Question 1

What topics are covered in the 25 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 25 February 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Social Issues, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 25 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

As per the Constitution, the power to alter the name of a state lies with?

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The Parliament of India, Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws to alter the name of any state. The process involves the President referring a bill to the state legislature for its views, but the final legislative power rests with Parliament.

Question 6

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for formulating India's Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) is formulated by the Department of Commerce, which operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This ministry is the nodal agency for promoting India's international trade.

Question 7

Which committee, chaired by a former Supreme Court judge, submitted a report and draft bill on data protection in July 2018, as mentioned in the article?

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Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee, The article explicitly states that the government constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Justice B.N. Sri Krishna to deliberate on the data protection framework, which submitted its report and draft bill in July 2018.

Question 8

The Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM) was established as which type of legal entity?

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A Section 8 company, The article explicitly states that StartupTN was set up as a Section 8 company as part of the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM) in 2021. A Section 8 company is a legal entity established for promoting charitable objectives.

Question 9

Which statutory body is responsible for identifying and notifying fake universities in India?

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University Grants Commission (UGC), As per the article, the University Grants Commission (UGC) releases notifications identifying fake universities. It is the statutory body established under the UGC Act, 1956, for coordination and maintenance of standards in higher education.

Question 10

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India (ECI) established?

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Article 324, The Election Commission of India, the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections mentioned in the article, is established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This is a fundamental static GK fact for Polity.

Question 11

Which constitutional body issued the 2018 guidelines to prevent and prosecute cow vigilantism?

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The Supreme Court of India, The article clearly states that the guidelines were issued by the Supreme Court of India in a 2018 judgment. The Supreme Court, under Article 142, has the power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice.

Question 12

The International Energy Agency (IEA), discussed in the context of India's membership bid, is headquartered in which city?

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Paris, The article explicitly states that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is a 'Paris-based agency'. This is a key static fact about the institution's location.

Question 13

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) operates under the administrative control of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Civil Aviation, As per the article, the DGCA is under the Ministry of Civil Aviation's (MoCA) administrative control. This structure is cited as a reason for potential government interference, unlike independent global aviation regulators.

Question 14

As per the article, which body's report noted that Kerala was ranked first in Sustainable Development Goals relating to education?

Accepted Answer

National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), The article explicitly states that the 2018 Economic Review noted Kerala was ranked first in Sustainable Development Goals relating to education by the NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. India recognized Israel soon after its creation in 1948 but established full diplomatic relations in 1992.

2. The proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam originated from a resolution passed by the Union Cabinet.

3. The HPV vaccination campaign for girls will use a two-dose regimen of the indigenously developed Cervavac vaccine.

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 proposal originated from a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in June 2024, not the Union Cabinet. Statement 3 is incorrect as the campaign will use a single-dose regimen of Gardasil vaccine, not a two-dose regimen of Cervavac.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding India's recent trade strategy:

1. India's network of Free Trade Agreements is projected to cover nearly 71% of its total export basket by 2026.

2. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement eliminates tariffs on all traded goods and services between the two economies.

3. A key objective of India's trade agreements is to integrate Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises into Global Value Chains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's projection. Statement 2 is incorrect; the India-EU FTA reduces or eliminates tariffs on over 90% of traded goods, not all goods and services. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions integrating MSMEs into GVCs as a benefit.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the amendment to the RTI Act through the DPDP Act, 2023:

1. Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.

2. The amended provision provides a blanket exemption for disclosing any information related to personal information.

3. The original Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act allowed disclosure of personal information if it served a larger public interest.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the amendment creates a 'blanket exemption'. Statement 3 is correct as the original RTI provision allowed disclosure if larger public interest justified it. Hence, all three statements are accurate.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding Tamil Nadu's economic performance:

1. It had the highest real economic growth rate among major Indian states in 2024-25.

2. It contributes a higher percentage to India's GDP than its share of the country's population.

3. It has the lowest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) among all Indian states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article states Tamil Nadu's real economic growth rate of 11.19% for 2024-25 marks the highest for any State in the country. Statement 2 is correct as with 6% of the population, it contributed 9.21% to national GDP. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says the state has the second-lowest multidimensional poverty index, not the lowest.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding fake universities in India:

1. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has the executive authority to physically close down fake universities.

2. The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2026 seeks to replace the ₹1,000 fine with a penalty of at least ₹2 crore.

3. As per the UGC's February 2026 notification, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities among all states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states that physical enforcement and closure is a state-level law-and-order issue; the UGC can only identify and notify. Statement 2 is correct as the VBSA Bill 2026 proposes replacing the old ₹1,000 fine. Statement 3 is correct as Delhi leads with 12 fake universities (38% of the total).

Question 20

According to the article, approximately how many girls who turn 14 years of age will be eligible for the HPV vaccine every year in India?

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1.15 crore, The article explicitly states that every year, 1.15 crore girls who turn 14 years of age will be eligible for the HPV vaccine. The figure 2.6 crore refers to the total number of doses to be provided by the GAVI alliance.

Question 21

According to the Department of Commerce's 2025 Year-End Review cited in the article, what was the total value of India's merchandise and services exports?

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$825.25 billion, The article specifically states that India recorded total exports (merchandise and services combined) of $825.25 billion according to the 2025 Year-End Review. The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 22

In which year did the Supreme Court deliver the landmark judgment in the Puttaswamy case, declaring the right to privacy as a fundamental right?

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2017, The article clearly mentions 'The Supreme Court in Puttaswamy (2017) had declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right'. This is a static fact crucial for polity questions.

Question 23

According to the article, what was Tamil Nadu's share in India's electronics exports in 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

More than 41%, The article clearly states that Tamil Nadu accounted for more than 41% of India’s electronics exports in 2024-25. This is a key data point highlighting the state's dominance in this high-growth sector.

Question 24

According to the UGC's February 2026 notification, what is the total number of fake universities identified across India?

Accepted Answer

32, The article explicitly states that the UGC's February 2026 notification identifies 32 fake universities. This marks a 60% increase from 20 in 2023. The other options are distractors: 20 was the 2023 count, 24 was within the range until 2023, and 38 is not mentioned.

Question 25

What is a primary strategic reason, as indicated in the article, for India's deepening engagement with Israel?

Accepted Answer

To strengthen defence cooperation and regional connectivity via the IMEC, The article highlights Israel as a key defence partner (evident from Kargil War support) and an important economic partner in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which are central to the strategic dimension of the relationship. While India supports Palestinian statehood, direct mediation is not stated as the primary reason.

Question 26

What is a primary strategic rationale, as per the article, behind India's shift towards comprehensive FTAs with advanced economies like the EU and the US?

Accepted Answer

To gain preferential access to lucrative markets and diversify export destinations, The article emphasizes that deeper engagement with advanced economies provides India with preferential access to high-demand markets, strengthens export potential, and diversifies trade to avoid over-dependence on any single geography. This is the core strategic rationale highlighted.

Question 27

What is the primary constitutional concern raised by the petitioners challenging the amendment to the RTI Act via the DPDP Act?

Accepted Answer

It is ultra vires the Constitution as it abridges the right to information., The article states the amendment 'has been challenged in the Supreme Court... on the ground that it is ultra vires the Constitution.' The core issue is the perceived abridgment of the right to information, which the Supreme Court has held as integral to Articles 19 and 21.

Question 28

What is identified as a primary structural challenge threatening Tamil Nadu's 'industrialisation from below' model based on MSMEs?

Accepted Answer

The need for MSMEs to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies amidst market uncertainties, The article identifies that the servitization of manufacturing and rapid diffusion of digital technologies make adoption a necessity for MSMEs. However, market uncertainties and thin margins deter investments in new tech, creating a long-term threat of productivity divergence with larger firms, thereby endangering the decentralized MSME-led growth model.

Question 29

What is a primary reason, as highlighted in the article, for the persistent recurrence of fake universities in India?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory vacuum where UGC can identify but not enforce closure., The article identifies the core problem as a 'regulatory vacuum'. The UGC Act, 1956, allows the UGC to identify fake universities but does not grant it executive authority to close them. Criminal prosecution and physical closure depend on state-level police and education departments, leading to enforcement gaps.

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