2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 341How many route kilometres of Indian Railways' broad-gauge network had been electrified by November 2025 according to the PDF?
PDF के अनुसार November 2025 तक Indian Railways के broad-gauge network के कितने route kilometres electrified हो चुके थे?A. 65,427 kmB. 67,001 kmC. 69,427 kmD. 70,427 km
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Answer: C
The PDF states that 69,427 route kilometres out of a broad-gauge network of 70,001 route kilometres had been electrified by November 2025. This corresponds to the source's approximately 99.2% electrification figure cited for January 2026.
Approximately what percentage of Indian Railways' broad-gauge network had been electrified as of January 2026 according to the source?
Source के अनुसार January 2026 तक Indian Railways के broad-gauge network का लगभग कितना percentage electrified हो चुका था?A. 94.2%B. 96.5%C. 98.1%D. 99.2%
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Answer: D
The source reports approximately 99.2% electrification of the broad-gauge network as of January 2026. It states that 69,427 route kilometres out of 70,001 route kilometres had been electrified by November 2025. This progress is linked with Mission 100% Electrification and the shift from diesel toward electric traction.
According to the current-affairs source, an initiative is in progress to provide education in the mother tongue up to which class?
Current-affairs source के अनुसार mother tongue में education उपलब्ध कराने की initiative किस class तक चल रही है?A. Class IIIB. Class VC. Class VIIID. Class X
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Answer: B
The source states that an initiative is underway to provide education in the mother tongue up to Class Five. It further states that engineering and medical-science courses are being designed in Indian languages. The broader theme of the event is the use and preservation of Indian languages across education and literature.
Which institution published the 55 literary works released by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan?
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan द्वारा release किए गए 55 literary works किस institution ने publish किए?A. Central Institute of Indian LanguagesB. National Book TrustC. Sahitya AkademiD. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
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Answer: A
The 55 literary works were published by the Central Institute of Indian Languages. They cover five languages—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Odia. The same event also included additional releases connected with the Central Institute of Classical Tamil.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 literary works in which group of five languages?
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ने 55 literary works किन पांच languages में release किए?A. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and OdiaB. Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Bengali and MarathiC. Tamil, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi and PaliD. Telugu, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali and Hindi
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Answer: A
The 55 literary works were released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Odia. The books were published by the Central Institute of Indian Languages. Dharmendra Pradhan also released 13 additional books and a Tirukkural Sign Language series associated with the Central Institute of Classical Tamil.
What calibration uncertainty is achieved by the L-DSR system at the National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration?
National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration के L-DSR system द्वारा कितनी calibration uncertainty achieve की जाती है?A. 0.25%B. 0.35%C. 0.50%D. 0.75%
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Answer: B
The source gives a calibration uncertainty of just 0.35% at k = 2. The facility uses a Laser-based Differential Spectral Responsivity system, or L-DSR. The high-precision calibration capability is intended to enhance India's self-sufficiency in solar-cell measurement and strengthen investor confidence in the solar sector.
The solar-cell calibration facility at CSIR-NPL was developed in collaboration with which German institution?
CSIR-NPL की solar-cell calibration facility किस German institution के collaboration से develop की गई?A. Physikalisch-Technische BundesanstaltB. Max Planck InstituteC. Fraunhofer SocietyD. German Aerospace Center
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Answer: A
The facility was developed in collaboration with Germany's Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, abbreviated as PTB. The source states that the facility uses a Laser-based Differential Spectral Responsivity system and achieves a calibration uncertainty of 0.35% at k = 2.
India's National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration is the world's which such facility according to the source?
Source के अनुसार India's National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration world की कौन-सी such facility है?A. SecondB. ThirdC. FourthD. Fifth
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Answer: D
The National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration is described as the fifth such facility globally. It was developed in collaboration with Germany's Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, or PTB. The facility uses an L-DSR system and is intended to strengthen self-sufficiency and confidence in India's solar industry.
The National Environmental Standard Laboratory at CSIR-NPL is primarily designed to perform which function?
CSIR-NPL का National Environmental Standard Laboratory primarily किस function के लिए बनाया गया है?A. Test, calibrate and certify air-pollution monitoring devicesB. Manufacture electric locomotivesC. Develop agricultural seedsD. Certify telecom equipment only
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Answer: A
NSEL is intended to test, calibrate and certify air-pollution monitoring devices. The facility is expected to enhance India's domestic measurement and certification capabilities and support accurate environmental data for programmes such as the National Clean Air Programme.
What is the global and Asian position of the National Environmental Standard Laboratory inaugurated at CSIR-NPL?
CSIR-NPL में inaugurated National Environmental Standard Laboratory की Asia और world में क्या position है?A. First in Asia and second in the worldB. Second in Asia and third in the worldC. First in Asia and fifth in the worldD. Second in Asia and fifth in the world
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Answer: A
The National Environmental Standard Laboratory is described in the source as the first such facility in Asia and the second in the world, after the United Kingdom. Its role is to test, calibrate and certify air-pollution monitoring devices. This can improve the reliability of environmental measurements and reduce India's dependence on foreign certification.
Who inaugurated the two global-scale facilities at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory on its 80th Foundation Day?
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory की 80th Foundation Day पर दो global-scale facilities का inauguration किसने किया?A. Dr. Jitendra SinghB. Ajay Kumar SoodC. Dharmendra PradhanD. Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Answer: A
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for the Ministry of Science and Technology, inaugurated two new laboratories at CSIR-NPL in New Delhi. The inauguration coincided with the institution's 80th Foundation Day. The two facilities concern environmental-standard measurements and solar-cell calibration.
According to the February 2026 current-affairs PDF, what was India's rice production in the 2024-25 crop year?
February 2026 current-affairs PDF के अनुसार 2024-25 crop year में India का rice production कितना था?A. 135.18 million tonnesB. 145.28 million tonnesC. 150.18 million tonnesD. 160.28 million tonnes
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Answer: C
The source states that India produced 150.18 million tonnes of rice in the 2024-25 crop year and became the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China's figure of 145.28 million tonnes. The two figures should be learned together because an examination may ask either India's output, China's output or the difference between the two.
Out of the 24 new cotton varieties released, how many were Bt cotton varieties?
Release की गई 24 new cotton varieties में से कितनी Bt cotton varieties थीं?A. 18B. 20C. 22D. 24
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Answer: C
A total of 24 cotton varieties were included, of which 22 were Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, cotton varieties. Students should remember both figures together: 24 total cotton varieties and 22 Bt cotton varieties. The PDF separately lists 13 oilseed, 11 fodder, six pulse and six sugarcane varieties.
How many cereal varieties were included among the 184 new crop varieties?
184 new crop varieties में cereals की कितनी varieties शामिल थीं?A. 102B. 112C. 122D. 132
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Answer: C
The largest category among the newly released varieties was cereals, with 122 varieties. The source lists rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet, ragi, small millet and proso millet among the cereals covered. The large numerical share of cereals makes 122 an important figure for examination revision.
How many of the 184 newly released crop varieties were developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research?
184 newly released crop varieties में से Indian Council of Agricultural Research ने कितनी varieties develop कीं?A. 50B. 60C. 62D. 64
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Answer: B
ICAR developed 60 of the 184 varieties. State and central agricultural universities developed 62 varieties and private seed companies developed another 62. Therefore, the complete distribution is 60 + 62 + 62 = 184. This breakdown is important because questions may ask either the ICAR contribution or the equal contributions of universities and private companies.
How many new crop varieties across 25 crops were released by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ने 25 crops की कितनी new crop varieties release कीं?A. 154B. 174C. 184D. 204
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Answer: C
Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new varieties covering 25 different crops in New Delhi. The varieties were developed by ICAR, agricultural universities and private seed companies. The event also highlighted India's rice-production achievement for the 2024-25 crop year.
In which year was Akashvani established, according to the static points given in the February 2026 current-affairs PDF?
February 2026 current-affairs PDF में दिए static points के अनुसार Akashvani की स्थापना किस year में हुई?A. 1927B. 1936C. 1947D. 1956
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Answer: B
The static points in the source state that Akashvani was established in 1936. The same section identifies Vande Mataram as India's national song and New Delhi as the headquarters location of Prasar Bharati. Static facts accompanying current events are especially useful for SSC, Railway and other objective examinations.
How many musical versions of Vande Mataram are proposed to be created by Akashvani under the initiative mentioned in the PDF?
PDF में उल्लिखित initiative के अंतर्गत Akashvani द्वारा Vande Mataram के कुल कितने musical versions proposed हैं?A. 10B. 15C. 20D. 25
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Answer: D
The Carnatic and Hindustani versions are described as the first two renditions of a proposed 25 musical versions of Vande Mataram. The initiative is intended to take the national song to citizens through different musical expressions while celebrating national unity and cultural diversity.
The new musical renditions of Vande Mataram were released to commemorate which anniversary of the national song?
Vande Mataram के नए musical renditions national song की कौन-सी anniversary commemorate करने के लिए release किए गए?A. 100th anniversaryB. 125th anniversaryC. 150th anniversaryD. 175th anniversary
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Answer: C
The releases commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Prasar Bharati released the two versions at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. They are part of a broader plan under which Akashvani proposes to present 25 musical versions to citizens across the country.
Who composed the Carnatic and Hindustani versions of Vande Mataram released by Prasar Bharati?
Prasar Bharati द्वारा release किए गए Vande Mataram के Carnatic और Hindustani versions को किसने compose किया?A. Ustad Johar AliB. A. R. RahmanC. Amjad Ali KhanD. Zakir Hussain
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Answer: A
The two renditions were composed by Ustad Johar Ali. The source associates these releases with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and describes the national song as a symbol of national unity, integrity and the legacy of India's freedom movement. Students should connect Ustad Johar Ali with both the Carnatic and Hindustani versions.
