Question 1

What topics are covered in the 13 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 13 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Economy, Science Tech with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 13 February 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

Accepted Answer

Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which government department is the licensor for spectrum allocation to telecom service providers in India?

Accepted Answer

Department of Telecommunications (DoT), The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, is the nodal agency responsible for policy, licensing, and coordination matters related to telegraphs, telephones, and spectrum allocation in India.

Question 6

Which ministry is responsible for releasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the nodal agency for the collection, compilation, and dissemination of official statistics in India, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Question 7

The 'Anjor Vision 2047' mentioned in the news is a strategic roadmap of which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Chhattisgarh, Anjor Vision 2047 is the strategic roadmap of Chhattisgarh to increase its renewable energy share to 66% by 2047. It is implemented by the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA).

Question 8

Under which major law was the FIR registered in the mentioned case, replacing the Indian Penal Code?

Accepted Answer

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, The article states the FIR was registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as the primary substantive criminal code in India from July 1, 2024. The other acts are procedural or deal with specific subject matters.

Question 9

The Supreme Court has referred the matter of defining the Aravalli range to which expert committee?

Accepted Answer

Central Empowered Committee (CEC), The Supreme Court, in its order, directed that the issue be resolved through expert consultation and referred to the court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC). The CEC is a specialized body for monitoring forest and environmental cases as per SC directives.

Question 10

The writ appeal in the Madras HC case was preferred by which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare filed the writ appeal against the single judge's order. This ministry oversees medical education policies and counselling at the national level through bodies like the National Medical Commission.

Question 11

Which constitutional article mandates that a person arrested must be informed of the grounds for arrest?

Accepted Answer

Article 22(1), Article 22(1) of the Indian Constitution specifically provides that no person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest. This is a distinct right separate from the right to life under Article 21.

Question 12

Under which Act does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) primarily derive its power to investigate?

Accepted Answer

The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, The CBI was established by a government resolution but derives its legal authority to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946. This act empowers it to investigate specific classes of cases across India, subject to state consent.

Question 13

The 'Saagu Baagu' project, which used AI to double chilli farmers' earnings, is an initiative of which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Telangana, The Saagu Baagu project is specifically mentioned as an AI-led initiative in Telangana. State-specific agricultural technology projects are a common static GK area for exams.

Question 14

Which ministry is primarily responsible for forest governance and implementing the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for the conservation of forests and wildlife in India. It is responsible for policy formulation, legislation (like the Van Adhiniyam), and implementation of programs related to forest conservation and climate change.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on spectrum and insolvency:

1. The Court held that spectrum is a scarce natural resource owned by the people of India, with legal title vesting in the Union of India.

2. It ruled that licence fees and spectrum usage charges qualify as 'operational debt' under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

3. The judgment stated that the statutory regime under IBC cannot rewrite the rights and liabilities arising from the administration of spectrum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court explicitly held that these dues are NOT operational debts as they arise from a sovereign privilege. Statement 3 is correct, as the Court emphasized the exclusivity of the telecom legal regime.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the new CPI (2024) series:

1. It has a base year of 2024 and includes rural house rent for the first time.

2. The classification structure is based on six broad groups, similar to the old series.

3. The weight of food in the consumption basket has increased compared to the 2012 series.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the new series adopts the COICOP 2018 classification with 12 divisions, replacing the old six-group structure. Statement 3 is incorrect as the weight of food has decreased from 45.86% to 36.75%, in line with Engel's Law.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) in India:

1. The PM-KUSUM scheme primarily targets the solarisation of agricultural pumps.

2. The Saubhagya scheme successfully achieved 100% reliability of electricity supply in rural households.

3. Women constitute approximately 32% of the clean energy workforce in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) aims for solarisation of agricultural pumps. Statement 2 is incorrect: Saubhagya achieved near-universal household connectivity (~99.99%), not reliability of supply. The article highlights a persistent 'reliability deficit'. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states women constitute only about 11% of India's clean energy workforce, compared to a 32% global average.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act:

1. The MTP Act, as amended in 2021, generally permits termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks for specified categories of women.

2. Clause (4)(b) of Section 3 of the MTP Act states that no pregnancy shall be terminated except with the consent of the pregnant woman.

3. For pregnancies beyond 24 weeks, termination is automatically permitted if the woman is a rape survivor, without requiring court approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the 2021 amendment extended the limit from 20 to 24 weeks for specific categories. Statement 2 is correct as it directly quotes the provision from the Act. Statement 3 is incorrect; termination beyond 24 weeks is tightly regulated and requires approval from a Medical Board and often the courts, even for rape survivors, as exemplified by this very news case which needed High Court permission for a 29-week pregnancy.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Haryana Jungle Safari project:

1. The project was originally proposed to cover an area of 10,000 acres in the Aravalli foothills.

2. The Supreme Court allowed the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Central Empowered Committee for consideration.

3. The petitioners against the project included retired officers from the Indian Forest Service.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states the project was conceptualised on 10,000 acres before being scaled down. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Supreme Court specifically refused to allow the submission of the DPR at this stage. Statement 3 is correct: The petition was filed by five retired Indian Forest Service officers and an NGO.

Question 20

On which date did the Supreme Court deliver the judgment clarifying that telecom operators cannot list spectrum as an asset under IBC?

Accepted Answer

February 13, 2026, The article clearly states the Supreme Court delivered this judgment on Friday, February 13, 2026. This is a precise data point often asked in prelims.

Question 21

According to the new CPI (2024) series released by MoSPI, what was India's headline retail inflation rate for January 2026?

Accepted Answer

2.75%, The article states that as per the new CPI series, India's headline retail inflation rate stood at 2.75% in January. 1.33% was the rate in December 2025 under the old series, while 4% is the RBI's target and 6% is the upper bound of the tolerance band.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the target for creating green jobs under Chhattisgarh's proposed Women-Led DRE policy by 2030?

Accepted Answer

50,000 jobs, The article explicitly states that Chhattisgarh's proposed Women-Led DRE policy aims to create 50,000 green jobs by 2030, alongside establishing 5,000 women-led DRE solutions. This is a specific data point for Prelims.

Question 23

What was the gestational age (pregnancy duration) of the minor survivor, as found by the medical board in the Madhya Pradesh High Court case?

Accepted Answer

29 weeks and 1 day, The article specifically mentions that the Medical Board at Bundelkhand Medical College found the gestational age to be approximately '29 weeks and 1 day'. This detail is crucial as it highlights the exceptional nature of the case, being well beyond the standard 24-week limit under the MTP Act.

Question 24

According to the contested government definition mentioned in the article, what minimum elevation above local relief qualifies a landform as part of the Aravalli range?

Accepted Answer

100 metres, The article clearly states that the government proposed a uniform, height-based definition where any landform at an elevation of 100 metres or more above the local relief would be considered part of the Aravalli range. This definition was criticized and subsequently stayed by the Supreme Court.

Question 25

What is the primary legal implication of the Supreme Court's ruling that spectrum is not an 'asset' under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?

Accepted Answer

It prevents creditors from claiming spectrum during the liquidation of a telecom company., The core implication is that since telecom operators do not own spectrum, it cannot form part of the asset pool available to creditors (like banks) for recovery under the IBC process. This protects the public resource from private claims.

Question 26

What is the primary significance of revising the CPI base year and consumption basket, as highlighted in the news?

Accepted Answer

To ensure inflation signals match prevailing economic conditions and consumption behaviour, The core objective of the revision is to update the measurement of inflation so that it accurately reflects current consumption patterns (based on the latest HCES) and economic realities, thereby providing reliable data for monetary policy and welfare targeting. The other options are factually incorrect.

Question 27

What is the primary rationale advocated in the article for promoting 'Women-led Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE)'?

Accepted Answer

To ensure a just energy transition by addressing gender inequality and multidimensional poverty., The article's core argument is that treating women only as end-users risks replicating existing inequities. Women-led DRE is presented as a model to transform women into energy entrepreneurs, thereby addressing time poverty, health impacts, safety concerns, and economic disempowerment, making the transition 'just'. The other options are either incorrect or not the primary focus.

Question 28

What was the primary constitutional principle invoked by the Madhya Pradesh High Court to justify its decision in the case of the minor rape survivor?

Accepted Answer

Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21, The court's ruling, citing the Supreme Court's judgment in Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration, firmly anchored the decision in Article 21. It reiterated that reproductive choice is a dimension of 'personal liberty,' embedded within the broader rights to privacy, dignity, and bodily integrity guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Question 29

What is the primary reason cited by the Supreme Court for stalling the Haryana Jungle Safari project?

Accepted Answer

Absence of a clear, scientifically-backed definition of the 'Aravalli range'., The Supreme Court's core directive was that no activity affecting the Aravalli hills can proceed until there is a clear, expert-backed determination of what constitutes the 'Aravalli range'. The court emphasized the need for a holistic scientific report from an independent expert panel before any development permissions.

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