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Daily Quiz — February 19, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
The indigenously built Cadet Training Ship Krishna was launched at which shipyard in February 2026?
CTS Krishna was launched at L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on February 16, 2026 (launched by Mrs Anupama Chauhan, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan). The ship is 122 metres long, displaces 4,700 tonnes, has a maximum speed of 20 knots, and an endurance of 60 days.
Formal delivery to the Navy is planned for end 2026.
Formal delivery to the Navy is planned for end 2026.
🎯 Concept Kit
India has four major naval shipbuilders: MDL (Mumbai) builds submarines and destroyers; GRSE (Kolkata) builds frigates and corvettes; HSL (Visakhapatnam) handles repair and patrol vessels; Cochin Shipyard built INS Vikrant (IAC-1). L&T Kattupalli is India’s leading private-sector naval shipyard.
CTS Krishna (Yard 18003) is the first of three planned Cadet Training Ships; it can accommodate 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets including women cadets. Armed with a 76mm naval gun and two AK-630M CIWS.
CTS Krishna (Yard 18003) is the first of three planned Cadet Training Ships; it can accommodate 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets including women cadets. Armed with a 76mm naval gun and two AK-630M CIWS.
Question 2 of 10
The Sarvam AI startup unveiled two large language models at the India AI Impact Summit
2026. What were their parameter sizes?
Sarvam AI (Bengaluru) announced Sarvam-30B (30 billion parameters) and Sarvam-105B (105 billion parameters) at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (February 16-20, New Delhi). It also launched the Vikram multilingual chatbot for Indian languages.
🎯 Concept Kit
The India AI Mission (approved March 2024, outlay Rs 10,371 crore) aims to build sovereign AI infrastructure for India. Its 7 pillars include Compute Capacity (10,000+ GPUs), Innovation Centre, Datasets Platform, Application Development, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, and Safe and Trusted AI. Sarvam AI is one of the flagship domestic LLM developers supported under this mission.
Question 3 of 10
MeitY released India’s first comprehensive AI Governance Framework in February
2026. How many core principles does it contain?
MeitY released India’s AI Governance Guidelines at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 with seven sutras (principles): Trust is the Foundation, People First, Innovation over Restraint, Fairness and Equity, Accountability, Understandable by Design, and Safety and Resilience. The framework is currently principles-based and voluntary, not binding legislation — unlike the EU AI Act.
🎯 Concept Kit
The EU AI Act (2024) is the world’s first binding AI regulation, classifying AI systems into minimal, limited, high-risk, and prohibited categories. India and the US currently follow non-binding governance approaches.
India AI Mission (approved March 2024, Rs 10,371 crore) has 7 pillars: Compute Capacity (10,000+ GPUs), IndiaAI Innovation Centre, Datasets Platform, Application Development, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, and Safe and Trusted AI. Priority sectors under India’s framework: healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, and public administration.
India AI Mission (approved March 2024, Rs 10,371 crore) has 7 pillars: Compute Capacity (10,000+ GPUs), IndiaAI Innovation Centre, Datasets Platform, Application Development, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, and Safe and Trusted AI. Priority sectors under India’s framework: healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, and public administration.
Question 4 of 10
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court declare menstrual health a Fundamental Right in the case Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India?
The Supreme Court (Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan) declared menstrual health a Fundamental Right under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty with Dignity). The court directed free sanitary napkins in government schools for Classes 6-12 with oversight by District Education Officers and NCPCR.
🎯 Concept Kit
Article 21 has been expansively interpreted by the Supreme Court to include: right to education (Mohini Jain, 1992), right to livelihood (Olga Tellis, 1985), right to health (CESC v. Subhash Chandra Bose, 1992), right to a clean environment (Subhash Kumar v. Bihar, 1991), and now menstrual health. Article 47 (DPSP) directs the state to raise nutrition and public health standards.
Question 5 of 10
The Ol Chiki script was devised in 1925 to write the Santhali language. The Santhali language was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution by which constitutional amendment?
Santhali was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 (along with Bodo, Dogri, and Maithili). The Ol Chiki script was devised by Pandit Raghunath Murmu of Rairangpur, Odisha in 1925.
Its centenary was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on February 16, 2026.
Its centenary was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on February 16, 2026.
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The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 languages. The original 14 languages (1950) were expanded by successive amendments. 92nd Amendment (2003) added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali (taking the count from 18 to 22).
Article 344 (Official Language Commission) and Article 351 (directive to develop Hindi) are related provisions. Santhali is the language of the Santhal tribe — one of India’s largest tribal communities.
Article 344 (Official Language Commission) and Article 351 (directive to develop Hindi) are related provisions. Santhali is the language of the Santhal tribe — one of India’s largest tribal communities.
Question 6 of 10
Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions dated to the 1st-3rd century CE were discovered in 2026 in rock-cut tombs at which famous archaeological site?
Around 30 inscriptions were found in rock-cut royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, including approximately 20 in Tamil-Brahmi script (1st-3rd century CE). The name Cikai Korran appears 8 times across 5 tombs.
These were documented by researchers from Lausanne University and the French School of Asian Studies.
These were documented by researchers from Lausanne University and the French School of Asian Studies.
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Ancient Tamil maritime trade reached Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Southeast Asia during the Sangam Age (300 BCE-300 CE). The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (1st century CE) describes Indo-Roman trade.
Ports like Arikamedu (Puducherry) show Roman amphora sherds and artefacts confirming this trade. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have also been found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Oman, indicating the wide diaspora of ancient Tamil traders.
Ports like Arikamedu (Puducherry) show Roman amphora sherds and artefacts confirming this trade. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have also been found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Oman, indicating the wide diaspora of ancient Tamil traders.
Question 7 of 10
The Indian Army hosted a UN fellowship training programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) for 13 Asia-Pacific nations — the first time such a programme was held in Asia. At which military institution was it conducted?
The UN fellowship training on SALW was hosted by the Indian Army at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (February 16 - March 6, 2026), organised by UNODA (UN Office for Disarmament Affairs). It was the first time this programme was held in Asia.
🎯 Concept Kit
SALW (Small Arms and Light Weapons) proliferation is a major security challenge: these weapons cause over 500,000 deaths annually globally. UNODA oversees the UN Programme of Action (PoA) on SALW (2001) which India has endorsed.
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT, 2014) regulates international arms transfers. India is a non-party to the ATT but cooperates with UNODA on training.
SALW control is particularly relevant for Northeast India and Left Wing Extremism contexts.
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT, 2014) regulates international arms transfers. India is a non-party to the ATT but cooperates with UNODA on training.
SALW control is particularly relevant for Northeast India and Left Wing Extremism contexts.
Question 8 of 10
Kerala declared tidal flooding a state-specific disaster in February
2026. Which fund is activated when a state declares a state-specific disaster to provide financial assistance?
When a state declares a state-specific disaster, it enables financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The NDRF is used for national-level disasters declared by the central government.
Kerala became the first Indian state to officially declare tidal flooding as a state-specific disaster.
Kerala became the first Indian state to officially declare tidal flooding as a state-specific disaster.
🎯 Concept Kit
Disaster Management Act 2005 establishes NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and SDMAs (State Disaster Management Authorities). NDRF: Central government fund; SDRF: State government fund (contribution shared 75:25 Centre:State for general states; 90:10 for special category states).
The 15th Finance Commission allocated Rs 1,60,061 crore to SDRF for 2021-26. State-specific disasters (eg. cloud burst in Uttarakhand, frost in UP) allow states to use SDRF for locally recurrent disasters not covered by the central notified list.
The 15th Finance Commission allocated Rs 1,60,061 crore to SDRF for 2021-26. State-specific disasters (eg. cloud burst in Uttarakhand, frost in UP) allow states to use SDRF for locally recurrent disasters not covered by the central notified list.
Question 9 of 10
India signed a five-year rice supply agreement with which international organisation in February 2026?
India signed a five-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) for sustained rice supply to support global hunger relief operations. WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger, established in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, Italy.
It won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
It won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
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WFP (World Food Programme) is a UN agency established in 1961; HQ Rome; Nobel Peace Prize 2020. India is both a recipient of food aid historically (1960s-70s) and a major contributor today.
India’s food security architecture: FCI (Food Corporation of India), NFSA 2013, PMGKAY (PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana). FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is a separate UN agency (HQ Rome) handling food standards, agricultural development.
IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) HQ Rome handles rural poverty financing.
India’s food security architecture: FCI (Food Corporation of India), NFSA 2013, PMGKAY (PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana). FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is a separate UN agency (HQ Rome) handling food standards, agricultural development.
IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) HQ Rome handles rural poverty financing.
Question 10 of 10
The NHAI Bee Corridor initiative targets planting 40 lakh trees along national highways in 2026-27. Which of the following is NOT one of the native species selected for the Bee Corridor plantings?
The NHAI Bee Corridor uses native pollinator-friendly species: Neem, Karanj, Mahua, and Palash. Eucalyptus is an introduced (non-native) species from Australia and was not mentioned as a Bee Corridor species.
It is also considered harmful to groundwater and biodiversity in many Indian contexts.
It is also considered harmful to groundwater and biodiversity in many Indian contexts.
🎯 Concept Kit
Pollinators (bees, butterflies, beetles) are essential for 75% of flowering plant species and 35% of global food production. India has about 700 bee species; European honeybee (Apis mellifera) and Indian honeybee (Apis cerana) are most important economically.
Pollinator decline causes include habitat loss, pesticide use, disease. Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is also significant for tribal communities (edible flowers, liquor).
Palash (Butea monosperma) is the state flower of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Pollinator decline causes include habitat loss, pesticide use, disease. Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is also significant for tribal communities (edible flowers, liquor).
Palash (Butea monosperma) is the state flower of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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