Question 1

What topics are covered in the 19 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 19 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, State Governance, Social Issues with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 19 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 legal dispute in the news revolves around the interpretation of provisions in which primary criminal procedural law of India?

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, The core issue concerns the right to appeal against an acquittal, which is governed by the procedural framework of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), specifically Sections 372 and 378. The Indian Penal Code defines crimes, the Evidence Act deals with proof, and the NI Act defines the specific offence of cheque dishonour.

Question 6

Who chaired the high-level committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu government that proposed reforms for 'right-sizing' federalism?

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Justice Kurian Joseph, The committee was chaired by Justice Kurian Joseph, a retired Supreme Court judge. This is a direct factual recall from the article. The other names are former Chief Justices of India who are common distractors.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the procedure for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha detailed?

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Article 94, Article 94 of the Indian Constitution deals with the vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker. It specifies that the Speaker can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by an effective majority.

Question 8

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, fast-tracks citizenship for migrants from which of the following countries?

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Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, The CAA, 2019, specifically applies only to migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Including Myanmar or Sri Lanka is a common distractor. This is a fundamental fact about the Act's territorial scope.

Question 9

The 'e-Shram' portal, mentioned in the context of registering informal workers for social protection, is an initiative of which Ministry?

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Ministry of Labour and Employment, The e-Shram portal is a national database for unorganized sector workers, launched and managed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, to facilitate their access to various social security benefits.

Question 10

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the 'Right to Equality' guaranteed, which is a primary ground for challenging the CAA, 2019?

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Article 14, Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India. Petitioners argue that the CAA violates Article 14 by creating a religious classification for granting citizenship.

Question 11

Under which section of the Indian Penal Code is the offence of 'rape' primarily defined?

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Section 375, Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the offence of rape. Section 376 prescribes the punishment for rape. Section 354 deals with assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty, and Section 377 deals with unnatural offences.

Question 12

The 'Unclogging the Docket' report, mentioned in the news, was prepared by which body of the Supreme Court of India?

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Centre for Research and Planning (CRP), The article states that a report by the Supreme Court's Centre for Research and Planning (CRP) titled 'Unclogging the Docket' detailed the impact of CJI Khanna's tenure. The CRP is an internal research body of the Supreme Court.

Question 13

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is headquartered in which city?

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Rome, Italy, The World Food Programme (WFP) is headquartered in Rome, Italy, along with other UN food agencies like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This forms a hub for global food security efforts.

Question 14

Article 39(b) of the Constitution, referenced in the Supreme Court's remarks, is a part of which of the following?

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Directive Principles of State Policy, Article 39(b) is enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, which contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). DPSPs are guidelines for the state to establish a just social order, though they are not legally enforceable by courts like Fundamental Rights.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's stance on appeals in cheque bounce cases:

1. In the 2025 Celestium Financial case, the SC held that a complainant under Section 138 NI Act qualifies as a 'victim' with a direct right to appeal under CrPC.

2. The Supreme Court rulings in Subhash Chand (2013) and Satya Pal Singh (2015) treated the requirement of obtaining 'special leave' from the High Court as mandatory for such appeals.

3. The Supreme Court has now conclusively ruled that the 'special leave' requirement under Section 378(4) CrPC is unconstitutional.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the 2025 Celestium Financial ruling. Statement 2 is correct as these pre-2025 judgments upheld the 'special leave' requirement. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Supreme Court has NOT made any such final ruling on constitutionality. It has only referred the conflicting interpretations to a larger bench for examination.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recommendations of the Tamil Nadu committee on federalism:

1. It proposes amending Article 368 to explicitly codify the 'Basic Features' of the Constitution.

2. It recommends that the creation of new Union Territories should require a referendum in the affected state.

3. It suggests fixing a single, non-renewable seven-year term for the Governor.

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 report proposes a new Article 3A to bar the creation of new UTs and mandate periodic referendums for existing ones, not for their creation. Statement 3 is incorrect; the proposed term is a single non-renewable five-year term, not seven years. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Office of the Speaker in India:

1. The Speaker can resign from office by addressing the resignation to the President of India.

2. While a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, he/she cannot preside but can speak and vote in the first instance.

3. The Speaker continues in office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, until immediately before the first meeting of the new House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The Speaker resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker (and vice-versa), not the President. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 96. Statement 3 is correct; the Speaker does not vacate office upon dissolution.

Question 18

In which recent year did the Supreme Court deliver the judgment in the case of *Celestium Financial v A Gnanasekaran*, which is central to the current legal reference?

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2025, The article clearly states that the trigger for the current reference to a larger bench is a 2025 ruling of the Supreme Court in *Celestium Financial v A Gnanasekaran*. The reference itself happened in February 2026.

Question 19

According to the Tamil Nadu committee's report, what majority is proposed for ratifying virtually all constitutional amendments?

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Ratification by not less than two-thirds of states representing two-thirds of India's population, The committee proposes that virtually all constitutional amendments require ratification by not less than two-thirds of states representing two-thirds of India's population. This is a specific data point from the article. The other options describe existing or incorrect thresholds.

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