Question 1

What topics are covered in the 17 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 17 February 2026 quiz covers Environment, Infrastructure, Science Tech, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 17 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

The Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project is being implemented by which nodal agency?

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO), As per the article, the project is being implemented by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO). NITI Aayog conceived the project, but the executing agency is ANIIDCO.

Question 6

Which constitutional article was interpreted by the Supreme Court to recognize the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right?

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Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty), In the landmark Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs Union Of India case (2017), a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Constitution did the Allahabad High Court state that deprivation of liberty on account of mistaken identity strikes at the very root of the guarantee?

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Article 21, Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The court held that wrongful arrest due to mistaken identity is a direct violation of this fundamental right. Article 14 deals with equality, Article 19 with freedoms, and Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies from the Supreme Court.

Question 8

Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating the Green Steel Taxonomy and the roadmap for decarbonising the steel sector in India?

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Ministry of Steel, The Ministry of Steel is the nodal ministry for the steel sector in India. As per the article, it constituted the 14 task forces and is spearheading the creation of the Green Steel Taxonomy and the decarbonisation roadmap.

Question 9

Which High Court delivered the judgment modifying the rape conviction to attempted rape in the news article?

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Chhattisgarh High Court, The judgment was delivered by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas of the Chhattisgarh High Court. High Courts have appellate jurisdiction over decisions of district courts within their state.

Question 10

The maintenance order challenged in the Andhra Pradesh High Court was originally passed by which judicial forum?

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Family Court, The article states the petitioner sought to set aside an order from March 2018 passed by a family court in Vijayawada. Family Courts, established under the Family Courts Act, 1984, have jurisdiction over matters related to marriage and family, including maintenance.

Question 11

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in India?

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Election Commission of India, Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India, an independent constitutional body.

Question 12

The 'IndiaAI Mission', recently in news, operates under the purview of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The IndiaAI Mission is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). MeitY is responsible for policy matters relating to information technology, electronics, and the Internet.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Urban Challenge Fund discussed in the news?

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, The Urban Challenge Fund falls under the purview of urban development and municipal governance, which is the mandate of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). This ministry oversees schemes and policies related to urban infrastructure, housing, and local body empowerment.

Question 14

Who administered the oath to Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh?

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The President of Bangladesh, As per the constitutional protocol in parliamentary democracies like Bangladesh, the oath of office to the Prime Minister and ministers is administered by the President. In this news, President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Great Nicobar Island Project:

1. The project involves the diversion of 130 sq km of forest land for the construction of a transshipment port and a dual-use airport.

2. The National Green Tribunal rejected the project's environmental clearance, citing violations of the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) norms.

3. The Shompen tribe, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), inhabits the island and is affected by the project.

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 NGT did NOT reject the clearance; it cleared the project, stating it found no good ground to interfere. Statement 3 is correct; the Shompen are a PVTG residing on Great Nicobar.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

1. It amends the Right to Information Act, 2005 to remove the 'public interest override' clause for disclosing personal information.

2. It imposes penalties that can extend up to ₹500 crore for data fiduciaries in case of a data breach.

3. The Act classifies journalists collecting personal data for investigations as 'data fiduciaries', subject to its obligations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, replacing the conditional exemption with an absolute bar on 'personal information'. Statement 2 is incorrect: The maximum penalty under the Act is ₹250 crore, not ₹500 crore. Statement 3 is correct: The Act's definition of 'data fiduciary' is broad enough to include journalists processing personal data for their work, as highlighted in the petitions.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court judgment on mistaken identity arrests:

1. The court held that the power to arrest and the justification for arrest are distinct concepts.

2. The judgment relied solely on its own precedents and did not cite any Supreme Court rulings.

3. The court directed the concerned police commissioners to take action against the erring officers and submit a compliance report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the judgment emphasized that 'an existence of the power to arrest is one thing; the justification for the exercise of it is quite another.' Statement 2 is incorrect; the judgment explicitly cited Supreme Court precedents like Satendra Kumar Antil and Arnesh Kumar. Statement 3 is correct; the court directed the Police Commissioner of Lucknow and the SP of Sitapur to initiate action and submit a report.

Question 18

According to the article, what is the approximate annual financial burden of the fertiliser subsidy on the Union Budget?

Accepted Answer

₹2 trillion, The article explicitly states that the fertiliser subsidy is about ₹2 trillion, making it the second largest subsidy in the Union Budget. The other figures are distractors not mentioned in the context.

Question 19

What is the maximum financial penalty prescribed under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as mentioned in the news article?

Accepted Answer

₹250 Crore, The article explicitly states that the DPDP Act prescribes high penalties 'rising up to Rs 250 crore'. This is a key data point for prelims. The other figures are plausible distractors given the scale of penalties in other regulations.

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