Question 1

What topics are covered in the 28 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 28 February 2026 quiz covers Education, Policy, Governance, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 28 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 National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, discussed by the Education Minister, falls under the purview of which Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Education is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Ministry of Human Resource Development was renamed as the Ministry of Education in 2020.

Question 6

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for publishing and revising the electoral rolls in India?

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The Election Commission of India, The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the permanent constitutional body established under Article 324. It has the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.

Question 7

Which US constitutional body delivered the landmark 6-3 verdict striking down President Trump's global tariffs?

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The United States Supreme Court, The article explicitly states that the United States Supreme Court delivered the landmark 6-3 judgment striking down the tariffs. The Congress is the legislature, the USTR investigates unfair trade practices, and the Commerce Department imposed the solar tariffs, but the judicial verdict came from the Supreme Court.

Question 8

The 16th Finance Commission, which recommended a significant increase in grants for urban local bodies, was chaired by which former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Arvind Panagariya, The article explicitly states that the 16th Finance Commission was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. This is a direct factual recall from the provided content.

Question 9

Which Indian regulatory body approved the combipack of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical termination of pregnancy?

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Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), The article explicitly states that the Drugs Controller General of India approved the combipack in 2008. The DCGI is the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Question 10

Which U.S. government agency is described in the article as stating that the Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint?

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Energy Information Administration (EIA), The article explicitly mentions the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) as the source describing the Strait of Hormuz as the world's most important oil transit chokepoint.

Question 11

Which statutory body under the Ministry of Power is responsible for the technical coordination and supervision of the power sector, as mentioned in the article proposing an incentive scheme for thermal plants?

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA), The article explicitly mentions Ghanshyam Prasad as the Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), who stated that an incentive scheme is being proposed to encourage thermal power plant flexibility. CEA is the technical body under the Ministry of Power.

Question 12

Which specialized counter-insurgency force of the Chhattisgarh Police, comprising local tribals, is credited with causing over 90% of Maoist casualties in the state?

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District Reserve Guard (DRG), The article explicitly states that the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh Police is credited with over 90% of the killings of Maoists in the state. Greyhounds belong to Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Jharkhand Jaguars to Jharkhand, and CoBRA is a central force under CRPF.

Question 13

Which international organization's principal body is the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

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United Nations, The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), as mentioned in the article's context about its establishment post-World War II.

Question 14

Which Union Ministry is responsible for implementing the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The article mentions that the Union Health Ministry issued the official communication to all States for the campaign. National vaccination programs fall under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as discussed in the article:

1. The policy recommends foundational education in the mother tongue until Grade 5.

2. It sets a target to achieve a Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of 50% in higher education by the year 2030.

3. The policy was formulated after a gap of 34 years since the previous education policy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: NEP clearly states education in early stages should be in the mother tongue. Statement 2 is incorrect; the target year for 50% GER in higher education is 2035, not 2030. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions NEP 2020 came after a 34-year gap.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the West Bengal voter list publication:

1. The electoral list published on February 28, 2026, includes 7.08 crore names, with 60 lakh marked as 'under adjudication'.

2. The adjudication process is being conducted by administrative officers appointed by the West Bengal state government.

3. The Supreme Court has limited the acceptable evidence for voter verification to 13 specific documents, including Aadhaar card and Class 10 pass certificates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the list includes 7.08 crore names with 60 lakh under adjudication. Statement 2 is incorrect because the adjudication is being conducted by judicial officers deployed by the Calcutta High Court, not by state government administrative officers. Statement 3 is correct as the Supreme Court has indeed limited acceptable evidence to 13 specific documents.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The US Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, stating he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977.

2. Following the verdict, the Trump administration immediately imposed a 20% blanket tariff using Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.

3. The Durand Line, a major point of contention between Pakistan and Afghanistan, was drawn by Sir Mortimer Durand in 1893.

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 article states the tariff imposed under Section 122 was initially 10%, later increased to 15% (the highest allowed under this provision), not 20%. Statement 3 is correct as the Durand Line's origin is described in the article.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was formed in 2007 and was behind the 2012 attack on Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

2. The new GDP series with base year 2022-23 continues to use the single-deflator method for calculating Gross Value Added.

3. The 16th Finance Commission has retained the states' share in the divisible pool of taxes at 41 percent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the 'Do You Know' section. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article clearly states the new series does NOT use the single-deflator method and instead uses double-deflation. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding self-managed abortions in India:

1. According to NFHS-5 data, medication-based abortions account for an estimated 67.5% of all abortions in India.

2. The World Health Organization states that unsupervised self-managed abortions with mifepristone and misoprostol are always safe and effective.

3. A key barrier to safe abortion access is the confusion among healthcare providers between the provisions of the MTP Act and the POCSO Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the NFHS-5 data cited in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the WHO endorses supervised self-managed abortions, not unsupervised ones, which carry risks. Statement 3 is correct as the article identifies provider confusion between the MTP Act and other laws like POCSO as a significant barrier.

Question 20

According to the Union Education Minister, what is the targeted Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education to be achieved by 2035?

Accepted Answer

50%, The article explicitly states: "we have set a target to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50 per cent by 2035." The other options are plausible distractors but not the specific target mentioned.

Question 21

According to the article, how many additional judicial officers did the Supreme Court authorize the Calcutta High Court to rope in from neighbouring states to speed up the voter adjudication process?

Accepted Answer

200, The article states that to speed up the process, the Supreme Court authorized the Calcutta High Court to rope in 200 additional judicial officers from neighbouring Odisha and Jharkhand. The initial process began with 270-280 officers.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the percentage of blanket duty imposed by the US Commerce Department on Indian solar products?

Accepted Answer

126%, The article clearly states: 'the US Commerce Department imposed a 126 per cent blanket duty on Indian solar products.' The other figures are distractors: 50% is the maximum under Section 338 of the Tariff Act, 1930; 90% and 150% are not mentioned.

Question 23

According to the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations, what is the total grant amount allocated for urban local bodies?

Accepted Answer

₹3.56 lakh crore, The article explicitly states that the 16th Finance Commission recommends Rs 3.56 lakh crore in grants to urban local bodies. ₹1.55 lakh crore was the grant from the previous (15th) Finance Commission.

Question 24

According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) data mentioned in the article, what percentage of abortions in rural areas are reported to be self-managed?

Accepted Answer

30.0%, The article clearly states that the data suggests 30% of medication-based abortions in rural areas are self-managed. 21.6% is the figure for urban areas, and 67.5% is the overall share of medication-based abortions.

Question 25

What is the primary rationale given by the Education Minister for emphasizing education in the mother tongue during early schooling as per NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

To develop critical thinking abilities in children effectively., The Minister states: "Up to the fifth grade, the medium of instruction should be the student’s mother tongue. Only then can critical thinking develop." This pedagogical reason is central to the NEP's approach, unlike the other options which are not supported by the article's content.

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of publishing the electoral list with names marked 'under adjudication', as per the Supreme Court's directive mentioned in the article?

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To ensure transparency and allow continued judicial scrutiny so no eligible voter is disenfranchised., The Supreme Court clarified that the February 28 roll is not final and adjudication will continue post this date to ensure no eligible voter is disenfranchised. Cleared names will be added to supplementary rolls. This ensures the process remains transparent and ongoing until the nomination deadline.

Question 27

What was a primary reason cited by the US Supreme Court for striking down President Trump's global tariffs?

Accepted Answer

The President exceeded his legal authority under a law reserved for national emergencies., The article explains the Court's reasoning: 'the bench stated that the President had exceeded his legal authority when he unilaterally imposed duties using a law reserved for national emergencies.' The other options, while plausible, are not the core legal reasoning provided in the text.

Question 28

What is the primary reason cited in the article for the 16th Finance Commission's significantly higher share of grants for urban local bodies compared to rural bodies?

Accepted Answer

In recognition of the projected urbanization level of 41% by 2031, The article states: 'A significantly higher share for urban bodies versus the rural bodies is in recognition of the projected urbanisation level of 41% as of 2031.' This is the core rationale provided for the allocation shift.

Question 29

What is identified as a primary consequence of unsupervised self-managed abortions in the article?

Accepted Answer

Risk of serious health complications like incomplete abortion and haemorrhage, The article details that unsupervised self-management can lead to severe health risks, including incomplete abortion requiring surgery, excessive bleeding, and undetected ectopic pregnancies. The other options are not supported by the article's analysis.

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