February 2026 Current Affairs for Competitive Exams with 100 Practice MCQs

Organizations & Committees

1. 16th Finance Commission (Report Tabled)

• Fact: Chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, the commission’s report was tabled in Parliament on February 1, 2026.

• Key Recommendation: Recommended maintaining the vertical devolution (States’ share) at 41% for the period 2026–2031.

• New Devolution Parameter: Introduced “Contribution to GDP” (weighted at 10%) as a criterion. This rewards states with high economic productivity, partially replacing the previous “Fiscal Effort” metrics.

• Significance: This is a high-priority topic for UPSC and State PSC exams under the “Fiscal Federalism” section.

2. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice

• Review of UPSC & SSC: Conducted a comprehensive appraisal of recruitment bodies in mid-February 2026.

• CSAT Reform: The committee formally suggested a rationalization of the CSAT paper to address concerns regarding the disadvantage faced by candidates from non-technical/humanities backgrounds.

• Transparency Initiative: Recommended the “Immediate Answer Key” model, where provisional keys are released within 48 hours of the Preliminary exam to ensure accountability.

3. India-AI Impact Summit 2026

• Venue: Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Feb 16–20).

• New Delhi Declaration on AI: Signed by 88 nations, it focuses on “Inclusive AI” and the creation of a Global AI Impact Commons (a shared repository of AI tools for developing nations).

• The “Seven Working Chakras”: A unique governance framework introduced at the summit to categorize AI dialogue:

  1. Human Capital & Skilling

  2. Data Governance

  3. AI Safety & Ethics

  4. Sovereign AI Infrastructure

  5. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  6. Startup Ecosystems

  7. Public Sector Application

4. Hindi Advisory Committee (M/o Chemicals & Fertilisers)

• Chairman: Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.

• Reconstitution Date: February 26, 2026.

• Mandate: To monitor the implementation of the Official Languages Act and ensure the progressive use of Hindi in the ministry’s technical and administrative documentation.

5. National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC)

• Event: The 47th NSQC meeting chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

• Focus: Approval of “Industry 4.0” Qualification Files. This includes specialized certifications for Green Hydrogen Technicians, Generative AI Developers, and Precision Agriculture Specialists.

• Goal: To bridge the gap between academic vocational training and the demands of the 2026 labor market.

6. Key Organizational Heads (Appointments February 2026)

Organization	Head	Designation
GIFT City	Uday Kotak	Chairman
NITI Aayog	Nidhi Chhibber	Interim CEO
Yes Bank	Vinay Muralidhar Tonse	MD & CEO
ICAI	Prasanna Kumar D	President
Naval Armament	Divakar Jayant	Director General (DGONA)

Important Festivals & Cultural Events

1. 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela

• Fact: Held from February 6–22, 2026, in Faridabad, Haryana.

• 2026 Theme State: Odisha (Focusing on Pattachitra and Silver Filigree).

• 2026 Partner Nation: Italy (Showcasing European glass work and leather crafts).

• Exam Relevance: Organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, and External Affairs.

2. Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF)

• Fact: Usually held in the first or second week of February in South Mumbai.

• Significance: India’s largest multicultural street festival.

• Key Detail: In 2026, the festival emphasized “Urban Sustainability through Art,” featuring massive installations made from recycled ocean plastic.

3. Taj Mahotsav 2026

• Fact: Celebrated from February 18–27, 2026, at Shilpgram, Agra.

• 2026 Theme: “Sanskriti ke Rang, Taj ke Sang” (Colors of Culture with the Taj).

• Focus: Reviving Mughal-era arts like Zardozi (embroidery) and Pachikari (stone inlay).

4. 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival

• Fact: Held in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, against the backdrop of the Western Group of Temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

• Highlights: Featured a world-record “Kathak Kumbh” where over 2,000 dancers performed simultaneously to celebrate the 52nd year.

• Styles: Focused on the 8 classical dances of India, particularly Kathak and Manipuri in 2026.

5. Losar Festival (Tibetan New Year)

• Fact: Celebrated in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh (by Monpa tribe), and Sikkim starting February 17, 2026.

• Tradition: Features the “Cham Dance” (masked dance) performed by Buddhist monks to symbolize the victory of good over evil.

• Exam Relevance: Known as the most important festival of the Mahayana Buddhist community.

6. Maha Shivaratri

• Fact: Observed on February 15, 2026 (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi).

• Key Event: The “Mahashivratri Deepotsav” in Ujjain attempted a Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh oil lamps (diyas) on the banks of the Kshipra River.

7. Basant Panchami

• Fact: Celebrated on February 1, 2026 (Magha Shukla Panchami).

• Significance: Marks the arrival of spring and the birth of Goddess Saraswati.

• Cultural Note: In North India, it is traditionally celebrated by flying yellow kites and consuming yellow-colored dishes (saffron rice).

8. Goa Carnival 2026

• Fact: Held in mid-February, primarily in Panjim, Margao, and Vasco.

• Legend: Led by the fictional figure “King Momo,” who decrees the “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” order for the state.

• Influence: A unique blend of Konkani culture and 450 years of Portuguese heritage.

9. Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav)

• Fact: Celebrated in the Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer in early February.

• Unique Competitions: Includes “Mr. Desert” (Moustache competition), Turban tying, and Camel Polo.

• Significance: Showcases the rich folk heritage of the Manganiyar and Langa musicians.

10. Hornbill Festival (Extension)

• Note: While the main festival is in December, the “Mini Hornbill” festivals were organized across various districts of Nagaland in February 2026 to promote tribal tourism during the off-season.

11. International Mother Language Day

• Date: February 21.

• 2026 Theme: “Youth Voices for Multilingual Education.”

• Exam Context: Declared by UNESCO in memory of the 1952 Language Movement in Bangladesh.

12. National Science Day

• Date: February 28.

• 2026 Theme: “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat.”

• Significance: Marks the discovery of the Raman Effect (Scattering of light) by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928.

February 2026 Current Affairs: 100 Practice MCQs

1. What is the total capital expenditure (Capex) outlay for Indian Railways in the FY 2026-27 budget?

A) ₹2,40,000 crore

B) ₹2,78,030 crore

C) ₹2,93,030 crore

D) ₹3,15,000 crore

Answer: C) ₹2,93,030 crore

2. The Ministry of Defence received a record allocation of ₹7,84,678 crore. What is the percentage increase over the previous year?

A) 10.2%

B) 12.5%

C) 15.2%

D) 18.1%

Answer: C) 15.2%

3. Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, which recently tabled its report?

A) N.K. Singh

B) Dr. Arvind Panagariya

C) Shaktikanta Das

D) V. Anantha Nageswaran

Answer: B) Dr. Arvind Panagariya

4. The 16th Finance Commission has recommended keeping the states’ share in central taxes at:

A) 42%

B) 41%

C) 40%

D) 39%

Answer: B) 41%

5. What new parameter was introduced for tax devolution to reward states for economic output?

A) Demographic Performance

B) Forest and Ecology

C) Contribution to GDP

D) Tax and Fiscal Efforts

Answer: C) Contribution to GDP

6. The government has earmarked what percentage of the defence capital budget for domestic procurement in 2026-27?

A) 65%

B) 70%

C) 75%

D) 80%

Answer: C) 75%

7. Which PSU was recently granted ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status by the government?

A) Solar Energy Corporation of India

B) Yantra India Limited (YIL)

C) RailTel

D) IRCTC

Answer: B) Yantra India Limited (YIL)

8. The ‘Deep Tech’ fund announced in the budget is primarily aimed at which sector?

A) Agriculture

B) Textiles

C) Defence and Modernization

D) Tourism

Answer: C) Defence and Modernization

9. How many new Vande Bharat sleeper rakes were announced for production in Feb 2026?

A) 25

B) 50

C) 75

D) 100

Answer: B) 50

10. India’s fiscal deficit target for FY 2026-27 is projected at:

A) 5.1%

B) 4.9%

C) 4.5%

D) 4.0%

Answer: C) 4.5%

11. Which naval ship was commissioned on February 27, 2026, as the 3rd ASW-SWC vessel?

A) INS Arnala

B) INS Androth

C) INS Anjadip

D) INS Mahe

Answer: C) INS Anjadip

12. ‘Exercise MILAN 2026’ was concluded on February 25 off the coast of which city?

A) Mumbai

B) Kochi

C) Visakhapatnam

D) Chennai

Answer: C) Visakhapatnam

13. What is the theme for the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN (2026)?

A) Synergy Across the Seas

B) Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration

C) Operational Efficiency at Sea

D) Global Maritime Peace

Answer: B) Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration

14. DRDO successfully tested ‘VSHORADS’ in Odisha. What does ‘VSHORADS’ stand for?

A) Very Short Range Air Defence System

B) Vertical Short Range Air Defence System

C) Versatile Short Range Attack Drone System

D) Velocity Short Range Air Defence System

Answer: A) Very Short Range Air Defence System

15. ‘Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026’ is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

A) USA

B) France

C) Japan

D) Australia

Answer: C) Japan

16. Where was the 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian held?

A) Umroi, Meghalaya

B) Chaubattia, Uttarakhand

C) Mahajan, Rajasthan

D) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh

Answer: B) Chaubattia, Uttarakhand

17. Which missile was test-fired by the Strategic Forces Command on February 6, 2026?

A) Agni-P

B) Agni-3

C) Agni-5

D) Prithvi-II

Answer: B) Agni-3

18. DRDO successfully demonstrated ‘SFDR’ technology. What is the full form of SFDR?

A) Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

B) Super Fast Ducted Rocket

C) Static Fuel Dual Ramjet

D) Sonic Fuel Ducted Ramjet

Answer: A) Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

19. Exercise ‘Vayu Shakti-26’, the massive firepower demonstration of the IAF, was held at:

A) Jodhpur

B) Pokharan

C) Leh

D) Kalaikunda

Answer: B) Pokharan

20. ‘Exercise Khanjar-XIII’ is a joint special forces exercise between India and:

A) Kazakhstan

B) Kyrgyzstan

C) Uzbekistan

D) Tajikistan

Answer: B) Kyrgyzstan

21. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched ‘Reform No. 4′ under ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’. What is it?

A) Rail Tech Portal

B) e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT)

C) Kavach 4.0

D) Amrit Bharat App

Answer: B) e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT)

22. A new 2,052-km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) was announced connecting Dankuni to:

A) Mumbai

B) Surat

C) Chennai

D) Ludhiana

Answer: B) Surat

23. Which high-speed rail corridor was announced to reduce travel time between Chennai and Bengaluru to 1 hour 13 mins?

A) Delhi-Varanasi

B) Mumbai-Pune

C) Chennai-Bengaluru

D) Hyderabad-Bengaluru

Answer: C) Chennai-Bengaluru

24. The ‘Gajraj System’, an AI-based intrusion detection system, is designed to protect which animal?

A) Tigers

B) Elephants

C) Leopards

D) Rhinos

Answer: B) Elephants

25. Which railway zone launched the ‘Rail Parcel App’ for door-to-door logistics in February 2026?

A) Northern Railway

B) South Central Railway

C) Western Railway

D) Eastern Railway

Answer: B) South Central Railway

26. The government approved a bypass line near which city to eliminate train reversals?

A) Varanasi

B) Ujjain

C) Ringas

D) Aunrihar

Answer: B) Ujjain

27. India is planning to build how many new high-speed rail corridors according to Feb 2026 reports?

A) 5

B) 7

C) 10

D) 12

Answer: B) 7

28. ‘Kavach 4.0’ is the indigenously developed system for:

A) High-speed Wi-Fi

B) Automatic Train Protection

C) Biometric Attendance

D) Freight Tracking

Answer: B) Automatic Train Protection

29. A new Vande Bharat sleeper service was recently flagged off between Howrah and:

A) New Delhi

B) Kamakhya

C) Puri

D) Patna

Answer: B) Kamakhya

30. The ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’ focuses on:

A) Bullet train stations

B) Redevelopment of 1,275+ existing stations

C) Dedicated freight stations

D) Digital ticketing only

Answer: B) Redevelopment of 1,275+ existing stations

31. What is India’s rank in the Henley Passport Index (Q1 2026) update?

A) 85th

B) 80th

C) 75th

D) 70th

Answer: B) 80th

32. Which country topped the Henley Passport Index 2026?

A) Japan

B) Singapore

C) France

D) Germany

Answer: B) Singapore

33. India ranked 91st in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025. Which organization publishes it?

A) World Bank

B) Transparency International

C) WEF

D) IMF

Answer: B) Transparency International

34. What is India’s rank in the EIU Democracy Index 2026?

A) 35th

B) 41st

C) 46th

D) 53rd

Answer: B) 41st

35. India is classified as what in the EIU Democracy Index 2026?

A) Full Democracy

B) Flawed Democracy

C) Hybrid Regime

D) Authoritarian Regime

Answer: B) Flawed Democracy

36. In the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025/26, India is ranked at:

A) 40th

B) 38th

C) 36th

D) 34th

Answer: B) 38th

37. Which country topped the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025/26?

A) USA

B) Switzerland

C) Sweden

D) UK

Answer: B) Switzerland

38. India ranked 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026. Which country is at rank 1?

A) Denmark

B) Sweden

C) Norway

D) None (Top 3 vacant)

Answer: D) None (Top 3 vacant)

39. What is India’s rank in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025/26?

A) 115th

B) 121st

C) 131st

D) 140th

Answer: C) 131st

40. Which Indian city is listed among the world’s top 100 innovation clusters in GII 2025?

A) Hyderabad

B) Bengaluru

C) Pune

D) Ahmedabad

Answer: B) Bengaluru

41. The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ was held at which venue?

A) Yashobhoomi, Dwarka

B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

C) HITEX, Hyderabad

D) Jio World Centre, Mumbai

Answer: B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

42. Which declaration was signed by 88 nations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

A) Delhi Declaration on AI

B) Global AI Impact Declaration

C) New Delhi Declaration

D) AI for All Declaration

Answer: C) New Delhi Declaration

43. The 62nd Munich Security Conference 2026 was held in which country?

A) France

B) Germany

C) UK

D) USA

Answer: B) Germany

44. Which Indian city hosted the ‘Asia Economic Dialogue 2026’?

A) New Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Pune

D) Bengaluru

Answer: C) Pune

45. ‘Wings India 2026’, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, was held in:

A) New Delhi

B) Hyderabad

C) Bengaluru

D) Mumbai

Answer: B) Hyderabad

46. The ‘IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2026’ was organized by the Indian Navy in:

A) Kochi

B) Mumbai

C) Visakhapatnam

D) Goa

Answer: C) Visakhapatnam

47. What is the theme for ‘Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026’?

A) AI for Digital India

B) Sovereign AI Ecosystem for Education

C) Inclusive AI for Youth

D) Global AI Leadership

Answer: B) Sovereign AI Ecosystem for Education

48. Where was the ‘World Ocean Science Congress 2026’ held?

A) Kochi

B) Visakhapatnam

C) Goa

D) Chennai

Answer: C) Goa

49. The ‘GRP Chiefs Conference 2026’ on railway security was held in:

A) Mumbai

B) New Delhi

C) Kolkata

D) Lucknow

Answer: B) New Delhi

50. The ‘Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit 2026’ was hosted in which country?

A) India

B) Australia

C) USA

D) Canada

Answer: B) Australia

51. Scientists at which IIT developed the ‘Graphene-Bio’ water filter in Feb 2026?

A) IIT Bombay

B) IIT Kanpur

C) IIT Madras

D) IIT Delhi

Answer: C) IIT Madras

52. The ‘Cyborg Chip’ (Neuromorphic Chip) developed in India integrates silicon circuits with:

A) Graphene

B) Living Neurons

C) Optical Fibers

D) Superconductors

Answer: B) Living Neurons

53. Astronomers confirmed ‘Phosphine’ life signatures in the atmosphere of which planet?

A) Mars

B) Venus

C) Jupiter

D) Saturn

Answer: B) Venus

54. Which telescope provided the data to confirm Phosphine on Venus in Feb 2026?

A) Hubble Telescope

B) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

C) Chandra X-ray

D) TESS

Answer: B) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

55. A new ‘Ghost Population’ lineage was discovered in the DNA of populations from:

A) East Asia

B) West Africa

C) Northern Europe

D) South America

Answer: B) West Africa

56. India’s first portable solar-powered ‘Green Ammonia’ reactor was piloted in:

A) Rajasthan

B) Gujarat

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Maharashtra

Answer: B) Gujarat

57. The ‘Cyborg Chip’ was developed by a startup in partnership with:

A) IIT Delhi

B) IISc Bengaluru

C) TIFR Mumbai

D) IIT Madras

Answer: B) IISc Bengaluru

58. ‘Green Ammonia’ is a critical invention for which national mission?

A) Digital India

B) National Green Hydrogen Mission

C) Swachh Bharat Mission

D) Smart Cities Mission

Answer: B) National Green Hydrogen Mission

59. The VSHORADS system is categorized as a:

A) MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence System)

B) ICBM

C) Cruise Missile

D) Anti-Ship Missile

Answer: A) MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence System)

60. The Phosphine discovery is significant for which upcoming ISRO mission?

A) Gaganyaan

B) Shukrayaan-1

C) Mangalyaan-2

D) Chandrayaan-4

Answer: B) Shukrayaan-1

61. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City in February 2026?

A) Shaktikanta Das

B) Uday Kotak

C) Deepak Parekh

D) N. Chandrasekaran

Answer: B) Uday Kotak

62. Nidhi Chhibber has been appointed as the Interim CEO of:

A) SEBI

B) NITI Aayog

C) RBI

D) SIDBI

Answer: B) NITI Aayog

63. Who is the newly appointed President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)?

A) Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal

B) Prasanna Kumar D

C) Aniket Talati

D) Debashis Mitra

Answer: B) Prasanna Kumar D

64. Vinay Muralidhar Tonse was appointed as the MD & CEO of which bank?

A) SBI

B) Yes Bank

C) HDFC Bank

D) ICICI Bank

Answer: B) Yes Bank

65. Divakar Jayant was appointed as the Director General of which naval department?

A) Naval Design

B) Naval Armament (DGONA)

C) Naval Operations

D) Naval Intelligence

Answer: B) Naval Armament (DGONA)

66. The Hindi Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers is chaired by:

A) Amit Shah

B) Jagat Prakash Nadda

C) Rajnath Singh

D) Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: B) Jagat Prakash Nadda

67. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice recently recommended a review of which exam?

A) NEET

B) UPSC CSAT

C) JEE

D) CAT

Answer: B) UPSC CSAT

68. The 47th National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting focused on which vision?

A) Skill India 1.0

B) Industry 4.0

C) Digital Literacy

D) Green Energy

Answer: B) Industry 4.0

69. Which organization hosted the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’?

A) NITI Aayog

B) MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT)

C) Ministry of External Affairs

D) FICCI

Answer: B) MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT)

70. The 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations will cover which period?

A) 2025-30

B) 2026-31

C) 2027-32

D) 2024-29

Answer: B) 2026-31

71. Which state was the ‘Theme State’ for the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026?

A) Rajasthan

B) Odisha

C) Gujarat

D) Haryana

Answer: B) Odisha

72. Which country was the ‘Partner Nation’ for Surajkund Mela 2026?

A) France

B) Italy

C) USA

D) Japan

Answer: B) Italy

73. The ‘Kala Ghoda Arts Festival’ is celebrated in which city?

A) Mumbai

B) New Delhi

C) Kolkata

D) Pune

Answer: A) Mumbai

74. What is the theme for Taj Mahotsav 2026?

A) Heritage India

B) Sanskriti ke Rang, Taj ke Sang

C) Incredible India

D) Mughal Virasat

Answer: B) Sanskriti ke Rang, Taj ke Sang

75. The 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival featured a world record performance called:

A) Kathak Kumbh

B) Odissi Sangam

C) Bharatanatyam Mahotsav

D) Kuchipudi Khel

Answer: A) Kathak Kumbh

76. Losar Festival marks the New Year for which community?

A) Parsi

B) Tibetan/Buddhist

C) Jain

D) Sikh

Answer: B) Tibetan/Buddhist

77. In 2026, which city lit 25 lakh oil lamps on Maha Shivaratri to set a Guinness record?

A) Varanasi

B) Ujjain

C) Haridwar

D) Rishikesh

Answer: B) Ujjain

78. The famous ‘Goa Carnival’ is led by which fictional figure?

A) King Arthur

B) King Momo

C) King Neptune

D) King Bacchus

Answer: B) King Momo

79. The ‘Maru Mahotsav’ or Desert Festival is held in:

A) Bikaner

B) Jaisalmer

C) Jodhpur

D) Pushkar

Answer: B) Jaisalmer

80. National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of:

A) Gravity

B) Raman Effect

C) Zero

D) Penicillin

Answer: B) Raman Effect

81. International Mother Language Day is observed on:

A) February 14

B) February 21

C) February 24

D) February 28

Answer: B) February 21

82. Basant Panchami is dedicated to the worship of which Goddess?

A) Lakshmi

B) Saraswati

C) Durga

D) Parvati

Answer: B) Saraswati

83. Who won the Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles title (assuming current trends continue)?

A) Novak Djokovic

B) Jannik Sinner

C) Carlos Alcaraz

D) Daniil Medvedev

Answer: B) Jannik Sinner

84. Which country hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics in February?

A) China

B) Italy (Milano Cortina)

C) France

D) USA

Answer: B) Italy (Milano Cortina)

85. Which Indian state/UT reached its first-ever Ranji Trophy final in Feb 2026?

A) Mumbai

B) Jammu and Kashmir

C) Saurashtra

D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir

86. Who won the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026?

A) India

B) Australia

C) Pakistan

D) England

Answer: A) India

87. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers saw India playing against which team in Feb?

A) Qatar

B) Kuwait

C) Afghanistan

D) Oman

Answer: C) Afghanistan

88. Who was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2026 (announced in Feb)?

A) Shubman Gill

B) Virat Kohli

C) Yashasvi Jaiswal

D) Rohit Sharma

Answer: C) Yashasvi Jaiswal

89. The 2026 Asian Winter Games were held in which city?

A) Sapporo

B) Harbin

C) Almaty

D) Gangwon

Answer: B) Harbin

90. India’s 85th Chess Grandmaster title was achieved by:

A) R Praggnanandhaa

B) V Pranav

C) Aditya Samant

D) Shreyas Royal

Answer: D) Shreyas Royal

91. World Pulses Day is observed annually on:

A) February 2

B) February 10

C) February 13

D) February 20

Answer: B) February 10

92. World Radio Day is celebrated on:

A) February 10

B) February 13

C) February 15

D) February 21

Answer: B) February 13

93. What is the theme of International Mother Language Day 2026?

A) Multilingual Education

B) Youth Voices for Multilingual Education

C) Indigenous Languages

D) Digital Literacy in Mother Tongue

Answer: B) Youth Voices for Multilingual Education

94. Central Excise Day in India is observed on:

A) February 1

B) February 24

C) February 28

D) February 14

Answer: B) February 24

95. World Wetlands Day 2026 was celebrated on February 2 with the theme:

A) Wetlands and Water

B) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing

C) Restore Wetlands

D) Urban Wetlands

Answer: B) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing

96. Who is the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers (as of Feb 2026)?

A) Mansukh Mandaviya

B) Jagat Prakash Nadda

C) Piyush Goyal

D) Dharmendra Pradhan

Answer: B) Jagat Prakash Nadda

97. The first high-speed rail corridor (Bullet Train) in India is being built between:

A) Delhi-Agra

B) Mumbai-Ahmedabad

C) Bengaluru-Mysuru

D) Chennai-Hyderabad

Answer: B) Mumbai-Ahmedabad

98. The ‘Gajraj System’ for elephant protection uses which technology?

A) Satellite Tracking

B) AI-based Acoustic Sensors

C) Electric Fencing

D) Drone Surveillance

Answer: B) AI-based Acoustic Sensors

99. Which DPSU was recently in news for the 114 Rafale jet deal partnership?

A) BEL

B) HAL

C) Tata Defence

D) Adani Defence

Answer: B) HAL

100. National Science Day 2026 theme ‘Women in Science’ focuses on:

A) Mangalyaan

B) Viksit Bharat

C) Digital India

D) Rural Health

Answer: B) Viksit Bharat