World Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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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.
At the Jammu review of 7 February 2026, Amit Shah asked for dairy in Jammu and Kashmir to be promoted through which body?
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Correct answer: A — National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
He said efforts should be made to promote the dairy sector in J&K through the NDDB.
Which team did India beat in the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — England
India beat England by 100 runs in the final.
Where was the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 played?
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Correct answer: D — Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
The final was played at Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe.
With the February 2026 triumph, how many Under-19 World Cup titles has India won?
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Correct answer: B — Six
It was India's record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup title.
Consider the following about the U19 World Cup 2026 final: 1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was Player of the Match for his 175 off 80 balls. 2. India were captained by Ayush Mhatre. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls and Mhatre, who made 53, captained the World Cup-winning side.
Consider the following about the U19 World Cup 2026 final: 1. India scored 411 for 9 batting first. 2. England lost by 50 runs. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. England were bowled out for 311 and lost by 100 runs.
What is the size of the Mumbai Eastern Waterfront transformation plan reviewed by Sarbananda Sonowal on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹22,672 crore
Sonowal reaffirmed a ₹22,672 crore transformation of Mumbai's Eastern Waterfront.
What cargo handling capacity is Mumbai Port targeting by 2047, as stated on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 150 MTPA
Mumbai Port is targeting 150 million tonnes per annum by 2047, driven mainly by offshore liquid bulk at Jawahar Dweep and Pirpau.
How many Central Observers did the ECI brief on 5–6 February 2026 for the forthcoming Assembly elections?
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Correct answer: C — 1,444
1,444 officers attended: 714 General, 233 Police and 497 Expenditure Observers.
Consider the following: 1. Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. 2. The Central Observers briefed in February 2026 were for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The fifth state was West Bengal, not Karnataka.
About what share of total car transactions on the National Highway network were made through the FASTag Annual Pass, as reported on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 28%
Around 28% of total car transactions on the NH network are now carried out through the Annual Pass.
Which region accounted for the largest share of FASTag Annual Pass transactions, as per data released on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
Chandigarh led with 14% of all Annual Pass transactions, followed by Tamil Nadu (12.3%) and Delhi (11.5%).
The NSO's MCP server launched on 6 February 2026 is for which national portal for official statistics?
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Correct answer: D — eSankhyiki
The beta MCP server was launched for eSankhyiki, the national portal for official statistics.
How many data products did the beta version of NSO's MCP server include at launch on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Seven
The beta covered seven data products: PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, NAS, WPI and Environmental Statistics.
Which became India's first port to initiate an anti-drone security system in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — V.O. Chidambaranar Port
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first port in India to initiate an advanced anti-drone system.
VOC Port's anti-drone system is being implemented by Central Electronics Limited, which functions under:
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Correct answer: A — Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
CEL is a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology.
Which two BSF Border Out Posts on the India–Pakistan border did Amit Shah visit on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Gurnam and Bobiya
He visited the Gurnam and Bobiya BOPs during the second day of his Jammu visit.
At which memorial did Amit Shah pay tribute to martyrs during his BOP visit on 6 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ajey Prahari
He paid floral tributes to the martyrs at the 'Ajey Prahari' memorial.
According to Amit Shah on 6 February 2026, the BSF's 61st anniversary year will be dedicated to:
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Correct answer: B — Modernisation of the force and welfare of its personnel
He said the 61st anniversary year will be dedicated to the modernisation of the force and the welfare of its jawans and their families.
The XV FC grants of over ₹1,133 crore announced on 6 February 2026 went to panchayats in which three states?
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Correct answer: D — Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana
The grants were released to Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana.
Consider the following about the Finance Commission under Article 280 of the Constitution: 1. It consists of a Chairman and four other members appointed by the President. 2. It recommends measures to augment a state's Consolidated Fund to supplement the resources of panchayats, based on the State Finance Commission's recommendations. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Article 280(1) provides for a Chairman and four other members, and Article 280(3)(bb) covers measures to supplement panchayat resources.
The Pariksha Pe Charcha held on 6 February 2026 was which edition of the programme?
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Correct answer: A — Ninth
PM Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Where did PM Modi hold his informal interaction with 'Exam Warriors' for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 on 6 February?
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Correct answer: B — His residence in Delhi
PIB said the Prime Minister had an informal interaction with Exam Warriors at his residence in Delhi.
What record monthly production of P&K fertilisers (DAP and NPKs) did India achieve in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 15.76 LMT
Domestic P&K production reached a record 15.76 lakh metric tonnes in January 2026.
Agni-3, test-fired from Chandipur on 6 February 2026, is classified by the Defence Ministry as a(n):
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Correct answer: D — Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
The Defence Ministry described Agni-3 as an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile.
The Black Swan Summit India addressed by President Murmu on 6 February 2026 was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
It was held in Bhubaneswar, organised by the Odisha government with the Global Finance and Technology Network.
The agreement signed on 5 February 2026 by the Centre, the Nagaland government and ENPO provides for which new body?
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Correct answer: D — Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority
The agreement paves the way for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) for six eastern districts.
Powers over how many subjects will be devolved to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?
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Correct answer: C — 46
The agreement provides for devolution of powers in respect of 46 subjects to the FNTA.
Which of the following districts is NOT among the six covered by the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?
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Correct answer: B — Kohima
The six districts are Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator. Kohima is not one of them.
Consider the following about the ENPO agreement of February 2026: 1. The agreement states that it does not affect Article 371A of the Constitution, which contains special provisions with respect to Nagaland. 2. ENPO is the apex body of eight recognised Naga tribes of the six eastern districts of Nagaland. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The MHA release says the agreement does not affect Article 371A in any manner, and describes ENPO as the apex body of eight recognised Naga tribes of six eastern districts.
Where did INS Sudarshini make the first port call of her Lokayan 26 voyage, concluded on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Salalah, Oman
INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
Consider the following about INS Sudarshini's port call at Salalah: 1. More than 600 visitors, including schoolchildren, toured the ship. 2. Royal Navy of Oman officers were given a guided tour of the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
Where were the Terms of Reference for the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement signed on 5 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
The ToR were signed at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
According to the Commerce Ministry, the combined GDP of the GCC countries (about US$ 2.3 trillion) ranks where globally?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
The ministry said the GCC's US$ 2.3 trillion GDP at current prices ranks 9th globally.
How many vacancies did UPSC announce for the Civil Services Examination 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 933
The 2026 notification carries 933 Civil Services vacancies; the Indian Forest Service has 80.
Which three cities were added as UPSC Civil Services Mains examination centres for 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal
Mains centres rose from 24 to 27 with Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Imphal; Meerut, Kanpur and Bhubaneswar were added for Prelims.
Consider the following about the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 of the Constitution: 1. The Chairman and other members of the Union Commission are appointed by the President. 2. A member of the Union Commission holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. For the Union Commission the age limit in Article 316(2) is 65 years; 62 years applies to State Commissions.
The digital portal launched by the National Biodiversity Authority in February 2026 issues Certificates of Origin for what?
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Correct answer: B — Cultivated medicinal plants
The portal issues Certificates of Origin to those seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants.
Consider the following about the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023: 1. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 25 July 2023 and by the Rajya Sabha on 1 August 2023. 2. The rules providing for electronic Certificates of Origin were notified before the Act was passed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Environment Ministry notified the Biological Diversity Rules in 2024 and 2025, after the 2023 amendment.