Current Affairs | Feb (01-28) 2026

1

Who presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament?

संसद में केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 किसने पेश किया?

A

Amit Shah अमित शाह

B

Nirmala Sitharaman निर्मला सीतारमण

C

Piyush Goyal पीयूष गोयल

D

S. Jaishankar एस. जयशंकर

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, focusing on infrastructure and digital growth.

2

Which team won the ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026?

किस टीम ने ICC अंडर-19 पुरुष क्रिकेट विश्व कप 2026 जीता?

A

Australia ऑस्ट्रेलिया

B

India भारत

C

South Africa दक्षिण अफ्रीका

D

England इंग्लैंड

Correct Answer:

Explanation: India defeated Australia in the final to lift the U-19 World Cup trophy for the record sixth time.

3

What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY27 as per the Economic Survey?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार वित्त वर्ष 27 के लिए भारत की अनुमानित जीडीपी विकास दर क्या है?

A

0.075 0.075

B

0.065 0.065

C

0.07 0.07

D

0.08 0.08

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The Economic Survey projected a baseline real GDP growth of 7.0% for the fiscal year 2026-27.

4

In February 2026, which country officially joined the NATO alliance?

फरवरी 2026 में, कौन सा देश आधिकारिक तौर पर नाटो गठबंधन में शामिल हुआ?

A

Sweden स्वीडन

B

Ukraine यूक्रेन

C

Japan जापान

D

Finland फिनलैंड

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Sweden completed its accession process to become the 32nd member of NATO.

5

Who took oath as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI) in early 2026?

2026 की शुरुआत में भारत के नए मुख्य न्यायाधीश के रूप में किसने शपथ ली?

A

Justice Sanjiv Khanna न्यायमूर्ति संजीव खन्ना

B

Justice B.R. Gavai न्यायमूर्ति बी.आर. गवई

C

Justice Surya Kant न्यायमूर्ति सूर्यकांत

D

Justice Hima Kohli न्यायमूर्ति हिमा कोहली

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

6

Which state hosted the 2026 Khelo India University Games?

किस राज्य ने 2026 खेलो इंडिया यूनिवर्सिटी गेम्स की मेजबानी की?

A

Haryana हरियाणा

B

Odisha ओडिशा

C

Tamil Nadu तमिलनाडु

D

Uttar Pradesh उत्तर प्रदेश

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The 2026 edition was held across multiple cities in Tamil Nadu.

7

What was the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?

विश्व आर्द्रभूमि दिवस 2026 का विषय क्या था?

A

Wetlands and Human Wellbeing आर्द्रभूमि और मानव कल्याण

B

Wetlands and Water आर्द्रभूमि और जल

C

Wetlands Restoration आर्द्रभूमि बहाली

D

Urban Wetlands शहरी आर्द्रभूमि

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Celebrated on Feb 2nd, the 2026 theme focused on the link between wetlands and human wellbeing.

8

Who was named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2026?

जनवरी 2026 के लिए ICC मेन्स प्लेयर ऑफ द मंथ किसे चुना गया?

A

Shubman Gill शुभमन गिल

B

Rachin Ravindra रचित रवींद्र

C

Jasprit Bumrah जसप्रीत बुमराह

D

Travis Head ट्रैविस हेड

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Shubman Gill was awarded for his exceptional performance in the home series.

9

India’s first 'Digital National Museum of Epigraphy' was inaugurated in?

भारत के पहले 'डिजिटल नेशनल म्यूजियम ऑफ एपिग्राफी' का उद्घाटन कहाँ हुआ?

A

New Delhi नई दिल्ली

B

Hyderabad हैदराबाद

C

Pune पुणे

D

Chennai चेन्नई

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Established at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, it digitizes over one lakh ancient inscriptions.

10

Which country launched the 'Dream of the Desert' luxury train in 2026?

किस देश ने 2026 में 'ड्रीम ऑफ द डेजर्ट' लग्जरी ट्रेन लॉन्च की?

A

UAE यूएई

B

Saudi Arabia सऊदी अरब

C

Egypt मिस्र

D

Jordan जॉर्डन

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Saudi Arabia introduced this luxury service connecting Riyadh to the northern border.

11

Who won the Men's Singles title at the Australian Open 2026?

ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन 2026 में पुरुष एकल का खिताब किसने जीता?

A

Novak Djokovic नोवाक जोकोविच

B

Carlos Alcaraz कार्लोस अल्कराज

C

Jannik Sinner जैनिक सिनर

D

Daniil Medvedev दानिल मेदवेदेव

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller to win his first Australian Open title.

12

What is the new target for 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme in Budget 2026?

बजट 2026 में 'लखपति दीदी' योजना का नया लक्ष्य क्या है?

A

2 Crore 2 करोड़

B

3 Crore 3 करोड़

C

4 Crore 4 करोड़

D

5 Crore 5 करोड़

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The government increased the target for the Lakhpati Didi scheme from 2 crore to 3 crore women.

13

Which country hosted the 'I2U2' Ministerial Meeting in Feb 2026?

किस देश ने फरवरी 2026 में 'I2U2' मंत्रिस्तरीय बैठक की मेजबानी की?

A

Israel इजराइल

B

USA यूएसए

C

UAE यूएई

D

India भारत

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The UAE hosted the meeting focusing on joint investments in water and energy.

14

Who was named the brand ambassador for 'Fit India' in Feb 2026?

फरवरी 2026 में 'फिट इंडिया' के लिए ब्रांड एंबेसडर किसे बनाया गया?

A

Narendra Yadav नरेंद्र यादव

B

Saina Nehwal साइना नेहवाल

C

Neeraj Chopra नीरज चोपड़ा

D

PV Sindhu पीवी सिंधु

Correct Answer:

Explanation: IRS officer Narendra Yadav was appointed as the brand ambassador for the movement.

15

Which city was recognized as the 'Cleanest City' in Swachh Survekshan 2026?

स्वच्छ सर्वेक्षण 2026 में किस शहर को 'सबसे स्वच्छ शहर' का दर्जा मिला?

A

Surat सूरत

B

Indore इंदौर

C

Navi Mumbai नवी मुंबई

D

Mysuru मैसूरु

Correct Answer:

Explanation: Indore retained its title as India's cleanest city for the 8th time in a row.