Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Daily Quiz — February 8, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
Rat-hole coal mining, banned by NGT in Meghalaya in April 2014, gets its name from which characteristic feature?
Rat-hole mining involves digging narrow horizontal tunnels (just wide enough for one person) into hillsides or riverbeds to extract coal. NGT banned it in April 2014 citing absence of mining leases, no environmental clearances, use of child labour, and zero safety standards.
It is prevalent in Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, and Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
It is prevalent in Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, and Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
💡 Concept Note
Meghalaya’s coal areas fall under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, giving Autonomous District Councils (Khasi Hills ADC, Garo Hills ADC, Jaintia Hills ADC) powers over tribal land — creating enforcement challenges. The 2018 Ksan mine flooding (East Jaintia Hills) trapped 15 miners for 140+ days; all were confirmed dead.
Question 2 of 10
Bangladesh's Jatiya Sangsad has 350 seats. How are these seats distributed?
Jatiya Sangsad has 350 seats: 300 directly elected constituency seats (First-Past-the-Post system) and 50 reserved for women, distributed proportionally based on parties’ share of constituency seats. The 13th National Parliament Election was held on February 12, 2026 — the first since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024.
BNP (Tarique Rahman) won a landslide, securing over two-thirds of seats.
BNP (Tarique Rahman) won a landslide, securing over two-thirds of seats.
💡 Concept Note
Muhammad Yunus, who led Bangladesh’s interim government before the 2026 election, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding Grameen Bank (1983) and pioneering microcredit for the rural poor. India-Bangladesh bilateral trade exceeds USD 12 billion; India exports approximately 1,160 MW of electricity to Bangladesh.
Question 3 of 10
In which year did the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya?
NGT issued a comprehensive ban on rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya in April 2014. The ban was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Despite this, illegal mining has continued due to Sixth Schedule land-ownership complexities, private ownership of coal deposits, and enforcement challenges by Autonomous District Councils.
Despite this, illegal mining has continued due to Sixth Schedule land-ownership complexities, private ownership of coal deposits, and enforcement challenges by Autonomous District Councils.
💡 Concept Note
NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It has original jurisdiction to handle cases related to environmental protection, forest conservation, and biodiversity.
Its orders are binding on all persons and authorities and can be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Its orders are binding on all persons and authorities and can be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Question 4 of 10
UIDAI completed 1 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren, covering how many schools?
UIDAI completed over 1 crore MBUs for schoolchildren covering 83,000 schools in collaboration with UIDAI Regional Offices and state education departments. MBUs are mandatory because children’s biometrics (fingerprints, iris) change significantly during physical growth and must be updated to maintain Aadhaar accuracy.
💡 Concept Note
UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) was established under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Aadhaar is used as proof of identity for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), banking, and government services.
India has issued over 140 crore Aadhaar numbers.
India has issued over 140 crore Aadhaar numbers.
Question 5 of 10
Dr. Zakir Hussain, whose birth anniversary is February 8, held which distinction among Indian Presidents?
Dr. Zakir Husain was India’s 3rd President (May 13, 1967 – May 3, 1969) and the first Muslim President of India. He was born on February 8, 1897, and died in office on May 3, 1969 — making him the first Indian President to die in office.
He was closely associated with Jamia Millia Islamia, serving as its Vice-Chancellor.
He was closely associated with Jamia Millia Islamia, serving as its Vice-Chancellor.
💡 Concept Note
India’s Presidential succession after Zakir Hussain: V.V. Giri served as Acting President, then won the election to become the 4th President. The sequence: Rajendra Prasad (1st), S. Radhakrishnan (2nd), Zakir Hussain (3rd — died in office), V.V. Giri (4th).
The Vice President serves as Acting President when the President dies in office, as per Article 65 of the Constitution.
The Vice President serves as Acting President when the President dies in office, as per Article 65 of the Constitution.
Question 6 of 10
RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), which celebrated its centenary, was founded in which year and city by whom?
RSS was founded on September 27, 1925 in Nagpur by Dr. Keshav Baliram (K.B.) Hedgewar. It celebrated its centenary year in 2025.
RSS is described as a cultural organisation focused on Hindu nationalist ideology and has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer organisations.
RSS is described as a cultural organisation focused on Hindu nationalist ideology and has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer organisations.
💡 Concept Note
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ideologically affiliated with the RSS through the Sangh Parivar family of organisations. Mohan Bhagwat has been the RSS Sarsanghchalak (chief) since 2009.
RSS shakhas (daily training sessions) are conducted across India and the diaspora.
RSS shakhas (daily training sessions) are conducted across India and the diaspora.
Question 7 of 10
Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan set a world record at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026. In which event and with what score?
Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, held in New Delhi, with a score of 505 points — both a championship record and world record, surpassing the previous world record of 502.7 set by Germany. The pair also successfully defended their Asian title.
💡 Concept Note
Arjun Babuta won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the 10m Air Rifle event. Elavenil Valarivan has been a consistent performer on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) circuit.
India hosted the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi, reflecting its growing role as a hub for international shooting events.
India hosted the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi, reflecting its growing role as a hub for international shooting events.
Question 8 of 10
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie visited India in February 2026. India has built which facility on Seychelles' Assumption Island?
India agreed to collaborate with Seychelles on the construction of a coast guard facility on Assumption Island as part of maritime cooperation. The visit (February 5-10, 2026) resulted in 7 MoUs covering health, meteorology, digital transformation, and ocean services, and India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million (USD 125 million Line of Credit + USD 50 million grant).
💡 Concept Note
Seychelles has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of approximately 1.37 million sq km — among the largest EEZ-to-land ratios globally. India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision emphasises India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
Seychelles joined the Colombo Security Conclave as its 6th member in November 2025.
Seychelles joined the Colombo Security Conclave as its 6th member in November 2025.
Question 9 of 10
The new Income Tax Act 2025, which replaces the Income Tax Act 1961, is scheduled to be implemented from which date?
The Income Tax Act 2025 received Presidential assent on August 21, 2025, and is scheduled for implementation from April 1, 2026. CBDT opened draft rules and forms for public consultation with a February 22, 2026 deadline.
It replaces the 60-year-old Income Tax Act 1961, reducing the law from 512,000 words and 47 chapters to 260,000 words and 23 chapters.
It replaces the 60-year-old Income Tax Act 1961, reducing the law from 512,000 words and 47 chapters to 260,000 words and 23 chapters.
💡 Concept Note
CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) is the apex body for direct tax administration in India under the Ministry of Finance. Direct taxes (income tax, corporate tax) are administered by CBDT; indirect taxes (GST, customs) are administered by CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs).
The Income Tax Act 2025 aims to simplify tax language, reduce litigation, and modernise tax administration without changing tax rates.
The Income Tax Act 2025 aims to simplify tax language, reduce litigation, and modernise tax administration without changing tax rates.
Question 10 of 10
India defeated the USA in the T20 World Cup 2026. Where was this match held, and what was the winning margin?
India defeated USA by 29 runs in Match 3 (Group A) of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on February 7, 2026. Scores: India 161/9 (Suryakumar Yadav 84* off 49 balls); USA 132/8.
Mohammed Siraj took 3/29 for India. India is defending champion and hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Mohammed Siraj took 3/29 for India. India is defending champion and hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup.
💡 Concept Note
The T20 World Cup has been expanding cricket’s global reach. The USA co-hosted the 2024 T20 World Cup (with West Indies) and upset Pakistan in the group stage.
The ICC’s strategy to grow cricket in non-traditional markets (USA, Canada, Germany) has increased the number of ICC member nations to 108.
The ICC’s strategy to grow cricket in non-traditional markets (USA, Canada, Germany) has increased the number of ICC member nations to 108.
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