SSC Exams Current Affairs Questions and Answers February 2026

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1. Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?

   1. Bhajan Lal Sharma
   2. Diya Kumari
   3. Prem Chand Bairwa
   4. Kirodi Lal Meena
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   Answer: B. Diya Kumari — Diya Kumari is the Deputy CM and Finance Minister of Rajasthan.

2. What is the total expenditure of the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27, approximately?

   1. ₹4.2 lakh crore
   2. ₹5.5 lakh crore
   3. ₹8.1 lakh crore
   4. ₹6.7 lakh crore
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   Answer: D. ₹6.7 lakh crore — The Budget has total expenditure of about ₹6.7 lakh crore.

3. The Budget proposed which new agency to conduct recruitment exams?

   1. Rajasthan State Testing Agency
   2. Rajasthan Exam Board
   3. State Recruitment Bureau
   4. Rajasthan Public Test Council
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   Answer: A. Rajasthan State Testing Agency — RSTA is modelled on the National Testing Agency.

4. The Mukhyamantri Lakhpati Didi loan limit was raised from ₹1 lakh to what amount?

   1. ₹2 lakh
   2. ₹3 lakh
   3. ₹1.5 lakh
   4. ₹5 lakh
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   Answer: C. ₹1.5 lakh — The limit was raised to ₹1.5 lakh in the Budget 2026-27.

5. How much was provided for the project to bring Yamuna water to Shekhawati?

   1. ₹10,000 crore
   2. ₹32,000 crore
   3. ₹22,000 crore
   4. ₹50,000 crore
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   Answer: B. ₹32,000 crore — The Budget made a ₹32,000 crore provision for the Yamuna water project.

6. 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.

7. What is Rajasthan's per capita income at current prices according to the Economic Review 2025-26?

   1. ₹2,02,349
   2. ₹1,56,000
   3. ₹1,85,500
   4. ₹2,48,000
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   Answer: A. ₹2,02,349 — It crossed ₹2 lakh for the first time.

8. Which sector has the biggest share in Rajasthan's GSVA?

   1. Agriculture
   2. Industry
   3. Services sector
   4. Mining
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   Answer: C. Services sector — Services contribute 47.7%, industry 26.5% and agriculture 25.7%.

9. How many MW of renewable energy has Rajasthan installed, the highest in India?

   1. About 15,000 MW
   2. Over 37,500 MW
   3. About 22,000 MW
   4. Over 60,000 MW
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   Answer: B. Over 37,500 MW — The Economic Review highlights the lead in renewable energy.

10. Rajasthan was the first state to implement which law?

    1. Right to Health Act
    2. Minimum Income Guarantee Act
    3. Anti-Paper Leak Act
    4. Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act
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    Answer: D. Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act — It covers about 2% of the state's workforce.

11. What share of India's wool production comes from Rajasthan?

    1. About 47%
    2. About 20%
    3. About 33%
    4. About 65%
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    Answer: A. About 47% — Rajasthan produced about 1.6 crore kg in 2023-24.

12. Which sheep breeds of Rajasthan give coarse wool for carpets?

    1. Merino and Rambouillet
    2. Nali and Jaisalmeri only
    3. Marwari and Chokla
    4. Gaddi and Bakerwal
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    Answer: C. Marwari and Chokla — Marwari and Chokla breeds give coarse wool used in carpets and blankets.

13. Which minister launched the "Bharat-Vistaar" digital platform in Jaipur?

    1. Narendra Singh Tomar
    2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
    3. Amit Shah
    4. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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    Answer: B. Shivraj Singh Chouhan — It is an AI-based, multilingual and voice-first platform for farmers.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Which district became India's first with 100% insurance coverage?

    1. Jaipur
    2. Sikar
    3. Bhilwara
    4. Alwar
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    Answer: D. Alwar — Alwar reached it under the "Insurance for All by 2047" roadmap.

19. The first Jain "Chadar Mahotsav" of India was held in which place?

    1. Jaisalmer
    2. Ranakpur
    3. Mount Abu
    4. Osian
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    Answer: A. Jaisalmer — It showed sacred chadars linked to Dada Shri Jindatta Suri Maharaj, about 872 years old.

20. The Economic Review 2025-26 is arranged in how many thematic chapters?

    1. 45
    2. 58
    3. 73
    4. 90
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    Answer: C. 73 — It replaces the old department-wise format.

21. 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.

22. Whose record of the most Union Budgets (10) is still unbroken after Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive one?

    1. P. Chidambaram
    2. Morarji Desai
    3. Pranab Mukherjee
    4. Manmohan Singh
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    Answer: B. Morarji Desai — Morarji Desai presented 10 Budgets across two terms (1959-64 and 1967-69), so he still holds the record.

23. What share of central taxes did the 16th Finance Commission recommend for the states?

    1. 32%
    2. 42%
    3. 50%
    4. 41%
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    Answer: D. 41% — The share stayed at 41%, the same as the 15th Finance Commission.

24. Which new criterion did the 16th Finance Commission add in place of "tax and fiscal effort"?

    1. Contribution to GDP
    2. Population density
    3. Forest cover
    4. Per capita income
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    Answer: A. Contribution to GDP — "Contribution to GDP" became the new criterion for sharing taxes among states.

25. What is the fiscal deficit target for FY27 in the Union Budget 2026-27?

    1. 3.5% of GDP
    2. 4.4% of GDP
    3. 4.3% of GDP
    4. 5.1% of GDP
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    Answer: C. 4.3% of GDP — The target is 4.3% of GDP, slightly better than 4.4% in the previous year.

26. The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme was increased to how much in the Budget?

    1. ₹22,919 crore
    2. ₹40,000 crore
    3. ₹30,000 crore
    4. ₹50,000 crore
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    Answer: B. ₹40,000 crore — Its outlay rose from ₹22,919 crore to ₹40,000 crore.

27. In which of these states were new Rare Earth corridors announced in Budget 2026-27?

    1. Rajasthan
    2. Punjab
    3. Assam
    4. Odisha
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    Answer: D. Odisha — The corridors are for Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.

28. Which of these was NOT among the seven high-speed rail corridors proposed in the Budget?

    1. Jaipur-Ahmedabad
    2. Mumbai-Pune
    3. Delhi-Varanasi
    4. Hyderabad-Chennai
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    Answer: A. Jaipur-Ahmedabad — The seven corridors do not include Jaipur-Ahmedabad; Mumbai-Pune, Delhi-Varanasi and Hyderabad-Chennai were proposed.

29. 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.

30. The Namo Bharat corridor between Delhi and Meerut is run by which body?

    1. DMRC
    2. NCRTC
    3. IRCTC
    4. RVNL
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    Answer: B. NCRTC — The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) runs India's first RRTS.

31. What is the operating speed of the Namo Bharat RRTS?

    1. 100 km/h
    2. 120 km/h
    3. 180 km/h
    4. 160 km/h
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    Answer: D. 160 km/h — It runs at 160 km/h; its design speed is 180 km/h.

32. The IT Amendment Rules 2026 legally define which term for the first time?

    1. Synthetically Generated Information
    2. Digital Public Infrastructure
    3. Significant Social Media Intermediary
    4. Online Gaming Entity
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    Answer: A. Synthetically Generated Information — The rules came into force on 20 February 2026 and require labels and metadata on AI-made content.

33. 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.

34. The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) was agreed with which organisation?

    1. Naga Students' Federation
    2. Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation
    3. NSCN (IM)
    4. Naga Hoho
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    Answer: B. Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation — ENPO, the Centre and the Nagaland government signed the tripartite agreement.

35. The GDP base year was changed from 2011-12 to which year?

    1. 2017-18
    2. 2020-21
    3. 2024-25
    4. 2022-23
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    Answer: D. 2022-23 — MoSPI released the new GDP series on 27 February 2026.

36. What is the new base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

    1. 2024
    2. 2011
    3. 2022-23
    4. 2020
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    Answer: A. 2024 — The new CPI series is based on the HCES 2023-24 consumption survey.

37. At what level did the RBI keep the repo rate in its February 2026 policy?

    1. 5.50%
    2. 5.00%
    3. 5.25%
    4. 6.00%
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    Answer: C. 5.25% — The MPC under Governor Sanjay Malhotra left the rate unchanged.

38. Which launch aims to raise about ₹6.72 lakh crore through asset monetisation from FY2025-26 to 2029-30?

    1. Make in India 2.0
    2. National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0
    3. PM Gati Shakti 2.0
    4. Asset Reconstruction Mission
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    Answer: B. National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 — NMP 2.0 was launched on 24 February 2026 and also aims to attract ₹5.18 lakh crore of private investment.

39. Which Indian state became the first to send PDS subsidy through the RBI's CBDC?

    1. Maharashtra
    2. Kerala
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Gujarat
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    Answer: D. Gujarat — Amit Shah launched the digital food currency pilot from Gandhinagar.

40. In Bharat Taxi, who are the real owners of the platform?

    1. The drivers (Sarthi)
    2. Delhi Government
    3. Private investors
    4. Indian Railways
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    Answer: A. The drivers (Sarthi) — It is a cooperative ride-hailing platform with no commission and no surge pricing.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. Union Budget 2026-27 was the which consecutive budget of Nirmala Sitharaman?

    1. Seventh
    2. Eighth
    3. Tenth
    4. Ninth
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    Answer: D. Ninth — It was her ninth consecutive budget, presented on 1 February 2026.

58. The new Income Tax Act 2025 comes into effect from:

    1. 1 January 2026
    2. 1 February 2026
    3. 1 April 2026
    4. 1 April 2027
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    Answer: C. 1 April 2026 — The Act replaces the 1961 law from 1 April 2026.

59. Who chaired the 16th Finance Commission?

    1. N. K. Singh
    2. Y. V. Reddy
    3. Raghuram Rajan
    4. Arvind Panagariya
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    Answer: D. Arvind Panagariya — The commission was headed by Arvind Panagariya.

60. 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.

61. India's new GDP series released on 27 February 2026 uses which base year?

    1. 2004-05
    2. 2011-12
    3. 2022-23
    4. 2024-25
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    Answer: C. 2022-23 — The base year was shifted from 2011-12 to 2022-23.

62. The new counter-terrorism policy 'PRAHAAR' aims to end the terror threat by which year?

    1. 2027
    2. 2029
    3. 2030
    4. 2047
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    Answer: B. 2029 — PRAHAAR, released on 23 February 2026, targets the end of the terror threat by 2029.

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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

1. Deputy CM and Finance Minister _____ presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 in the State Assembly. Total expenditure is about ₹6.7 lakh crore.

   Show answer

   Answer: Diya Kumari

2. A big provision of _____ was made for a project to bring Yamuna water to Shekhawati.

   Show answer

   Answer: ₹32,000 crore

3. The _____ scheme of about ₹1,500 crore will reduce human-wildlife conflict, develop habitats and promote eco-tourism.

   Show answer

   Answer: PRITHWI

4. According to the Review, Rajasthan's _____ at current prices is about ₹18.75 lakh crore, and per capita income is ₹2,02,349, crossing ₹2 lakh for the first time.

   Show answer

   Answer: GSDP

5. In FY _____ Rajasthan was India's top wool producer with about 1.6 crore kg, nearly 47% of the country's total of about 3.369 crore kg.

   Show answer

   Answer: 2023-24

6. Union Agriculture Minister _____ launched the AI-based "Bharat-Vistaar" platform for farmers at Jaipur. It is multilingual and voice-first, starting with Hindi and English.

   Show answer

   Answer: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

7. 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.

   Show answer

   Answer: Konark Corps

8. _____ 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

9. 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.

   Show answer

   Answer: cutting of Khejri trees

10. _____ became India's first district where every citizen has some insurance policy, under the "Insurance for All by 2047" roadmap of the Finance Ministry and IRDAI.

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    Answer: Alwar

11. India's first Jain _____ is being held in Jaisalmer, showing sacred chadars (cloths) linked to Dada Shri Jindatta Suri Maharaj, about 872 years old.

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    Answer: "Chadar Mahotsav"

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Finance Minister _____ presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026, her ninth consecutive budget. Morarji Desai still holds the record for the most budgets, with 10 over different terms.

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    Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman

16. The _____ report was tabled in Parliament along with the Budget. It kept the states' share in central taxes at 41%, same as the 15th Commission, and made "contribution to GDP" a new criterion in place of "tax and fiscal effort".

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    Answer: 16th Finance Commission

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. The _____ came into force on 20 February 2026. They legally define "Synthetically Generated Information (SGI)" for the first time and make clear labels and permanent metadata compulsory on AI-made content.

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    Answer: IT Amendment Rules 2026

21. PM Modi opened the remaining sections of the _____ on 22 February 2026: Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South to Modipuram. It is India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), run by NCRTC.

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    Answer: Namo Bharat corridor

22. 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"

23. Finance Minister Sitharaman launched the _____ on 24 February 2026 for FY2025-26 to 2029-30. It targets about ₹6.72 lakh crore from asset monetisation and ₹5.18 lakh crore of private investment.

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    Answer: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0

24. 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

25. 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

26. MoSPI changed the _____ from 2011-12 to 2022-23, and the new series was released on 27 February 2026. The year was chosen as a stable, normal year after Covid.

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    Answer: GDP base year

27. The Budget estimates the fiscal deficit at about _____ and says the FRBM norms are followed. The Economic Review separately shows 4.3% for the current year; do not mix the two.

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    Answer: 3.69% of GSDP

28. The Budget was presented as an action plan of the _____ strategy, with a target of per capita income above ₹2 lakh.

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    Answer: "Viksit Rajasthan@2047"

29. The Budget proposes a _____, similar to the National Testing Agency, to make recruitment exams cleaner.

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    Answer: Rajasthan State Testing Agency (RSTA)

30. 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

31. Under the _____ scheme 400 schools will be upgraded, as announced in the Budget 2026-27.

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    Answer: CM-RISE

32. The _____ programme will benefit about 50,000 students. Another plan trains 1,000 youth in English, Japanese, French, German and Korean for global jobs.

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    Answer: DREAM

33. A _____ will promote climate-friendly farming, and Raj-AMS is a digital agriculture mission using AI and satellites. Mission Raj-GIFT will help farm produce get GI tags and reach new markets.

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    Answer: carbon credit pilot project

34. _____ 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

35. 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

36. A _____ will be set up in each district with a provision of ₹100 crore.

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    Answer: rural women BPO

37. The loan limit under the _____ scheme was raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh. Under the Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana, women and self-help groups can get loans up to ₹1 crore.

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    Answer: Mukhyamantri Lakhpati Didi

38. The Budget plans an ultra-luxury special tourism zone at Khuri, Jaisalmer_____Kuldhara.

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    Answer: , and a tourist facility centre at

39. A _____ will link heritage sites, and a war museum will be built at Jhunjhunu.

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    Answer: Thar Cultural Circuit

40. Under the pilgrimage scheme, _____ will get air travel and 50,000 will travel to pilgrimage sites by AC train.

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    Answer: 6,000 senior citizens