Question 1

What topics are covered in the 12 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 12 February 2026 quiz covers Governance, Science Tech, Social Issues, Ethics with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 12 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

Which ministry notified the recent amendments to the IT Intermediary Rules for regulating AI-generated content?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for the Information Technology Act and its associated rules, including the recent amendments for AI content regulation.

Question 6

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?

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Article 280, Article 280 of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of a Finance Commission every five years by the President. Its primary function is to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.

Question 7

Which regulatory body has announced the framework to compensate victims of cyber fraud transactions?

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as India's central bank and primary regulator of banking and payment systems, has announced this compensation framework. SEBI regulates capital markets, IRDAI regulates insurance, and PFRDA regulates pension funds.

Question 8

The Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight programme, is being implemented by which organization?

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ISRO is the primary national agency responsible for India's space programme, including satellite launch and exploration missions like Gaganyaan. DRDO handles defence R&D, SAC is a centre under ISRO for satellite applications, and IN-SPACe is a regulatory body for private space activities.

Question 9

The Supreme Court judgment referenced the statutory presumption under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Which earlier provision of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 did this section replace?

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Section 113-B, Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which deals with presumption as to dowry death, replaces Section 113-B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This is a direct static GK link testing knowledge of the new criminal laws replacing old acts.

Question 10

Who was appointed as the Chief Adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, as mentioned in the news?

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Mohd. Yunus, Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024, Nobel Laureate Mohd. Yunus was appointed as the Chief Adviser to the interim government. He also chaired the National Consensus Commission (NCC).

Question 11

Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now replaced by BNSS) deals with the inherent powers of the High Court?

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Section 482, Section 482 of the CrPC, 1973, which corresponds to Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, preserves the inherent powers of the High Court to make orders necessary to secure the ends of justice or prevent abuse of court process. This section was central to the Madhya Pradesh High Court's judgment.

Question 12

Which Nobel laureate leads the interim government that unveiled the July National Charter in Bangladesh?

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Muhammad Yunus, Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2006), leads the interim government. This links current affairs to static GK on Nobel laureates and their contributions.

Question 13

Which regulatory body is primarily responsible for nuclear safety in India, as mentioned in the context of the SHANTI Act?

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Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is the national authority for regulating nuclear and radiation safety in India. The SHANTI Act provides a legislative framework for the AERB, though it limits its independence. The Atomic Energy Commission is the policy-making body, while NPCIL is a public sector operator.

Question 14

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for notifying the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed under it, including the Intermediary Guidelines, fall under the administrative domain of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). MeitY is responsible for policy matters relating to information technology, electronics, and the internet.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the new rules for AI-generated content in India:

1. The rules mandate that all synthetically generated information must be prominently labelled and have permanent metadata.

2. The rules require platforms to remove any content flagged as synthetic within a uniform takedown window of 24 hours.

3. The definition of 'synthetically generated information' excludes routine edits like colour correction and noise reduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the rules. Statement 2 is incorrect; the takedown window for prohibited content is as little as 3 hours, not a uniform 24 hours. Statement 3 is correct; the government excluded routine edits from the definition.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations:

1. It recommended including cess and surcharge in the divisible pool of taxes.

2. It introduced 'State's contribution to GDP' as a new criterion for horizontal devolution.

3. It retained the vertical devolution share of states at 41%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The 16th FC opined that it is neither permissible nor desirable to include cess and surcharge in the divisible pool. Statement 2 is correct as it added a new efficiency criterion. Statement 3 is correct as it retained the share at 41%.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the RBI's proposed fraud compensation scheme:

1. The total compensation will be capped at Rs 50,000 or 90% of the fraud value, whichever is lower.

2. The scheme will provide relief even to victims who shared their OTP with fraudsters.

3. It is designed as a one-time measure applicable for the lifetime of a banking customer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The compensation cap is Rs 25,000 or 85% of the fraud value, not Rs 50,000 or 90%. Statement 2 is correct as the scheme explicitly covers cases where OTPs were shared. Statement 3 is correct as the RBI Governor stated it is a 'one-time measure for lifetime'.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Gaganyaan mission:

1. The astronauts for the mission received initial training on Soyuz spacecraft systems in Russia in 2020.

2. The crew escape system for Gaganyaan is being developed based on the model used in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

3. The mission aims to place a crew of three members into a 400 km orbit for a three-day duration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect and a classic trap; the crew escape system is adopted on the lines of Russia's Soyuz, not SpaceX's Crew Dragon. Statement 3 is correct as stated in the article's concluding paragraph.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Allahabad HC bail order:

1. The Supreme Court bench comprised Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan.

2. The Court held that the High Court's bail order was sustainable as the accused had no criminal history.

3. The Supreme Court emphasized considering the statutory presumption under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 while deciding bail in dowry death cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the SC termed the HC order a 'travesty of justice' and set it aside, criticizing the reliance solely on no criminal history. Statement 3 is correct as the SC explicitly mentioned this as a key factor. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 20

From which date are the amended IT Rules for AI-generated content set to become effective?

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February 20, 2026, The article clearly states the rules were notified on February 10 and are effective from February 20, 2026. February 12 is the article's publication date.

Question 21

For the year 2025-26, what percentage of the Centre's gross tax revenue is estimated to constitute the divisible pool (excluding cess and surcharge)?

Accepted Answer

81%, As per the article, for the year 2025-26, it is estimated that the divisible pool constitutes only around 81% of the gross tax revenue of the Centre after excluding cess and surcharge. The remaining ~19% is non-shareable.

Question 22

According to the article, what percentage of the compensation amount will be borne by the Reserve Bank of India under the proposed scheme?

Accepted Answer

70%, The RBI will fund 70% of the compensation amount, with banks providing 15% and the victim bearing at least 15% loss. The 85% figure is the maximum compensation percentage (of fraud value), not RBI's share.

Question 23

As per recent announcements, what is the revised target year for the launch of India's first crewed Gaganyaan mission?

Accepted Answer

2027, The article clearly states the mission is 'now scheduled for 2027'. Originally targeted for 2022, the timeline was revised. This precise date is a likely Prelims fact.

Question 24

According to the news article, on which date did the Allahabad High Court pass the bail order that was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

October 10, 2025, The article clearly states the Allahabad High Court order was dated October 10, 2025. July 7, 2025 is the date of the accused's arrest, February 9, 2026 is the SC order date, and March 1, 2025 is the marriage date. This tests precise data extraction from the news.

Question 25

What is a primary concern raised regarding the implementation of the new AI content rules, as per the article?

Accepted Answer

They may cause platforms to over-remove content, risking violations of free speech., The article highlights that severe penalties and tight deadlines could lead platforms to practice 'automated over-removal' to avoid liability, which could act as prior restraint and potentially violate Article 19(1)(a) rights.

Question 26

What was the primary rationale given by the 16th Finance Commission for retaining the States' share in vertical devolution at 41%?

Accepted Answer

To account for the States' share in total tax revenues and the Union's need for defence and infrastructure funds., The FC cited three reasons: the States' share in total tax revenues, that Central Sector Schemes (CSS) spending is routed to States, and the Union's need for increased funds for defence and infrastructure. This balanced the demands of federalism with national priorities.

Question 27

What is the primary rationale behind the RBI introducing a compensation framework specifically for small-value cyber frauds?

Accepted Answer

To protect consumer confidence in digital payments by addressing high-volume, low-value frauds that affect many users., The scheme targets small-value frauds because they constitute over two-thirds of all fraud cases (though less than 15% of total value), affecting a large number of users and eroding trust in digital payments. The RBI's goal is to maintain the integrity and public confidence in India's digital financial ecosystem.

Question 28

According to the astronauts cited in the article, what is the primary strategic significance of the Gaganyaan programme beyond the inaugural flight?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a permanent human spaceflight programme leading to a space station and Moon missions., The article explicitly states the programme is 'intended to be a permanent programme' and is 'intended to progress to the Bharatiya Antariksh Mission—an Indian space station—to a landing on the Moon'. This distinguishes it from a one-off mission and aligns with India's long-term space exploration goals.

Question 29

What was the primary reason cited by the Supreme Court for setting aside the Allahabad High Court's bail order in the dowry death case?

Accepted Answer

The High Court ignored the statutory presumption against the accused under relevant evidence law., The Supreme Court's core criticism was that the HC order was passed without considering crucial factors, most importantly the statutory presumption under Section 118 of the BSA (erstwhile Section 113-B Evidence Act). While custody period was considered, it was not the sole failing; the absence of criminal history was noted by the HC, and waiting for trial completion is not a mandatory precondition for bail.

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