India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the size of the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — USD 175 million
India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million for Seychelles.
The India–Seychelles Joint Vision announced on 9 February 2026 is abbreviated as:
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Correct answer: D — SESEL
It is the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL).
President Herminie's State Visit to India in February 2026 coincided with which anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations?
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Correct answer: C — 50th
The visit coincided with the 50th year of Seychelles' independence and of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Consider the following about the Special Economic Package India announced for Seychelles in February 2026: 1. It includes a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit. 2. It includes USD 50 million in grant assistance. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the USD 175 million package combines a USD 125 million Rupee-denominated Line of Credit and USD 50 million in grants.
Consider the following outcomes of the India–Seychelles talks of 9 February 2026: 1. Seychelles agreed to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). 2. India agreed to set up an Indian naval base on Seychelles' Assumption Island. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Seychelles agreed to join CDRI and to set up a Seychelles Hydrographic Unit with Indian help; no naval base was announced.
How much investment did companies commit under the MoUs signed for PLI 1.2 (specialty steel) on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11,887 crore
The 55 companies committed ₹11,887 crore for 85 projects.
What specialty steel capacity is expected from the PLI 1.2 projects by FY 2031?
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Correct answer: C — 8.7 million tonnes
The PLI 1.2 projects are expected to add 8.7 million tonnes of specialty steel capacity by FY 2031.
Consider the following about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel: 1. The scheme was first launched in July 2021. 2. The MoUs signed on 9 February 2026 under PLI 1.2 were with 85 companies. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The scheme began in July 2021. The 9 February 2026 MoUs covered 85 projects of 55 companies, not 85 companies.
According to NITI Aayog's Financing Needs report released on 9 February 2026, how much capital must India mobilise by 2070 under the Net Zero scenario?
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Correct answer: D — $22.7 trillion
The report estimates $22.7 trillion by 2070, including a projected financing gap of $6.5 trillion.
How many inter-ministerial working groups informed NITI Aayog's study on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero?
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Correct answer: B — Ten
The study was informed by ten inter-ministerial working groups covering macroeconomics, sectoral transitions, finance, critical minerals, R&D and social implications.
Consider the following statements made at the release of NITI Aayog's first Net Zero reports on 9 February 2026: 1. India's coal consumption is expected to keep rising until 2047. 2. The study targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The study assesses scenarios for reaching net-zero emissions by 2070, not 2050; the NITI CEO said coal consumption will rise till 2047.
What was the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks for domestic operations at the end of September 2025, as stated on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2.15%
The SCB gross NPA ratio was a historic low of 2.15%; PSBs were at 2.50%, private banks 1.73% and foreign banks 0.80%.
In which year did the RBI initiate the Asset Quality Review that the Finance Ministry credited for the fall in gross NPAs?
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Correct answer: C — 2015
The RBI began the Asset Quality Review in 2015, followed by the government's 4R strategy.
For how much did NHAI accept Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's offer for five National Highway assets, as announced on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹9,500 crore
NHAI accepted RIIT's offer of ₹9,500 crore for five sections spanning over 260 km.
Which of the following highway sections is NOT among the five assets won by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow–Kanpur
The five assets are Gorhar–Barwa Adda (Jharkhand), Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Bypass and Chennai–Tada (Tamil Nadu) and Neelmangla–Tumkur (Karnataka).
The National Institute of Ayurveda, which celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 9 February 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Jaipur
The National Institute of Ayurveda is in Jaipur, Rajasthan; it was established in 1976.
Which distinction does the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, hold, as noted at its Golden Jubilee?
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Correct answer: B — India's first Ayurveda Deemed-to-be University
NIA grew from an Ayurveda college set up in 1976 into India's first Ayurveda Deemed-to-be University.
India signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation with which country on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Greece
Rajnath Singh and Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias signed the Joint Declaration of Intent in New Delhi.
Greece announced on 9 February 2026 that it will post an International Liaison Officer at which Indian facility?
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Correct answer: B — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region, Gurugram
Greece will position an International Liaison Officer at the IFC-IOR in Gurugram.
Consider the following about the India–Greece defence talks of 9 February 2026: 1. The Joint Declaration of Intent is a starting point for developing a five-year roadmap for defence industrial cooperation. 2. Greece's defence reforms that are to be linked with Aatmanirbhar Bharat are called 'Agenda 2030'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the JDI starts a five-year roadmap, linking Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece's 'Agenda 2030' defence reforms.
Which service was brought within the definition of 'ex-servicemen' under the re-employment rules amended in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Military Nursing Service
Rule 2(c)(i) now explicitly includes the Military Nursing Service alongside the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force.
Consider the following about the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026: 1. They were notified under Article 309 of the Constitution. 2. Ex-servicemen get 20% reservation in Group 'C' and 10% in Group 'D' central government posts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The rules were notified under Article 309; the reservation is 10% in Group 'C' and 20% in Group 'D' posts, not the other way round.
The new train flagged off by Ashwini Vaishnaw on 9 February 2026 connects Sairang with which town in Assam's Barak Valley?
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Correct answer: B — Silchar
The Sairang–Silchar passenger train connects Mizoram's capital with Assam's Barak Valley.
What record rail allocation for the northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27 did the Railway Minister cite on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11,486 crore
He cited a record ₹11,486 crore allocation; projects worth about ₹72,468 crore are under way in the region.
Where was the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 held on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, as chief guest.
In how many categories did participants compete in Bastar Pandum 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 12
There were 12 categories this time; five were added to the seven of the previous edition.
About how many participants took part in Bastar Pandum 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs?
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Correct answer: C — 55,000
About 55,000 participants from seven districts, 1,885 gram panchayats and 32 block headquarters took part.
India–Malaysia relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2024
The India–Malaysia Joint Statement of 8 February 2026 recalls that ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
During PM Modi's visit in February 2026, Malaysia completed its accession to which India-led alliance?
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Correct answer: D — International Big Cat Alliance
Malaysia signed the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), completing all procedures for accession.
Where did PM Modi and PM Anwar Ibrahim hold their delegation-level talks on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Seri Perdana, Putrajaya
After a ceremonial welcome at the Perdana Putra complex, the talks were held at Seri Perdana, Anwar Ibrahim's official residence in Putrajaya.
Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Malaysia in February 2026: 1. NPCI International (NIPL) and PayNet signed an agreement on cross-border payments. 2. ESIC and Malaysia's PERKESO signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on social security for Indian citizens insured in Malaysia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Both documents appear in the official list of outcomes of the visit.
Consider the following about India–Malaysia ties as stated during the February 2026 visit: 1. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1957. 2. The new Thiruvalluvar Centre will be set up at the University of Cyberjaya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Thiruvalluvar Centre will be at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur; the University of Cyberjaya signed an academic MoU with the Institute of Training and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA).
Before which date did Amit Shah say, at the Raipur review of 8 February 2026, that India will become completely Naxal-free?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
He said the country will become completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
In which city did Amit Shah chair the Left Wing Extremism security review meeting on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raipur
The meeting was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Home Secretaries and DGPs of which of these states were NOT among those listed by MHA as attending the Raipur LWE review of 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar
MHA listed Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra; Bihar was not on the list.
Which party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority in Japan's House of Representatives election on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Liberal Democratic Party
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority on its own.
How many seats does Japan's House of Representatives have, as contested on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 465
All 465 seats of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet, were contested.
Consider the following about Japan's House of Representatives election of 8 February 2026: 1. The ruling LDP's coalition partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin). 2. The election was held on its regular due date at the end of the house's full term. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It was a snap election, not one held at the end of the full term; the LDP's partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin).
Dr Zakir Husain, to whom President Murmu paid tributes on 8 February 2026, was India's:
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Correct answer: B — Third President
Dr Zakir Husain was the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
Consider the following about Dr Zakir Husain: 1. He served as Governor of Bihar before becoming Vice-President of India. 2. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously, after his death in office. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. He was Governor of Bihar (1957–62) and then Vice-President (1962–67). He received the Bharat Ratna in 1963, while serving as Vice-President, long before his death in 1969.
The foundation ceremony of 'Amaravati Quantum Valley' was held on 8 February 2026 in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The ceremony was held in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 February 2026, the National Quantum Mission spans how many institutions?
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Correct answer: B — 43 institutions in 17 States and 2 UTs
The Mission spans 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories, organised through four thematic hubs.
Consider the following about the National Quantum Mission (NQM): 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 for the period 2023–24 to 2030–31. 2. One of its targets is inter-city Quantum Key Distribution over 2,000 km. 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 NQM on 19 April 2023 for 2023–24 to 2030–31, and its objectives include inter-city QKD across 2,000 km and quantum computers of up to 1,000 physical qubits within eight years.
Up to which generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia was OCI Card eligibility extended, as noted on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sixth
Diaspora leaders thanked PM Modi for extending the OCI Card up to the sixth generation of Indian-origin people living in Malaysia.
By how much was the Indian Scholarships Trust Fund (ISTF) for Malaysian Indian students replenished, as mentioned during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: D — RM 3 million
The ISTF was replenished with 3 million Malaysian Ringgit for the benefit of Malaysian Indian students.
Dato' Jeyaraj Raja Rao, whom PM Modi met in Malaysia on 8 February 2026, is a veteran of the Balak Sena of:
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Correct answer: B — Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army)
He is a veteran of the Balak Sena of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).
The World Defence Show 2026, where India set up its first-ever pavilion, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Riyadh
WDS 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.
Who inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanjay Seth
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the delegation and inaugurated the India Pavilion.
How many Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren had UIDAI's school drive completed, as announced on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Over 1 crore
UIDAI crossed the milestone of over one crore MBUs for children in about 83,000 schools.
Integration of UIDAI with which platform let schools see which children were due for a Mandatory Biometric Update?
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Correct answer: D — UDISE+
The drive began in September 2025 after UIDAI's technological integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+).
Consider the following about Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children: 1. Fingerprints and iris are not captured when a child below five years enrols for Aadhaar. 2. MBU charges for children aged 7–15 were waived permanently from 1 October 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The waiver for the 7–15 age group runs for one year from 1 October 2025, not permanently.
Which new train service did Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off on 8 February 2026 while opening road over bridges in West Bengal?
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Correct answer: A — Asansol–Bokaro
He flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service by video conference.
The book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', discussed at a Raipur conclave on 8 February 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Prakashan (Organiser)
It is published by Bharat Prakashan, the publisher of the weekly magazine Organiser.
Under the India–US framework for an Interim Trade Agreement announced on 7 February 2026, what reciprocal tariff will the US apply on originating goods of India?
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Correct answer: B — 18%
The US will apply a reciprocal tariff rate of 18% on originating goods of India.
How much in US goods does India intend to purchase over the next five years under the India–US framework of February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — USD 500 billion
India intends to purchase USD 500 billion of US energy products, aircraft and parts, precious metals, technology products and coking coal over the next five years.
The broader India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, reaffirmed by the February 2026 framework, were launched on:
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Correct answer: A — 13 February 2025
The BTA negotiations were launched by President Trump and PM Modi on 13 February 2025.
Consider the following about the India–US framework for an Interim Trade Agreement (February 2026): 1. India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods. 2. Once the Interim Agreement is concluded, the US will remove the reciprocal tariff on goods such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the joint statement.
Consider the following about the India–US joint statement of February 2026: 1. India will receive a preferential tariff-rate quota for automotive parts. 2. India agreed to eliminate all tariffs on US dairy products. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The farm products listed for tariff cuts include DDGs, red sorghum, tree nuts, fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits; dairy is not among them.
Kyasanur Forest Disease, for which ICMR announced progress on an improved vaccine on 7 February 2026, is a regional disease mainly of the:
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Correct answer: B — Western Ghats
ICMR describes KFD as an important regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region.
The improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine is being developed by ICMR–NIV together with:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Immunologicals Limited
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and ICMR–NIV are jointly developing the two-dose adjuvanted inactivated vaccine.
On 7 February 2026, Om Birla inaugurated the NeVA Digital House in the legislature of which state?
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Correct answer: C — Bihar
He inaugurated the NeVA Digital House in the Bihar Legislature on the Bihar Legislative Assembly's foundation day.
Consider the following about the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): 1. It is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects under the Digital India Programme. 2. Its nodal ministry is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. NeVA is run by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, under the vision of 'One Nation, One Application'.
Until which date could stakeholders send feedback on the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 released on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2026
The draft rules and forms were kept in the public domain for 15 days, up to 22 February 2026.
How many rules does the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 contain, compared with 511 in the Income-tax Rules, 1962?
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Correct answer: C — 333
The draft has 333 rules and 190 forms, against 511 rules and 399 forms in the 1962 Rules.
Consider the following about the Income-tax Act, 2025 and its draft rules: 1. The Act comes into force on 1 April 2026. 2. The draft rules reduce the number of forms from 399 to 190. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Act, which received assent in August 2025, comes into force on 1 April 2026, and the draft rules cut forms from 399 to 190.
The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting of 7 February 2026 was held at the Food Legumes Research Platform in:
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Correct answer: B — Amlaha, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh)
It was held at the FLRP in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following about the pulses consultation of 7 February 2026: 1. The roadmap for the pulses self-reliance mission was finalised there. 2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlined a plan that includes 1,000 pulse mills, seed villages and a cluster model. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Agriculture Ministry's release.
Which company's 2 nm semiconductor chip did Ashwini Vaishnaw launch in Bengaluru on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Qualcomm
He launched Qualcomm's 2 nm semiconductor chip in Bengaluru.
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 7 February 2026, the Budget raised the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme outlay to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹40,000 crore
He said the Finance Minister increased the scheme's budget from ₹22,000 crore to ₹40,000 crore.
Consider the following about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as described on 7 February 2026: 1. The first focus of ISM 2.0 will be design companies and start-ups. 2. ISM 1.0 began with the 7 nm technology node. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. ISM 1.0 started with the 28 nm node, which covers about 75% of needs; a path from 28 nm to 7 nm is planned later.
PM Modi's visit to Malaysia on 7–8 February 2026 was his ___ visit to Malaysia since 2015.
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Correct answer: D — Third
PMO said this is the third visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia since 2015.
In his address in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February 2026, PM Modi described Malaysia's Indian-origin community as the world's:
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Correct answer: B — Second-largest
He said Malaysia has the second-largest Indian-origin community in the world.
The Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia has been named after:
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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
PM Modi said the Indian Cultural Centre in Malaysia was renamed after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in honour of Malaysian Indians who joined the INA.
Where was the Conference of Chief Wildlife Wardens of Tiger Range States and Field Directors of Tiger Reserves inaugurated on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Alwar
Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the two-day conference in Alwar, Rajasthan.
According to Bhupender Yadav on 7 February 2026, from which country is a new batch of cheetahs expected around the end of February?
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Correct answer: A — Botswana
He said a new batch of cheetahs from Botswana is expected to arrive around the end of February.
Consider the following statements made at the Alwar tiger conference of 7 February 2026: 1. The NTCA has held 28 meetings so far, and their decisions are to be reviewed. 2. The International Big Cat Alliance has 24 member countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Environment Minister.
Who inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the festival on 7 February; Amit Shah attended the closing on 9 February.
Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav, where a ₹10,080 crore solar and BESS plant MoU was signed on 7 February 2026, was held in:
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Correct answer: B — Nagpur
The event was held in Nagpur, and the plant will come up in Nagpur district.