Who became the longest-serving continuous Finance Minister of India and presented her ninth straight Union Budget on February 1, 2026?
A
Nirmala Sitharaman
B
Arun Jaitley
C
Pranab Mukherjee
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?
A
98
B
97
C
96
D
100
Question 3Single Answer
In which rank did India stand in the Global Soft Power Index 2026, as reported around February 2026?
A
25th
B
32nd
C
28th
D
35th
Question 4Single Answer
What did the Supreme Court of India declare as a fundamental right in schools around February 2026?
A
Free education up to class 12
B
Sports infrastructure
C
Digital literacy programs
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?
A
RBI
B
SEBI
C
NITI Aayog
D
NSO (National Statistical Office)
Question 6Single Answer
Where was India's first-ever LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train launched in early 2026?
A
Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Ahmedabad
D
Chennai
Question 7Single Answer
Which country's first indigenous submarine was highlighted in news around February 2026?
A
India
B
Taiwan
C
South Korea
D
Japan
Question 8Single Answer
What rare natural phenomenon was observed in Ladakh around early February 2026?
A
Solar eclipse
B
Volcanic eruption
C
Meteor shower
D
Red aurora
Question 9Single Answer
Who became Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister around February 2026?
A
Supriya Sule
B
Oormila Matondkar
C
Pankaja Munde
D
Sunetra Pawar
Question 10Single Answer
Which city hosted the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit on February 5-6, 2026?
A
Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Hyderabad
D
Bengaluru
Question 11Single Answer
On February 2, 2026, Pakistani forces ended a counterterrorism operation against which group in Balochistan, resulting in significant casualties?
A
TTP
B
LeT
C
ISIS-K
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?
A
Artemis II
B
Artemis I
C
Apollo revival
D
Orion test
Question 13Single Answer
What major political event is scheduled for February 24, 2026, in the US?
A
Presidential inauguration
B
President Trump's State of the Union address
C
Midterm elections
D
Supreme Court ruling
Question 14Single Answer
As of February 2026, the war in Ukraine reaches its fourth anniversary on which date?
A
February 20
B
February 24
C
March 1
D
January 24
Question 15Single Answer
Which country is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games starting February 6?
A
China
B
France
C
Canada
D
Italy
Question 16Single Answer
What key nuclear treaty expires in 2026, as highlighted in February news?
A
NPT
B
CTBT
C
INF Treaty
D
New START
Question 17Single Answer
In which country did a major mine collapse kill at least 200 people around early 2026?
A
Congo
B
Rubaya (DRC-related)
C
Chile
D
South Africa
Question 18Single Answer
Which Indian defense company was in news for a Sukhoi Superjet 100 deal around February 2026?
A
DRDO
B
HAL
C
BEL
D
ISRO
Question 19Single Answer
What is the primary focus of the 2026 Union Budget amid US tariff concerns?
A
Industrial growth and vulnerable sectors
B
Agriculture subsidies
C
Defense spending
D
Education reforms
Question 20Single Answer
Which astronomical event features a planetary parade with six planets on February 28, 2026?
A
Meteor shower
B
Lunar eclipse
C
Planetary alignment
D
Solar flare
Question 21Single Answer
In which state did the Indian Army and ITBP conduct Exercise Agni Pariksha around February 2026?
A
Assam
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Ladakh
D
Sikkim
Question 22Single Answer
What is 'Diplocentrum papillosum' that appeared in news around February 2026?
A
An orchid species
B
A new virus
C
A missile
D
A satellite
Question 23Single Answer
Which coast guard day was observed in India around February 2026?
A
February 1
B
February 15
C
February 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?
A
Syria
B
Iran
C
Yemen
D
Iraq
Question 25Single Answer
The Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic in early February 2026 as part of which process?
A
Gaza ceasefire
B
Trade agreement
C
Refugee return
D
Military withdrawal
Question 26Single Answer
Which platform or initiative was highlighted in the Union Budget for biopharma?
A
Vaccine Mission
B
Pharma AI
C
Biopharma Shakti Initiative
D
None
Question 27Single Answer
What milestone did Nirmala Sitharaman achieve with the 2026-27 Budget presentation?
A
Longest-serving continuous Finance Minister with ninth straight budget
B
First woman to present 5 budgets
C
Presented budget on February 3
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?
A
Aero India
B
India Aviation
C
DefExpo
D
Wings India 2026
Question 29Single Answer
What disaster types did the 16th Finance Commission recommend including as national disasters?
A
Heatwaves and lightning
B
Floods and cyclones
C
Earthquakes and tsunamis
D
Droughts and landslides
Question 30Single Answer
Which airport in Punjab was renamed after Guru Ravidas on February 2, 2026?
A
Halwara Airport
B
Adampur Airport
C
Bathinda Airport
D
Amritsar Airport
Question 31Single Answer
What new orchid species was discovered in Kerala's Kanthalloor region in early February 2026?
A
Dendrobium Kerala
B
No discovery reported
C
Paphiopedilum Kanthalloor
D
A new species in Western Ghats
Question 32Single Answer
When is World Wetlands Day observed annually?
A
February 1
B
February 4
C
February 3
D
February 2
Question 33Single Answer
The Winter Olympics 2026 began on which date?
A
February 1
B
February 14
C
February 8
D
February 6
Question 34Single Answer
Where was Super Bowl LX held in February 2026?
A
New York
B
Miami
C
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
D
Las Vegas
Question 35Single Answer
Which NASA mission is scheduled for launch between February and April 2026?
A
Artemis I
B
Orion Test
C
Artemis III
D
Artemis II
Question 36Single Answer
Which country hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A
France
B
USA
C
China
D
Italy
Question 37Single Answer
What is the theme focus for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2026?
A
Women in Physics
B
Climate Science
C
AI and Women
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?
A
Delhi
B
Chennai
C
Hyderabad
D
Mumbai
Question 39Single Answer
What was expanded by the RBI in early February 2026 related to digital currency?
A
UPI limits
B
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to 15 more cities
C
NEFT timings
D
RTGS charges
Question 40Single Answer
Which leader was elected President of Costa Rica in the February 1, 2026 election?
A
Carlos Alvarado
B
Laura Fernandez Delgado
C
Rodrigo Chaves
D
None
Question 41Single Answer
What did the Supreme Court direct political parties to submit by February 15, 2026?
A
Voter lists
B
Complete details of electoral bond donations for 2024-25
C
Annual financial reports
D
Candidate lists
Question 42Single Answer
Which Ramsar-related day was observed on February 2, 2026?
A
World Water Day
B
International Biodiversity Day
C
World Environment Day
D
World Wetlands Day
Question 43Single Answer
What dual-fuel train did Indian Railways launch in Ahmedabad in early 2026?
A
LNG-electric DEMU
B
LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU
C
Hydrogen train
D
Solar-powered train
Question 44Single Answer
Which bank executive was promoted to Chief General Manager in early February 2026?
A
Rajnish Kumar at SBI
B
Sarvesh Ranjan at Union Bank of India
C
Chanda Kochhar
D
None
Question 45Single Answer
What target did the Economic Survey 2025-26 recommend for agricultural exports?
A
100 billion within four years
B
50 billion
C
200 billion
D
75 billion
Question 46Single Answer
How many active internet users did India reach in early 2026?
A
800 million
B
Close to one billion (958 million)
C
500 million
D
1.2 billion
Question 47Single Answer
Which new survey was announced by the NSO to start in April 2026?
A
Health Survey
B
Census 2026
C
Employment Survey
D
National Household Income Survey (NHIS)
Question 48Single Answer
What did the Union Budget 2026-27 propose for aviation manufacturing?
A
Exemption on basic customs duty for components and engines
B
Higher customs duty
C
Ban on imports
D
No change
Question 49Single Answer
Which country reported killing a senior Boko Haram commander in early February 2026?
A
Chad
B
Cameroon
C
Nigeria
D
Niger
Question 50Single Answer
What major cricket event began in early February 2026?
A
ODI World Cup
B
Ashes Series
C
IPL
D
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
World Cancer Day is observed annually on which date?
A
February 2
B
February 4
C
February 6
D
February 8
Question 52Single Answer
What is the theme or primary focus of World Cancer Day in 2026?
A
Cancer and Climate Change
B
Raise awareness about cancer
C
Close the Care Gap
D
Equity in Cancer Care
Question 53Single Answer
In February 2026, India committed to importing goods worth how much annually from the US for the next five years as part of trade talks?
A
50 billion
B
100 billion
C
150 billion
D
200 billion
Question 54Single Answer
Which Indian Prime Minister visited Punjab on February 1, 2026, for developmental and commemorative events?
A
Rahul Gandhi
B
Amit Shah
C
Narendra Modi
D
Nitin Gadkari
Question 55Single Answer
The National Statistics Office (NSO) announced a nationwide Survey on Migration to be conducted from which period?
A
January 2026 to December 2026
B
October 2026 to September 2027
C
April 2026 to March 2027
D
July 2026 to June 2027
Question 56Single Answer
Which wildlife sanctuary was highlighted in current affairs quizzes around February 4, 2026?
A
Kaziranga
B
Sunderbans
C
Karimpuzha
D
Gir
Question 57Single Answer
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will come into force on which date?
A
February 4, 2026
B
July 1, 2026
C
April 1, 2026
D
January 1, 2027
Question 58Single Answer
Which UK politician stepped down from the House of Lords on February 4, 2026, amid Epstein-related allegations?
A
Peter Mandelson
B
Boris Johnson
C
Keir Starmer
D
Rishi Sunak
Question 59Single Answer
The Union Budget 2026-27 vision centers on which goal?
A
Digital India
B
Make in India
C
Viksit Bharat
D
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Question 60Single Answer
Which country elected Laura Fernandez as president in early February 2026?
A
Mexico
B
Ukraine
C
Portugal
D
Costa Rica
Question 61Single Answer
What does NYPS stand for?
A
National Youth Policy Scheme
B
National Youth Progress Scheme
C
National Youth Participation Scheme
D
National Youth Parliament Scheme
Question 62Single Answer
In February 2026, which ministry announced plans for the first-ever National Household Income Survey (NHIS)?
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Labour
C
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
D
Ministry of Home Affairs
Question 63Single Answer
Which Indian state's Chief Minister was likely to appear before the Supreme Court on February 4, 2026, regarding electoral roll revisions?
A
West Bengal
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Punjab
D
Maharashtra
Question 64Single Answer
The currency of the UAE, mentioned in economic updates around February 2026, is:
A
Dirham
B
Riyal
C
Dinar
D
Rupee
Question 65Single Answer
Which tennis player was noted in news for major tournament wins around early 2026?
A
Novak Djokovic
B
Carlos Alcaraz
C
Elena Rybakina
D
Aryna Sabalenka
Question 66Single Answer
The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled in which countries?
A
Australia and New Zealand
B
India and Sri Lanka
C
England and Wales
D
South Africa and Zimbabwe
Question 67Single Answer
Which survey by NSO focuses on incorporated service sector enterprises starting April 2026?
A
NHIS
B
Employment Survey
C
Migration Survey
D
ASISSE
Question 68Single Answer
In February 2026, India-US trade talks emphasized tariff reduction by the US to what level on Indian goods?
A
10%
B
18%
C
25%
D
50%
Question 69Single Answer
Which day is observed on February 2, just before February 4, related to wetlands?
A
World Water Day
B
World Environment Day
C
World Wetlands Day
D
World Forest Day
Question 70Single Answer
The Supreme Court in early 2026 linked menstrual health to which fundamental right?
A
Article 21
B
Article 19
C
Article 14
D
Article 32
Question 71Single Answer
Which airport in Punjab was renamed after Guru Ravidas in early February 2026?
A
Adampur
B
Chandigarh
C
Amritsar
D
Ludhiana
Question 72Single Answer
The New START Treaty is scheduled to expire in which month of 2026?
A
January
B
February
C
March
D
April
Question 73Single Answer
Which initiative was upgraded to NYPS 2.0 by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs?
A
National Youth Employment Scheme
B
National Youth Sports Scheme
C
National Youth Education Scheme
D
National Youth Parliament Scheme
Question 74Single Answer
In February 2026, which force conducted operations related to counterterrorism in Balochistan?
A
Indian Army
B
US forces
C
Afghan forces
D
Pakistani military
Question 75Single Answer
Which Russian action in Ukraine was reported around early February 2026?
A
Peace talks
B
Drone strike in Dnipro
C
Ceasefire agreement
D
Withdrawal
Question 76Single Answer
On February 3, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the breakthrough of which tunnel in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project?
A
MT-6
B
MT-1
C
MT-10
D
MT-2
Question 77Single Answer
The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise KHANJAR-XIII commenced on February 4, 2026, at which location?
A
Rajasthan
B
Jammu & Kashmir
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Misamari, Assam
Question 78Single Answer
In February 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed MoUs to establish which shipping line and finance the Outer Harbour Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port?
A
India Global Shipping Line
B
Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL)
C
Hind Shipping Corporation
D
Port Trust Line
Question 79Single Answer
The 16th Finance Commission recommended retaining the states' share in central taxes at what percentage for 2026-31?
A
40%
B
42%
C
41%
D
45%
Question 80Single Answer
Which two new wetlands were added to India's Ramsar sites list in early February 2026, taking the total to 98?
A
Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand
B
Chilika and Sundarbans
C
Loktak and Wular
D
Keoladeo and Nal Sarovar
Question 81Single Answer
In early February 2026, a major counterterrorism operation in Balochistan ended after 40 hours, resulting in the deaths of how many BLA insurgents?
A
100
B
145
C
200
D
50
Question 82Single Answer
A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, in early February 2026 killed at least how many mineworkers?
A
10
B
5
C
20
D
15
Question 83Single Answer
In February 2026, Nigerian forces killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, described as the group's deputy leader in which forest?
A
Okomu Forest
B
Yankari Forest
C
Kainji Forest
D
Sambisa Forest
Question 84Single Answer
The New START nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US was set to expire on which date in 2026?
A
February 1
B
February 10
C
February 5
D
March 1
Question 85Single Answer
In February 2026, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified which new rules to simplify international passenger clearance?
A
Customs Act, 2026
B
Baggage Rules, 2026
C
Travel Rules, 2026
D
Airport Guidelines, 2026
Question 86Single Answer
Which port authority won recognition in early February 2026 current affairs updates?
A
Mumbai Port
B
Kandla Port
C
Chennai Port
D
Paradip Port Authority
Question 87Single Answer
In February 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) planned a survey on migration from when to when?
A
July 2026-June 2027
B
July 2025-June 2026
C
April 2026-March 2027
D
January 2026-December 2026
Question 88Single Answer
In early February 2026, which country partially reopened the Rafah border crossing into Egypt?
A
Egypt
B
Israel
C
Jordan
D
Palestine
Question 89Single Answer
The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, recently in news in February 2026, is located in which country?
A
Nepal
B
Bhutan
C
India
D
China
Question 90Single Answer
Project Himank, mentioned in February 2026 current affairs, operates primarily in which Indian region?
A
Northeast
B
Andaman
C
Western Ghats
D
Ladakh
Question 91Single Answer
Which initiative or scheme was linked to the first nationwide enumeration of waste-pickers in February 2026?
A
Swachh Bharat
B
NAMASTE scheme
C
PMAY
D
MGNREGA
Question 92Single Answer
The 16th Finance Commission pushed for which type of spending in its recommendations?
A
Input-based
B
Output-linked
C
Revenue-based
D
Capital-only
Question 93Single Answer
Which ministry announced measures in the Union Budget 2026-27 to position India as a global hub for medical tourism and Ayurvedic drugs?
A
Health Ministry
B
Finance Ministry
C
Tourism Ministry
D
AYUSH Ministry
Question 94Single Answer
In February 2026, the government announced a significant hike in defence capital spending for FY2026-27, reported at what percentage increase?
A
15.2%
B
10%
C
20%
D
12%
Question 95Single Answer
Which platform or initiative was upgraded by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in February 2026?
A
Digital India Youth
B
National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS)
C
Parliament App
D
e-Sansad
Question 96Single Answer
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, were notified by which ministry in February 2026?
A
MoEFCC
B
MoHUA
C
MoRD
D
MoSPI
Question 97Single Answer
In early February 2026, which country launched a 1 billion loan program to rebuild after Storm Kristin?
A
Spain
B
Italy
C
Portugal
D
France
Question 98Single Answer
The WHO launched its 2026 global appeal seeking nearly how much funding for health emergencies?
A
US 1 billion
B
US 500 million
C
US 2 billion
D
US 750 million
Question 99Single Answer
Super Bowl LX in February 2026 was scheduled for which date?
A
February 8
B
February 1
C
February 14
D
February 22
Question 100Single Answer
Valentine's Day in 2026 fell on which day of the week?