Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Daily Quiz — February 4, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative ride-hailing platform, is registered under which legislation?
Bharat Taxi is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 — enabling it to operate across multiple states as a cooperative. Drivers retain 80% of earnings under the zero-commission, surge-free model, unlike app-based platforms that typically take 20-30% commission.
🎯 Concept Kit
Article 43B of the Constitution (inserted by the 97th Constitutional Amendment, 2011) directs the State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies. The 97th Amendment also added Part IX-B (Articles 243ZH-243ZT) giving constitutional status to cooperatives.
The Ministry of Cooperation was created as a standalone ministry in 2021 under Amit Shah to focus exclusively on the cooperative sector.
The Ministry of Cooperation was created as a standalone ministry in 2021 under Amit Shah to focus exclusively on the cooperative sector.
Question 2 of 10
Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the promotion of cooperative societies listed as a Directive Principle of State Policy?
Article 43B (inserted by the 97th Constitutional Amendment, 2011) directs the State to “endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.” Article 40 deals with Gram Panchayats; Article 46 with promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections.
🎯 Concept Kit
Before 2011, cooperatives had no explicit constitutional backing. The 97th Amendment gave cooperatives parity with Panchayats (Part IX) and Municipalities (Part IX-A).
However, the Supreme Court in 2021 struck down Part IX-B as unconstitutional in states with their own cooperative laws — only multi-state cooperative societies governed by the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 were saved from this ruling.
However, the Supreme Court in 2021 struck down Part IX-B as unconstitutional in states with their own cooperative laws — only multi-state cooperative societies governed by the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 were saved from this ruling.
Question 3 of 10
The National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya in which year, and what type of constitutional area is Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills under?
The NGT banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya in 2014. Meghalaya’s tribal areas (Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, Garo Hills) are Sixth Schedule areas under Article 244(2), governed by Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) that have legislative and judicial powers over specified subjects including land and local customs.
🎯 Concept Kit
The Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2) and 275(1)) provides for Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils in tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Fifth Schedule covers tribal areas in other states (like Jharkhand, Odisha, MP, AP) where the Governor has special powers including authority to direct that central laws do not apply or apply with modifications.
Rat-hole mining involves cutting narrow tunnels into hillsides or river beds to extract coal — a practice that causes structural collapses and worker deaths.
Rat-hole mining involves cutting narrow tunnels into hillsides or river beds to extract coal — a practice that causes structural collapses and worker deaths.
Question 4 of 10
The BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) is a joint initiative between BRICS nations and which international body?
BCIC is a BRICS-UNIDO joint initiative. India formally joined on February 4, 2026 through an agreement signed between DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) and UNIDO. India’s designated nodal body is the National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
🎯 Concept Kit
UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries, with a focus on Industry 4.0 adoption, smart manufacturing, and MSME productivity.
NPC (National Productivity Council) was established in 1958 under DPIIT as a tripartite organisation representing government, employers, and workers. BCIC focuses on strengthening manufacturing competitiveness across BRICS nations.
NPC (National Productivity Council) was established in 1958 under DPIIT as a tripartite organisation representing government, employers, and workers. BCIC focuses on strengthening manufacturing competitiveness across BRICS nations.
Question 5 of 10
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), whose members were neutralised in Operation Kiya in Udhampur, was first designated by the UN Security Council in which year?
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was listed on the UN Security Council 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee on October 17, 2001, following the September 11 attacks, as being associated with Al-Qaeda. JeM was founded by Masood Azhar in 2000 after his release from Indian prison.
The year 2019 refers to the individual designation of Masood Azhar (JeM founder) as a global terrorist — a step China had blocked multiple times before finally allowing in May 2019.
The year 2019 refers to the individual designation of Masood Azhar (JeM founder) as a global terrorist — a step China had blocked multiple times before finally allowing in May 2019.
🎯 Concept Kit
JeM is headquartered in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Key JeM attacks: 2001 Indian Parliament attack, 2016 Uri attack (18 soldiers killed), 2019 Pulwama attack (40 CRPF personnel killed).
The UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee (also called the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee) maintains a consolidated list of individuals, groups, and entities associated with Al-Qaeda or ISIL. Sanctions include asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.
The UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee (also called the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee) maintains a consolidated list of individuals, groups, and entities associated with Al-Qaeda or ISIL. Sanctions include asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.
Question 6 of 10
The Sabhasaar AI platform, adopted by over 1.11 lakh Gram Panchayats, is a product of which Ministry and uses which government platform for multilingual support?
Sabhasaar is developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It uses Bhashini — the government’s National Language Translation Mission — to support 13 Indian languages.
It automates Gram Sabha meeting recording and minute-making, improving transparency and documentation at the grassroots level.
It automates Gram Sabha meeting recording and minute-making, improving transparency and documentation at the grassroots level.
🎯 Concept Kit
Gram Sabha is constituted under Article 243A (inserted by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, 1992). India has approximately 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats covering 6.4 lakh villages.
Bhashini (under Ministry of Electronics and IT) provides AI-powered language translation services for government platforms in 22 scheduled languages. Sabhasaar is part of the broader digital governance push under e-Gram Swaraj and the National Panchayat Awards framework.
Bhashini (under Ministry of Electronics and IT) provides AI-powered language translation services for government platforms in 22 scheduled languages. Sabhasaar is part of the broader digital governance push under e-Gram Swaraj and the National Panchayat Awards framework.
Question 7 of 10
World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 each year, organised by which international body?
World Cancer Day is established and led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), not directly by WHO. The theme “United by Unique” (2025-2027) emphasises personalised or precision medicine. India’s annual cancer burden is approximately 14.1 lakh new cases per year (ICMR 2022 estimate).
🎯 Concept Kit
UICC is a non-governmental organisation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with 1,100+ member organisations in 168 countries. IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) is a WHO specialised cancer research agency based in Lyon, France.
India’s National Cancer Grid (NCG) has 300+ member centres. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers cancer treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year; the Budget 2026-27 proposed to raise this to Rs 10 lakh for individuals aged 70+.
India’s National Cancer Grid (NCG) has 300+ member centres. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers cancer treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year; the Budget 2026-27 proposed to raise this to Rs 10 lakh for individuals aged 70+.
Question 8 of 10
The International Day of Human Fraternity (observed February 4) was established by the UN General Assembly following a document signed at which location?
The Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together was signed on February 4, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE by Pope Francis (Catholic Church) and Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb (Al-Azhar, Egypt). The UNGA established February 4 as International Day of Human Fraternity in 2020.
🎯 Concept Kit
India’s G20 theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), drawn from the Maha Upanishad, resonates with the fraternity concept. “Fraternity” is one of the four objectives in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution: “fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.” The concept underpins India’s civilisational outreach in West Asia.
Question 9 of 10
Which country was the first in the world to ban social media access for children under 16, as of early 2026?
Australia became the first country globally to ban social media for under-16s, with the ban taking effect in December 2025 under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media) Act 2024. Spain announced in February 2026 it would become the first European country to implement a similar ban.
France had approved a bill restricting under-15s; Denmark was also considering measures.
France had approved a bill restricting under-15s; Denmark was also considering measures.
🎯 Concept Kit
India has approximately 467 million social media users but no age- restriction law. The Draft Digital India Act proposes some child safety measures.
India’s existing framework: IT Act, 2000 and IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 — require platforms to have grievance officers, not host CSAM (child sexual abuse material), and comply with government takedown orders within specified timelines.
India’s existing framework: IT Act, 2000 and IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 — require platforms to have grievance officers, not host CSAM (child sexual abuse material), and comply with government takedown orders within specified timelines.
Question 10 of 10
The Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, where 63 new species were recorded in a 2026 survey, is located in which district and is contiguous with which National Park?
Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is in Malappuram district, Kerala. It is contiguous with Silent Valley National Park — together forming a critical ecological corridor in the Western Ghats.
The 2026 survey recorded 63 new species including odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), butterflies, and birds.
The 2026 survey recorded 63 new species including odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), butterflies, and birds.
🎯 Concept Kit
The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of 8 hottest biodiversity hotspots globally (per Conservation International). Odonates are bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health — their presence signals clean, well-oxygenated water bodies.
Silent Valley NP (Palakkad district) was a landmark conservation success — a proposed hydroelectric project was abandoned in the 1980s due to public protest, saving the last sizeable lowland rainforest in peninsular India.
Silent Valley NP (Palakkad district) was a landmark conservation success — a proposed hydroelectric project was abandoned in the 1980s due to public protest, saving the last sizeable lowland rainforest in peninsular India.
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