📚 February 2026 Current Affairs MCQs

Answer: C) Indian Productivity Week is observed Feb 12-18. NPC was formed on February 12 and organizes IPW annually. It functions under Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Answer: B) World Radio Day 2026 theme was "Radio and AI: AI is a Tool, Not a Voice" — emphasizing that AI should serve as a tool, not replace human voices in broadcasting.

Answer: C) International Mother Language Day 2026 theme: "Youth Voices on Multilingual Education" — highlighting the role of youth in promoting multilingual education worldwide.

Answer: B) World Wetlands Day is on February 2. The 2026 theme was "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge" — recognizing the role of indigenous knowledge in wetland conservation.

Answer: C) "Four Stars of Destiny" is the memoir of General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of Army Staff, published by Penguin Random House India.

Answer: B) "The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism" was written by Shashi Tharoor, about the social reformer Sri Narayan Guru from Kerala.

Answer: C) "The Dawn of Odisha Journalism" was authored by N. Jagannath Das, chronicling the history of journalism in Odisha.

Answer: C) "Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman" was authored by Vijay Goyal, a BJP politician, as a tribute to the former Prime Minister.

Answer: D) "The Gallery of Upside Down Women" was authored by Arundhati Subramaniam, one of India's most celebrated contemporary poets.

Answer: C) André Béteille received the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and was indeed the first Chancellor of Ashoka University. Both statements are correct.

Answer: C) Hugh Gantzer received the Padma Shri in the field of Literature and Education. He was one of India's most celebrated travel writers.

Answer: B) David J. Farber was known as the "Grandfather of the Internet" for his pioneering contributions to networking and computing technologies.

Answer: D) Both statements are correct. Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Indian-American climate scientist, won the 2026 Crafoord Prize, which is indeed awarded in disciplines not covered by the Nobel Prize.

Answer: B) Rubul Nagi from India won the Global Teacher Prize 2026 worth $1 million, awarded by Varkey Foundation. Only the first statement (about Rubul Nagi) was confirmed correct; note that Sonam Wangchuk won in an earlier year.

Answer: B) BBC Indian Sportswomen 2025 (6th edition): Sportswoman = Smriti Mandhana (Cricket, ODI/T20I opener), Emerging Player = Divya Deshmukh (Chess, World Rapid Chess Champion), Para Sports = Preeti Pal (Athletics, 100m/200m sprinter — Paris Paralympics 2024 bronze medalist), Lifetime Achievement = Anjali Bhagat (Shooting). All four in option B are correct.

Answer: C) The Earthshot Prize 2026 ceremony was held in Mumbai in November, marking the first time this prestigious environmental award ceremony was held in India.

Answer: B) Our Lady of Grace Cathedral received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Conservation. It is located in Vasai (Bassein), Maharashtra.

Answer: B) "Bung", a Manipuri film, won the BAFTA 2026 Best Children's and Family Film. It was directed by Lakshmi Priya Devi, marking a significant achievement for Indian cinema internationally.

Answer: C) Nemcha Kipgen became the first woman and first Kuki-Zo tribe member to be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, a historic milestone.

Answer: C) Sanae Takaichi was re-appointed PM of Japan, belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan's dominant political party.

Answer: B) The SC Collegium recommended Sushrutha Arvind Dharmadhikari as the next Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

Answer: C) Rob Jetten became the Prime Minister of the Netherlands at 38 years of age, making him the youngest PM in Dutch history.

Answer: B) Tarique Rahman became PM of Bangladesh after 18 months of interim government, representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Answer: B) Sachin Tendulkar was appointed as the UN Global Champion for Road Safety, leveraging his global influence to promote road safety awareness.

Answer: C) MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT) and Intel India jointly organized the AI Responsibility Campaign that set a Guinness World Record with 25,946 pledges.

Answer: C) Exercise Khanjjar is an annual India-Kyrgyzstan exercise, first held in 2011. The 13th edition was held at Meesemari Camp, Sonitpur district, Assam. All three statements are correct.

Answer: B) Exercise Vajra Prahar (16th edition) was held between India and USA at Bakloo, Himachal Pradesh. It is a special forces exercise.

Answer: B) Exercise Dharma Guardian is between India and JAPAN (not South Korea). Statement 1 is wrong. Statement 2 is correct — it is annual and held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.

Answer: B) Exercise Freedom Shield is a joint military exercise between USA and South Korea, one of the largest annual exercises on the Korean Peninsula.

Answer: B) Buddy Squadron is a joint aerial exercise between USA and South Korea held since 1991. It serves as a precursor to the larger Freedom Shield exercise and involves both 4th and 5th generation jets.

Answer: C) For the first time, Milan 2026, IONS Conclave, and International Fleet Review were all hosted simultaneously at Visakhapatnam from February 15-25, 2026.

Answer: B) Exercise Agni Pariksha was conducted between Indian Army and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the first such combined initiative between these two forces.

Answer: B) Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 was held at Pokhran, Rajasthan on Feb 27, with 120+ aircraft. President Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest. The tagline was "Achook Abhed Satik".

Answer: C) Exercise Vajraghat was conducted by Indian Army's Southern Command, featuring the White Tiger Division with the K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Answer: C) Exercise Kalari Leap was conducted by the Southern Air Command of IAF in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy Archipelago, involving Armed Forces Special Operations Division and Indian Coast Guard.

Answer: C) Exercise Agni Varsha was an Indian Army exercise conducted at Pokhran, Rajasthan, under the Southern Command.

Answer: B) YIL was upgraded to Mini Ratna Category 1 (from Schedule 1A), approved by the Defence Minister. It can now spend up to ₹500 crore without government approval. It is one of 7 DPSUs under Department of Defence Production.

Answer: B) PRAHAR is India's first Counter Terrorism Policy, providing a comprehensive framework for countering terrorism. Answer: D in class context.

Answer: B) The Bharat Ranbhumi Darshan Expedition was flagged off from Dwarka, Gujarat by a 35-member joint team of Indian Army, Indian Navy, and BSF, culminating at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.

Answer: B) Operation KIYA was a counter-terrorist operation conducted in the Bhasantgarh area of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir.

Answer: B) Project HIMANK is a project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Ladakh, nicknamed "Mountain Tamers." The Mig La pass at 19,400 feet is the highest motorable road achieved under this project.

Answer: B) World Defence Show 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Feb 8-12). India set up its first-ever pavilion at the show, with MoS Defence Sanjay Seth participating.

Answer: C) Both statements about Agni-III are correct. It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with 2-stage solid fuel, 3000-3500 km range, tested at Chandipur (ITR), Odisha, with 1500 kg nuclear-capable payload.

Answer: C) The IMACC Cup 2026 was hosted by the Indian Army in the Eastern Himalayas (18-23 Feb 2026) with 7 friendly nations: Bhutan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Saudi Arabia.

Answer: B) Cadet Training Ship Krishna was built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and named after the Krishna River. It was commissioned in Chennai.

Answer: C) INS Anjadip is the 4th ship of the Arnala class ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), built by GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders). It is nicknamed "Dolphin Hunter" with 80% indigenous content.

Answer: C) VSHORAD was developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation). It is a 4th-generation man-portable/shoulder-fired system with a range of 500m-6km, tested at Pokhran.

Answer: C) Sky Sting is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel, with a range of 250 km and Mach 3+ speed. India is planning to acquire it for IAF.

Answer: C) The Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute was jointly tested by ISRO and DRDO at the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh.

Answer: A) CHOPS is indeed an ESA mission launched in 2019 in sun-synchronous orbit. However, it was NOT designed to discover new galaxies — it characterizes exoplanets. Only Statement 1 is correct.

Answer: C) Both statements about NASA's Perseverance Rover are correct. It completed the first AI-planned drive on Mars and its primary mission is searching for ancient microbial life. It is in Jezero Crater, launched 2020 from Florida.

Answer: C) Moldbook, the world's first social network exclusively for AI agents (no human intervention), was developed by Matt Flich and launched in January 2026.

Answer: B) Haven-1, the world's first private space station, is being built by Vast Space and will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon rocket, expected in 2027, accommodating up to 4 astronauts.

Answer: D) Both statements are incorrect. The landing site is in the SOUTH (not East) Circumpolar region. Melba Roy Mouton was a NASA (not ISRO) mathematician. Hence, neither statement is correct.

Answer: C) NLOT (National Large Optical Near-Infrared Telescope) has a 13.7-meter aperture and will be located at Hanle, Ladakh. It will be one of the world's largest telescopes, sanctioned in Budget 2026.

Answer: C) Aditya Pandya, 17, from Gujarat, participated in an 8-day simulated lunar mission at Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat. It was organized by AKA Space Studio (registered as an ISRO tutor program).

Answer: B) VIKOSAT-1 was built by 11th class students from Shivagangai district, Tamil Nadu. The 600-gram satellite was designed to detect fungal spores in the stratosphere.

Answer: B) Shalimar Wheat Varieties 3 and 4 were developed by SKUAST (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology). They are early-maturing varieties resistant to Yellow Rust disease.

Answer: B) Biological E Limited, Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company, received WHO pre-qualification for Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2). India was declared polio-free from wild strain in 2014 (last case 2011).

Answer: A) Blue Turmeric (Curcuma caesia) is rich in essential oils, camphor, and phenolic compounds (Statement 1 correct). However, it contains LESS curcumin and is NOT primarily used as a culinary spice — it's used medicinally (Statement 2 wrong).

Answer: B) India will host the Global Big Cat Summit 2026 in New Delhi. IBCA (International Big Cats Alliance) was launched in 2023 by India and is headquartered in New Delhi. It covers 7 big cat species.

Answer: C) Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh. It is creating "Hornbill Restaurants" (fruit-bearing trees) for the Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus), a Near Threatened species.

Answer: B) Vanjivi Didi Initiative is based in Palamu Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, which is part of Betla National Park. The first tiger census using the pugmark technique was conducted here in 1932.

Answer: C) Three new cubs born under Project Cheetah brought the total population to 38. They are located in Kuno National Park, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. The project started in 2022 and is the first transcontinental cheetah relocation.

Answer: B) Seva Teertha Complex, inaugurated by PM Modi on Dara Shikoh Road, houses the PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, and NSCS (National Security Council Secretariat). Its motto is "Nagrik Devo Bhava." The PMO was previously in South Block for 78 years.

Answer: B) BODH (Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI) was jointly launched by IIT Kanpur and NHA (National Health Authority) at India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam. SAHI was also launched alongside.

Answer: B) Voice ERA (end-to-end voice AI stack) was unveiled by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT) at India AI Impact Summit 2026. It is built on Bhashini, covering 22 Indian languages.

Answer: B) Pax Silica is a US-led initiative on semiconductors, AI, and rare earth materials, launched in December 2025. India joined at India AI Impact Summit 2026. Other partners: Japan, South Korea, UK.

Answer: C) In MANAV Vision for AI: M=Moral & Ethical, A=Accountable Governance, N=National Sovereignty, A=Accessible & Inclusive, V=Valid & Legitimate. The letter N stands for National Sovereignty.

Answer: C) The Global AI for Energy Mission was launched by ISA (International Solar Alliance), in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, MeitY, and REC Limited.

Answer: B) Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the America India Connect Subsea Cable with $15 billion investment over 5 years. Visakhapatnam will be a subsea gateway, connecting USA, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia.

Answer: B) NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) launched India's first Pollinator/Bee Corridor initiative on national highways to protect pollinators along highway stretches.

Answer: B) Statement 1 is WRONG — Motion of Thanks is discussed in BOTH Lok Sabha AND Rajya Sabha (Article 87). Statement 2 is correct — if it fails in Lok Sabha, it amounts to defeat of the government.

Answer: C) With the addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhadi Dhand, India's total Ramsar sites count stands at 98. Previous additions included Siliserh Lake (Rajasthan) and Kopra Jalashaya (Chhattisgarh).

Answer: A) PM SURAJ (PM Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Aadharit Jankalyan) Portal: Statement 1 is CORRECT — it provides direct bank transfer. Statement 2 is WRONG — loans are up to ₹15 lakh, not ₹50 lakh.

Answer: B) Removal of Lok Sabha Speaker is under Article 94. The notice period is 14 days (not 7). At least 50 members must stand for the resolution. It has been attempted 3 times but never succeeded.

Answer: D) Statement 1 is WRONG — government guidelines say 2 stanzas (the ones adopted in 1937) are the national song; not all 6 are required to be sung. Statement 2 is also WRONG — it is NOT mandatory in cinema halls. Neither statement is correct.

Answer: C) Both are correct. Article 105 deals with Parliament's powers and privileges. Article 122 states that court proceedings cannot inquire into parliamentary proceedings. (Article 194 is for State Legislatures; Article 105(2) protects MPs' speech from prosecution.)

Answer: B) NMP 2.0 was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for 2026-2030 with a target of ₹16.72 lakh crore from brown-field projects leased to private sector. It was developed by NITI Aayog.

Answer: B) The MSP for Raw Jute 2026-27 was fixed at ₹5925 per quintal, an increase of ₹275 over the previous year's MSP.

Answer: B) Him Connect was organized by MOEF&CC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) as part of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi. It connects Himalayan researchers with startups and investors. TERI = The Energy and Resources Institute (founded 1974, HQ New Delhi) — India's leading independent research institution on energy, environment and sustainable development.

Answer: B) The e-Railway Claims Tribunal System was launched under the "52 Reforms in 52 Weeks" initiative as the 4th reform in the series.

Answer: B) Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led cab service where drivers become co-owners (cooperative member shareholders) by paying just ₹500. It operates under Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act 2002, with no commission or surge pricing.

Answer: B) PAYMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring, and Analytics for Nation Building) Portal was launched by MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) to monitor projects worth ₹150 crore and above.

Answer: B) PM Daksha Yojana was launched in 2021-22 (NOT 2024-25). The age criterion of 18-45 years is correct. It was a Central Sector Scheme for SC/OBC/EW/DNT groups, later merged with PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana in 2024-25.

Answer: C) NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) was upgraded from Schedule B to Schedule A CPSE (Central Public Sector Enterprise) under the Ministry of MSME.

Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987 (NOT 24th). However, its State Bird IS the Hornbill (Statement 2 correct). Statement 1 is wrong — it was the 23rd state. (Note: Mizoram was also accorded statehood on Feb 20, 1987.)

Answer: A) Salem Sago is indeed made from tapioca root/cassava (Statement 1 correct). However, it has MULTIPLE uses — food, textile, pharmaceutical, and construction industries (Statement 2 wrong). 80% of India's sago comes from Salem, Tamil Nadu. First export was to Canada (facilitated by APEDA).

Answer: B) Renaming a state requires Parliament to pass a bill under Article 3, which empowers Parliament to alter the name, area, or boundary of a state. The process: State resolution → Union approval → Presidential reference to state for views → Bill in Parliament (simple majority) → Presidential assent → First Schedule amendment.

Answer: B) India's first Melody Road was created on the Mumbai Coastal Road (BMC-installed technology). Music plays when a vehicle crosses the 500-meter stretch at 60+ km/h. Inaugurated by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Japan had the world's first melody road in 2007.

Answer: B) Operation Prahar Phase 2 was launched by Punjab Police against gangsters and wanted criminals in the state.

Answer: C) Both statements are correct. Agnipath Scheme was launched in June 2022 with 4 years of service (including training), and Delhi LG Vinay Saxena approved 20% quota for ex-Agniveers in Delhi Police male constable posts.

Answer: C) The Shakti Corridor in Gujarat connects the Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple with Gabbar and Mansarovar. The foundation stone was laid by CM Bhupendra Patel.

Answer: B) Operation Demolishment was conducted by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh security forces for dismantling naxal memorials/monuments (left-wing extremist structures) as a counter-insurgency initiative.

Answer: D) Delhi was the first state/UT to formally sign an MoU with Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-led cab service launched by Amit Shah.

Answer: B) Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district for the World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector. PM Modi inaugurated godowns with 500 million ton capacity through PACS.

Answer: C) The Serensia Battle of 1837 was led by the Ho Adivasi community against the East India Company in Serensia Valley, now in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It was one of the earliest organized tribal revolts in Eastern India.

Answer: B) Meri Rasoi Yojana was launched by Punjab to provide free quarterly food kits (including dal, sugar, salt) to 40-45 lakh families, in addition to their NFSA rations. MARKFED is the nodal agency.

Answer: C) Kerala became the first state in India to declare Tidal Flooding (also called Sunny Day Flooding or King Tide Flooding) as a state-specific disaster, enabling access to state disaster relief funds.

Answer: B) India's first Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre (BBATRC) was established in Navi Mumbai by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. It was inaugurated by BR Gavai and CM Fadnavis.

Answer: A) Statement 1 is correct — Kumar Bhaskara Verma Setu is a 2.86 km, 6-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati. Statement 2 is WRONG — it is an Extra-dosed Prestressed Concrete Bridge (not suspension bridge).

Answer: C) Neophyte is an AI-powered mobile app launched by the Kerala Chief Minister to identify invasive plant species across Kerala, helping in mapping and controlling ecological threats.

Answer: B) VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu) became the first port authority in India to implement an Advanced Anti-Drone System with 360° omnidirectional coverage.

Answer: B) A Nuclear Power Plant is NOT a component of the Great Nicobar Mega Infrastructure Project. The project includes: International Transshipment Port (Galathea Bay), Greenfield International Airport, 450 MW Power Plant, and Modern Township. NGT gave clearance; conceived by NITI Aayog.

Answer: B) Operation Shastra was launched by Delhi Police against individuals posting weapon/gun photos on social media platforms — targeting digital intimidation and online criminal activity.

Answer: B) The Led Doshme and Liki Munastri Stromshey festivals in Ladakh symbolize the End of Harsh Winter. They feature Buddhist tantric mask dances celebrated in the cold desert region.

Answer: C) BioFach 2026, the world's leading organic products trade fair, was held in Nuremberg, Germany. India was designated as the Country of the Year, with APEDA facilitating Indian participation.

Answer: B) Statement 1 is WRONG — the scheme provides ₹56,000 in total (invested in SBI Life, growing to ~₹1 lakh). Statement 2 is CORRECT — benefits are for up to 2 girls per family. It is an upgrade of the Ladli scheme (2008, earlier ₹36,000).

Answer: B) India's first National Cow Culture Museum is established at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Veterinary Science University (PDDUVSV) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Answer: B) India's first CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)-based Public Distribution System was launched from Gandhinagar, Gujarat by Home Minister Amit Shah. Subsidies are directly transferred to bank accounts via RBI-authorized CBDC.

Answer: B) North East India's first Emergency Landing Facility was created at Moran, Dibrugarh district, Assam, with Indian Air Force coordination. It serves both civilian and military aircraft.

Answer: C) India's first Underwater Twin Tunnel (road + rail) will be built under the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gopur (NH-15) to Numaligarh (NH-715). Total length 33.7 km with 7 × 15.79 km twin-tube underwater tunnel. CCEA approved.

Answer: B) Sonepur International Airport is being set up in Saran district, Bihar. Sonepur Mela (Harihar Nath Mela) is Asia's largest cattle fair, held at the confluence of Ganga and Gandak rivers on Kartik Purnima.

Answer: C) Vanvat Ekta Sthal was inaugurated near the LoC in Poonch district, J&K, featuring a 115-foot national flag. It was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. Prateek Sharma, Army's Northern Commander.

Answer: B) Tripura became the first state in India to establish its own State Innovation Mission, under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog (launched 2016).

Answer: B) Bhavanthar Yojana (MP) compensates farmers when market price falls below MSP. It was extended to Mustard farmers (in addition to Soyabean). Mustard is a Rabi crop.

Answer: B) Operation Crackdown was launched by Telangana Police specifically targeting cybercrime operations in the state.

Answer: B) Adampur Airport was renamed "Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport" and is located in Jalandhar district, Punjab.

Answer: B) Falgu River is located in Bihar (Gaya). It is historically known as Niranjana (where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment). It is also called "Gupta Ganga" or "Hidden Ganga." It forms at the confluence of Lilajan and Mohana rivers.

Answer: C) Alwar district in Rajasthan became the first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage (across all categories) under the Insurance for All by 2047 roadmap developed by Government of India and IRDAI.

Answer: B) Bangla Yuva Saathi Scheme 2026 was launched by West Bengal, providing ₹1500/month to unemployed youth aged 21-40 years (with at least secondary school pass). Effective from April 1; not applicable if already in a state welfare scheme.

Answer: B) India's first semiconductor ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant was set up in Sanand, Gujarat by US-based Micron Technology. It was inaugurated by PM Modi and produces memory chips and SSDs.

Answer: B) Under the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership 2047, AIIMS New Delhi and Paris Brain Institute will collaborate to set up a joint AI Health Research Center. Other initiatives include co-production of fighter jet engines (Safran), Rafale Marine jets, and Small/Advanced Modular Reactors.

Answer: B) The Airbus H125 Final Assembly Line was inaugurated at Belagavi (Vengurla), Karnataka by PM Modi and President Macron. It is a single-engine light utility helicopter and was the first helicopter to summit/land on Mt. Everest.

Answer: C) India assumed the Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process in 2026. The Kimberley Process is a multi-stakeholder initiative (governments, civil society, industry) to prevent conflict/rough diamonds from funding rebel movements.

Answer: A) Both statements are correct. The new US Tariff Regime imposed a 15% ad valorem surcharge on global imports (increased from 10%), valid for 150 days. It invoked the Trade Act of 1974 and applies to all countries including India.

Answer: B) The Knesset is Israel's Parliament. PM Modi was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. In 2018, Modi had received the Grand Collar of State of Palestine.

Answer: B) Operation Chivalrous Night-3 was launched by UAE (specifically by the Ruler of Ajman) to provide emergency humanitarian relief (food, medicine, essential supplies) to the Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan.

Answer: B) The Gulag History Museum in Moscow (established 2001), the only state-funded institution depicting Soviet-era political repression, is being replaced by the Museum of Memory, which will focus on Nazi war crimes and genocide of Soviet people.

Answer: B) The Druzhba Oil Pipeline originates from Almetyevsk, Russia. "Druzhba" means "Friendship" in Russian. It is one of the world's longest and largest crude pipeline networks, carrying Russian and Kazakh oil to Central and Eastern Europe.

Answer: D) Both statements are WRONG. Denmark topped the CPI 2025 (not Finland, which was 2nd). India ranked 91st (score 39), improved from 96th in 2024 — not in the top 50. The global average was 42, the lowest in 10 years. South Sudan ranked last.

Answer: C) The Network Readiness Index 2025 was published by the Portulans Institute. India ranked 45th (improved from 49th in 2024) with a score of 54.43. USA topped, followed by Finland and Singapore. 127 economies were assessed.

Answer: B) Statement 1 is WRONG — India's rank in the February 2026 update is 75th (it was 85th in 2025 and 80th in Q1 January 2026). Statement 2 is CORRECT — Singapore tops with access to 192 countries. Only Statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C) PM Modi became the first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers. The 2nd most followed world leader on Instagram is Donald Trump, followed by Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto.

Answer: B) The Women Business and Law Report 2026 was published by the World Bank, analyzing laws and policies affecting women's economic opportunities across 190 economies.

Answer: C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won WPL 2026 (their 2nd title), beating Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the final held in Vadodara. Sophie Devine won the Purple Cap (most wickets). Smriti Mandhana won the Orange Cap and Sophie Devine was MVP.

Answer: B) Australian Open 2026: Men's Singles = Carlos Alcaraz (defeated Novak Djokovic); Women's Singles = Elena Rybakina (defeated Aryna Sabalenka). It was the first Grand Slam of the season.

Answer: C) India won 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze (5 medals total) at Asian Indoor Athletics Championship 2026 held in Taiyuan, China. India finished 6th overall. Tejaswin Shankar won India's only Gold in Men's Heptathlon.

Answer: D) All three statements are correct. Milano Cortina 2026 was the 25th Olympic Winter Games, hosted by Italy (3rd time hosting). Norway topped the medal tally (for the 3rd time), followed by USA and Netherlands. Winter Olympics occur every 4 years. Official mascots: Tina (Olympics) and Milo (Paralympics).

Answer: B) The Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026 was held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi. India dominated with 94 medals total: 51 Gold, 23 Silver, 20 Bronze, finishing at the top of the tally.

Answer: C) Magnus Carlsen won the first-ever FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, defeating Fabiano Caruana. It was held in Germany. Freestyle Chess is also known as Fischer Random Chess (Chess960).

Answer: B) Services team won the 79th Santosh Trophy, defeating Kerala in the final held in Assam. It was the 8th Santosh Trophy for Services. The tournament started in 1941 and is named after Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Choudhuri of Santosh (now in Bangladesh).

Answer: C) MoSPI revised India's GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The base year is a standard reference point for calculating real GDP growth. India periodically updates it as per international standards.

Answer: C) RBI MPC 2026 (first meeting): Repo Rate = 5.25% (unchanged), SDF = 5%, MSF = 5.50%, Bank Rate = 5.50%, Fixed Reverse Repo = 3.35%. Real GDP growth forecast for FY26 was raised to 7.4%, and retail inflation projection was 2.1%.