Important Festivals & Cultural Events
1. 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela
- Type: International Cultural & Crafts Fair.
- Date / Duration: February 6–22, 2026 (17 days).
- State / Venue: Faridabad, Haryana.
- Purpose / Significance: To promote the heritage of Indian handlooms and handicrafts; world’s largest crafts fair.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Showcases folk performances and traditional artisanal work.
- Special Features: * 2026 Theme State:Odisha (Focus on Pattachitra art and Silver Filigree).
- 2026 Partner Nation: Italy (Showcasing Venetian glass and leather craft).
- Recent Updates: Organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Tourism and Textiles.
2. 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival
- Type: Cultural / Classical Dance Festival.
- Date / Duration: One week in February.
- State / Venue: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh (Western Group of Temples).
- Religion / Community: Open to all; celebrates Hindu temple architecture.
- Purpose / Significance: Promotion of Indian classical dance styles against a UNESCO World Heritage backdrop.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Featured the “Kathak Kumbh” in 2026, where over 2,000 dancers performed simultaneously.
- Special Features: Dedicated to the 8 classical dances, with a 2026 focus on Kathak and Manipuri.
3. Taj Mahotsav 2026
- Type: Cultural / Heritage Festival.
- Date / Duration: February 18–27, 2026 (10 days).
- State / Venue: Shilpgram, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- Theme: “Sanskriti ke Rang, Taj ke Sang” (Colors of Culture with the Taj).
- Historical Background: Inspired by the Mughal era’s patronage of arts.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Displays of Zardozi (embroidery) and Pachikari (stone inlay work).
- Famous Places: Celebrated near the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal.
4. Losar Festival (Tibetan New Year)
- Type: Religious / New Year.
- Date / Duration: Started February 17, 2026 (Multiple days).
- State / Region: Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh (Monpa tribe), and Sikkim.
- Religion / Community: Mahayana Buddhist community.
- Purpose / Significance: Marks the beginning of the Tibetan lunar calendar.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: The “Cham Dance” (Masked dance) performed by monks to symbolize the victory of good over evil.
5. Maha Shivaratri
- Type: Religious Festival.
- Date: February 15, 2026 (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi).
- Religion / Community: Hindu community.
- Purpose / Significance: Celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Night-long vigils (Jagran), fasting, and offering Bael leaves to the Shiva Lingam.
- Special Fact: In 2026, the “Mahashivratri Deepotsav” in Ujjain set a Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh oil lamps on the banks of the Kshipra River.
6. Basant Panchami
- Type: Religious / Seasonal (Spring) Festival.
- Date: February 1, 2026 (Magha Shukla Panchami).
- Religion / Community: Hindu community.
- Purpose / Significance: Marks the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge).
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Flying yellow kites and wearing yellow attire.
- Special Foods: Yellow-colored dishes like saffron rice (Meethe Chawal) and Boondi Laddoo.
7. Goa Carnival 2026
- Type: Cultural / State Festival.
- Date / Duration: Mid-February (4 days).
- State / Venue: Goa (Panjim, Margao, Mapusa, and Vasco).
- Historical Background: Introduced by the Portuguese in the 18th century.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Led by the fictional “King Momo,” who decrees a period of celebration.
- Special Features: Features colorful floats, street dances, and a blend of Konkani and Portuguese heritage.
8. Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav)
- Type: Cultural / Folk Festival.
- Date / Duration: Early February (3 days).
- State / Venue: Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Purpose / Significance: To showcase Rajasthan’s desert culture and folk music.
- Key Rituals / Traditions: Folk performances by Manganiyar and Langa musicians.
- Unique Features: Competitions like “Mr. Desert” (Moustache competition), Camel Polo, and Turban tying.
9. Important Awareness Days (February 2026)
| Event Name | Date | 2026 Theme / Significance |
| International Mother Language Day | Feb 21 | “Youth Voices for Multilingual Education” (UNESCO initiative). |
| National Science Day | Feb 28 | “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat” (Commemorates the Raman Effect). |
Quick Revision Table for Exams
| Festival | Primary Location | Key Highlight |
| Surajkund Mela | Haryana | Theme State: Odisha / Partner: Italy |
| Khajuraho Dance | Madhya Pradesh | World Record: Kathak Kumbh |
| Losar | Ladakh / Sikkim | Cham (Masked) Dance |
| Maha Shivaratri | Ujjain (MP) | 25 Lakh Diyas on Kshipra River |
| Kala Ghoda | Mumbai | Largest Multicultural Street Festival |
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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
Conclusion
February 2026 current affairs highlight important developments in government schemes, policies, defence, economy, science & technology, sports, awards, and international relations. Key updates like PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Lakhpati Didi Scheme, and global events such as the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and the Munich Security Conference 2026 show India’s progress in development, innovation, and global participation.
Overall, this article helps in quick revision of important facts, keywords, and exam topics like appointments, rankings, summits, and important days. Regular study of such current affairs improves knowledge and accuracy in exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PCS, making it an essential part of exam preparation.
FAQs – February 2026 Current Affairs
Q1. What are February 2026 current affairs?
A: They include updates on government schemes, defence, economy, awards, sports, and international events** important for exams.
Q2. Why are current affairs important for exams?
A: They help in scoring marks in sections like GK, awareness, and MCQs in exams like UPSC, SSC, and Banking.
Q3. Which schemes are important in February 2026?
A: Schemes like PM Surya Ghar Yojana and Lakhpati Didi Scheme are key highlights.
Q4. What are important international events in February 2026?
A: Major events include the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and the Munich Security Conference 2026.
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