Current Affairs Quiz 13 February 2026

Q1. Which new base year has been adopted for the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक (CPI) के लिए नया आधार वर्ष क्या है?

A. 2018 B. 2020 C. 2024 D. 2022

Correct Answer: C. 2024

The government replaced the 2012 base year with 2024 to better reflect current consumption patterns. सरकार ने 2012 के स्थान पर 2024 को नया आधार वर्ष अपनाया।

Q2. Which song must be sung before the National Anthem at official events?
आधिकारिक कार्यक्रमों में राष्ट्रगान से पहले कौन सा गीत गाया जाएगा?

A. Sare Jahan Se Achha B. Vande Mataram C. Jana Gana Mana D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon

Correct Answer: B. Vande Mataram

The Union Government directed that all 6 verses of Vande Mataram be sung before the National Anthem.

Q3. What is India’s first national container shipping line named?
भारत की पहली राष्ट्रीय कंटेनर शिपिंग लाइन का नाम क्या है?

A. Indian Maritime Line B. Bharat Shipping Corporation C. Bharat Container Shipping Line D. National Ocean Line

Correct Answer: C. Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL)

BCSL aims to strengthen India's maritime trade and reduce dependency on foreign shipping companies.

Q4. Where will Vayu Shakti 2026 be conducted?
वायु शक्ति 2026 अभ्यास कहां आयोजित होगा?

A. Jaisalmer B. Pokhran C. Leh D. Bikaner

Correct Answer: B. Pokhran, Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force conducts Vayu Shakti exercise at Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan.

Q5. Ancient Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions were discovered in which country?
प्राचीन तमिल-ब्रह्मी शिलालेख किस देश में मिले?

A. Greece B. Turkey C. Egypt D. Iran

Correct Answer: C. Egypt

Researchers discovered inscriptions in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, showing ancient trade links.

Q6. Which Indian city inaugurated the country's first Musical Road that plays the tune of Jai Ho?
किस भारतीय शहर में देश की पहली म्यूजिकल रोड का उद्घाटन किया गया?

A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Ahmedabad D. Pune

Correct Answer: B. Mumbai (Coastal Road)

India’s first musical road was inaugurated on Mumbai Coastal Road and plays “Jai Ho” tune when vehicles pass.

Q7. Which government-owned company won the ICC Green Urja Award 2026?
किस सरकारी कंपनी ने ICC ग्रीन ऊर्जा पुरस्कार 2026 जीता?

A. NTPC B. ONGC C. REC Limited D. NHPC

Correct Answer: C. REC Limited

REC Limited received the ICC Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Award 2026 for its contribution to sustainable energy financing.

Q8. India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held in which city?
इंडिया एआई इम्पैक्ट समिट 2026 किस शहर में आयोजित हो रहा है?

A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being organized in New Delhi to discuss advancements in Artificial Intelligence.

Q9. Gandhi Sarovar Project is related to which state?
गांधी सरोवर परियोजना किस राज्य से संबंधित है?

A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: A. Telangana

The Gandhi Sarovar Project recently in news is associated with Telangana state.

Q10. Which country won the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2026?
SAFF अंडर-19 महिला चैंपियनशिप 2026 किस देश ने जीती?

A. Nepal B. India C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B. India

India won the SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship 2026 title.

Q11. Which state approved paper ballots for upcoming local elections?
किस राज्य ने स्थानीय चुनावों में कागजी मतपत्र को मंजूरी दी?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka

Karnataka government approved use of paper ballots for Panchayat and Municipal elections.

Q12. Who has been elected as the new Mayor of Mumbai?
मुंबई का नया मेयर कौन बना है?

A. Devendra Fadnavis B. Ritu Tawde C. Aaditya Thackeray D. Uddhav Thackeray

Correct Answer: B. Ritu Tawde

Ritu Tawde (BJP) was elected unopposed as the new Mayor of Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Q13. Which wildlife sanctuary land was approved for Odisha Ring Road project?
ओडिशा रिंग रोड परियोजना के लिए किस अभ्यारण्य की भूमि स्वीकृत हुई?

A. Simlipal B. Bhitarkanika C. Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary D. Satkosia

Correct Answer: C. Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary

National Wildlife Board approved use of Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary forest land for Odisha Ring Road project.

Q14. Mud volcano eruption was recorded in which Indian location?
कीचड़ ज्वालामुखी विस्फोट भारत के किस स्थान पर दर्ज हुआ?

A. Port Blair B. Diglipur C. Lakshadweep D. Kutch

Correct Answer: B. Diglipur, Andaman Islands

Mud volcano activity was recently recorded in Diglipur area of Andaman Islands.

Q15. Sarla Maheshwari was associated with which broadcasting organisation?
सरला माहेश्वरी किस प्रसारण संस्था से जुड़ी थीं?

A. All India Radio B. DD News C. Doordarshan D. Prasar Bharati

Correct Answer: C. Doordarshan

Sarla Maheshwari was a well-known face of Doordarshan.

Q16. In which year was Doordarshan established?
दूरदर्शन की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई?

A. 1957 B. 1959 C. 1965 D. 1972

Correct Answer: B. 1959

Doordarshan was established in 1959 and later became part of Prasar Bharati.

Q17. World Radio Day is celebrated on which date?
विश्व रेडियो दिवस कब मनाया जाता है?

A. 11 February B. 12 February C. 13 February D. 14 February

Correct Answer: C. 13 February

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on 13 February.

Q18. Which Article of the Constitution mentions equal pay for equal work?
समान कार्य के लिए समान वेतन किस अनुच्छेद में है?

A. Article 14 B. Article 21 C. Article 39(d) D. Article 44

Correct Answer: C. Article 39(d)

Article 39(d) under DPSP directs the State to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Q19. National Productivity Week is observed from?
राष्ट्रीय उत्पादकता सप्ताह कब मनाया जाता है?

A. 10–16 February B. 11–17 February C. 12–18 February D. 14–20 February

Correct Answer: C. 12–18 February

National Productivity Council observes Productivity Week from 12 to 18 February.

Q20. Hyderabad is situated on the banks of which river?
हैदराबाद किस नदी के किनारे स्थित है?

A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Musi D. Tungabhadra

Correct Answer: C. Musi

Hyderabad city is located on the banks of the Musi River.