Who inaugurated PLASTINDIA 2026, held from February 5 to 10, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
A
Narendra Modi
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Amit Shah
D
Rekha Gupta
Question 2Single Answer
India was designated as 'Country of the Year' at which international event in February 2026?
A
World Defence Show
B
BIOFACH 2026
C
PlastIndia
D
COP31
Question 3Single Answer
What was India's rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, as reported in February 2026?
A
85th
B
91st
C
96th
D
100th
Question 4Single Answer
Which state became the largest wool producer in India as per February 2026 data?
A
Gujarat
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Jammu & Kashmir
Question 5Single Answer
The Defence Acquisition Council approved defence purchases worth how much in February 2026?
A
85,000 crore
B
50,000 crore
C
1 lakh crore
D
1.2 lakh crore
Question 6Single Answer
Ayushman Bharat coverage was expanded to include an additional how many families in February 2026?
A
3 crore
B
10 crore
C
7 crore
D
5 crore
Question 7Single Answer
Which important day is observed on February 4 every year, including 2026?
A
Both A and B
B
International Day of Human Fraternity
C
World Wetlands Day
D
World Cancer Day
Question 8Single Answer
Which project was mapped in current affairs discussions in February 2026?
A
Tehri Dam
B
Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project
C
Sardar Sarovar
D
Polavaram
Question 9Single Answer
Which event focused on climate finance preparations, with COP31 scheduled for November 2026 in Brazil?
A
UN Climate Summit
B
G20 Summit
C
World Economic Forum
D
BIOFACH
Question 10Single Answer
In the Russo-Ukrainian war, a Russian drone strike in Dnipro killed at least how many people in early February 2026?
A
7
B
10
C
15
D
20
Question 11Single Answer
Pakistani forces ended a counterterrorism operation in Balochistan in February 2026, resulting in the deaths of how many BLA insurgents?
A
100
B
145
C
200
D
250
Question 12Single Answer
Nigerian forces killed a senior Boko Haram commander named what in February 2026?
A
Abu Bakr
B
Abubakar
C
Shekau
D
Abu Khalid
Question 13Single Answer
Which country launched a 1 billion loan program to rebuild after Storm Kristin in February 2026?
A
Spain
B
Italy
C
France
D
Portugal
Question 14Single Answer
The 16th Finance Commission retained what tax devolution share for States?
A
38%
B
45%
C
41%
D
50%
Question 15Single Answer
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in February 2026 to boost cooperation in which sector?
A
Defence Industrial
B
Trade
C
Tourism
D
Education
Question 16Single Answer
ADB approved a USD 182 million loan in February 2026 for flood and soil erosion management in which Indian state?
A
Bihar
B
West Bengal
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Assam
Question 17Single Answer
Which Ramsar site-leading state in India had 20 sites as of February 2026?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Rajasthan
D
Gujarat
Question 18Single Answer
World Pulses Day 2026 (February 10) theme was?
A
Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence
B
Pulses for Future
C
Sustainable Pulses
D
Nutrition from Pulses
Question 19Single Answer
Which country hosted the World Defence Show 2026 where India showcased indigenous defence?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
UAE
C
Qatar
D
Oman
Question 20Single Answer
A school shooting occurred in which Canadian province in February 2026?
A
Ontario
B
British Columbia
C
Quebec
D
Alberta
Question 21Single Answer
Cholera outbreak worsened in which country, prompting UN warnings in February 2026?
A
Yemen
B
Nigeria
C
Sudan
D
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Question 22Single Answer
Which missile system (SCALP/Storm Shadow) was in news for joint development?
A
India-Russia
B
France-Germany
C
US-Russia
D
France-UK
Question 23Single Answer
The UN announced COP31 would focus on what in November 2026?
A
Climate Finance
B
Biodiversity
C
Renewable Energy
D
Deforestation
Question 24Single Answer
India's U-19 Women's Football Team won the SAFF U-19 Championship in February 2026 by defeating which country?
A
Nepal
B
Pakistan
C
Bangladesh
D
Bhutan
Question 25Single Answer
Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Cooperation to boost women's role in the dairy sector in February 2026?
A
Operation Flood 2.0
B
White Revolution 2.0
C
Dairy Samriddhi
D
Milk Mission
Question 26Single Answer
India signed a bilateral Social Security Agreement with which country in February 2026 to benefit cross-border workers?
A
USA
B
United Kingdom
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 27Single Answer
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines in February 2026 for the rendition of which national symbol?
A
National Anthem
B
National Song 'Vande Mataram'
C
National Flag
D
National Emblem
Question 28Single Answer
Where was the 1st BRICS Sherpas' Meeting held in February 2026?
A
Beijing
B
New Delhi
C
Brasilia
D
Moscow
Question 29Single Answer
In February 2026, India was conferred which title at BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading organic trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany?
A
Organic Leader
B
Sustainable Nation
C
Green Partner
D
Country of the Year
Question 30Single Answer
Which wildlife sanctuary was highlighted in current affairs quizzes in February 2026?
A
Kapilash
B
Kaziranga
C
Sundarbans
D
Gir
Question 31Single Answer
World Unani Day is celebrated annually on which date?
A
February 11
B
February 14
C
February 13
D
February 12
Question 32Single Answer
The Indian Air Force conducted a joint in-situ air exercise with which country in February 2026?
A
Indonesia
B
Vietnam
C
Thailand
D
Malaysia
Question 33Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which new complex(es) on February 13, 2026?
A
Central Vista
B
New Parliament
C
Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan
D
AIIMS Delhi extension
Question 34Single Answer
National Women's Day in India is observed on which date?
A
March 8
B
February 13
C
January 26
D
August 15
Question 35Single Answer
Which operation/announcement ended in Balochistan in early February 2026, resulting in significant casualties?
A
Anti-Terror Ops
B
Pakistan-India Talks
C
BLA Peace Deal
D
40-hour counterterrorism operation
Question 36Single Answer
A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, in early February 2026 targeted what, killing at least 15?
A
Military base
B
Hospital
C
Minibus transporting mineworkers
D
School
Question 37Single Answer
The Winter Olympics 2026 are hosted in which Italian cities?
A
Rome-Turin
B
Naples-Genoa
C
Venice-Florence
D
Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo
Question 38Single Answer
Which U.S. administration figure was linked to DOGE spending cuts discussions in February 2026?
A
Joe Biden
B
Kamala Harris
C
Elon Musk
D
Donald Trump (cabinet meeting)
Question 39Single Answer
India's rank improved to which position in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as per 2025/2026 updates?
A
85th
B
96th
C
91st
D
100th
Question 40Single Answer
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Amendment Rules were notified on which approximate date in 2026?
A
February 1
B
February 13
C
February 10
D
January 31
Question 41Single Answer
World Radio Day is observed annually on which date, and what was the theme for 2026?
A
February 11 - Radio for Peace
B
February 14 - Community Radio Empowerment
C
February 12 - Radio in the Digital Age
D
February 13 - Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice
Question 42Single Answer
India donated ambulances and grains to which country during the February 2026 visit?
A
Bhutan
B
Bangladesh
C
Nepal
D
Seychelles
Question 43Single Answer
Which dam/power project marked 50 years with massive generation recorded in February 2026?
A
Bhakra Nangal
B
Tehri
C
Idukki Hydroelectric Project
D
Sardar Sarovar
Question 44Single Answer
Which important observance in India was noted on February 13, 2026, linked to the birth anniversary of a prominent freedom fighter and poet known as the 'Nightingale of India'?
A
National Science Day
B
Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary (often associated with National Women's Day observances)
C
International Mother Language Day
D
World NGO Day
Question 45Single Answer
On February 13, 2026, a significant leadership change occurred in the Liberal Party of Australia. Who successfully challenged Sussan Ley and became the new Leader of the Opposition?
A
Peter Dutton
B
Scott Morrison
C
Angus Taylor
D
Tony Abbott
Question 46Single Answer
India paid how much to the UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining the Honour Roll?
A
USD 20 million
B
USD 50 million
C
USD 35.18 million
D
USD 10 million
Question 47Single Answer
Which task force did the Indian Navy take command of in February 2026?
A
CTF 150
B
CTF 151
C
Combined Task Force 154
D
CTF 152
Question 48Single Answer
India's first musical road was created on which corridor in February 2026 news?
A
Mumbai Coastal Road Corridor
B
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
C
Yamuna Expressway
D
Ahmedabad-Vadodara
Question 49Single Answer
Iran's supreme leader warned of 'regional war' in early February 2026 if attacked by which country?
A
Israel
B
Saudi Arabia
C
United States
D
UAE
Question 50Single Answer
Which state government launched the Sthree Suraksha Scheme to provide monthly pension to unemployed women and transwomen?
A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Maharashtra
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
What is India's position in the Stanford University's 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Vibrancy Ranking?
A
Third
B
Second
C
First
D
Fourth
Question 52Single Answer
National Women's Day in India is observed every year on which date?
A
February 12
B
February 15
C
February 14
D
February 13
Question 53Single Answer
Which state became the first legislature in India to use AI-powered face-recognition technology to mark MLA attendance?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 54Single Answer
In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as Managing Director of which bank?
A
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
B
AU Small Finance Bank
C
Equitas Small Finance Bank
D
Jana Small Finance Bank
Question 55Single Answer
Which firm was selected as the independent advisor for the National Stock Exchange of India's long-awaited IPO in February 2026?
A
Deloitte
B
Ernst & Young
C
KPMG
D
PwC
Question 56Single Answer
In the 2026 Bangladeshi general election, which party won a landslide victory with 209 seats?
A
Awami League
B
Jatiya Party
C
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
D
Jamaat-e-Islami
Question 57Single Answer
Who replaced Sussan Ley as Leader of the Opposition in Australia following a 2026 Liberal Party leadership spill?
A
Angus Taylor
B
Peter Dutton
C
Tony Abbott
D
Scott Morrison
Question 58Single Answer
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party won a supermajority in the snap general election in February 2026 under which leader?
A
Takaichi Sanae
B
Fumio Kishida
C
Shigeru Ishiba
D
Yoshihide Suga
Question 59Single Answer
In February 2026 updates highlighted on February 14, which major aspect of India's development was emphasized in national news regarding expressways, railways, and renewable energy?
A
Launch of a new high-speed rail corridor
B
Approval of a mega solar park in Rajasthan
C
Announcement of a nationwide EV charging network
D
Review of progress on major infrastructure projects for connectivity and economic growth
Question 60Single Answer
India signed a bilateral Social Security Agreement with which country in February 2026?
A
USA
B
United Kingdom
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 61Single Answer
The Winter Olympics 2026 featured Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo winning his eighth gold in which sport?
A
Biathlon
B
Speed skating
C
Alpine skiing
D
Cross-country skiing
Question 62Single Answer
The Zapotec civilization, seen in news, primarily flourished in which country?
A
Peru
B
India
C
Egypt
D
Mexico
Question 63Single Answer
India ranked 91st in which global index in recent updates (relevant to February 2026 discussions)?
A
Corruption Perceptions Index
B
Global Innovation Index
C
Human Development Index
D
Ease of Doing Business
Question 64Single Answer
Which event's highlights included seven medal events on day 7 of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics?
A
Summer Olympics
B
Winter Olympics
C
Asian Games
D
Commonwealth Games
Question 65Single Answer
India's first musical road was created on which corridor in February 2026?
A
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
B
Eastern Peripheral Expressway
C
Yamuna Expressway
D
Mumbai Coastal Road Corridor
Question 66Single Answer
Which Supreme Court ruling recognized menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21?
A
In February 2026 context
B
Recent PIL on education
C
Dr Jaya Thakur v. Government of India
D
Environmental case
Question 67Single Answer
The BRICS Sherpa Meeting for the 2026 summit was held in which city?
A
Delhi
B
Beijing
C
Moscow
D
Johannesburg
Question 68Single Answer
India will host the AI Impact Summit in which city in February 2026?
A
Mumbai
B
Hyderabad
C
Bengaluru
D
Delhi
Question 69Single Answer
Which country faced severe weather and heavy snowfall with rising death toll in early February 2026?
A
China
B
Russia
C
South Korea
D
Japan
Question 70Single Answer
The National Productivity Council celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on which date in 2026?
A
February 14
B
February 13
C
February 12
D
February 15
Question 71Single Answer
Which cyclone or storm led to a 1 billion loan program in Portugal in early February 2026?
A
Storm Kristin
B
Cyclone Amphan
C
Storm Eunice
D
Typhoon Rai
Question 72Single Answer
In February 2026, India chaired which international process?
A
G20
B
Kimberley Process
C
SCO
D
QUAD
Question 73Single Answer
On February 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated which Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader on their party's decisive victory in the recent parliamentary elections, emphasizing India's commitment to peace and prosperity in the region?
A
Sheikh Hasina
B
Muhammad Yunus
C
Khaleda Zia
D
Tarique Rahman
Question 74Single Answer
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved a mega deal worth approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore in February 2026 for procuring how many additional Rafale fighter jets?
A
72
B
114
C
90
D
36
Question 75Single Answer
The Goa Book Festival 2026 recorded over how many attendees?
A
50,000
B
1 lakh
C
2 lakh
D
1.25 lakh
Question 76Single Answer
In February 2026, the Indian Navy assumed command of which Combined Task Force (CTF) under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Bahrain?
A
CTF 150
B
CTF 154
C
CTF 151
D
CTF 152
Question 77Single Answer
Which ministry/leader launched India's first CBDC-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar in February 2026?
A
Finance Minister
B
Food Minister
C
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D
Union Minister Amit Shah
Question 78Single Answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the North East's first Emergency Landing Facility in February 2026 at which location?
A
Guwahati, Assam
B
Agartala, Tripura
C
Imphal, Manipur
D
Dibrugarh, Assam
Question 79Single Answer
The Union Cabinet approved the launch of which new fund with 1 lakh crore central assistance in February 2026 for addressing urban development challenges?
A
Smart Cities Fund 2.0
B
Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)
C
AMRUT 3.0
D
PMAY Urban Extension
Question 80Single Answer
Which initiative was approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2026 to support startups via expanded funding mechanisms?
A
Make in India Fund
B
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
C
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
D
Digital India Fund
Question 81Single Answer
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) celebrated how many years of establishment in February 2026?
A
35 years
B
40 years
C
45 years
D
50 years
Question 82Single Answer
India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20, 2026 in which city?
A
Bengaluru
B
New Delhi
C
Mumbai
D
Hyderabad
Question 83Single Answer
Which scheme was launched in February 2026 to provide immediate hospitalization and assured treatment for road accident victims?
A
PM Suraksha Bima
B
PM RAHAT
C
Ayushman Bharat Expansion
D
PM Jeevan Suraksha
Question 84Single Answer
Pakistan announced a boycott of the India match in which upcoming event (February 2026 news)?
A
Asian Games
B
Olympics 2028
C
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
D
SAFF Championship
Question 85Single Answer
Who was appointed Chairman of the GIFT City Company in February 2026?
A
Nirmala Sitharaman
B
Raghuram Rajan
C
Uday Kotak
D
Shaktikanta Das
Question 86Single Answer
The first-ever International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACc) 2026 is being hosted by which force from February 18-23?
A
Indian Navy
B
CRPF
C
Indian Air Force
D
Indian Army
Question 87Single Answer
Which country hosted the Winter Olympics 2026, with the opening ceremony held in February 2026?
A
China
B
France
C
Italy
D
Japan
Question 88Single Answer
Which state hosted India's first Black Swan Summit 2026 on AI, FinTech, and InsurTech?
A
Odisha
B
Karnataka
C
Gujarat
D
Telangana
Question 89Single Answer
What is "Tetrataenium paikadae" recently in the news (February 2026)?
A
A plant species
B
A new virus strain
C
A mineral deposit
D
An animal species
Question 90Single Answer
The Lead Bank Scheme was introduced based on the recommendations of which committee?
A
Urjit Patel Committee
B
Rangarajan Committee
C
Nariman Committee
D
Narasimham Committee
Question 91Single Answer
Mia Amor Mottley is the Prime Minister of which country (highlighted in February 2026 news)?
A
Jamaica
B
Cuba
C
Guyana
D
Barbados
Question 92Single Answer
Rajaji National Park is located in which state?
A
Uttarakhand
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 93Single Answer
Which port authority in India received IGBC Platinum Rating for sustainability in February 2026?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B
Paradip Port
C
Deendayal Port
D
V.O. Chidambaranar Port
Question 94Single Answer
The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL in February 2026 for how many Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard?
A
8
B
6
C
10
D
12
Question 95Single Answer
National Productivity Week 2026 (February 12-18) was observed by which body?
A
NITI Aayog
B
National Productivity Council (NPC)
C
Ministry of Commerce
D
Quality Council of India
Question 96Single Answer
In February 2026, which country's CEO met PM Modi to discuss expanding operations under Viksit Bharat?
A
Boeing
B
Rolls-Royce (Tufan Erginbilgic)
C
Airbus
D
General Electric
Question 97Single Answer
Which initiative focuses on women-led decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in India (February 2026 discussions)?
A
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
B
Women-led DRE initiatives
C
Ujjwala 2.0
D
Green Hydrogen Mission
Question 98Single Answer
The mechanism for handling complaints against judges in India primarily follows which procedure?
A
In-house procedure and statutory provisions
B
NJAC Act
C
Lokpal mechanism
D
CVC guidelines
Question 99Single Answer
On February 17, 2026, what rare astronomical event began, known as the 'Ring of Fire'?
A
Total lunar eclipse
B
Supermoon
C
Partial solar eclipse
D
Annular solar eclipse
Question 100Single Answer
In February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with how much central assistance?