February 2026 Current Affairs
Here are 50 important MCQs based on February 2026 Current Affairs. These cover national/international events, Union Budget 2026-27, appointments, awards, science & technology, economy, sports, important days, and more—ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and State PCS exams.
Questions 1-10: Important Days & National Affairs
- Indian Coast Guard Day is observed every year on:
A) 1 February
B) 4 February
C) 10 February
D) 28 February - World Wetlands Day is celebrated on:
A) 1 February
B) 2 February
C) 4 February
D) 6 February - World Cancer Day is observed on:
A) 2 February
B) 4 February
C) 11 February
D) 28 February - Guru Ravidas Jayanti was observed on:
A) 1 February
B) 12 February
C) 15 February
D) 28 February - National Science Day (commemorating the Raman Effect) is celebrated on:
A) 11 February
B) 28 February
C) 14 February
D) 4 February - The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented on:
A) 1 February 2026
B) 15 February 2026
C) 28 February 2026
D) 26 January 2026 - In the Union Budget 2026-27, the government proposed a multilingual AI tool to integrate which initiative?
A) AgriStack portals
B) Digital India
C) Ayushman Bharat
D) PM-KISAN - Which state re-implemented the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (Price Difference Scheme) for the 2025-26 season in February 2026?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Uttarakhand - PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in which city on 22 February 2026?
A) Lucknow
B) Delhi
C) Ahmedabad
D) Mumbai - India hosted the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas under its Chairship in February 2026 in:
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Questions 11-20: Economy & Union Budget
11. According to the RBI’s February 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the repo rate was kept unchanged at:
A) 5.00%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.50%
D) 6.50%
12. The Union Budget 2026-27 aimed to develop India into a global hub for:
A) Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
B) Semiconductor manufacturing
C) Electric vehicle production
D) Textile exports
13. Which initiative was highlighted in the Union Budget 2026-27 to boost the fisheries sector (extended for five years)?
A) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
B) Khelo India
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Digital India
14. India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time in recent reports around February 2026, with cricket accounting for nearly:
A) 70%
B) 89%
C) 95%
D) 50%
15. The new GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) introduced by MoSPI was discussed in February 2026 current affairs.
A) True
B) False
16. In February 2026, India and the United States finalised a landmark:
A) Trade Deal
B) Defence Pact
C) Climate Agreement
D) Space Mission
17. The RBI revised its GDP growth forecast for FY26 in the February 2026 policy review.
A) True (specific figure updated)
B) False
18. The Union Budget 2026-27 reinforced India’s ambition to build an Olympic-ready sports ecosystem through increased allocation for:
A) Khelo India
B) PM-KISAN
C) Ayushman Bharat
D) Digital Education
19. Patna Bird Sanctuary was added to the Ramsar Sites list in February 2026.
A) True
B) False
20. The government announced plans for India to organise the world’s first international summit dedicated to the conservation of:
A) Big Cats
B) Elephants
C) Tigers only
D) Marine Species
Questions 21-30: Science, Technology & Environment
21. ‘Diplocentrum papillosum’ that was recently in the news is:
A) A newly discovered species of Orchid
B) A new virus
C) An invasive weed
D) A traditional medicine
22. The 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit 2026 was held in:
A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
23. IndiaAI Mission 2.0 roadmap was introduced by the Union IT Minister in February 2026, focusing on:
A) Research, development, and MSME applications
B) Only infrastructure
C) Defence only
D) Agriculture only
24. AayuISAT refers to India’s first on-orbit:
A) Satellite refueling demonstrator
B) Mars mission
C) Lunar rover
D) Quantum computer
25. The India AI Impact Summit in February 2026 discussed the theme related to:
A) AI for Energy Scaling
B) AI in Defence
C) AI in Healthcare only
D) AI in Education only
26. CM-302 is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by:
A) China
B) India
C) Russia
D) Germany
27. Tsongmo or Changu Lake, recently in news, is located in:
A) Sikkim
B) Assam
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Mizoram
28. Bio-based chemicals and enzymes were highlighted under the Department of Biotechnology’s BioE3 policy.
A) True
B) False
29. Integration of AI tools in the education sector was announced to begin from the next academic session in 2026.
A) True
B) False
30. The States’ Electricity Transition report highlighted top performers under the ‘Market Enablers’ dimension.
A) True
B) False
Questions 31-40: International & Appointments
31. India and the US finalised a major trade deal in early February 2026.
A) True
B) False
32. The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially opened in Italy in February 2026.
A) True
B) False
33. India lifted its record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title in February 2026 by defeating:
A) England
B) Australia
C) Pakistan
D) South Africa
34. Abhishek Sharma strengthened his position in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings in February 2026.
A) True
B) False
35. The first BRICS Sherpas meeting under India’s Chairship was held in New Delhi on:
A) 9-10 February 2026
B) 1-2 February 2026
C) 20-21 February 2026
D) 28 February 2026
36. A no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker was discussed under Article 94(c) in February 2026 context.
A) True
B) False
37. India’s calibrated trade engagement with the US and EU was expected to boost:
A) Auto components and battery ecosystem
B) Only agriculture
C) Only textiles
D) Only pharmaceuticals
38. The Supreme Court clarified aspects regarding Scheduled Castes (SCs) not being a homogeneous class in February 2026.
A) True
B) False
39. Revised definition of ‘wage’ under India’s Labour Codes requires wages to constitute at least:
A) 50% of total remuneration
B) 70%
C) 30%
D) 100%
40. Food Corporation of India (FCI) functions under the Ministry of:
A) Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
B) Agriculture
C) Finance
D) Commerce
Questions 41-50: Sports, Awards & Miscellaneous
41. Australian Open winners were highlighted in February 2026 sports news.
A) True
B) False
42. The Union Budget 2026-27 focused on sports science and athlete data platforms.
A) True
B) False
43. International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on:
A) 11 February
B) 4 February
C) 28 February
D) 14 February
44. Safer Internet Day falls on the second Tuesday of February.
A) True
B) False
45. Maha Shivaratri was observed in February 2026 (around mid-month).
A) True
B) False
46. India announced hosting an international summit on big cat conservation in 2026.
A) True
B) False
47. Ol Chiki script (related to Santhali community) completed a milestone number of years, mentioned by President Murmu.
A) True
B) False
48. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in February 2026 also revised the GDP growth forecast for FY26.
A) True
B) False
49. Khorramshahr-4 Missile was in news related to which country?
A) Iran
B) India
C) China
D) Russia
50. The Bhashini or multilingual AI initiatives were further strengthened in February 2026 discussions.
A) True
B) False
Answers (for self-evaluation)
1-A, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B, 6-A, 7-A, 8-B (or context Rajasthan/MP), 9-A, 10-A
11-B/C (typically 6.50% or unchanged; confirm exact), 12-A, 13-A, 14-B, 15-A, 16-A, 17-A, 18-A, 19-A, 20-A
21-A, 22-B (Hyderabad), 23-A, 24-A, 25-A, 26-A (China), 27-A, 28-A, 29-A, 30-A
31-A, 32-A, 33-A, 34-A, 35-A, 36-A, 37-A, 38-A, 39-A, 40-A
41-A, 42-A, 43-A, 44-A, 45-A, 46-A, 47-A, 48-A, 49-A (Iran), 50-A