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Daily Quiz — February 6, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
India-GCC bilateral trade in FY 2024-25 stood at approximately what value, and what percentage of India's global trade does this represent?
India-GCC bilateral trade in FY 2024-25 was USD 178.56 billion (India exports USD 56.87 billion; imports USD 121.68 billion), representing 15.42% of India’s total global trade. The 5-year average annual trade growth rate was 15.3%.
💡 Concept Note
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) was established in 1981; HQ: Riyadh. Members: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman.
The India-UAE CEPA (February 2022, implemented May 2022) is a bilateral FTA template concluded in 88 days — the fastest in India’s FTA history. India and GCC launched formal FTA negotiations in February 2026 via a Joint Statement.
The India-UAE CEPA (February 2022, implemented May 2022) is a bilateral FTA template concluded in 88 days — the fastest in India’s FTA history. India and GCC launched formal FTA negotiations in February 2026 via a Joint Statement.
Question 2 of 10
Kavach — India's Automatic Train Protection system — meets which Safety Integrity Level (SIL) standard under IEC 61508?
Kavach meets SIL-4 (Safety Integrity Level 4) under the IEC 61508 standard — the highest possible safety level. SIL-4 requires a probability of dangerous failure per hour of less than 10 to the minus 8.
Kavach received SIL-4 certification in 2019 and was developed by RDSO in collaboration with three private vendors: Kernex Microsystems, Medha Servo Drives, and HBL Power Systems.
Kavach received SIL-4 certification in 2019 and was developed by RDSO in collaboration with three private vendors: Kernex Microsystems, Medha Servo Drives, and HBL Power Systems.
💡 Concept Note
RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) is headquartered in Lucknow and serves as the technical advisory body for Indian Railways. The Bahanaga Bazar triple train accident (June 2, 2023; Balasore, Odisha; 290+ deaths) provided fresh urgency to accelerate Kavach deployment.
Kavach 4.0 has been commissioned on 1,452 route km covering the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors. India’s total railway network is 68,000+ route km.
Kavach 4.0 has been commissioned on 1,452 route km covering the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors. India’s total railway network is 68,000+ route km.
Question 3 of 10
Manipur returned from President's Rule with a new Chief Minister in February 2026. Which Constitutional Article governs imposition of President's Rule in a state?
Article 356 of the Constitution allows the President to impose direct central rule in a state if the state constitutional machinery has failed. Manipur was under President’s Rule from February 13, 2025, following the resignation of N. Biren Singh.
President’s Rule was revoked on February 4, 2026, when Yumnam Khemchand Singh (BJP) was sworn in as CM, with Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.
President’s Rule was revoked on February 4, 2026, when Yumnam Khemchand Singh (BJP) was sworn in as CM, with Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.
💡 Concept Note
The Bommai judgment (1994) requires that any President’s Rule imposition must be approved by the Cabinet and sanctioned by Parliament within 2 months. The Sarkaria Commission recommended that President’s Rule be a measure of last resort.
Maximum duration of President’s Rule: 3 years (with periodic 6-month Parliamentary extensions after the initial 2 months).
Maximum duration of President’s Rule: 3 years (with periodic 6-month Parliamentary extensions after the initial 2 months).
Question 4 of 10
The New START Treaty between the USA and Russia expired on February 5, 2026. What was the treaty's limit on deployed nuclear warheads per side?
New START limited each side to 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads, 700 deployed delivery vehicles, and 800 total launchers (deployed and non-deployed). Signed April 2010; in force February 2011.
Russia suspended its participation in February 2023. The treaty could only be extended once (by 5 years in 2021) and expired on February 5, 2026.
USA and Russia hold approximately 87% of global nuclear warheads.
Russia suspended its participation in February 2023. The treaty could only be extended once (by 5 years in 2021) and expired on February 5, 2026.
USA and Russia hold approximately 87% of global nuclear warheads.
💡 Concept Note
The New START expiry marks the end of legally binding bilateral nuclear arms control since 1972 (when SALT I was signed). Prior treaties: INF Treaty (1987, US withdrew 2019), START I (1991, expired 2009), SORT (2002).
The broader NPT framework remains — but New START was the only treaty with binding verification mechanisms including on-site inspections. For the first time in over 50 years, there are no binding restraints on the nuclear buildup of the world’s two largest arsenals.
The broader NPT framework remains — but New START was the only treaty with binding verification mechanisms including on-site inspections. For the first time in over 50 years, there are no binding restraints on the nuclear buildup of the world’s two largest arsenals.
Question 5 of 10
Sacred groves known as "Law Kyntang" are associated with which Indian state?
Law Kyntang is the local name for sacred groves in Meghalaya. Other regional names: Kavu (Kerala), Devrai (Maharashtra), Oran (Rajasthan), Sarna (Bihar/Jharkhand), Dev Van (Himachal Pradesh), Devarakadu (Karnataka).
India has approximately 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh documented sacred groves across the country.
India has approximately 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh documented sacred groves across the country.
💡 Concept Note
Sacred groves are community-protected forest patches with religious and cultural significance, traditionally managed by local communities. Under the Forest Rights Act 2006, they can be recognised as Community Forest Resources (CFRs).
The IUCN classifies them as OECMs (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures) — important for biodiversity conservation outside formal Protected Areas.
The IUCN classifies them as OECMs (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures) — important for biodiversity conservation outside formal Protected Areas.
Question 6 of 10
The "India AI Stack" unveiled in February 2026 consists of how many layers, and which layer includes platforms like BharatGen and Bhashini?
The India AI Stack has five layers: Applications and Talent, AI Model, Compute, Data Centres and Network Infrastructure, and Energy. The AI Model Layer includes BharatGen (India-focused foundation models under IIT Bombay), Bhashini (multilingual NLP platform with 350+ AI models covering 22 Indian languages), IndiaAI Mission, and IndiaAIKosh (national dataset and model repository hosting 5,722+ datasets).
💡 Concept Note
The IndiaAI Mission was approved by Cabinet in March 2024 with an outlay of Rs 10,300 crore. BharatGen develops India-centric foundation and multimodal models.
Bhashini (under the National Language Translation Mission, MeitY) enables voice-based services and translation in 22 scheduled languages, enabling AI applications for Bharat-scale deployment.
Bhashini (under the National Language Translation Mission, MeitY) enables voice-based services and translation in 22 scheduled languages, enabling AI applications for Bharat-scale deployment.
Question 7 of 10
Which organisation developed the Kavach Automatic Train Protection system, and where is it headquartered?
Kavach was developed by RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation), headquartered in Lucknow. RDSO is the technical advisor and R&D wing of Indian Railways, responsible for standardisation of rolling stock, track, signalling, and safety systems.
Three private vendors — Kernex Microsystems, Medha Servo Drives, and HBL Power Systems — were licensed to manufacture Kavach.
Three private vendors — Kernex Microsystems, Medha Servo Drives, and HBL Power Systems — were licensed to manufacture Kavach.
💡 Concept Note
RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) is a separate PSU under the Ministry of Railways focused on consultancy and export services; it should not be confused with RDSO. DRDO is the Ministry of Defence R&D organisation. Indian Railways has 68,000+ route km, making full Kavach deployment one of the largest ATP rollouts in the world.
Question 8 of 10
The Defence Budget 2026-27 allocates what amount for domestic defence procurement, and what fraction of the total capital allocation does this represent?
The Defence Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore total (15.19% higher than FY 2025-26 and 14.67% of total central government expenditure); capital allocation to defence forces is Rs 2.19 lakh crore, of which Rs 1.39 lakh crore (~three-fourths, i.e., 75%) is earmarked for domestic procurement — aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat goal. India remains among the world’s largest arms importers.
💡 Concept Note
India’s defence expenditure as a percentage of GDP is approximately 2%. Defence indigenisation goals: 25% private sector contribution (Defence Acquisition Procedure).
Two Defence Industrial Corridors: Tamil Nadu (Tiruchirapalli-Chennai-Hosur) and Uttar Pradesh (Agra-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow-Jhansi). Both corridors are intended to attract private investment and reduce import dependence.
Two Defence Industrial Corridors: Tamil Nadu (Tiruchirapalli-Chennai-Hosur) and Uttar Pradesh (Agra-Aligarh-Kanpur-Lucknow-Jhansi). Both corridors are intended to attract private investment and reduce import dependence.
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is NOT one of the three private vendors licensed to manufacture Kavach for Indian Railways?
The three RDSO-approved Kavach vendors are Kernex Microsystems, Medha Servo Drives (both Hyderabad-based), and HBL Power Systems. BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) is a Navratna defence PSU involved in other railway electronics but is not among the original three licensed Kavach vendors.
💡 Concept Note
BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) is a Navratna defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence; its headquarters are in Bengaluru. It manufactures defence electronics, radar, communication systems, and electronic voting machines.
It is separate from the private-sector Kavach manufacturers.
It is separate from the private-sector Kavach manufacturers.
Question 10 of 10
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched a digital e-portal for Certificates of Origin for medicinal plants in February 2026. Under which international protocol does this mechanism fall?
The NBA e-portal for Certificates of Origin operates under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) — a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It implements India’s Biological Diversity Amendment Act 2023, which requires fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources with their country of origin.
💡 Concept Note
NBA (National Biodiversity Authority) was established under the Biological Diversity Act 2002; HQ: Chennai. Nagoya Protocol was adopted in 2010 at COP 10, Nagoya, Japan; entered into force 2014.
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) was signed at Rio Earth Summit 1992. India ratified both CBD and the Nagoya Protocol.
The ABS framework ensures that commercial entities using genetic resources share benefits with source communities.
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) was signed at Rio Earth Summit 1992. India ratified both CBD and the Nagoya Protocol.
The ABS framework ensures that commercial entities using genetic resources share benefits with source communities.
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