Question 1

What topics are covered in the 18 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 18 February 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Science Tech, Security with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 18 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 'Horizon 2047' roadmap, recently in news, is a bilateral framework between India and which country?

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France, The 'Horizon 2047' is a long-term strategic roadmap for collaboration between India and France, unveiled in 2023, aiming to guide partnership till 2047 when India marks 100 years of independence.

Question 6

Which ministry is the nodal body for coordinating India's bilateral strategic partnerships, as highlighted in the news?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal ministry responsible for India's foreign policy and diplomatic relations, including the formulation and coordination of bilateral strategic partnerships. Its spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, commented on the partnership in the article.

Question 7

Under which article of the Constitution did the Indian Young Lawyers Association originally file the petition challenging the Sabarimala entry ban in the Supreme Court?

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Article 32, Article 32 grants the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. The petition was filed under Article 32, challenging the ban as a violation of fundamental rights like equality and freedom of religion.

Question 8

Under which Act are the conditions and time limits for medical termination of pregnancy primarily governed in India?

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, The MTP Act, 1971, is the principal legislation regulating the termination of pregnancies in India. It specifies the conditions, gestational limits, and the role of medical practitioners. The POCSO Act deals with sexual offences against children, the JJ Act deals with child protection, and the PC-PNDT Act regulates sex-selective diagnostics.

Question 9

Under which schedule of the Indian Constitution are the legislative subjects 'Pilgrimage' and 'Public Order' listed, as cited in the challenge to the Places of Worship Act?

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Seventh Schedule, The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, which divide legislative powers. 'Pilgrimage' and 'Public Order' are entries in the State List, placing them primarily under state legislature jurisdiction.

Question 10

The Supreme Court has directed the Director of which institution to constitute an expert committee on judicial sensitivity?

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National Judicial Academy (NJA), Bhopal, The Supreme Court order specifically directs Justice Aniruddha Bose, the Director of the National Judicial Academy (NJA) in Bhopal, to constitute the committee. The NJA is the premier institution for judicial training in India.

Question 11

Which central armed police force's specialized battalion, COBRA, is primarily deployed for anti-Naxal operations?

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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a specialized unit of the CRPF, trained in guerrilla warfare and jungle tactics, making it the primary central force for anti-Naxal operations.

Question 12

Which statutory body is primarily responsible for pollution control at the state level in Maharashtra?

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Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), The MPCB is the state-level statutory body constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The CPCB operates at the national level, the NGT is a specialized tribunal, and the MoEFCC is the central ministry.

Question 13

Which government body is responsible for administering direct taxes and released the time-series data on taxpayer growth mentioned in the news?

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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), The CBDT is a statutory authority under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for administering direct tax laws through the Income Tax Department. The data cited in the article is released by the Income-Tax Department, which functions under the CBDT.

Question 14

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is primarily responsible for providing recommendations on which of the following areas?

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Radiation protection and safety standards, The ICRP is an independent international body that provides recommendations and guidance on all aspects of protection against ionizing radiation. Its recommendations form the scientific basis for radiation safety standards globally, including those of the IAEA.

Question 15

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

1. It amends the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, to strengthen the disclosure of personal information held by public authorities.

2. Petitioners in the Supreme Court have argued that the Act imposes onerous obligations on journalists, potentially classifying them as 'data fiduciaries'.

3. The Data Protection Board of India, established under the Act, has been criticized for lacking independence in its composition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The DPDP Act, through Section 44(3), amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, which petitioners argue weakens transparency by removing the 'public interest' override for disclosure. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as per the article, which mentions concerns about journalists as data fiduciaries and the government-controlled selection committee for the Data Protection Board.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the upgraded India-France partnership:

1. The partnership was elevated to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' with 21 announced outcomes.

2. A key outcome was the renewal of the agreement on defence cooperation and a joint venture between DRDO and Safran.

3. The Tata-Airbus H125 helicopter final assembly line was inaugurated in Maharashtra.

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: the joint venture is between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran, not DRDO. Statement 3 is incorrect: the assembly line is in Karnataka, not Maharashtra.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case:

1. The 2018 Supreme Court verdict was delivered by a seven-judge constitution bench.

2. The verdict struck down a rule that allowed the exclusion of women based on custom.

3. The review petitions against the 2018 verdict are scheduled to be heard by a nine-judge constitution bench.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The 2018 verdict was delivered by a five-judge constitution bench (4:1 majority), not a seven-judge bench. Statement 2 is correct: It struck down Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965. Statement 3 is correct: As per the article, a nine-judge bench will hear the review petitions starting April 7, 2026.

Question 18

According to the news, what is the targeted indigenous content percentage for the Rafale fighter aircraft to be manufactured in India, as discussed in the India-France Annual Defence Dialogue?

Accepted Answer

50%, The article explicitly states that the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue witnessed a push for enhancing indigenous content 'up to 50 per cent' in the Rafale fighter aircraft to be manufactured in India. This is a key data point for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence.

Question 19

According to the news, when is the first 'Made in India' H125 light utility helicopter expected to be delivered?

Accepted Answer

Early 2027, The article explicitly states that the delivery of the first 'Made in India' H125 is expected in early 2027. The other options are plausible distractors for long-term aerospace projects but are not mentioned in this context.

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