Question 1

What topics are covered in the 6 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 6 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Ethics with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 6 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 Supreme Court judgment permitting abortion beyond 24 weeks primarily interprets rights under which article of the Constitution?

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Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty), The right to reproductive autonomy and bodily integrity, which formed the core of this judgment, is a well-established judicial expansion of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Question 6

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that decides the policy repo rate is constituted under which Act?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was constituted under Section 45ZB of the amended Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Its primary objective is to determine the policy rate required to achieve the inflation target set by the Government.

Question 7

The Supreme Court's judgment regarding the definition of Aravalli hills primarily involves interpretation of which constitutional provision?

Accepted Answer

Article 48A (Protection of environment), The Supreme Court's Aravalli judgment involves interpreting the state's duty under Article 48A to protect and improve the environment. While Articles 21 and 51A(g) are also relevant, the core constitutional mandate being examined is the Directive Principle under Article 48A.

Question 8

The 'Biopharma SHAKTI' scheme announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 primarily falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, While the scheme involves pharmaceuticals and industry, it is a health sector initiative announced in the budget to boost domestic manufacturing of biologics and biosimilars, placing it under the primary domain of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

Question 9

The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement was signed in the presence of the Union Home Minister and the Nagaland Chief Minister. Under which part of the Indian Constitution do special provisions like Article 371(A) for Nagaland appear?

Accepted Answer

Part XXI: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions, Articles 369 to 392 (which include Article 371A) are enshrined in Part XXI of the Constitution, titled 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions'. This part deals with special status for states like Nagaland, Mizoram, etc.

Question 10

Which landmark Supreme Court judgment is cited in the article as a precedent for the judiciary laying down guidelines in the absence of legislation on a critical issue?

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Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan, The Vishaka case (1997) is the landmark precedent where the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace until Parliament enacted a law. The article draws a direct parallel, suggesting a similar approach is needed for hate speech legislation.

Question 11

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the PM-SETU scheme is chaired by the Secretary of which Ministry?

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, As per the article, the National Steering Committee (NSC) for approving the selection of industry partners and monitoring NSTIs is chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). This ministry is the nodal agency for all skill development initiatives in India.

Question 12

As per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister of India, The Disaster Management Act, 2005, under Section 3(2), states that the Prime Minister shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority. This is a fundamental static GK fact.

Question 13

The recent draft guidelines on capping customer liability for digital fraud and regulating loan recovery agents were proposed by which regulatory body?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank and the primary regulator for banking and non-banking financial companies. It is responsible for framing guidelines related to customer protection, digital transactions, and loan recovery practices in the financial sector.

Question 14

The Union Budget for 2026-27, which emphasized high capital expenditure, is presented by which constitutional functionary?

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The Finance Minister, Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is laid before Parliament by the President. However, it is presented by the Finance Minister on behalf of the President. The Ministry of Finance prepares the budget.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on abortion:
1. The Court allowed the termination of a 32-week pregnancy of a minor woman.
2. The Bench was led by Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan.
3. The judgment emphasized that the 24-week limit under the MTP Act could force women towards unsafe abortions.

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: the pregnancy was 30 weeks, not 32. Statement 2 is correct as per the news. Statement 3 is correct; the Court highlighted this public health risk associated with the restrictive limit.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent RBI MPC decision:
1. The MPC decided to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%.
2. The MPC retained its 'neutral' monetary policy stance.
3. The GDP growth projection for FY26 was revised downwards to 7.3%.

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: The MPC held the repo rate steady at 5.25%, it did not increase it. Statement 2 is correct: The MPC retained a 'neutral' stance. Statement 3 is incorrect: The GDP growth projection for FY26 was revised upwards to 7.4%, not downwards to 7.3%.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding recent developments in India's environmental jurisprudence:
1. The Supreme Court, in November 2025, accepted a definition of Aravalli hills based solely on a 100-metre height criterion.
2. The Court's judgment in Vanashakti vs Union of India (2025) permanently banned all retrospective environmental clearances.
3. The 'precautionary principle' was established in Indian environmental law through the Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum case (1996).

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the 2025 Supreme Court judgment. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Vanashakti judgment banning retrospective clearances was recalled by the Supreme Court within five months. Statement 3 is correct as the Vellore case (1996) indeed established the precautionary principle in Indian environmental law.

Question 18

As per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, what is the standard upper gestation limit for seeking a legal abortion in India?

Accepted Answer

24 weeks, The MTP Act, 1971, sets the general upper limit for legal abortion at 24 weeks of gestation. The Supreme Court's decision to allow a 30-week termination was a specific exception based on the minor's circumstances, not a change in the statutory limit.

Question 19

As per the February 2026 MPC announcement, what is the revised projection for Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for FY26?

Accepted Answer

2.1%, The RBI MPC marginally revised its retail inflation (CPI) forecast for FY26 to 2.1%, up from the earlier projection of 2%. The slight upward revision was attributed primarily to an increase in prices of precious metals.

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