About 86% of the 2070 floor space is yet to be built, so passive design and efficient appliances can avoid locking in high energy demand.
NITI Aayog projects air-conditioner ownership in India to rise from about 10% today to what level by 2070?
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Correct answer: C — 80%
The Buildings report projects AC ownership jumping from 10% today to 80% by 2070.
Consider the following about NITI Aayog's Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero reports: 1. They conclude that Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is achievable in all scenarios. 2. The Agriculture report recommends starting with large-scale energy substitution before resource-efficiency measures. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Agriculture report's 'strategic sequencing' puts resource efficiency (micro-irrigation, fertiliser optimisation) first, before large-scale energy substitution.
On 10 February 2026, Amit Shah inaugurated a new Cybercrime Branch of which agency?
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Correct answer: D — CBI
He inaugurated the new Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The S4C dashboard launched on 10 February 2026 belongs to which body, and what does S4C stand for?
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Correct answer: A — I4C; State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
The State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) dashboard is of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C).
According to Amit Shah on 10 February 2026, how much of the ₹20,000 crore lost to cyber fraud had been frozen and returned to victims?
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Correct answer: B — ₹8,189 crore
He said ₹8,189 crore out of ₹20,000 crore had been frozen and returned to victims.
After its MoU with the General Insurance Council on 10 February 2026, the All India Institute of Ayurveda can offer cashless treatment under how many general insurance companies?
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Correct answer: C — 32
AIIA is now empanelled with all 32 general insurance companies under the General Insurance Council.
Consider the following about the General Insurance Council: 1. It is a statutory body constituted under Section 64C of the Insurance Act, 1938. 2. It has been functioning since 2001 under the aegis of IRDAI. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Council is constituted under Section 64C of the Insurance Act, 1938 and has functioned since 2001 under IRDAI.
Kaushal Rath, flagged off on 10 February 2026, is a mobile AI lab under which national programme?
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Correct answer: A — Yuva AI for All
Kaushal Rath is a mobile AI awareness initiative under the National AI Literacy programme 'Yuva AI for All'.
The Indian National Science Academy signed an MoU on 10 February 2026 with which CSIR institute to advance science communication and policy research?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR-NIScPR
INSA signed the MoU with CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR).