Defence Exams (NDA, CDS, CAPF) Current Affairs Questions and Answers February 2026

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Which Budget scheme of about ₹1,500 crore targets wildlife conflict and eco-tourism?
1. VIBRANT
2. DREAM
3. RAJ-MAMTA
4. PRITHWI
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Answer: D. PRITHWI — PRITHWI is for reducing human-wildlife conflict, habitat development and eco-tourism.
Which Army corps tested the Strela-10 missile system at Pokhran?
1. Sudarshan Chakra Corps
2. Vajra Corps
3. Trishul Corps
4. Konark Corps
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Answer: D. Konark Corps — The test was done at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
Strela-10 locks onto its target using which technology?
1. Infrared seeker
2. Radar
3. GPS guidance
4. Laser designator
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Answer: A. Infrared seeker — It homes in on the heat of an aircraft or drone engine.
What does IFME in Agni Varsha 2026 stand for?
1. Indian Forces Military Exercise
2. Integrated Field Mission Evaluation
3. Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise
4. Infantry Fire and Movement Exercise
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Answer: C. Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise — The exercise was held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer.
Which community led the "Khejri Bachao Andolan" in Rajasthan?
1. Meena
2. Bishnoi
3. Gurjar
4. Bhil
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Answer: B. Bishnoi — The agitation led to a state-wide ban on cutting Khejri trees.
India and Canada set a target of trade above how much by 2030?
1. $25 billion
2. $35 billion
3. $50 billion
4. $100 billion
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Answer: C. $50 billion — During Mark Carney's visit they began CEPA talks and aimed at over $50 billion trade by 2030.
Which policy, issued by the Home Ministry on 23 February 2026, is India's detailed counter-terrorism strategy?
1. SURAKSHA
2. KAVACH
3. PRAHAAR
4. SHAKTI
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Answer: C. PRAHAAR — PRAHAAR follows zero tolerance and also covers drones, crypto-wallets, dark web and CBRNED threats.
How many border villages are covered by Vibrant Villages Programme-II?
1. 662
2. 1,200
3. 954
4. 400
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Answer: C. 954 — The programme covers 954 villages in 15 states and 2 Union Territories, with ₹6,839 crore till 2028-29.
Which Indian private company claimed to be the first to image the ISS from its own satellite?
1. Skyroot Aerospace
2. Pixxel
3. Azista Industries
4. Agnikul Cosmos
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Answer: C. Azista Industries — Azista's AFR satellite imaged the ISS from two distances.
The first national call of the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC-RDI Fund supports which type of research?
1. Only agriculture
2. Deep-tech, AI and biotechnology
3. Space tourism
4. Handloom crafts
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Answer: B. Deep-tech, AI and biotechnology — The fund gives long-term low-interest capital to deep-tech, AI and biotech.

Which agency plans India's first "Bee Corridor" along national highways?
1. NABARD
2. FSI
3. BRO
4. NHAI
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Answer: D. NHAI — NHAI will plant neem, karanj, mahua and palash to protect pollinators.
Who scored 175 runs off 80 balls in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final?
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Shubman Gill
4. Sarfaraz Khan
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Answer: A. Vaibhav Suryavanshi — India beat England by 100 runs at Harare Sports Club.
Which team won the WPL 2026 title by beating Delhi Capitals in Vadodara?
1. Mumbai Indians
2. Gujarat Giants
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
4. UP Warriorz
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Answer: C. Royal Challengers Bengaluru — It was RCB's second WPL title, and they hold both IPL and WPL trophies.
Which team won its eighth Santosh Trophy in 2025-26?
1. Kerala
2. Services
3. West Bengal
4. Punjab
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Answer: B. Services — Services beat Kerala 1-0 in extra time in the final in Assam.
Who was named the UN "Global Road Safety Champion" on 24 February 2026?
1. Virat Kohli
2. MS Dhoni
3. Neeraj Chopra
4. Sachin Tendulkar
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Answer: D. Sachin Tendulkar — The title is linked to the UN-JCDecaux road safety awareness campaign launched in New Delhi.
Who took oath as Chief Minister of Manipur in February 2026?
1. Yumnam Khemchand Singh
2. N. Biren Singh
3. Okram Ibobi Singh
4. Thokchom Radheshyam
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Answer: A. Yumnam Khemchand Singh — He was sworn in as Manipur's Chief Minister in February 2026.
Which treaty between Russia and the US was declared ended on 4 February 2026?
1. INF Treaty
2. SALT I
3. New START
4. CTBT
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Answer: C. New START — New START was signed in 2010 and came into force on 5 February 2011.
What was the theme of the 62nd Munich Security Conference in 2026?
1. Peace Through Strength
2. Under Destruction
3. New World Order
4. Bridges Not Walls
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Answer: B. Under Destruction — It was held in Munich from 3 to 5 February 2026.
Which document did India sign with the GCC on 5 February 2026?
1. A full free trade agreement
2. A defence pact
3. A social security agreement
4. Terms of Reference for FTA talks
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Answer: D. Terms of Reference for FTA talks — The ToR sets the scope and timeline of the India-GCC FTA negotiations.
To what level did the US tariff on Indian goods fall under the interim trade framework of 7 February 2026?
1. 8%
2. 5%
3. 15%
4. 25%
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Answer: A. 8% — It fell from 50% to 8% and the extra 25% Russian-oil tariff was removed.

Which French leader visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026?
1. Francois Hollande
2. Nicolas Sarkozy
3. Emmanuel Macron
4. Jacques Chirac
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Answer: C. Emmanuel Macron — It was Macron's fourth visit; ties were upgraded to a Special Global Strategic Partnership.
Who is the first woman Prime Minister of Japan, whose party won the February 2026 election?
1. Yuriko Koike
2. Sanae Takaichi
3. Fumio Kishida
4. Shigeru Ishiba
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Answer: B. Sanae Takaichi — Her LDP won 261 seats alone in the 465-seat lower house.
Which Prime Minister of the Netherlands is the youngest and the first openly gay holder of the post?
1. Mark Rutte
2. Dick Schoof
3. Geert Wilders
4. Rob Jetten
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Answer: D. Rob Jetten — He took oath on 23 February 2026 at the age of 38.
PM Modi received which honour from the Israeli Knesset on 25 February 2026?
1. Speaker of the Knesset Medal
2. Order of the Star of Israel
3. Israel Prize
4. Presidential Medal of Honour
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Answer: A. Speaker of the Knesset Medal — He was the first world leader to get this medal.
How many Rafale jets will be built in India under the 114-aircraft proposal?
1. 18
2. 36
3. 96
4. 114
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Answer: C. 96 — Out of 114 aircraft, 18 come directly from France and 96 are to be made in India.
Who was named Player of the Tournament in the U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, won by India?
1. Ayush Mhatre
2. Vihaan Malhotra
3. Aaron George
4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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Answer: D. Vaibhav Suryavanshi — Vaibhav Suryavanshi was chosen the best player as India won a record sixth title.
Which proposal did Israeli PM Netanyahu make during Modi's visit?
1. Pentagon of Peace
2. Hexagon of Alliances
3. Quad Plus
4. Triangle of Trade
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Answer: B. Hexagon of Alliances — Netanyahu proposed a 'Hexagon of Alliances' with Israel, India, the UAE, Greece and Cyprus.
Which US military operation against Iran began in February 2026?
1. Operation Epic Fury
2. Operation Desert Storm
3. Operation Iron Shield
4. Operation Sindoor
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Answer: A. Operation Epic Fury — Operation Epic Fury was ordered by President Trump, with Israel's help, to disable Iran's nuclear programme and weaken the IRGC.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

The _____ scheme of about ₹1,500 crore will reduce human-wildlife conflict, develop habitats and promote eco-tourism.
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Answer: PRITHWI
The Army's _____ successfully tested the Strela-10 short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in February 2026.
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Answer: Konark Corps
_____ is an Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise (IFME) held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, in desert and semi-desert conditions to test attack, coordination and accurate firing. Defence journalists from 25 friendly countries watched.
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Answer: Agni Varsha 2026
The Rajasthan government banned the _____ across the state after the Bishnoi community's "Khejri Bachao Andolan". The order from the Revenue Department secretary to all district collectors lasts until a full law is made.
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Answer: cutting of Khejri trees
India beat England in the final at _____, Zimbabwe, to win the U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time (earlier 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022). Vaibhav Suryavanshi was Player of the Tournament.
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Answer: Harare Sports Club
The _____ gave initial approval to buy 114 more Rafale jets for the Air Force at about ₹3.25 lakh crore, India's biggest defence deal. 18 will come directly from France and 96 will be built in India.
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Answer: Defence Acquisition Council
The US launched _____ against Iran in February 2026, on President Donald Trump's orders and with Israel's help, using aircraft, cruise missiles and drones in hundreds of strikes to cripple Iran's nuclear programme and the IRGC (Revolutionary Guard).
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Answer: Operation Epic Fury
Russia announced on 4 February 2026 that the _____ nuclear arms treaty with the US has ended. The treaty capped deployed nuclear warheads and their delivery systems of both nations.
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Answer: New START
French President _____ visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026 at PM Modi's invitation. It was his fourth visit to India.
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Answer: Emmanuel Macron
India and the US announced an _____ on 7 February 2026 to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and supply chains. US tariff on Indian goods fell from 50% to 8%.
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Answer: interim trade framework
The Home Ministry issued the _____ policy on 23 February 2026, India's most detailed national counter-terrorism strategy. It follows zero tolerance and aims to end the terror threat by 2029.
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Answer: "PRAHAAR"
In Jerusalem on 25 February 2026, Knesset Speaker _____ gave PM Modi the "Speaker of the Knesset Medal", the highest honour of Israel's parliament. Modi is the first leader in the world to receive it.
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Answer: Amir Ohana
Canadian PM _____ made his first India visit from 27 February to 2 March 2026. India and Canada began CEPA trade talks, set a goal of over $50 billion trade by 2030, and signed MoUs on education, culture, agriculture, innovation, health and AI.
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Answer: Mark Carney
The _____ programme gives mentoring, incubation and entrepreneurship support in colleges. Raj-PAHAL will take education to children of nomadic families through "schools on wheels" and temporary education camps.
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Answer: VIBRANT
Under the _____ scheme 400 schools will be upgraded, as announced in the Budget 2026-27.
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Answer: CM-RISE
_____ is an emergency response system for accidents, childbirth and heart attacks. RAJ-MAMTA is a mental health programme with a centre of excellence at SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
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Answer: RAJ-SURAKSHA
A _____ will be built at JK Lon Hospital, and a 200-bed paediatric IPD, including a newborn ICU, at RUHS, Jaipur.
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Answer: 500-bed tower
Strela-10 uses an _____, not radar, and locks onto the heat of an aircraft or drone engine. Its engagement range is about 6 to 10 km, and it is mounted on the tracked MT-LB vehicle.
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Answer: infrared seeker
Strela-10 is of Russian origin. DRDO is also developing its own fourth-generation _____ system with a range of about 6 km, for self-reliance.
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Answer: VSHORADS
Agni Varsha used _____, infantry combat vehicles, K-9 Vajra howitzers, Sharang and Bofors guns, rocket systems, ALH Dhruv (WSI) and AH-64 Apache helicopters, and many surveillance and strike drones.
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Answer: T-90 tanks
The exercise also showed modern battlefield technology such as unmanned aerial systems, _____ and network-based surveillance.
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Answer: anti-drone measures
The government promised a separate _____ in the coming budget session of the Assembly. The agitation by the Bishnoi community included slogans, rallies and fasting in Bikaner and other desert districts.
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Answer: tree protection law
_____ (*Prosopis cineraria*) enriches desert soil, gives fodder, checks the spread of the desert and keeps dryland biodiversity. The Bishnoi tradition of protecting trees and wildlife follows the teachings of Guru Jambheshwar.
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Answer: Khejri
In Japan's February 2026 general election the ruling _____ under PM Sanae Takaichi, the country's first woman PM, won 261 seats alone. With its ally it won 352 of 465 seats; 233 were needed for a majority.
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Answer: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
In Thailand's February 2026 election, caretaker PM _____'s Bhumjaithai Party won 94 seats (75 constituency and 19 party-list) in the 500-member House of Representatives.
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Answer: Anutin Charnvirakul
Bulgarian President _____ appointed Andrey Gyurov as caretaker Prime Minister. He was a member of the National Assembly in 2021-23 and will run the interim government until the April 2026 election.
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Answer: Iliana Iotova
India was named _____ at BIOFACH 2026, the world's largest organic products fair, held in Nuremberg, Germany. APEDA represented India at the fair.
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Answer: "Country of the Year"
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave _____ the Miniratna Category-I status. Its board can now approve spending up to ₹500 crore without prior government approval.
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Answer: Yantra India Limited
Bengaluru space-tech startup _____ signed a deal with ISRO's commercial arm NSIL so that NSIL can sell its "SyncFused OptoSAR" satellite imagery in India and abroad for farming, disaster management and environment monitoring.
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Answer: GalaxEye
Ahmedabad-based _____ claimed to be India's first private firm to image another satellite in orbit. Its AFR satellite took high-quality pictures of the International Space Station (ISS) from two distances.
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Answer: Azista Industries
Imaging another satellite in orbit is called "_____" or "space watch". It is part of space situational awareness, which tracks space debris and other satellites.
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Answer: in-orbit snooping
Science Minister _____ opened the first national call for the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC-RDI Fund, which gives low-interest long-term capital to deep-tech, AI and biotech research. Proposals could be sent until 31 March 2026.
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Answer: Dr Jitendra Singh
_____, a 17-year-old from Gujarat, finished the AAKA Space Studio lunar habitat simulation mission in the Dholavira rann. He became the youngest Indian boy to complete such a mission.
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Answer: Aditya Pandya
NHAI plans India's first "_____" along national highways, planting native species like neem, karanj, mahua and palash to protect pollinators. Each regional office must build at least three in 2026-27.
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Answer: Bee Corridor
_____ won the WPL 2026 title, beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana made 87 off 54 balls. RCB is the only franchise to hold both IPL and WPL titles.
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Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
India topped the _____ in New Delhi with 51 gold and 94 medals in total. Kazakhstan was second and Uzbekistan third.
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Answer: Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026
_____ won the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 by beating Kerala 1-0 in extra time in the final at Dhakuakhana Stadium, Assam. It was Services' eighth title.
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Answer: Services
India's U-19 women's team won the _____ by beating Bangladesh 4-0 in the final at Pokhara, Nepal. It was India's third title after 2022 and 2024.
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Answer: SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2026
_____ took oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur in February 2026.
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Answer: Yumnam Khemchand Singh
_____ was elected the 74th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in February 2026.
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Answer: CA Prasanna Kumar D

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