Quiz: Monthly Current Affairs February 2026: New Ramsar Sites | 16th Finance Commission | Budget 2026-27
Quiz: Monthly Current Affairs February 2026: New Ramsar Sites | 16th Finance Commission | Budget 2026-27
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Which wildlife sanctuary has become India's 97th Ramsar site in February 2026?
Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh has become India's 97th and Chari-Dhand in Gujarat has become the 98th Ramsar site.
- > Patna Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh
- > It is India's 97th Ramsar site
- > This brings the total number of Ramsar sites in UP to 11
- Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance.
- It is recognized according to the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
- Currently, there are a total of 98 Ramsar sites in India.
| State | Name of Ramsar Site |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Patna Bird Sanctuary |
| Gujarat | Chari-Dhand Wetland |
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
Former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
- > Chairman: Arvind Panagariya
- > Tenure: 2026 to 2031
- > Article: Article 280
- The Finance Commission is a constitutional body.
- It is constituted by the President every 5 years.
- It recommends the distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States.
| Commission | Chairman |
|---|---|
| 15th | N.K. Singh |
| 16th | Arvind Panagariya |
Who has won the Australian Open 2026 Men's Singles title?
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won the title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
- > Winner: Carlos Alcaraz
- > Runner-up: Novak Djokovic
- > Country: Spain
- The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year.
- It is played on hard courts.
- Melbourne Park is its primary venue.
| Year | Men's Singles Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Carlos Alcaraz |
| Venue | Melbourne, Australia |
Which country has won the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026?
By defeating England in the final, India won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup title for the sixth time.
- > Winning Country: India
- > Runner-up Country: England
- > Total Titles: 6 times
- This is a major success for India in Under-19 cricket.
- BCCI is the governing body for Indian cricket.
- ICC is the organizer of this World Cup.
| Winner | Runner-up | Total Times | |---|---| | India | England | 6 |
Who has taken oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Rajya Sabha MP Sumitra Pawar has been appointed as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister in the history of Maharashtra.
- > Name: Sumitra Pawar
- > State: Maharashtra
- > Post: Deputy Chief Minister
- The number of assembly seats in Maharashtra is 288.
- There is no direct mention of the post of Deputy Chief Minister in the Constitution of India.
- It is a political designation.
| State | Post | Name | |---|---| | Maharashtra | 1st Woman Deputy CM | Sumitra Pawar |
What is the fiscal deficit target set in the 2026-27 Union Budget?
The government has set a target to bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.3 percent of the GDP.
- > Fiscal Deficit Target: 4.3%
- > Total Budget Expenditure: 53.5 lakh crore
- > Base Year Change: 2022-23
- The budget is presented by the Union Finance Minister.
- It is called the 'Annual Financial Statement' in Article 112 of the Constitution.
- Reducing the deficit is essential to maintain financial discipline.
| Subject | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Deficit | 4.3% |
| Total Expenditure | 53.5 lakh crore |
What is India's rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025?
India ranks 91st among 182 countries, with India's score being 39/100.
- > India's Rank: 91
- > First Place: Denmark
- > Publisher: Transparency International
- The headquarters of Transparency International is in Berlin.
- It is an international NGO.
- A score of zero means most corrupt.
| Index | India's Rank | Top Country | |---|---| | CPI 2025 | 91 | Denmark |
Who has been elected as the first woman Prime Minister of Japan?
Sanae Takaichi has assumed power as the first woman Prime Minister in Japan's history.
- > Name: Sanae Takaichi
- > Country: Japan
- > Status: First woman Prime Minister
- The name of Japan's legislature is the Diet.
- Japan's currency is the Yen.
- Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan.
| Post | Name | Country | |---|---| | Prime Minister | Sanae Takaichi | Japan |
Which team has won the 79th Santosh Trophy Football Championship?
Services won the 79th Santosh Trophy title by defeating Kerala in the final.
- > Winner: Services
- > Runner-up: Kerala
- > Sport: Football
- Santosh Trophy is an interstate football competition.
- It was started in 1941.
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) manages it.
| Trophy | Winner | Runner-up | |---|---| | Santosh Trophy 2026 | Services | Kerala |
Which state has announced the first special budget for the elderly or 'Elderly Budget'?
Kerala has become the first state in India to present a dedicated budget for senior citizens.
- > State: Kerala
- > Initiative: Elderly Budget
- > Objective: Protection of seniors
- Kerala is the state with the highest literacy rate in India.
- The sex ratio is highest here.
- Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
| Initiative | State | Target | |---|---| | Elderly Budget | Kerala | Senior Welfare |
To which new complex has the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) moved from South Block?
The new Prime Minister's Office complex has been named 'Seva Teerth'.
- > New Name: Seva Teerth
- > Former Location: South Block
- > Location: New Delhi
- The Prime Minister's Secretariat was formed in 1947.
- In 1977, its name was changed to PMO.
- It assists the Prime Minister in administrative work.
| Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|
| South Block PMO | Seva Teerth |
Under which river is India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel being constructed?
This tunnel is being built under the Brahmaputra river between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.
- > River: Brahmaputra
- > State: Assam
- > Type: Road-cum-rail tunnel
- It will increase connectivity in Northeast India.
- The Brahmaputra river originates from Mansarovar in Tibet.
- It is the largest river in India in terms of water carrying capacity.
| Tunnel | Location | River | |---|---| | Underwater | Assam | Brahmaputra |
Where have the 2026 Winter Olympics been organized?
The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Milan and Cortina, Italy.
- > Place: Italy
- > Top Country: Norway
- > Event: Winter Olympics
- The Winter Olympics are held every four years.
- Various sports competitions take place on ice.
- Norway is historically strong in this event.
| Edition | Venue | Top Medal Winner | |---|---| | 2026 Winter | Italy | Norway |
Which ministry has issued India's first national anti-terrorism policy 'Prahar'?
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced India's first comprehensive policy 'Prahar' to tackle terrorism.
- > Policy: Prahar
- > Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- > Objective: Counter-terrorism
- The current Union Home Minister is Amit Shah.
- The goal of this policy is to increase coordination with Interpol and NIA.
- It also emphasizes cyber-terrorism.
| Policy | Ministry |
|---|---|
| Prahar | Home Ministry |
Who has been honored with Israel's 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'?
The Parliament of Israel (Knesset) has conferred this highest honor upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- > Honor: Speaker of the Knesset Medal
- > Recipient: Narendra Modi
- > Country: Israel
- The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
- The Knesset is the legislature of Israel.
- Israel's currency is the New Shekel.
| Honor | Country | Recipient | |---|---| | Knesset Medal | Israel | Narendra Modi |
Which Indian cricketer has received the 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025' award?
Indian women's cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana has been conferred with this honor.
- > Award: BBC Sportswoman
- > Recipient: Smriti Mandhana
- > Sport: Cricket
- Smriti Mandhana is a left-handed batter.
- She is the captain of the RCB team in WPL.
- She has also won the ICC Cricketer of the Year award.
| Award | Recipient | Profession | |---|---| | BBC Sportswoman | Smriti Mandhana | Cricket |
Which is the new proposed base year for calculating GDP and IIP?
The government has proposed changing the current base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
- > Old Base Year: 2011-12
- > New Base Year: 2022-23
- > Calculation: GDP and IIP
- GDP is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
- IIP (Index of Industrial Production) is the index of industrial growth.
- CSO (Central Statistical Office) publishes these data.
| Index | Old Base | New Base | |---|---| | GDP/IIP | 2011-12 | 2022-23 |
Which district of India has achieved the first 100% insurance coverage (Insurance for all)?
Alwar district of Rajasthan has become the first district in India to bring every citizen under insurance coverage.
- > District: Alwar
- > State: Rajasthan
- > Achievement: 100% Insurance
- Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area.
- IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) regulates insurance in India.
- PMJJBY is an important insurance scheme.
| Milestone | District | State | |---|---| | 100% Insurance | Alwar | Rajasthan |
In which year was the 'Ol Chiki' script of the Santhali language invented?
Pandit Raghunath Murmu invented the Ol Chiki script in 1925, which has now completed 100 years.
- > Inventor: Raghunath Murmu
- > Year: 1925
- > Language: Santhali
- The Santhali language is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- It was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment.
- Ol Chiki is a phonetic script.
| Script | Inventor | Year | |---|---| | Ol Chiki | Raghunath Murmu | 1925 |
Who wrote the book 'The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism'?
Renowned author and MP Shashi Tharoor has written this new book.
- > Author: Shashi Tharoor
- > Subject: Reimagining Hinduism
- > Category: Non-fiction
- Shashi Tharoor has received the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- His famous book is 'An Era of Darkness'.
- He is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| The Sage... | Shashi Tharoor |
Where is India's only mud volcano located?
India's only mud volcano is seen on Baratang Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- > Island: Baratang
- > Location: Andaman & Nicobar
- > Feature: Mud Volcano
- It is a rare geological feature.
- It is called a mud volcano because it erupts mud and gas.
- India's only active volcano (Barren) is also in the Andamans.
| Type | Name | Place | |---|---| | Mud Volcano | Mud Volcano | Baratang Island |
When is World Cancer Day observed?
World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February to raise awareness about cancer.
- > Date: 4 February
- > 2026 Theme: United by Unique
- > Objective: Raising awareness
- It is organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
- It was first observed in 2000.
- Early detection is the main message of this day.
| Day | Date | Theme | |---|---| | World Cancer Day | 4 February | United by Unique |
Which is the largest wool-producing state in India?
According to the animal husbandry report, Rajasthan ranks first with a 47.5% share of India's total wool production.
- > First State: Rajasthan
- > Production Rate: 47.5%
- > Category: Animal Husbandry
- Rajasthan has a favorable climate for sheep rearing.
- The Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI) is located here.
- The state also plays a huge role in wool export.
| State | Wool Production % |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 47.5% |
Who has become the first female board member of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
Nivedita Dubey is the first woman to be appointed as a member on the board of the Airports Authority of India.
- > Name: Nivedita Dubey
- > Organization: AAI
- > Status: First woman board member
- AAI manages all civil aviation infrastructure in India.
- Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
- It works under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
| Organization | Post | Name | |---|---| | AAI | 1st Woman Board Member | Nivedita Dubey |
Which disease is the WHO-approved 'nOPV2' vaccine designed to prevent?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved 'nOPV2', an oral polio vaccine produced by the Indian company Biological E.
- > Vaccine: nOPV2
- > Disease: Polio
- > Manufacturer: Biological E Limited
- Polio is a viral disease.
- India was recognized as a polio-free country in 2014.
- nOPV2 is a next-generation oral polio vaccine.
| Vaccine | Disease | Company | |---|---| | nOPV2 | Polio | Biological E |
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