Current Affairs: Questions & Answers
Part – I
1. One of the states in India recently launched an AI-based Digital Learning Initiative named ‘Padhai with AI’. Which state government has launched this scheme?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
2. When is World Epilepsy Day (International Epilepsy Day) observed annually?
Answer: Second Monday of February
3. A planned initiative was launched in Union Budget 2026–27 to develop India into a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing hub. What is the name of this initiative?
Answer: Biopharma SHAKTI
4. Which team won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 title?
Answer: Haryana Thunders
5. Which institution developed a solar-powered energy storage device that can capture and store energy in a single unit?
Answer: Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CNSMS), Bengaluru
6. Which state achieved top ranks in the recently conducted Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0?
Answer: Tripura
7. The Crafoord Prize, known as the “Nobel of Geosciences”, was recently awarded to an Indian-origin scientist. Who is he?
Answer: Veerabhadran Ramanathan
8. Which country announced the launch of the Forum on Resource, a Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE) initiative?
Answer: United States
9. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a clear majority in Japan’s House of Representatives. Who is heading the LDP?
Answer: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
10. Which team won the finals of the 79th Santosh Trophy, held in Assam?
Answer: Services
11. Who won the lone Gold for India in Asian Indoor Athletics?
Answer: Tejaswin Shankar
12. Who captained India to victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup?
Answer: Ayush Mhatre
13. Who became the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur, after President’s Rule since February last year?
Answer: Yumnam Khemchand Singh
14. When is the International Day of Human Fraternity observed by the United Nations?
Answer: February 4
15. What was the theme for the 2026 International Day of Human Fraternity?
Answer: Dialogue Over Division
Part – II
16. Name the two Bactrian camels that featured in the Republic Day Parade 2026 on Kartavya Path.
Answer: Galwan and Nubra
17. In which Indian state was the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme launched?
Answer: Tripura
18. Who chairs the Committee for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) constituted by PFRDA?
Answer: Narayan Ramachandran
19. At which archaeological site in Karnataka were Neolithic-era artefacts recently unearthed?
Answer: Lakkundi
20. The report “Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India” was released by which institution?
Answer: NITI Aayog
21. Where was Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, held?
Answer: Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
22. Name the humanoid robot deployed by Indian Railways as a first-of-its-kind initiative.
Answer: ASC ARJUN
23. What term describes a situation when a city’s usable water supply falls below a critical level?
Answer: Day Zero
24. Which wildlife sanctuary was renamed as Kerala’s first butterfly sanctuary?
Answer: Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
25. In which country did the 4B Movement originate?
Answer: South Korea
26. Which state launched India’s first dedicated menopause clinics in government hospitals?
Answer: Maharashtra
27. The Buddhist Diamond Triangle is located in which Indian state?
Answer: Odisha
28. Name the new plant species discovered in Nagaland.
Answer: Hoya nagaensis
29. Where will the Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour be developed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Answer: Mayabunder
30. According to the World Bank’s 2025 report “A Breath of Change”, which regions have the most polluted air?
Answer: Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills
31. Name the three-month intensive campaign launched by NITI Aayog for saturation of development indicators.
Answer: Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
32. What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
Answer: PANCHAM (Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot)
33. Which US-based company will supply V-BAT autonomous drones to the Indian Army?
Answer: Shield AI
34. Which wildlife sanctuary in Odisha was declared Maoist-free?
Answer: Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
35. What is the official title of India’s UNESCO nomination for Meghalaya’s living root bridges?
Answer: Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape
