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1. The 2nd India–AI Impact Summit 2026 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at which location?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C
Explanation: The summit commenced on 16 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with PM Modi inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026. It is noted as the first major AI event in the Global South, running until 20 February 2026.
2. What is the duration of the 2nd India–AI Impact Summit 2026?
A) 10–15 February
B) 16–20 February
C) 18–22 February
D) 20–25 February
Answer: B
Explanation: The five-day global summit ran from 16–20 February 2026, marking a significant push for India's AI vision and positioning it as a bridge in global AI development.
3. Which Chief Minister inaugurated the 23rd edition of BioAsia 2026 in Hyderabad?
A) Revanth Reddy
B) Devendra Fadnavis
C) MK Stalin
D) Siddaramaiah
Answer: A
Explanation: Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated BioAsia 2026, Asia’s premier life sciences and health-tech forum, at HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
4. In February 2026, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed an MoU with which organization to supply 2 lakh MT of rice for global hunger relief?
A) FAO
B) UNICEF
C) World Food Programme (WFP)
D) World Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: FCI, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, signed the MoU with WFP to supply rice aimed at alleviating global hunger.
5. Who led the high-level Advisory Group on Ease of Doing Business formed by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) on 18 February 2026?
A) Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh
B) Narendra Modi
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: A
Explanation: The IICA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, established the panel led by Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh to modernize India's corporate regulatory framework under the Companies Act, 2013.
6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron launched which initiative during Macron's visit in February 2026?
A) India-France Year of Innovation 2026
B) India-France AI Partnership
C) Indo-French Defence Year
D) India-France Climate Accord
Answer: A
Explanation: The two leaders launched the India–France Year of Innovation 2026 during Macron's three-day visit, emphasizing bilateral cooperation in innovation.
7. The first Mumbai Climate Week was inaugurated in February 2026 by which Chief Minister?
A) Devendra Fadnavis
B) A. Revanth Reddy
C) MK Stalin
D) Mamata Banerjee
Answer: A
Explanation: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the event at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, a three-day initiative focused on climate action.
8. Which country was urged by French President Macron to 'join the club' in banning social media for kids, as discussed in February 2026 news?
A) USA
B) India
C) China
D) UK
Answer: B
Explanation: Macron urged India to adopt similar measures on social media restrictions for children, highlighting bilateral and global discussions on digital safety.
9. AI Summit described as first major in?
A) Europe
B) Global South
C) USA
D) Asia
Answer: B
Explanation: First in the Global South.
10. In February 2026, which institution formed a high-level panel on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB)?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
C) RBI
D) SEBI
Answer: B
Explanation: IICA set up the advisory group to strengthen corporate compliance and modernize regulations.
11. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is described as the first major AI event hosted in which region?
A) Global North
B) Global South
C) Europe
D) Asia-Pacific
Answer: B
Explanation: It marked the first major AI summit in the Global South, highlighting India's leadership in emerging technologies.
12. BioAsia 2026 focused on which sector?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Life sciences and health-tech
C) Renewable Energy
D) Defence Technology
Answer: B
Explanation: It is Asia’s premier forum for life sciences and health-tech innovations.
13. Which MoU aimed at global hunger relief involved supplying rice in February 2026?
A) FCI–FAO
B) FCI–WFP
C) FCI–UNICEF
D) FCI–World Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: The agreement targeted 2 lakh MT of rice for humanitarian operations worldwide.
14. The Advisory Group on Ease of Doing Business focused on compliance under which act?
A) Income Tax Act
B) Companies Act, 2013
C) GST Act
D) Labour Codes
Answer: B
Explanation: The panel aimed to modernize regulations under the Companies Act, 2013.
15. Which event in Mumbai was a three-day climate-focused initiative in February 2026?
A) Mumbai AI Week
B) First Mumbai Climate Week
C) Mumbai Bio Summit
D) Mumbai Trade Expo
Answer: B
Explanation: Inaugurated by CM Devendra Fadnavis at Jio World Convention Centre.
16. India–France Year of Innovation 2026 was launched in which month?
A) January
B) February
C) March
D) April
Answer: B
Explanation: Launched during President Macron's visit in February 2026.
17. FCI MoU focused on?
A) Wheat supply
B) Rice for hunger relief
C) Oil supply
D) Tech transfer
Answer: B
Explanation: Rice supply via WFP.
18. BioAsia 2026 was held at which venue?
A) Bharat Mandapam
B) HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad
C) Jio World Centre
D) Pragati Maidan
Answer: B
Explanation: The event took place at HITEX in Hyderabad.
19. Which global organization partnered with FCI for rice supply in hunger relief?
A) WHO
B) WFP
C) IMF
D) UNDP
Answer: B
Explanation: World Food Programme collaborated for global humanitarian aid.
20. The IICA panel was set up under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Answer: B
Explanation: IICA operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
21. IICA advisory group purpose?
A) Climate policy
B) Ease of Doing Business & regulatory modernization
C) Defence reforms
D) Education overhaul
Answer: B
Explanation: To strengthen corporate framework and compliance.
22. Telangana's CM inaugurated which major life sciences event in February 2026?
A) AI Summit
B) 23rd BioAsia 2026
C) Climate Week
D) Innovation Year
Answer: B
Explanation: The 23rd edition of BioAsia focused on health-tech.
23. The quantity of rice in the FCI-WFP MoU was?
A) 1 lakh MT
B) 2 lakh MT
C) 5 lakh MT
D) 10 lakh MT
Answer: B
Explanation: 2 lakh metric tonnes for global hunger relief.
24. The dollar was set for its best week in four months due to which factors on February 20, 2026?
A) Hawkish Fed and US-Iran tensions
B) Oil price drop
C) Euro strength
D) China stimulus
Answer: A
Explanation: Better US data, Fed outlook, and geopolitics (Iran nuclear warnings).
25. Mumbai Climate Week venue?
A) HITEX
B) Jio World Convention Centre
C) Bharat Mandapam
D) Pragati Maidan
Answer: B
Explanation: Held in Bandra, Mumbai.