India recently joined which BRICS initiative to support manufacturing and MSMEs?
A
BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
B
BRICS New Development Bank
C
BRICS Digital Economy Partnership
D
BRICS Trade Facilitation Centre
Question 2Single Answer
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed what document in February 2026 to restart FTA negotiations?
A
Free Trade Agreement
B
Bilateral Investment Treaty
C
Memorandum of Understanding
D
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Question 3Single Answer
Who flagged off the joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in February 2026?
A
Rajnath Singh
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Ashwini Vaishnaw
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Question 4Single Answer
Which authority launched a digital portal for Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants on February 5, 2026?
A
National Biodiversity Authority
B
Ministry of AYUSH
C
Department of Biotechnology
D
Forest Survey of India
Question 5Single Answer
What is the venue for the 13th India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise KHANJAR-XIII (started February 4-17, 2026)?
A
New Delhi
B
Jaipur
C
Hyderabad
D
Misamari, Assam
Question 6Single Answer
What percentage of central tax devolution to states did the 16th Finance Commission recommend retaining for 2026-31?
A
40%
B
45%
C
42%
D
41%
Question 7Single Answer
In the India-USA Trade Deal 2026 (announced early February), US tariffs on Indian goods were reduced from a peak of 50% to what level?
A
18%
B
10%
C
25%
D
30%
Question 8Single Answer
Which river water dispute saw the Supreme Court direct the Union Government to constitute a tribunal in early February 2026?
A
Cauvery
B
Krishna
C
Pennaiyar (Thenpennai)
D
Godavari
Question 9Single Answer
Which project received World Bank funding of USD 830 million for modernizing ITIs in India (announced early February 2026)?
A
PM-SETU
B
Skill India
C
Make in India
D
Digital India
Question 10Single Answer
Which bank launched the 'LUXURA Metal Credit Card' on Visa Infinite platform in early February 2026?
A
Punjab National Bank
B
SBI
C
HDFC Bank
D
ICICI Bank
Question 11Single Answer
Tripura Gramin Bank introduced India's first what in partnership with Punjab National Bank in February 2026?
A
Digital RuPay Debit Card
B
Women Entrepreneur Loan Scheme
C
Green Banking Initiative
D
RRB Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card
Question 12Single Answer
The National Biodiversity Authority's new digital portal supports exemption under which mechanism?
A
FDI
B
IPR
C
GST
D
ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing)
Question 13Single Answer
Which defense organization successfully tested Ramjet technology in early February 2026?
A
ISRO
B
BEL
C
HAL
D
DRDO
Question 14Single Answer
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (recent census showed over 5 lakh birds) is located in which state?
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Bihar
Question 15Single Answer
The 2nd mountain tunnel (MT-6) breakthrough for which project was announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw in February 2026?
A
Chenab Rail Bridge
B
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR)
C
Bullet Train Phase 2
D
Dedicated Freight Corridor
Question 16Single Answer
In February 2026, MoPSW signed MoUs for Bharat Container Shipping Line and financing of which project?
A
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
B
Sagarmala Phase 3
C
Outer Harbour Project at VoCPA, Thoothukudi
D
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
Question 17Single Answer
Which state saw President's Rule revoked in early February 2026 after imposition in 2025?
A
Uttarakhand
B
Jammu & Kashmir
C
Manipur
D
Delhi
Question 18Single Answer
Who was appointed as the new Chief Minister of Manipur in early February 2026?
A
N. Biren Singh
B
Rajkumar Imo Singh
C
Okram Ibobi Singh
D
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Question 19Single Answer
India was placed on the United Nations Honour Roll in February 2026 for what reason?
A
Peacekeeping contributions
B
Prompt payment of annual UN dues
C
Climate action initiatives
D
Humanitarian aid increase
Question 20Single Answer
A major counterterrorism operation in Balochistan (announced end February 1, 2026) resulted in deaths of how many BLA insurgents?
A
100
B
145
C
200
D
50
Question 21Single Answer
A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine (early February 2026) targeted a minibus carrying whom?
A
Soldiers
B
Journalists
C
School children
D
Mineworkers
Question 22Single Answer
Nigerian forces killed a senior Boko Haram commander named what in a raid in Borno State (early February 2026)?
A
Abubakar Shekau
B
Mamman Nur
C
Abu Khalid
D
Idris Abu Bakr
Question 23Single Answer
The Super Bowl in February 2026 is scheduled for which date?
A
February 1
B
February 17
C
February 14
D
February 8
Question 24Single Answer
Yantra India Limited was granted which status in early February 2026?
A
Maharatna
B
Navratna
C
Miniratna
D
unicorn
Question 25Single Answer
India's Under-19 men's cricket team won their record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title in 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
A
England
B
Australia
C
South Africa
D
Pakistan
Question 26Single Answer
On February 7, 2026, India and the USA agreed on a framework for which agreement as a step toward a full Bilateral Trade Agreement ?
A
Interim Trade Agreement
B
Full Bilateral Trade Agreement
C
Defense Technology Partnership
D
Climate and Energy Pact
Question 27Single Answer
Which port in India became the first to deploy an advanced 'Anti-Drone System' for critical infrastructure protection in early February 2026?
A
Mumbai Port
B
V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Thoothukudi
C
Chennai Port
D
Kandla Port
Correct
Question 28Single Answer
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched the 'India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme' on which date in 2026?
A
February 6
B
February 5
C
February 7
D
February 8
Question 29Single Answer
As of early February 2026, India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) cooperation MoUs were signed with how many countries, and UPI went live in how many?
A
20 countries; 6 countries
B
25 countries; 10 countries
C
23 countries; 8 countries
D
15 countries; 5 countries
Question 30Single Answer
Which district in India became the first to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the "Insurance for All by 2047" initiative around February 7, 2026?
A
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
B
Sonipat, Haryana
C
Alwar, Rajasthan
D
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Question 31Single Answer
In February 2026, DPIIT notified a revised framework under which action plan to strengthen startup ecosystem?
A
Make in India
B
Startup India Action Plan
C
Digital India
D
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Question 32Single Answer
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by which countries?
A
Australia and New Zealand
B
England and Wales
C
India and Sri Lanka
D
West Indies and USA
Question 33Single Answer
Which event's achievement by India (sixth title) was a major highlight in sports current affairs around February 8-9, 2026?
A
T20 World Cup
B
Olympics
C
Asian Games
D
ICC Under-19 World Cup
Question 34Single Answer
The Supreme Court of India recognized menstrual health as a fundamental right under which Article of the Constitution in early 2026 rulings?
A
Article 14
B
Article 19
C
Article 21
D
Article 32
Question 35Single Answer
Which state launched the TN Urban Greening Policy 2026 in February?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
Kerala
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 36Single Answer
In February 2026, India paid USD 35.18 million to the UN Regular Budget 2026 and joined the 'Honour Roll' with how many other member states?
A
40
B
75
C
60
D
51
Question 37Single Answer
Which ballistic missile test was highlighted in current affairs for validating India's defense readiness in February 2026?
A
Nirbhay
B
Agni-5
C
K-4
D
Agni-3
Question 38Single Answer
The Government of India, Nagaland Government, and ENPO signed an agreement for the creation of which authority in February 2026?
A
Eastern Nagaland Territorial Council
B
Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority
C
Naga Autonomous District Council
D
Nagaland Development Board
Question 39Single Answer
Union Minister Amit Shah launched India's first cooperative-sector ride-hailing service named what in New Delhi on February 5, 2026?
A
India Ride
B
Coop Cab
C
Sahkar Taxi
D
Bharat Taxi
Question 40Single Answer
Which sanctuary or site was in news for eco-tourism initiatives like jungle safari in Jharkhand during February 2026?
A
Kaziranga National Park
B
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Sundarbans
D
Jim Corbett
Question 41Single Answer
In international news, Storm Kristin caused heavy flooding and damage primarily in which country in early February 2026?
A
Spain
B
Portugal
C
Italy
D
France
Question 42Single Answer
The 2026 Balochistan attacks involved operations against which insurgent group, resulting in significant casualties?
A
Baloch Liberation Army
B
TTP
C
LeJ
D
ISIS-K
Question 43Single Answer
A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, in early February 2026 killed at least how many people?
A
10
B
25
C
20
D
15
Question 44Single Answer
Which country's forces reported killing a senior Boko Haram commander named Abu Khalid in Borno State in February 2026?
A
Chad
B
Nigeria
C
Cameroon
D
Niger
Question 45Single Answer
Goldman Sachs upgraded India's CY26 GDP growth forecast to what percentage in early 2026 reports?
A
6.9%
B
6.7%
C
6.5%
D
7.2%
Question 46Single Answer
76 lakh on which company (parent of Paytm Payments) in February 2026?
A
BharatPe
B
PhonePe
C
Google Pay India
D
One97 Communications Limited
Question 47Single Answer
Under the India-US trade deal framework in February 2026, what effective tariff was set on Indian goods?
A
16%
B
20%
C
18%
D
0%
Question 48Single Answer
Which fellowship program was launched between India and Netherlands for hydrogen research on February 6, 2026?
A
Green Hydrogen Partnership
B
India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme
C
Indo-Dutch Clean Energy Fellowship
D
Hydrogen Innovation Grant
Question 49Single Answer
The 16th Finance Commission retained what tax devolution share for states in the 2026 recommendations?
A
41%
B
39%
C
43%
D
45%
Question 50Single Answer
What is the theme or key focus of World Pulses Day observed on February 10, 2026?
A
Pulses for a Sustainable Future
B
Pulses for Soil Health
C
Pulses: Nutrition for All
D
Self-Reliance in Pulses
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Which important international day is observed on February 10, 2026 (second Tuesday of February)?
A
World Wetlands Day
B
Safer Internet Day
C
World Cancer Day
D
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Question 52Single Answer
Which major festival in Goa occurs from February 13-17, 2026?
A
Carnival
B
Shigmo
C
Diwali
D
Christmas
Question 53Single Answer
What major allocation was made in the Union Budget 2026-27 for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies?
A
10,000 crore
B
15,000 crore
C
20,000 crore
D
25,000 crore
Question 54Single Answer
The 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi adopted which declaration in early February 2026?
A
Delhi Declaration 2025
B
Delhi Declaration 2026
C
Arab-India Partnership Accord
D
Middle East Strategic Pact
Question 55Single Answer
Which country's Prime Minister hosted PM Narendra Modi for a two-day official visit in February 2026?
A
Malaysia
B
Indonesia
C
Singapore
D
Thailand
Question 56Single Answer
What new mission was launched in Madhya Pradesh in February 2026 to achieve self-reliance in pulses production?
A
National Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission
B
Pulses Production Mission
C
Atmanirbhar Pulses Scheme
D
Pulse Security Mission
Question 57Single Answer
On which date in February 2026 is World Cancer Day observed?
A
February 2
B
February 4
C
February 6
D
February 11
Question 58Single Answer
Which day in February 2026 marks Indian Coast Guard Day?
A
February 4
B
February 2
C
February 1
D
February 10
Question 59Single Answer
In February 2026, India dropped the proposed fuel-efficiency concession for which vehicle category in revised CAFE norms?
A
Electric vehicles
B
Heavy trucks
C
SUVs
D
Small cars
Question 60Single Answer
Which new dragonfly species was recently in the news in India around February 2026?
A
Lyriothemis indica
B
Lyriothemis rajasthan
C
Lyriothemis tamil
D
Lyriothemis keralensis
Question 61Single Answer
What major festival is observed on February 15, 2026, with night-long vigils and fasting?
A
Basant Panchami
B
Valentine's Day
C
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
D
Maha Shivaratri
Question 62Single Answer
Which city hosted the inauguration of Zetwerk Electronics' new manufacturing facility in February 2026?
A
Hyderabad
B
Bengaluru
C
Chennai
D
Pune
Question 63Single Answer
In February 2026, India signed DPI cooperation MoUs with how many countries?
A
15
B
20
C
30
D
23
Question 64Single Answer
Which state saw the foundation stone laid for India's 1st Quantum Valley in February 2026?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
Telangana
D
Gujarat
Question 65Single Answer
What is the estimated fiscal deficit target in the Union Budget 2026-27?
A
4.0%
B
5.0%
C
4.3-4.4%
D
5.5%
Question 66Single Answer
Which day in February 2026 is World Wetlands Day?
A
February 1
B
February 4
C
February 2
D
February 10
Question 67Single Answer
In February 2026, the Union Budget pushed for which technology with a significant allocation?
A
AI development
B
Quantum computing
C
CCUS
D
Space exploration
Question 68Single Answer
Which international observance begins on February 1, 2026?
A
World Interfaith Harmony Week
B
International Development Week
C
None
D
Both a and b
Question 69Single Answer
What major global event's highlights were reported on February 9, 2026, including Alpine skiing golds?
A
FIFA World Cup
B
Commonwealth Games
C
Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026
D
Asian Games
Question 70Single Answer
In February 2026, which country elevated relations with Pakistan to a Strategic Partnership?
A
China
B
Kazakhstan
C
Iran
D
Turkey
Question 71Single Answer
Which insurance sector reform came into force in February 2026?
A
100% FDI
B
74% FDI
C
49% FDI
D
No FDI
Question 72Single Answer
What was the focus of the India-Netherlands programme launched in February 2026?
A
AI Fellowship
B
Space Cooperation
C
Hydrogen Fellowship
D
Trade Fellowship
Question 73Single Answer
Which sanctuary in India emerged as a potential leopard habitat in recent February 2026 reports?
A
Sunabeda Sanctuary
B
Jim Corbett
C
Ranthambore
D
Kaziranga
Question 74Single Answer
In February 2026, India and which country resumed high-level trade talks?
A
USA
B
UK
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 75Single Answer
Which state became the largest wool producer in India in February 2026, contributing nearly 47.5% of the national output?
A
Gujarat
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Question 76Single Answer
On February 9, 2026, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signed three MoUs with which organizations to strengthen drug safety and quality?
A
FSSAI, ICMR, CDSCO
B
NITI Aayog, MoHFW, DBT
C
WHO, UNICEF, ADB
D
GSPC, QCI, HITES
Question 77Single Answer
India and which country signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in February 2026 to boost defence industrial cooperation?
A
France
B
USA
C
Greece
D
Israel
Question 78Single Answer
The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 182 million loan in February 2026 for flood and soil erosion management in which Indian state?
A
Bihar
B
Assam
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
West Bengal
Question 79Single Answer
Which country was named "Country of the Year" at BIOFACH 2026, the world's largest organic products trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany?
A
Brazil
B
Germany
C
India
D
USA
Question 80Single Answer
At which event did India showcase its indigenous defence capabilities in February 2026, led by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth?
A
DefExpo India
B
World Defence Show, Riyadh
C
Aero India
D
Paris Air Show
Question 81Single Answer
The India U-19 Women's Football Team won the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2026 by defeating which country 4-0 in the final?
A
Nepal
B
Bangladesh
C
Pakistan
D
Sri Lanka
Question 82Single Answer
Which state governments presented their annual budgets on February 11, 2026?
A
Maharashtra and Karnataka
B
Punjab and Haryana
C
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D
Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Question 83Single Answer
The Mumbai Mayor Election was scheduled for which date in 2026?
A
February 9
B
February 11
C
February 15
D
March 1
Question 84Single Answer
Which international crisis saw ongoing strikes and military buildups in the Middle East in February 2026?
A
Russo-Ukrainian war
B
Middle Eastern crisis (including Gaza and Iran tensions)
C
South China Sea
D
Korean Peninsula
Question 85Single Answer
Which mission identified Mons Mouton as a potential landing zone in recent 2026 news?
A
Chandrayaan-2
B
Chandrayaan-3
C
Chandrayaan-4
D
Gaganyaan
Question 86Single Answer
The HbA1c test, recently in news, is primarily used for diagnosing which disease in India?
A
Dengue
B
Cholera
C
Tuberculosis
D
Type-2 diabetes
Question 87Single Answer
The SCALP missile (Storm Shadow) is jointly developed by France and which country?
A
India
B
Germany
C
USA
D
UK
Question 88Single Answer
February 11 is observed as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by which organization?
A
UNESCO
B
WHO
C
UNICEF
D
UN Women
Question 89Single Answer
Which entity approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as new MD & CEO in February 2026 news?
A
RBI
B
SEBI
C
NABARD
D
IRDAI
Question 90Single Answer
In February 2026, India began discussions or updates related to which missile procurement from France?
A
SCALP
B
Rafale
C
BrahMos
D
Akash
Question 91Single Answer
Which global issue saw UNICEF raise alarms in February 2026 about AI-generated content?
A
Climate change
B
Deepfake abuse of children
C
Poverty
D
Migration
Question 92Single Answer
The Winter Olympics 2026 were held in which locations?
A
Beijing
B
Paris
C
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
D
Los Angeles
Question 93Single Answer
Which river is associated with the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir (mentioned in 2026 context)?
A
Chenab
B
Jhelum
C
Ravi
D
Sutlej
Question 94Single Answer
Which new dragonfly species was discovered in Kerala in recent 2026 news?
A
Vanessa indica
B
Lyriothemis keralensis
C
Apis cerana
D
Papilio polymnestor
Question 95Single Answer
In February 2026, which organization warned of a new global child-exploitation crisis due to AI?
A
WHO
B
Red Cross
C
Amnesty International
D
UNICEF
Question 96Single Answer
Which country provided additional funding to UNESCO for Ukraine's heritage and education in February 2026?
A
Japan
B
USA
C
Germany
D
UK
Question 97Single Answer
The Kimberley Process (in 2026 news) is related to preventing trade in what?
A
Oil
B
Rare earths
C
Conflict diamonds
D
Weapons
Question 98Single Answer
Which Indian tiger reserves are in Rajasthan?
A
Kanha, Bandhavgarh
B
Corbett, Dudhwa
C
Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundara
D
Sunderbans, Kaziranga
Question 99Single Answer
Which city hosted BIOFACH 2026?
A
Berlin
B
Nuremberg
C
Paris
D
Tokyo
Question 100Single Answer
Which country's President, Dr. Patrick Herminie, visited India from February 5 to 10, 2026?