Question 1

What topics are covered in the 8 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 8 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Science Tech, Social Issues with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 8 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 'Sahyog Portal', challenged in the Bombay High Court, was developed by which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Sahyog Portal was developed by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). MeitY is the nodal ministry for IT policy and internet governance in India.

Question 6

The Tele MANAS initiative, a 24x7 tele-mental health service, operates under the aegis of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was launched on World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2022, to provide free, round-the-clock mental health support.

Question 7

The Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Adoor, involved in the recent Kerala HC case, is administered by which statutory body?

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Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), The article clearly states that the temple comes under the state-run Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The TDB is a key static GK entity for Kerala PSC and UPSC exams, managing numerous temples in the Travancore region.

Question 8

The Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) drive for school children, as reported, is an initiative of which statutory authority?

Accepted Answer

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), UIDAI is the statutory authority established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and updates, including the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) process.

Question 9

The recommendations of the Finance Commission are tabled in the Parliament by which constitutional authority?

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The Union Finance Minister, As per established practice, the Finance Commission's report is submitted to the President, who then lays it before both Houses of Parliament. This is typically done by the Union Finance Minister. The Commission itself is constituted by the President under Article 280.

Question 10

The Kopra irrigation project, which involves diversion of forest land in a Tiger Reserve, was recommended for approval by the Standing Committee of which statutory body?

Accepted Answer

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), The news states that the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended approval for the Kopra irrigation project. The NBWL is the apex body for wildlife conservation policies in India, constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Question 11

The practice of rat-hole mining in Meghalaya was banned by which statutory body?

Accepted Answer

National Green Tribunal (NGT), The National Green Tribunal (NGT), established under the NGT Act, 2010, is the specialized judicial body for environmental cases. It banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya in 2014 due to its environmental and safety hazards.

Question 12

The Justice Katakey committee, mentioned in the news regarding illegal mining in Meghalaya, was appointed by which judicial body?

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The Meghalaya High Court, The article clearly states that Justice (Retd.) BP Katakey was appointed by the Meghalaya High Court as a one-man committee to monitor illegal coal-mining in the state. This is a classic static GK linkage where the examiner tests specific institutional knowledge.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Kerala High Court judgment on temple entry:

1. The Court upheld the absolute bar on non-Hindus under Rule 3(a) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules.

2. The Court observed that the parent Act, the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Act, 1965, itself prohibits the entry of non-Hindus.

3. The Court referred to the objective of the repealed Travancore-Cochin Temple Entry (Removal of Disabilities) Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The petition argues the Sahyog Portal and Rule 3(1)(d) bypass the procedure under Section 69A and the 2009 Blocking Rules. Statement 2 is incorrect: The amended rule specifies a 36-hour window for removal, not 24 hours. Statement 3 is correct: The petitioners contend the provisions violate Article 14 (equality) and Article 19(1)(g) (right to profession).

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding India's mental health landscape:
1. The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted the issue of digital addiction affecting mental health.
2. India's mental health budget allocation has consistently been above 5% of its total health budget.
3. As per WHO, India has more than three psychiatrists per 1,00,000 population.

Accepted Answer

(A) Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the allocation is less than 2% of the health budget. Statement 3 is incorrect; India has 0.75 psychiatrists per 1,00,000, which is far below the WHO norm of three.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Kerala High Court judgment on temple entry:
1. The Court upheld the absolute bar on non-Hindus under Rule 3(a) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules.
2. The Court observed that the parent Act, the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorisation of Entry) Act, 1965, itself prohibits the entry of non-Hindus.
3. The Court referred to the objective of the repealed Travancore-Cochin Temple Entry (Removal of Disabilities) Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The Court did not uphold Rule 3(a); instead, it pointed out its inconsistency and asked the government to review it. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Court noted that the 1965 Act has NO provision prohibiting non-Hindu entry. Statement 3 is correct: The judgment did recall the objective of the repealed Travancore-Cochin Temple Entry Act.

Question 16

According to RTI data cited in the news, approximately how many blocking orders were sent to online platforms through the Sahyog Portal between October 2024 and October 2025?

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More than 2,300, The article states that RTI data revealed more than 2,300 blocking orders were sent to 19 online platforms (like WhatsApp, Facebook) via the Sahyog Portal between October 2024 and October 2025. This data point highlights the scale of the portal's operation.

Question 17

As per the article, what is the approximate range of people with mental disorders in India who do not receive proper treatment?

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70% to 92%, The article explicitly states that around 70% to 92% of people with mental disorders do not receive proper treatment due to lack of awareness, stigma, and shortage of professionals. This is a critical data point highlighting the massive treatment gap.

Question 18

On which date did the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court dismiss the plea challenging the entry of Christian priests into the Sree Parthasarathy Temple?

Accepted Answer

January 30, 2026, The article states: "Dismissing the petition on January 30..." The published date of the news article is February 08, 2026, which is a common distractor. The actual event (priests' entry) was in 2023, but the judgment date is key.

Question 19

According to the news, for which age group has UIDAI made Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) free for a one-year period?

Accepted Answer

7-15 years, UIDAI made MBU free for children in the age group of 7 to 15 years for a one-year period starting October 1. This is a specific data point from the article; other ages relate to different rules (0-5 for initial enrolment, 5 & 15 for mandatory updates).

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