Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Security, State Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement specifically preserves which constitutional article?

Accepted Answer

Article 371(A), As stated in the article, the agreement for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) is achieved without abrogating or altering Article 371(A) of the Constitution, which provides special provisions for Nagaland.

Question 6

Which EU institution's consent is required for the ratification of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

European Parliament, The article explicitly states the FTA awaits 'ratification by EU institutions (including European Parliament consent)'. The European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the EU and must approve international agreements.

Question 7

The Chagos Islands are officially referred to as which Overseas Territory?

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British Indian Ocean Territory, The article states the Chagos Islands grouping is officially referred to as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). It is one of 14 remaining UK Overseas Territories.

Question 8

India and Brazil are both members of which of the following multilateral groupings?

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BRICS and G20, The article mentions both India and Brazil are members of multilateral organizations. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the G20 are key forums where both countries collaborate. The other options include groupings where both countries are not members.

Question 9

Under U.S. law, which entity is eligible to file a protest and receive a refund for invalidated tariffs?

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The U.S. importer of record, The article explicitly states that under U.S. law, only the 'importer of record'—typically a U.S. company—may file a protest and receive a refund. Foreign exporters cannot directly file claims with U.S. Customs.

Question 10

The 'Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island' project is being implemented by which nodal agency?

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO), As per the article, the integrated infrastructure development plan is proposed by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO).

Question 11

Under which Act is the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established?

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The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The article mentions NHRC guidelines in the context of custodial death inquiries.

Question 12

Under which US law did President Trump initially impose sweeping global tariffs that were recently struck down by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, The article explicitly states that the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the 1977 law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling the President had overstepped his powers. This was the basis for Trump's initial differential tariffs.

Question 13

The Communist Party of India (Maoist) is banned under which Indian law?

Accepted Answer

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, The CPI (Maoist) is designated as a terrorist organization and banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The NSA, POTA, and AFSPA are different laws dealing with preventive detention, terrorism, and special powers for armed forces respectively.

Question 14

Neal Katyal, who argued the recent SCOTUS case on tariffs, previously served as the Acting Solicitor General under which US President?

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President Barack Obama, The article states Neal Katyal was appointed as Acting Solicitor General in 2010 by then President Barack Obama.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA):

1. It was established through a tripartite agreement involving the Centre, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO).

2. The FNTA model is structurally identical to the Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

3. The agreement grants the FNTA legislative and executive powers over 46 specific subjects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the signing of a tripartite agreement between these three parties. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article compares the FNTA to the Hill Areas Committee under Article 371(C) in Manipur, not to the Sixth Schedule councils. Statement 3 is correct as per the article's details on the FNTA's powers.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the EU-India Free Trade Agreement:

1. It eliminates tariffs on 96.6% of Indian exports to the EU by trade value.

2. The negotiations for this agreement were re-launched in the year 2022.

3. Austrian official Alexander Proll described AI collaboration as the focus, calling it 'the next step after digitalisation'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states tariffs are eliminated on 99.5% of Indian exports to the EU, and 96.6% of EU exports to India. Statement 2 is correct as negotiations were re-launched in 2022. Statement 3 is correct as directly quoted from the article. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Chagos Islands deal:

1. The deal transfers sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius and includes a 99-year leaseback of Diego Garcia.

2. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a binding judgment in 2019 declaring the UK's administration illegal.

3. The deal includes a £40 million trust fund to support Chagossians, who can resettle on all islands including Diego Garcia.

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 because the ICJ's 2019 ruling was an advisory opinion, which is non-binding. Statement 3 is incorrect because while there is a £40 million trust fund, Chagossians are permitted to resettle in all islands except Diego Garcia.

Question 18

According to the article, over how many specific subjects will the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) exercise legislative and executive powers?

Accepted Answer

46 subjects, The article explicitly states that 'The FNTA will exercise legislative and executive powers over 46 specific subjects.' This is a key factual detail of the agreement's scope.

Question 19

According to the article, what percentage of EU exports to India by value does the EU-India FTA eliminate or reduce tariffs on?

Accepted Answer

96.6%, The article provides the precise data point: 'The FTA... eliminates or reduces tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports to India by value and 99.5% of Indian exports to the EU by trade value.' The other options are close distractors based on the other percentage mentioned.

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