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 Which organisation successfully conducted a qualification-level load test of the Drogue Parachute for the Gaganyaan programme in February 2026?  -- Defence Research and Development Organisation
 Which Indian state made its debut at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, as an emerging organic sourcing destination?  -- Meghalaya
 Which international day is observed on 20th February to address poverty, exclusion, gender inequality and unemployment?  -- World Day of Social Justice
 Which British royal was arrested recently on suspicion of misconduct in public office?  -- Prince Andrew
 Which actor, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey’s Anatomy, passed away recently after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?  -- Eric Dane
 What taskforce was recently launched by India and the United Kingdom to accelerate cooperation in offshore wind development? -- India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce
 Which ministry recently launched the open-source Voice AI stack ‘VoicERA’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to strengthen multilingual Digital Public Infrastructure? -- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
 What is the name of the portal launched by the Assam government to streamline provincialisation of venture educational institutions?  -- Provincialisation Management System (PMS) Portal
 Which company recently announced a $15 billion investment over the 5 years under the “America–India Connect” initiative at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?  -- Google
 Which organisation recently signed an MoU with the World Food Programme to supply 2 lakh metric tonnes of rice for global humanitarian operations?  -- Food Corporation of India
 Which company recently signed an MoU with the Bihar government to set up a Core Development Centre and an AI Centre of Excellence in Patna?  -- Corporate Infotech Private Limited
 Which mission was the focus of the 6th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?  -- Jal Jeevan Mission
 Which organisation recently announced the development of “Bee Corridors” along national highways to support pollinator conservation?  -- National Highways Authority of India
 Where were the 3rd International AYUSH Conference and Expo recently held?  -- Dubai
 Which two countries agreed to extend defence industrial collaboration and co-production for the next 10 years during the 6th Annual Defence Dialogue?  -- India and France
 Who recently became India’s youngest analogue astronaut after completing an eight-day lunar simulation mission in Dholavira, Gujarat?  -- Aditya Pandya
 Which two new army ant species were recently discovered in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh?  -- Aenictus chittoorensis and Aenictus lankamallensis
 The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, will operate from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, with the implementation period extendable up to which financial year?  -- FY 2033–34
 Which new fund, approved by the Union Cabinet on 13th February 2026 with a Central Assistance of ₹1 lakh crore, aims to build resilient and climate-responsive cities?  -- Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)
 Which new fund, approved by the Union Cabinet on 13th February 2026 with a Central Assistance of ₹1 lakh crore, aims to build resilient and climate-responsive cities?  -- Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)
 What is the total corpus approved for the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0?  -- Rs. 10,000 crore
 Which scheme was launched to provide cashless medical treatment to road accident victims across India?  -- PM RAHAT
 Who was recently appointed Chairman of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited?  -- Uday Kotak
 Which Barbados Prime Minister recently secured a historic third consecutive electoral victory?  -- Mia Amor Mottley
 The Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave, held on 12-13 February 2026 in New Delhi, was organised by which ministry?  -- Ministry of Education
 The Quality Assurance (QA)-Industry Conclave themed “Traceability, Speed and Trust: Leveraging Technology for Smarter Quality Assurance” was held in which city on 13th February 2026?  -- New Delhi
 On 13th February 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU for telecom and cybersecurity collaboration with which institution?  -- Rashtriya Raksha University
 Which scheme was recently approved by the Delhi government to support artisans and workers in the unorganised sector?  -- Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme
 The nationwide campaign ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’, launched in New Delhi on 13th February 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu, belongs to which organisation?  -- Brahma Kumaris
 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched revamped versions of which mobile applications in New Delhi to curb spam and monitor network performance?  -- TRAI DND and TRAI MySpeed
 Which actor, known for his roles in Varsity Blues, Dawson Creek, and CSI, passed away recently at the age of 48?  -- James Van Der Beek
 Indian Navy has assumed command of which multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces?  -- Combined Task Force (CTF) 154
 Sarla Maheshwari, who recently passed away at the age of 71, was associated with which field?  -- Television News Broadcasting (Doordarshan Anchor)
 Which category of rare inherited metabolic diseases is the focus of India’s first government-supported national biobank?  -- Lysosomal Storage Disorders
 The Reserve Bank of India’s revised draft norms for the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme propose inclusion of which expenses within eligible farm loans?  -- Agri-tech initiatives such as soil testing, weather forecasting, and organic certification
 Which organisation recently released draft revised guidelines for the Kisan Credit Card scheme to expand coverage and standardise operations?  -- Reserve Bank of India
 Which rules were recently amended to reduce toll charges on partially operational National Expressways?  -- National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008
 What is the theme of National Productivity Week 2026, being observed from 12 to 18 February 2026?  -- Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximising Productivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
 Which organisation is observing National Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February 2026 to mark its 68th Foundation Day?  -- National Productivity Council (NPC)
 Which infection was found to potentially cause heart muscle damage by spreading from the lungs to the heart, according to a recent study?  -- Severe influenza infection
 DRDO signed an agreement with which organisation for collaborative research and technology development to support human sustenance and performance in extreme environments?  -- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
 Poland and Italy declined to join which US initiative aimed at promoting peace in Gaza?  -- Board of Peace
 Which board announced the implementation of the On-Screen Marking system for evaluating Class 12 answer sheets from the 2026 examinations?  -- Central Board of Secondary Education
 Which Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in February 2026 to clarify repeal provisions under labour laws?  --  Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026
 Which authority has extended financial assistance of over ₹6 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils to strengthen biodiversity governance?  -- National Biodiversity Authority
 Which two countries signed a Social Security Agreement in February 2026 to prevent double contributions for workers on temporary assignments?  -- India and the United Kingdom
 Which scheme was launched by the Delhi government in February 2026 to provide financial support and educational security for girls?  -- Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana
 What rank did India achieve in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025? -- 91st
 Where will the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 be held from 16 to 20 February 2026?  -- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
 What status has the government granted to officers of the Military Nursing Service to address long-standing disparity in post-retirement benefits?  -- Ex-Servicemen status
 Which Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner was sentenced to a new prison term in February 2026?  -- Narges Mohammadi
 Which two countries signed a civil nuclear cooperation “123 Agreement” in February 2026 to enable the export of nuclear technology and fuel?  -- United States and Armenia
 Which Indian organisation is organising India’s participation at BIOFACH 2026 with a prominent and high-impact presence?  -- APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)
 Which country has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, being held in Nuremberg, Germany from 10th to 13th February 2026?  -- India
 How many Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between India and Seychelles on 9th February 2026 across sectors such as Health, Meteorology, Electronics and Information Technology, and Good Governance?  --  7 MoUs
 What amount of Special Economic Package did India announce for Seychelles during the State Visit of President Dr. Patrick Herminie from 5 to 10 February 2026?  -- 175 million dollars
 For which festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, 2026, did Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend his congratulations?  -- ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival
 Which organisation signed MoUs with the Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC), Quality Council of India (QCI), and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited (HITES) to strengthen drug safety and quality assurance in India?  -- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)
 Which summit was held in New Delhi on 8-9 February 2026 to promote cyber resilience and online safety ahead of Safer Internet Day?  -- Global CyberPeace Summit 2026
 Which Indian educator won the Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Government Summit in Dubai?  -- Rouble Nagi
 Which Japanese Prime Minister led her ruling coalition to a landslide victory in the snap general election in February 2026?  -- Sanae Takaichi
 Which two countries agreed to formulate a shared work plan to enhance cooperation on national security and law enforcement in February 2026?  -- India and Canada
 Which country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit from 7 to 8 February 2026 to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?  -- Malaysia
 Which two countries announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement in February 2026 to strengthen economic engagement?  -- India and the United States
 Under which initiative was the startup recognition framework revised to support deep-tech innovation and raise turnover limits?  -- Startup India Action Plan
 Which ballistic missile was successfully test-fired by India from Chandipur, Odisha in February 2026?  -- Agni-III
 Which state is set to be transformed into a major renewable energy hub by 2035 under the ASSET platform blueprint?  -- Andhra Pradesh
 Who was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 final?  -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
 Which port authority won the First Prize at the SwachhataPakhwada Awards 2025 for cleanliness and sustainability initiatives?  -- Paradip Port Authority
 Who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur after the revocation of President’s Rule in February 2026?  -- Yumnam Khemchand Singh
 Which Olympic medallist set three national records at the National Weightlifting Championships 2026? -- Mirabai Chanu
 Which Indian Navy sail training ship made its first international port call at Salalah, Oman during the Lokayan 26 voyage?  -- INS Sudarshini
 Which global plastics exhibition held in New Delhi in February 2026 was organised as a Zero Waste event under the theme “BHARAT NEXT”? -- PLASTINDIA 2026
 Which defence PSU received Miniratna Category-I status in February 2026?  -- Yantra India Limited
 Which Indian mountaineer summited Mount Aconcagua in February 2026?  -- Kabak Yano
 Which rules were recently notified to simplify airport clearance for international passengers in India?  -- Baggage Rules, 2026
 What is the name of the United States initiative to create a strategic stockpile of critical minerals?  -- Project Vault
 Which two countries announced a landmark trade deal in February 2026 aimed at reducing tariffs and reshaping bilateral trade relations after high-level leadership talks?  -- India and the United States