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Current Affairs Quiz – 18 February 2026

Current Affairs Quiz – 18 February 2026

1. The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion primarily for which purpose?

A. Space exploration funding
B. Climate adaptation and resilience projects
C. Nuclear energy expansion
D. Cryptocurrency regulation

Answer: B. Climate adaptation and resilience projects


2. India and France defence discussions in Paris focused on joint development of:

A. Ballistic missile shields
B. Fighter jet engine technology
C. Satellite navigation systems
D. Nuclear submarines for export

Answer: B. Fighter jet engine technology


3. The National Logistics Efficiency Program aims to reduce India’s logistics cost to below:

A. 12% of GDP
B. 11% of GDP
C. 9% of GDP
D. 7% of GDP

Answer: C. 9% of GDP


4. Under the Digital Agriculture Mission expansion, approximately how many farmers are now enrolled nationwide?

A. 5 crore
B. 6.5 crore
C. 8.7 crore
D. 10 crore

Answer: C. 8.7 crore


5. RBI expanded the Digital Rupee (CBDC) retail pilot to how many cities in total?

A. 12
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25

Answer: C. 20


6. India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for January 2026 stood at:

A. 1.8%
B. 2.9%
C. 3.7%
D. 4.5%

Answer: B. 2.9%


7. DRDO’s newly tested indigenous loitering munition system has an operational range of:

A. 25 km
B. 40 km
C. 50+ km
D. 100 km

Answer: C. 50+ km


8. Who was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in February 2026?

A. Sushil Chandra
B. Rajiv Kumar Verma
C. Sunil Arora
D. Ashok Lavasa

Answer: B. Rajiv Kumar Verma


9. Who became the most expensive player in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 auction at ₹2.9 crore?

A. Naveen Kumar
B. Pardeep Narwal
C. Pawan Sehrawat
D. Maninder Singh

Answer: C. Pawan Sehrawat


10. Which Indian shooter won gold in the 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF Shooting World Cup?

A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Divyansh Singh Panwar
C. Rudrankksh Patil
D. Gagan Narang

Answer: C. Rudrankksh Patil