CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMs) 3 FEBRUARY 2026

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Question: With reference to Bharat-VISTAAR announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. It is a multilingual AI-powered platform.
2. It is aimed at enhancing farm productivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has been increased to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent on all types of derivatives.
2. Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is an indirect tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)

Question: The Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026 was an initiative by:
(a) Indian Railway
(b) CISF
(c) Indian Coast Guard
(d) Indian Navy
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. It was presented on 1st February 2026.
2. It was presented on Sunday.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Which state’s Chief Minister recently announced a grant of Rs 50 crore for the preservation of heritage of the Darrang kings?
(a) Tripura
(b) Odisha
(c) Gujarat
(d) Assam
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to Biopharma SHAKTI announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. It was announced with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores.
2. It will be implemented over five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to World Wetlands Day 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was observed on 3rd February 2026.
2. The day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to Yantra India Limited (YIL), consider the following statements:
1. It was recently granted the Miniratna Category-I status.
2. It works under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: Archaeologists have discovered a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in:
(a) Mexico
(b) Brazil
(c) Chile
(d) Peru
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following statements:
1. India’s fiscal deficit is projected to be 4.3% of GDP in 2026-27.
2. India’s fiscal deficit is projected to be 4.4%% of GDP in 2025-26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: In her Budget 2026-27 speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in:
(a) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand
(b) Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh
(d) Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha
Ans (b)

Question: The term “Orange Economy”, mentioned in the Union Budget 2026-27, primarily refers to:
(a) Economic activities based on mineral extraction and processing
(b) Sectors driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property
(c) Agricultural value chains focused on horticulture
(d) Trade and commerce related to citrus fruits
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to the Power Gap Index mentioned in Economic Survey 2025-26, consider the following statements:
1. It is a derived measure from an index released by the World Economic Forum.
2. India’s Power Gap score is –4.0.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: According to the Union Budget for FY 2026–27, real GDP growth is estimated to expand by:
(a) 7.1 per cent in FY 2025-26
(b) 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26
(c) 7.8 per cent in FY 2025-26
(d) 8.2 per cent in FY 2025-26
Ans (b)

Question: Which of the following initiatives has been proposed for rural women-led enterprises in the Union Budget 2026-27?
(a) SHE-Marts
(b) Womaniya-Marts
(c) Lady-Marts
(d) PINK-Marts
Ans (a)

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