Q1.
What is the estimated gross market borrowing planned by the Government of India for FY 2026–27?
A. ₹14.2 trillion
B. ₹15.8 trillion
C. ₹16.5 trillion
D. ₹17.2 trillion
✅ Answer: D. ₹17.2 trillion
Q2.
What is the primary objective of the Public Sector Banks (PSB) Conclave planned by the Government in February 2026?
A. Merging small banks
B. Launching a new digital currency
C. Making PSBs globally competitive under Viksit Bharat 2047
D. Reducing branch network
✅ Answer: C. Making PSBs globally competitive under Viksit Bharat 2047
Q3.
Which bank extended the last date for applications for 350 Specialist Officer posts till 15 February 2026?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Central Bank of India
D. Punjab National Bank
✅ Answer: C. Central Bank of India
Q4.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games 2026 are being hosted by which country?
A. Switzerland
B. France
C. Austria
D. Italy
✅ Answer: D. Italy
Q5.
On which date did the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 officially begin?
A. 04 February 2026
B. 05 February 2026
C. 06 February 2026
D. 07 February 2026
✅ Answer: C. 06 February 2026
Q6.
Which global body is considering shifting future Winter Olympics schedules to January due to climate concerns?
A. United Nations
B. International Sports Federation
C. International Olympic Committee
D. World Meteorological Organization
✅ Answer: C. International Olympic Committee
Q7.
What is the theme of World Cancer Day 2026, observed on 4 February?
A. Close the Care Gap
B. Hope for Healing
C. United by Unique
D. Cancer Free World
✅ Answer: C. United by Unique
Q8.
The WM Phoenix Open 2026, a professional golf tournament, was held in which country?
A. United Kingdom
B. Australia
C. United States
D. Canada
✅ Answer: C. United States
Q9.
India recently became a member of which BRICS-related institution to strengthen industrial cooperation?
A. BRICS Development Fund
B. BRICS Industrial Competencies Centre
C. BRICS Trade Council
D. BRICS Monetary Authority
✅ Answer: B. BRICS Industrial Competencies Centre
Q10.
The National Conference of State Election Commissioners scheduled in February 2026 is being organised by which institution?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. NITI Aayog
C. Election Commission of India
D. Law Commission of India
✅ Answer: C. Election Commission of India
