Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 2/2/2026
📅 Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1: ISRO recently conducted the first test flight for its Gaganyaan mission, named TV-D1. What does 'TV' stand for in this context?
✅ Correct: Test Vehicle
💡 The 'TV' in ISRO's Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight stands for 'Test Vehicle', which successfully demonstrated the crew escape system.
Q2: Which Indian state inaugurated its first 3D-printed post office, marking a significant milestone in construction technology?
✅ Correct: Bengaluru
💡 India's first 3D-printed post office was inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka, showcasing the country's progress in adopting advanced construction techniques.
Q3: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently kept the repo rate unchanged. What is the primary reason for keeping the repo rate stable?
✅ Correct: To control inflation and support growth
💡 The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee often keeps the repo rate unchanged to balance the objectives of controlling inflation while supporting economic growth.
Q4: India recently achieved its best-ever medal tally at which major multi-sport event, held in Hangzhou, China?
✅ Correct: Asian Games
💡 India recorded its best-ever performance at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, surpassing its previous medal records.
Q5: The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, recently launched by the Indian government, aims to support which sector?
✅ Correct: Traditional artisans and craftspeople
💡 The PM Vishwakarma scheme is designed to provide holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople, empowering them through various benefits.
Q6: Which Indian city is set to host the first-ever 'Khelo India Para Games' in December 2023?
✅ Correct: New Delhi
💡 New Delhi is scheduled to host the inaugural Khelo India Para Games in December 2023, promoting sports among para-athletes.
Q7: India's ambitious 'National Quantum Mission' aims to develop quantum technologies in specific areas. Which of these is NOT one of its focus areas?
✅ Correct: Quantum farming
💡 The National Quantum Mission focuses on quantum computing, communication, sensing, and metrology, but not quantum farming.
Q8: The 'Deep Ocean Mission', a flagship initiative of India, primarily focuses on which of the following?
✅ Correct: Underwater mineral exploration and marine biodiversity
💡 The Deep Ocean Mission is aimed at exploring the deep sea for resources, marine biodiversity, and developing technologies for sub-sea observations.
Q9: Which major Indian public sector undertaking (PSU) recently secured a significant order for manufacturing Vande Bharat train sets?
✅ Correct: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
💡 BHEL, a prominent Indian PSU, recently received a substantial order for the manufacturing and supply of 80 Vande Bharat train sets.
Q10: What is the name of the new digital platform launched by the Indian government to promote ease of doing business for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?
✅ Correct: Udyam Saksham
💡 Udyam Saksham is a digital platform launched by the Indian government aimed at simplifying processes and promoting ease of doing business for MSMEs.
Q11: The COP28 climate summit was recently held in which city?
✅ Correct: Dubai
💡 The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focusing on global climate action.
Q12: Which country recently hosted the inaugural AI Safety Summit, bringing together world leaders and tech executives to discuss AI risks?
✅ Correct: United Kingdom
💡 The United Kingdom hosted the first-ever AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, focusing on the responsible development and safe use of artificial intelligence.
Q13: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently updated its global economic growth projections. What is the general trend observed for global growth in the near term?
✅ Correct: Moderate deceleration
💡 The IMF has generally projected a moderate deceleration in global economic growth in the near term, citing various geopolitical and economic challenges.
Q14: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in which country?
✅ Correct: Iran
💡 Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 for her struggle against the oppression of women in Iran and for promoting human rights and freedom for all.
Q15: Which space agency recently successfully launched its Psyche mission, aimed at exploring a metal-rich asteroid?
✅ Correct: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
💡 NASA's Psyche mission, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, is designed to study the unique metal-rich asteroid Psyche, believed to be the core of an early planet.
Q16: The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East primarily involves Israel and which Palestinian militant group?
✅ Correct: Hamas
💡 The recent major escalation of conflict in the Middle East has been between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
Q17: Which major international organization recently called for a global ceasefire to address humanitarian crises?
✅ Correct: United Nations
💡 The United Nations frequently calls for global ceasefires, especially in areas of conflict, to facilitate humanitarian aid and protect civilians.
Q18: The 'Global Hunger Index' report, which assesses hunger levels worldwide, is jointly published by which two organizations?
✅ Correct: Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe
💡 The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published annually by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, providing a comprehensive measure of hunger at global, regional, and national levels.
Q19: The first-ever 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate' for airlines was recently approved by which country or bloc?
✅ Correct: European Union
💡 The European Union recently approved a mandate requiring airlines to increase their use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in their flights, starting from 2025, as part of its Fit for 55 package.
Q20: The term 'El Niño' is often discussed in current affairs regarding global weather patterns. What phenomenon does it primarily describe?
✅ Correct: A warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific
💡 El Niño refers to the large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
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