Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Daily Quiz — February 7, 2026
Question 1 of 10
The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement covers six eastern Nagaland districts. Which of the following is NOT one of the six covered districts?
The six FNTA districts are Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamator. Mokokchung is a separate Nagaland district not covered by the FNTA arrangement. The FNTA provides a sub-state territorial authority for these six eastern districts while remaining within the state of Nagaland.
💡 Concept Note
Article 371(A) provides special protections for Nagaland, shielding Naga customary law, land rights, and religious practices from Parliamentary legislation without the Nagaland Assembly's consent. The FNTA is a sub-state territorial authority, not a full separate state — creation of new states requires Parliamentary action under Article 3 of the Constitution.
Question 2 of 10
Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) into the Indian Constitution?
The Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) was introduced by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, which came into force on March 18, 1985. It disqualifies members who voluntarily give up party membership or vote against party whip. The 91st Amendment (2003) later capped the size of the Council of Ministers at 15% of the House strength and removed the anti-defection exception for splits.
💡 Concept Note
The Tenth Schedule governs disqualification of members on grounds of defection. The Speaker (or Chairman of the Council) decides disqualification petitions; their decision is subject to judicial review (Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu, 1992). Only 14 Private Member Bills have been passed by both Houses of Parliament since Independence; none since 1970.
Question 3 of 10
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate at 5.25% in February 2026. What is the composition of the MPC under the RBI Act?
The MPC has 6 members: the RBI Governor (chair, ex officio), the Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy (ex officio), one RBI officer nominated by the Central Board (ex officio), and three external members appointed by the Central Government. External members serve non-renewable 4-year terms. The framework was mandated by the Finance Act 2016 amendment to the RBI Act, 1934 (Section 45ZB).
💡 Concept Note
The Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, adopted in 2016, sets 4% CPI as the primary target with a +/-2% tolerance band (2-6%). If inflation remains outside the band for three consecutive quarters, the RBI must submit an explanation and corrective action plan to the government. In February 2026, MPC unanimously held the rate at 5.25% following cumulative cuts of 125 basis points in FY25-26.
Question 4 of 10
Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform launched in February 2026, is registered under which law?
Bharat Taxi is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, enabling it to operate across multiple states. It was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 5, 2026. Drivers (called Sarathis) pay a fixed daily app access fee of Rs 30 and retain the full fare — there is no per-ride commission deducted by the platform.
💡 Concept Note
The cooperative sector is a concurrent subject under Entry 32 of the Concurrent List (Seventh Schedule). The 97th Constitutional Amendment (2011) added Article 43B (directive principle for cooperative societies) and Part IXB — but the Supreme Court struck down Part IXB as applicable only to multi-state cooperatives. Single-state cooperatives remain under state jurisdiction.
Question 5 of 10
Agni-III, tested from Chandipur in February 2026, is classified as which type of ballistic missile?
Agni-III is an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) with a range of 3,000–3,500 km and payload capacity of approximately 1.5 tonnes. It is a two-stage, solid-fuelled missile developed by DRDO's Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad, and was inducted into service in 2011. Agni-V (5,000–8,000+ km) is India's ICBM-class missile. The test was supervised by the Strategic Forces Command at ITR, Chandipur, Odisha.
💡 Concept Note
India's Strategic Forces Command (SFC), established January 2003, is a tri-service command under the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA). India follows a No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine and a Minimum Credible Deterrence posture. The NCA consists of a Political Council (chaired by PM) and Executive Council (chaired by NSA) — civilian control is a fundamental principle.
Question 6 of 10
The DPIIT revised startup recognition framework in February 2026 introduced a "Deep Tech Startup" category. What is the turnover cap set for Deep Tech startups?
Deep Tech startups have a turnover cap of Rs 300 crore and an extended recognition period of 20 years under the DPIIT Gazette Notification dated February 4, 2026. General startups have a revised turnover cap of Rs 200 crore (up from Rs 100 crore) and recognition period of 10 years. India has 2 lakh+ recognised startups and 120+ unicorns.
💡 Concept Note
Startups registered under the DPIIT framework can avail Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act (3-year tax holiday in first 10 years). The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), established under the ANRF Act 2023, coordinates research and innovation. Deep Tech startups face long gestation periods and heavy R&D costs, which justified the differentiated 20-year window.
Question 7 of 10
India paid USD 35.18 million to the UN Regular Budget in February 2026. What percentage of the total UN Regular Budget does India's assessed contribution represent?
India's assessed contribution is USD 38.223 million, representing 1.016% of the total UN Regular Budget for 2026. After offsetting staff income tax credits of USD 3.091 million, the net payment was USD 35.18 million. India joined the honour roll of member states for making its full payment on time (February 3, 2026).
💡 Concept Note
UN assessed contributions are calculated based on a member state's capacity to pay (GDP, per capita income, external debt). The USA is the largest contributor (~22% of UN Regular Budget). The five P5 members (USA, UK, France, Russia, China) collectively pay about 40% of the UN budget. India's contribution share has been growing steadily in line with its rising GDP.
Question 8 of 10
The Global Teacher Prize 2026 (USD 1 million) was awarded to Rouble Nagi of India. Which organisation presents this prize?
The Global Teacher Prize is awarded by the Varkey Foundation (a GEMS Education initiative) in collaboration with UNESCO. Rouble Nagi, from Mumbai, won the 10th edition of the USD 1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize at the World Government Summit in Dubai in February 2026. She has established 800+ learning centres across 100+ underserved communities, bringing over 1 million children into formal education.
💡 Concept Note
GEMS Education (Global Education Management Systems) was established in 1959 and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialised UN agency headquartered in Paris, France, established in 1945. The Varkey Foundation was established by Sunny Varkey, founder of GEMS Education.
Question 9 of 10
The Prakash Singh judgment (2006) of the Supreme Court relates to reforms in which area of governance?
The Prakash Singh judgment (September 22, 2006) mandated comprehensive police reforms including merit-based, UPSC-panel-selected DGP appointments with a minimum 2-year fixed tenure, independent Police Complaints Authorities at state and district levels, and separation of investigation from law and order functions. The Supreme Court flagged ongoing violations of this judgment in February 2026.
💡 Concept Note
Police is a State subject (Entry 2, State List, Seventh Schedule). However, the Supreme Court's directions under Articles 32 and 142 are binding on states. Many states have passed state police acts but have been criticised for diluting key Prakash Singh directions, particularly on DGP appointment independence and fixed tenures.
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following statements about the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) is correct?
IGMDP was launched in 1983 under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and produced five missiles: Agni (surface-to-surface strategic demonstrator), Prithvi (tactical battlefield), Akash (surface-to-air medium range), Trishul (surface-to-air short range), and Nag (anti-tank guided missile). IGMDP was formally closed on January 8, 2008, after achieving its objectives. Agni-V was developed later as a separate DRDO programme by ASL, Hyderabad.
💡 Concept Note
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931–2015), known as the "Missile Man of India," led IGMDP before becoming Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, then DRDO Chief, and later Principal Scientific Adviser. He served as President of India from 2002 to 2007. Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad continues to develop next-generation missiles including Agni-VI.