Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 7 February 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 7 February 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Economy, International Relations, Banking Regulation and Governance.
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Q1The interim trade agreement between India and the United States was announced by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry. Who is the current holder of this portfolio?
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The interim trade agreement between India and the United States was announced by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry. Who is the current holder of this portfolio?
Answer: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal is the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles. The tweet quoted in the article is from his official handle, announcing the framework.
Economy · International Relations · easy
Q2Which statutory committee is responsible for deciding the policy repo rate in India?
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Which statutory committee is responsible for deciding the policy repo rate in India?
Answer: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a statutory body constituted under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth, and it does so by fixing the benchmark interest rate (repo rate). The RBI's Central Board oversees general superintendence, while FSDC focuses on macro-prudential regulation.
Economy · Banking Regulation · International Relations · easy
Q3The proposed framework for compensating victims of digital frauds will be funded from which of the following funds managed by the Reserve Bank of India?
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The proposed framework for compensating victims of digital frauds will be funded from which of the following funds managed by the Reserve Bank of India?
Answer: Deposit Education and Awareness Fund
As stated by RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J, the payout will be made from the surplus income accrued on the Deposit Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF). This fund also holds unclaimed deposits.
Economy · Banking Regulation · Governance · Security · easy
Q4The 'IndiaAI Mission', which subsidises GPU access for startups, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?
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The 'IndiaAI Mission', which subsidises GPU access for startups, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The IndiaAI Mission is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It aims to strengthen the AI innovation ecosystem through funding, infrastructure (like GPU access), and strategic programs.
Economy · International Relations · Science Tech · Infrastructure · easy
Q5The Supreme Court directive in the news pertains to the appointment of which key state police official?
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The Supreme Court directive in the news pertains to the appointment of which key state police official?
Answer: Director General of Police (DGP)
The Supreme Court's Prakash Singh judgment and the subsequent directives specifically govern the appointment process and tenure of the Director General of Police (DGP), the head of the state police force, to ensure its autonomy.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q6Under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, who is the primary district-level authority responsible for identification, release, and rehabilitation of bonded labourers?
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Under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, who is the primary district-level authority responsible for identification, release, and rehabilitation of bonded labourers?
Answer: District Collector
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, designates the District Magistrate (District Collector) as the pivotal authority for executing the provisions of the Act, including conducting raids, issuing release certificates, and overseeing rehabilitation.
Social Issues · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q7The 'IndiaAI Mission', with a budgetary outlay of Rs 10,370 crore, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?
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The 'IndiaAI Mission', with a budgetary outlay of Rs 10,370 crore, falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The IndiaAI Mission is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) aimed at strengthening the AI ecosystem in India through funding for compute infrastructure, datasets, and startups.
Science Tech · International Relations · Governance · Economy · easy
Q8The SHANTI Bill, 2025, mentioned in the context of opening the nuclear sector, primarily comes under the purview of which government department?
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The SHANTI Bill, 2025, mentioned in the context of opening the nuclear sector, primarily comes under the purview of which government department?
Answer: Department of Atomic Energy
The SHANTI Bill (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) pertains to the nuclear energy sector, which is governed by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) under the Prime Minister's Office. The DAE is responsible for all nuclear power generation and research in India.
Economy · Governance · Science Tech · Security · Infrastructure · easy
Q9The concept of Gender Budgeting in India is primarily associated with the mandate of which ministry?
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The concept of Gender Budgeting in India is primarily associated with the mandate of which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) is the nodal agency for promoting Gender Budgeting in India. It issues guidelines and works with other ministries to integrate a gender perspective into their budgets, although the Department of Economic Affairs (Ministry of Finance) also plays a role in the overall process.
Governance · Economy · State Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q10The proposed compensation framework for digital frauds will be funded from which of the following funds managed by the RBI?
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The proposed compensation framework for digital frauds will be funded from which of the following funds managed by the RBI?
Answer: Deposit Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF)
RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J stated that the payout will be made from surplus income accrued on the Deposit Education and Awareness Fund. This fund, established under the Banking Regulation Act, also includes unclaimed deposits.
Banking Regulation · Economy · Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the India-US interim trade agreement:
1. India secured the complete removal of all Section 232 tariffs imposed by the United States.
2. The concessions under Section 232 are subject to the outcome of an ongoing case in the US Supreme Court.
3. India agreed to address long-standing non-tariff barriers on US medical devices and ICT goods.
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Consider the following statements regarding the India-US interim trade agreement:
1. India secured the complete removal of all Section 232 tariffs imposed by the United States.
2. The concessions under Section 232 are subject to the outcome of an ongoing case in the US Supreme Court.
3. India agreed to address long-standing non-tariff barriers on US medical devices and ICT goods.
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect because India secured concessions (like TRQ for auto parts, outcomes for pharma) on 'certain' items, not the complete removal of all Section 232 tariffs. Statement 2 is incorrect as the article explicitly states the Section 232 concession is NOT subject to the Supreme Court case. Statement 3 is correct as per the joint statement.
Economy · International Relations · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the recent RBI Monetary Policy and economic context:
1. The RBI cut the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points in the year 2025.
2. India's GDP growth for FY26, as per advance estimates, is projected to be 7.4%.
3. The US-India trade deal is expected to boost India's GDP growth for FY27 by 0.5 percentage points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the recent RBI Monetary Policy and economic context:
1. The RBI cut the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points in the year 2025.
2. India's GDP growth for FY26, as per advance estimates, is projected to be 7.4%.
3. The US-India trade deal is expected to boost India's GDP growth for FY27 by 0.5 percentage points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The article states the RBI had cut rates by a cumulative 125 bps in 2025. Statement 2 is correct: The advance estimate for FY26 GDP growth is 7.4%. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article mentions the trade deal is expected to provide a growth boost of around 0.2 percentage points, not 0.5.
Economy · Banking Regulation · International Relations · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the rat-hole mining incident in Meghalaya:
1. Rat-hole mining involves digging narrow vertical pits to extract coal.
2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a ban on this practice in Meghalaya in 2014.
3. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, does not apply to coal mining in tribal areas of the Northeast.
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Consider the following statements regarding the rat-hole mining incident in Meghalaya:
1. Rat-hole mining involves digging narrow vertical pits to extract coal.
2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a ban on this practice in Meghalaya in 2014.
3. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, does not apply to coal mining in tribal areas of the Northeast.
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: Rat-hole mining involves narrow pits. Statement 2 is correct: The NGT banned it in 2014. Statement 3 is incorrect: The MMDR Act, 1957, is the central law governing all mines and minerals, including coal, across India. Its provisions apply nationwide, though state governments have certain roles in regulation.
Economy · Banking Regulation · Governance · Security · hard
Q14As per the joint statement, what is the value of US products that India 'intends' to purchase over the next five years under the interim trade framework?
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As per the joint statement, what is the value of US products that India 'intends' to purchase over the next five years under the interim trade framework?
Answer: $500 billion
The joint statement said India 'intends' to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft, precious metals, technology, and coking coal over the next 5 years. Note the strategic use of the word 'intends', indicating it is not a legally binding commitment.
Economy · International Relations · medium
Q15As per the article, what is the approximate share of the United States in India's total exports?
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As per the article, what is the approximate share of the United States in India's total exports?
Answer: Approximately 20%
The article clearly states that exports to the US account for around 20% of India's exports. This is a crucial data point highlighting the significance of the bilateral trade relationship and the impact of US tariffs.
Economy · Banking Regulation · International Relations · medium
Topics Covered
- Economy
- International Relations
- Banking Regulation
- Governance
- Security
- Science Tech
- Infrastructure
- Polity
- State Governance
- Social Issues
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- India-US Interim Trade Agreement Grants Section 232 Tariff Concessions on Auto Parts, Pharma, Aircraft
- RBI Maintains Policy Rates, Projects 7.4% GDP Growth for FY26 and 7.2% for FY27 with India-US Trade Deal
- RBI Proposes ₹25,000 Compensation for Digital Fraud Victims from Deposit Education Fund
- India-US Interim Trade Pact Expands GPU Access, Data Centre Tax Holiday Until 2047, $100 Billion Electronics Trade Potential
- SC Directs UPSC to Enforce Prakash Singh Judgement on DGP Appointments, Puts Punjab Under Scrutiny
- Bonded Labour Act Turns 50 as Tamil Nadu Rescues 120 Workers in 2025; Global Index Reports 11 Million in Modern Slavery
- India Hosts AI Impact Summit 2026 with 100+ Countries, Launches Indigenous AI Models Under Rs 10,370 Crore IndiaAI Mission
- Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore to Defence, a 15.19% increase for modernisation and DRDO funding
- Bihar's Gender Budget spends Rs 2.5 lakh crore over 5 years, peaking at 30.03% of total budget in 2023-24
- RBI Proposes ₹25,000 Compensation Framework for Small-Value Digital Frauds Covering 65% of Cases
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