Question 1

What topics are covered in the 14 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 14 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Governance, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 14 February 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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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

Under which article of the Indian Constitution can a High Court issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, as done in the J&K and Ladakh HC case?

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Article 226, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose. Article 32 gives the Supreme Court similar power, but the couple approached the High Court directly. Articles 136 and 142 relate to the Supreme Court's special leave and enforcement powers, respectively.

Question 6

Under which Act was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, The NGT was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. This act provides the tribunal's jurisdiction, powers, and procedures. The Environment (Protection) Act is a general environmental law, while the Water Act and Forest Act deal with specific domains.

Question 7

The implementation of the Labour Codes in India falls primarily under the purview of which Ministry?

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Ministry of Labour and Employment, The Ministry of Labour and Employment is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to labour welfare, including the consolidation and execution of the four Labour Codes. Other ministries handle tangential aspects like finance for schemes or social justice for specific groups, but the core labour policy rests with this ministry.

Question 8

The GRAMA project, discussed in the news, originated from work initiated with which apex development bank?

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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), The article states that the GRAMA project grew out of work initiated with NABARD. NABARD is India's apex institution for agricultural and rural credit, making it the relevant body for such initiatives.

Question 9

Under which Act does the ground of 'cruelty' for divorce find a mention, as discussed in the Telangana HC judgment?

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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The judgment specifically interprets 'cruelty' under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. While cruelty is also an offence under the IPC (Section 498A), the divorce petition was filed under the personal law governing Hindu marriages.

Question 10

Which cabinet committee is responsible for approving major infrastructure projects like the recent multi-tracking railway projects?

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is the apex body for approving significant public investment projects, infrastructure schemes, and economic policies. The news explicitly mentions approval was given by the CCEA chaired by the Prime Minister.

Question 11

Which state government has been directed by the Allahabad High Court to frame a comprehensive policy for rape victims' pregnancy?

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Uttar Pradesh Government, The Allahabad High Court has territorial jurisdiction over the state of Uttar Pradesh. The news article explicitly mentions the court directing the 'Uttar Pradesh government' to frame the policy.

Question 12

The 'Hukou' system, mentioned as a tool for enforcing China's One-Child Policy, is primarily administered by which government body?

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Ministry of Public Security, The Hukou (household registration) system in China is a function of public security and is managed by the Ministry of Public Security. It is a tool for controlling internal migration and access to social services, not just a demographic or civil registry.

Question 13

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of urban development schemes like the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)?

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for all policies and schemes related to urban development in India, including the Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, and the newly approved Urban Challenge Fund. Ministry of Finance deals with budgetary allocations, while Rural Development focuses on rural areas.

Question 14

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

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), MoSPI is the nodal ministry for official statistics in India. Its arm, the National Statistical Office (NSO), is responsible for compiling and releasing macroeconomic data like GDP, CPI, and IIP. The RBI uses this data for policy but does not compile it.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court judgment:

1. The court held that the consent of the family or community is necessary for the marriage of two consenting adults.

2. The right to choose a life partner was described as a manifestation of rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

3. The court cited a 2025 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which granted protection to a couple in a live-in relationship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The court explicitly stated that the consent of family, community, or clan is NOT necessary once two adults agree to marry. Statement 2 is correct as per the judgment. Statement 3 is also correct; the article mentions the J&K HC judgment referencing a 2025 Punjab and Haryana HC order on protecting live-in couples.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) advocated for a narrow interpretation of 'locus standi' to restrict public interest litigation in environmental cases.

2. The mining project in question involves an area of 10.718 hectares in Santau village, Gwalior district.

3. The environmental clearance for the project was challenged primarily on the grounds that the land falls within 500 metres of a wildlife sanctuary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The NGT affirmed a liberal interpretation of 'locus standi' for environmental matters, while cautioning against 'meddlesome bystanders'. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the challenge was based on the land being forest land or within 250 metres of forest boundaries (not 500m or a wildlife sanctuary).

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the new Labour Codes:

1. They mandate that 'wages' for social security calculations must constitute at least 50% of the total remuneration.

2. They extend gratuity benefits to fixed-term employees only after they complete five years of continuous service.

3. They provide, for the first time, a legal framework for social security coverage of gig and platform workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the wage definition is reformed to ensure wages are at least 50% of remuneration. Statement 2 is incorrect: the new provision reduces the gratuity eligibility for fixed-term employees to one year, not five. Statement 3 is correct: the Code on Social Security, 2020, formally brings gig and platform workers under a social security framework.

Question 18

In which month and year did the couple, who were granted protection by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, get married according to the Muslim Personal Law?

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August 2024, The article clearly states: "The petitioners are major and got married in August 2024 as per Muslim Personal Law rites and customs." The other options are plausible distractors close to the judgment date (February 2026) or other mentioned dates.

Question 19

According to the news, what is the stipulated 'no mining zone' along the forest boundary mandated as a condition in the environmental clearance?

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25 metres, The Madhya Pradesh State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) mandated a 25-metre 'no mining zone' along the forest boundary as one of the significant restrictions in the environmental clearance. This is a specific data point from the article.

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