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Question Bank Current Affairs February - 2026 (Part 2)
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Question 1Single Answer
Who became the longest-serving continuous Finance Minister of India and presented her ninth straight Union Budget on February 1, 2026?
  1. A
    Nirmala Sitharaman
  2. B
    Arun Jaitley
  3. C
    Pranab Mukherjee
  4. D
    P. Chidambaram
Question 2Single Answer
How many Ramsar sites does India now have after adding two new ones (in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) in early February 2026?
  1. A
    98
  2. B
    97
  3. C
    96
  4. D
    100
Question 3Single Answer
In which rank did India stand in the Global Soft Power Index 2026, as reported around February 2026?
  1. A
    25th
  2. B
    32nd
  3. C
    28th
  4. D
    35th
Question 4Single Answer
What did the Supreme Court of India declare as a fundamental right in schools around February 2026?
  1. A
    Free education up to class 12
  2. B
    Sports infrastructure
  3. C
    Digital literacy programs
  4. D
    Menstrual health facilities
Question 5Single Answer
Which organization plans to launch India's first-ever National Household Income Survey (NHIS) and Annual Survey of Incorporated Service Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) starting April 2026?
  1. A
    RBI
  2. B
    SEBI
  3. C
    NITI Aayog
  4. D
    NSO (National Statistical Office)
Question 6Single Answer
Where was India's first-ever LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train launched in early 2026?
  1. A
    Delhi
  2. B
    Mumbai
  3. C
    Ahmedabad
  4. D
    Chennai
Question 7Single Answer
Which country's first indigenous submarine was highlighted in news around February 2026?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    Taiwan
  3. C
    South Korea
  4. D
    Japan
Question 8Single Answer
What rare natural phenomenon was observed in Ladakh around early February 2026?
  1. A
    Solar eclipse
  2. B
    Volcanic eruption
  3. C
    Meteor shower
  4. D
    Red aurora
Question 9Single Answer
Who became Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister around February 2026?
  1. A
    Supriya Sule
  2. B
    Oormila Matondkar
  3. C
    Pankaja Munde
  4. D
    Sunetra Pawar
Question 10Single Answer
Which city hosted the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit on February 5-6, 2026?
  1. A
    Delhi
  2. B
    Mumbai
  3. C
    Hyderabad
  4. D
    Bengaluru
Question 11Single Answer
On February 2, 2026, Pakistani forces ended a counterterrorism operation against which group in Balochistan, resulting in significant casualties?
  1. A
    TTP
  2. B
    LeT
  3. C
    ISIS-K
  4. D
    BLA (Baloch Liberation Army)
Question 12Single Answer
Which mission is NASA set to launch no earlier than February 6, 2026, as the first crewed Moon mission since 1972?
  1. A
    Artemis II
  2. B
    Artemis I
  3. C
    Apollo revival
  4. D
    Orion test
Question 13Single Answer
What major political event is scheduled for February 24, 2026, in the US?
  1. A
    Presidential inauguration
  2. B
    President Trump's State of the Union address
  3. C
    Midterm elections
  4. D
    Supreme Court ruling
Question 14Single Answer
As of February 2026, the war in Ukraine reaches its fourth anniversary on which date?
  1. A
    February 20
  2. B
    February 24
  3. C
    March 1
  4. D
    January 24
Question 15Single Answer
Which country is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games starting February 6?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    France
  3. C
    Canada
  4. D
    Italy
Question 16Single Answer
What key nuclear treaty expires in 2026, as highlighted in February news?
  1. A
    NPT
  2. B
    CTBT
  3. C
    INF Treaty
  4. D
    New START
Question 17Single Answer
In which country did a major mine collapse kill at least 200 people around early 2026?
  1. A
    Congo
  2. B
    Rubaya (DRC-related)
  3. C
    Chile
  4. D
    South Africa
Question 18Single Answer
Which Indian defense company was in news for a Sukhoi Superjet 100 deal around February 2026?
  1. A
    DRDO
  2. B
    HAL
  3. C
    BEL
  4. D
    ISRO
Question 19Single Answer
What is the primary focus of the 2026 Union Budget amid US tariff concerns?
  1. A
    Industrial growth and vulnerable sectors
  2. B
    Agriculture subsidies
  3. C
    Defense spending
  4. D
    Education reforms
Question 20Single Answer
Which astronomical event features a planetary parade with six planets on February 28, 2026?
  1. A
    Meteor shower
  2. B
    Lunar eclipse
  3. C
    Planetary alignment
  4. D
    Solar flare
Question 21Single Answer
In which state did the Indian Army and ITBP conduct Exercise Agni Pariksha around February 2026?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Arunachal Pradesh
  3. C
    Ladakh
  4. D
    Sikkim
Question 22Single Answer
What is 'Diplocentrum papillosum' that appeared in news around February 2026?
  1. A
    An orchid species
  2. B
    A new virus
  3. C
    A missile
  4. D
    A satellite
Question 23Single Answer
Which coast guard day was observed in India around February 2026?
  1. A
    February 1
  2. B
    February 15
  3. C
    February 4
  4. D
    February 28
Question 24Single Answer
Which country summoned EU ambassadors to protest the listing of its Revolutionary Guard as a terror group in February 2026?
  1. A
    Syria
  2. B
    Iran
  3. C
    Yemen
  4. D
    Iraq
Question 25Single Answer
The Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic in early February 2026 as part of which process?
  1. A
    Gaza ceasefire
  2. B
    Trade agreement
  3. C
    Refugee return
  4. D
    Military withdrawal
Question 26Single Answer
Which platform or initiative was highlighted in the Union Budget for biopharma?
  1. A
    Vaccine Mission
  2. B
    Pharma AI
  3. C
    Biopharma Shakti Initiative
  4. D
    None
Question 27Single Answer
What milestone did Nirmala Sitharaman achieve with the 2026-27 Budget presentation?
  1. A
    Longest-serving continuous Finance Minister with ninth straight budget
  2. B
    First woman to present 5 budgets
  3. C
    Presented budget on February 3
  4. D
    Introduced new GST slab
Question 28Single Answer
Which event was held in Hyderabad from January 28-31, 2026, and inaugurated by Union Minister Rammohan Naidu?
  1. A
    Aero India
  2. B
    India Aviation
  3. C
    DefExpo
  4. D
    Wings India 2026
Question 29Single Answer
What disaster types did the 16th Finance Commission recommend including as national disasters?
  1. A
    Heatwaves and lightning
  2. B
    Floods and cyclones
  3. C
    Earthquakes and tsunamis
  4. D
    Droughts and landslides
Question 30Single Answer
Which airport in Punjab was renamed after Guru Ravidas on February 2, 2026?
  1. A
    Halwara Airport
  2. B
    Adampur Airport
  3. C
    Bathinda Airport
  4. D
    Amritsar Airport
Question 31Single Answer
What new orchid species was discovered in Kerala's Kanthalloor region in early February 2026?
  1. A
    Dendrobium Kerala
  2. B
    No discovery reported
  3. C
    Paphiopedilum Kanthalloor
  4. D
    A new species in Western Ghats
Question 32Single Answer
When is World Wetlands Day observed annually?
  1. A
    February 1
  2. B
    February 4
  3. C
    February 3
  4. D
    February 2
Question 33Single Answer
The Winter Olympics 2026 began on which date?
  1. A
    February 1
  2. B
    February 14
  3. C
    February 8
  4. D
    February 6
Question 34Single Answer
Where was Super Bowl LX held in February 2026?
  1. A
    New York
  2. B
    Miami
  3. C
    Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
  4. D
    Las Vegas
Question 35Single Answer
Which NASA mission is scheduled for launch between February and April 2026?
  1. A
    Artemis I
  2. B
    Orion Test
  3. C
    Artemis III
  4. D
    Artemis II
Question 36Single Answer
Which country hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics?
  1. A
    France
  2. B
    USA
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    Italy
Question 37Single Answer
What is the theme focus for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2026?
  1. A
    Women in Physics
  2. B
    Climate Science
  3. C
    AI and Women
  4. D
    From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap
Question 38Single Answer
Which city hosted the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit in early 2026?
  1. A
    Delhi
  2. B
    Chennai
  3. C
    Hyderabad
  4. D
    Mumbai
Question 39Single Answer
What was expanded by the RBI in early February 2026 related to digital currency?
  1. A
    UPI limits
  2. B
    Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to 15 more cities
  3. C
    NEFT timings
  4. D
    RTGS charges
Question 40Single Answer
Which leader was elected President of Costa Rica in the February 1, 2026 election?
  1. A
    Carlos Alvarado
  2. B
    Laura Fernandez Delgado
  3. C
    Rodrigo Chaves
  4. D
    None
Question 41Single Answer
What did the Supreme Court direct political parties to submit by February 15, 2026?
  1. A
    Voter lists
  2. B
    Complete details of electoral bond donations for 2024-25
  3. C
    Annual financial reports
  4. D
    Candidate lists
Question 42Single Answer
Which Ramsar-related day was observed on February 2, 2026?
  1. A
    World Water Day
  2. B
    International Biodiversity Day
  3. C
    World Environment Day
  4. D
    World Wetlands Day
Question 43Single Answer
What dual-fuel train did Indian Railways launch in Ahmedabad in early 2026?
  1. A
    LNG-electric DEMU
  2. B
    LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU
  3. C
    Hydrogen train
  4. D
    Solar-powered train
Question 44Single Answer
Which bank executive was promoted to Chief General Manager in early February 2026?
  1. A
    Rajnish Kumar at SBI
  2. B
    Sarvesh Ranjan at Union Bank of India
  3. C
    Chanda Kochhar
  4. D
    None
Question 45Single Answer
What target did the Economic Survey 2025-26 recommend for agricultural exports?
  1. A
    100 billion within four years
  2. B
    50 billion
  3. C
    200 billion
  4. D
    75 billion
Question 46Single Answer
How many active internet users did India reach in early 2026?
  1. A
    800 million
  2. B
    Close to one billion (958 million)
  3. C
    500 million
  4. D
    1.2 billion
Question 47Single Answer
Which new survey was announced by the NSO to start in April 2026?
  1. A
    Health Survey
  2. B
    Census 2026
  3. C
    Employment Survey
  4. D
    National Household Income Survey (NHIS)
Question 48Single Answer
What did the Union Budget 2026-27 propose for aviation manufacturing?
  1. A
    Exemption on basic customs duty for components and engines
  2. B
    Higher customs duty
  3. C
    Ban on imports
  4. D
    No change
Question 49Single Answer
Which country reported killing a senior Boko Haram commander in early February 2026?
  1. A
    Chad
  2. B
    Cameroon
  3. C
    Nigeria
  4. D
    Niger
Question 50Single Answer
What major cricket event began in early February 2026?
  1. A
    ODI World Cup
  2. B
    Ashes Series
  3. C
    IPL
  4. D
    ICC Men's T20 World Cup
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