World Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
From which city did PM Modi launch the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ajmer
The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign was launched from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launched in February 2026 primarily aims to prevent which disease?
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Correct answer: B — Cervical cancer
The campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer, mainly caused by high-risk HPV types 16 and 18.
Which vaccine does India's national HPV programme use?
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Correct answer: D — Gardasil-4 (quadrivalent)
India's national programme uses Gardasil-4, covering HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, in a single-dose schedule.
Which digital platform is used for registration and recording parental consent in the HPV vaccination campaign?
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Correct answer: B — U-WIN
Beneficiaries can pre-register on U-WIN, where parental consent is recorded digitally; e-VIN manages vaccine stocks.
Consider the following statements about India's HPV vaccination campaign launched on 28 February 2026: 1. The vaccine is given as a single dose to girls who have completed 14 but not 15 years of age. 2. Vaccination is also offered at private hospitals in campaign mode. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Session sites are only government health facilities, such as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, PHCs, CHCs, district hospitals and government medical colleges.
Which two countries launched air strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — United States and Israel
The United States and Israel launched the strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026.
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in the strikes of 28 February 2026 had held the post since which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1989
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had led Iran since 1989, according to Reuters.
Where had US–Iran nuclear talks been held two days before the strikes of 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Geneva
The strikes came two days after US–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, ended without a breakthrough.
Consider the following statements about India's response on 28 February 2026: 1. The Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed preparedness with AAI, DGCA, airlines and airport operators. 2. Indian airlines were directed to suspend all international flights indefinitely. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Airlines were told to monitor NOTAMs and reroute or divert flights where needed, not to suspend all international flights.
Which team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title, beating Karnataka on first-innings lead.
Who captained Jammu and Kashmir to their first Ranji Trophy title in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Paras Dogra
41-year-old Paras Dogra captained J&K.
Where was the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir played?
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Correct answer: B — KSCA Stadium, Hubballi
The final was played at the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi, Karnataka, from 24 to 28 February 2026.
Where were the 89th meeting of the NBWL Standing Committee and the 44th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority held on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhopal
Both meetings, chaired by Bhupender Yadav, were held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. At its 89th meeting, the Committee discussed environmental flows in the Chambal river for conserving dolphins and gharials. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB describes the SC-NBWL as a statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and lists Chambal e-flows for dolphins and gharials among the policy matters discussed.
What was the theme of National Science Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
DST announced 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat' as the theme for National Science Day 2026.
Consider the following statements about National Science Day: 1. It marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928. 2. C.V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics for this discovery in 1930. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. National Science Day commemorates the 1928 discovery of the Raman Effect, for which Raman won the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics.
At which institute did the International Conference ANVESH-2026 on healthy foods conclude on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — NIFTEM Kundli
ANVESH-2026 concluded at NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana.
Where was the National Arogya Fair 2026, which concluded on 28 February 2026, held?
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Correct answer: B — Shegaon
The fair was held at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, from 25 to 28 February 2026.
The firecracker unit blast of 28 February 2026 that killed 20 workers on the spot took place in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Kakinada
The blast took place at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district.
Which institute's study led the Centre to temporarily discontinue rice fortification in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Kharagpur
The Government assigned IIT Kharagpur a study on the shelf life of fortified rice kernels and fortified rice under actual storage conditions.
Which of the following was cited as the main problem with fortified rice in the February 2026 decision?
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Correct answer: A — Micronutrient loss and shorter shelf life during prolonged storage
The study found fortified rice kernels and fortified rice lose micronutrients and shelf life during prolonged storage and handling, while rice stays in storage for two to three years.
Under the February 2026 decision on rice fortification, which of the following is correct?
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Correct answer: B — States/UTs may supply either fortified or non-fortified rice as a transitional measure
Entitlements are not reduced and PDS, ICDS and Mid-Day Meal are unaffected; States/UTs get flexibility to supply fortified or non-fortified rice.
Consider the following statements about India's rice fortification initiative: 1. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2021. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (October 2024) says the initiative followed the PM's 75th Independence Day address, the CCEA approved a phased rollout in April 2022, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024.
Where was the Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti-26 held on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
Vayu Shakti-26 was held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
In which indigenous helicopter did President Droupadi Murmu fly a sortie at Air Force Station Jaisalmer on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — LCH Prachand
The President flew a sortie of about 25 minutes in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.
Before the LCH Prachand sortie in 2026, President Murmu had flown sorties in which aircraft in 2023 and 2025 respectively?
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Correct answer: B — Sukhoi-30 MKI and Rafale
PIB notes she flew in the Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023 and the Rafale in 2025.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Vayu Shakti: 1. Vayu Shakti-26 was, for the first time, executed along a defined operational storyline. 2. Vayu Shakti-24 was held at Pokhran in February 2024 with the theme 'Lightning Strike from the Sky'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The IAF says Vayu Shakti-26 used an operational storyline for the first time; Vayu Shakti-24 was held at Pokhran on 17 February 2024 with the theme 'Lightning Strike from the Sky'.
What is the base year of the new GDP series released by MoSPI on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2022-23
The new series uses base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series.
What real GDP growth rate for 2025-26 was estimated in the Second Advance Estimates released on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 7.6%
Real GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated at 7.6%, against 7.1% in 2024-25; 8.6% is the nominal growth.
According to the new series, India's real GDP grew by how much in Q3 (October–December) of 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q3 of 2025-26; 8.9% was the nominal growth in that quarter.
Which of the following data sources is NOT mentioned by PIB among the new sources integrated in the 2022-23 GDP series?
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Correct answer: B — Census 2011
PIB lists ASUSE, PLFS, GST and PFMS as new, improved data sources in the revised series.
Consider the following statements about the new GDP series released in February 2026: 1. 2022-23 was chosen as base year because it is a recent normal year after the COVID-19 disruptions, with robust data across sectors. 2. In an annual revision, unlike a base year revision, the conceptual framework and data sources are changed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. MoSPI says annual revisions only use updated data without changing the conceptual framework or adding new data sources; base year revisions change methodology, data sources and coverage.
In which district of Tamil Nadu is the PM MITRA Park where 190.44 acres were allotted to investors on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Virudhnagar
The land was allotted in the PM MITRA Park at Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu.
How much committed investment was unlocked by the land allotment at PM MITRA Park Virudhnagar on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹2,192 crore
The allotment to 23 investors unlocked about ₹2,192.21 crore; ₹1,894 crore is the park's cost and ₹4,445 crore the scheme outlay.
Consider the following statements about the PM MITRA scheme: 1. It provides for seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore over five years. 2. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (October 2021) says the Government approved 7 PM MITRA parks with a total outlay of ₹4,445 crore over 5 years, as announced in the Union Budget 2021-22.
Which river is National Waterway-2, on which Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three projects in Dibrugarh on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Brahmaputra
NW-2 is the Brahmaputra; Barak is NW-16, Dhansiri NW-31 and Kopili NW-57.
Consider the following statements: 1. Under the National Waterways Act, 2016, 20 rivers in the Northeast have been declared National Waterways. 2. The Customs and Immigration Complex at Dhubri is meant to boost cross-border commerce with Bangladesh and Bhutan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB says 20 Northeast rivers were declared National Waterways under the 2016 Act, and the Dhubri complex is a gateway for cross-border commerce with Bangladesh and Bhutan.
From which test range did DRDO conduct three successive flight trials of VSHORADS, announced on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The trials were conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed VSHORADS?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
VSHORADS was designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat with other DRDO labs and industry partners.
Where was INS Anjadip commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai Port
INS Anjadip was commissioned at Chennai Port.
INS Anjadip, commissioned in February 2026, is the fourth ship of which project?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
INS Anjadip is the fourth ship of the ASW Shallow Water Craft project, after INS Arnala and Androth.
INS Anjadip is named after a historical island off the coast of which place?
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Correct answer: B — Karwar
The ship is named after the historical island of Anjadip off the coast of Karwar.
Where is the BPCL Compressed Biogas plant inaugurated on 27 February 2026 located?
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Correct answer: A — Brahmapuram, Kochi
The BPCL CBG plant is at Brahmapuram in Kochi, Kerala.
How much biodegradable municipal solid waste per day will the BPCL CBG plant at Brahmapuram process?
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Correct answer: C — 150 tonnes
The plant will process 150 tonnes of source-segregated biodegradable municipal solid waste per day, giving 5.6 tonnes of CBG and 28 tonnes of manure.
Who launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Controller General of Accounts
Controller General of Accounts T.C.A. Kalyani launched both initiatives in New Delhi.
Which hydroelectric project in Bhutan, under construction with India's partnership, was reviewed by the Indian Water Resources Secretary in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Punatsangchhu-I
The Secretary reviewed the under-construction Punatsangchhu-I and the recently commissioned Punatsangchhu-II projects.
Which Indian Navy sail training ship arrived at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Tarangini
INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee Harbour on a training visit after the International Fleet Review 2026.
Where was the 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue held on 27 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
The 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held in New Delhi.
To what level were India–Israel ties elevated during PM Modi's visit to Israel in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity
The two Prime Ministers elevated ties to 'A Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity'.
Under an outcome of PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit, NPCI International signed an MoU with which Israeli entity to enable UPI-based remittances?
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Correct answer: A — MASAV
NPCI International (NIPL) signed an MoU with MASAV, Israel, to enable cross-border remittances via UPI; MASHAV partnered ICAR on agriculture.
An MoU signed during PM Modi's February 2026 Israel visit supports the National Maritime Heritage Complex at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Lothal
One MoU is for development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
What quota for Indian workers in Israel was announced during PM Modi's February 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: C — Up to 50,000 over 5 years
The announcements included a quota of up to 50,000 Indian workers over the next 5 years.
Consider the following statements based on the India–Israel Joint Statement of 26 February 2026: 1. Narendra Modi first visited Israel as Prime Minister in 2017, and Benjamin Netanyahu visited India in 2018. 2. The India–Israel Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation was signed during the February 2026 visit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The joint statement welcomed the Defence Cooperation MoU signed earlier, on 4 November 2025.
Which country mediated the US–Iran nuclear talks held in Geneva on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Oman
The indirect talks were mediated by Oman; Switzerland was the host.
Where were technical-level US–Iran discussions scheduled after the Geneva talks of 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vienna
Oman's Foreign Minister said technical-level discussions would take place the next week in Vienna.
What horizontal reservation do ex-Agniveers get in Level-1 posts of Indian Railways, as stated in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
Ex-Agniveers get 10% in Level-1 and 5% in Level-2 and above; ex-servicemen get 20% and 10%.
How many posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in railway vacancy notifications of 2024 and 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 14,788
A total of 14,788 posts (6,485 in Level-1 and 8,303 in Level-2 and above) were reserved for ex-servicemen.
In which state are the Chungthang–Lachen axis and Taram Chu Bridge, inaugurated on 26 February 2026, located?
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Correct answer: B — Sikkim
Both assets are in North Sikkim and were restored by BRO.
Under which BRO project were the Chungthang–Lachen road and Taram Chu Bridge restored?
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Correct answer: C — Project Swastik
BRO restored the lines of communication in North Sikkim under Project Swastik.
Where was the first round of India–Israel FTA negotiations held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The first round was held in New Delhi from 23 to 26 February 2026.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel FTA signed?
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Correct answer: A — November 2025
The Terms of Reference were signed in November 2025.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India–Israel bilateral merchandise trade in 2024-25 was approximately:
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Correct answer: B — USD 3.62 billion
Bilateral merchandise trade stood at about USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25.
Which team won the team championship at the 6th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Army
The Army won the team title with nine gold medals among 23; Himachal Pradesh were second.
Where was the second leg and closing ceremony of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Gulmarg
The second leg and the closing ceremony were held at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir; the first leg was in Ladakh.
Which State finished second in the medal tally of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold medals and 14 medals in all.
Where was the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY launched on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Puducherry
The pilot was launched in Puducherry, which already implements PDS through the DBT model.
Under the Digital Food Currency pilot launched in February 2026, where is the PMGKAY food subsidy credited?
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Correct answer: D — Beneficiaries' CBDC (e₹) wallets
The food subsidy is transferred directly into beneficiaries' CBDC wallets as programmable e₹, in place of conventional bank accounts.
Who generates the digital coupons credited to beneficiaries under the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
Digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India are credited to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹).
Which state became the first to get a State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission, on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tripura
AIM launched India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura at Agartala.
The State Innovation Mission launched in Tripura in February 2026 is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: D — AIM 2.0 under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission
SIM is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.
Which CPSE under the Ministry of MSME was upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — NSIC
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was upgraded to a Schedule 'A' CPSE.
In which city was the 4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Nairobi
The 4th JDCC was held in Nairobi from 24 to 26 February 2026.