2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 361Prasar Bharati digitally released two new versions of Vande Mataram in which two Indian classical musical traditions?
Prasar Bharati ने Vande Mataram के दो नए versions किन दो Indian classical musical traditions में digitally release किए?A. Carnatic and HindustaniB. Dhrupad and ThumriC. Ghazal and QawwaliD. Rabindra Sangeet and Carnatic
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Answer: A
Prasar Bharati digitally released two versions of Vande Mataram at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. One rendition follows the Carnatic musical tradition and the other follows the Hindustani musical tradition. The release commemorates the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Both versions were composed by Ustad Johar Ali and represent the first two renditions of a proposed set of 25 musical versions planned by Akashvani.
Which of the following statements about India's four Labour Codes is correct?
India के four Labour Codes के बारे में निम्न में से कौन-सा statement सही है?A. The draft rules include provisions concerning gig workers.B. Stakeholders were given only 7 days for consultation.C. Overtime wages are proposed at half the normal rate.D. The codes remove all social-security provisions.
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Answer: A
The correct statement is that the draft rules include provisions concerning gig workers. The consultation period is 45 days, not seven. The source mentions double wages for overtime rather than half wages, and the new codes seek to strengthen social-security coverage rather than remove it.
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
निम्न में से कौन-सा pair incorrectly matched है?A. Dhruv NG — Shakti engineB. NCCS — Telecom securityC. NH-326 Odisha project — 206 kmD. Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor — 206 km
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Answer: D
The incorrectly matched pair is Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor — 206 km. The Maharashtra greenfield corridor is 374 km long. The 206-km figure belongs to the NH-326 widening and strengthening project in Odisha. Dhruv NG is associated with the indigenous Shakti engine, while NCCS is linked with telecom security.
Consider the following statements about the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework: 1. It was unveiled by Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood. 2. It was developed in collaboration with CII. 3. It assesses technology maturity from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Which of the statements are correct?
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework के बारे में निम्न statements पर विचार कीजिए: 1. इसे Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood ने unveil किया। 2. इसे CII के collaboration से develop किया गया। 3. यह laboratory conception से commercial deployment तक technology maturity assess करता है। कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three statements are correct. Professor Ajay Kumar Sood unveiled the framework, it was developed with CII, and it provides a unified objective metric to assess the maturity of technologies from the laboratory stage to commercial deployment. It is also intended to support R&D funding decisions and encourage scalable, market-ready technology.
Which of the following best describes the workflow of the fertiliser-subsidy e-Bill System?
Fertiliser-subsidy e-Bill System के workflow का सबसे सही description कौन-सा है?A. Fully digital, system-to-system workflowB. Manual file movement between departmentsC. Cash-only subsidy settlementD. Paper-based billing with no audit trail
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Answer: A
The e-Bill System replaces physical bill movement with a fully digital system-to-system workflow. It includes automated controls, audit trails and built-in validation. These features are intended to make subsidy administration more efficient, transparent and resistant to fraud or misuse.
Approximately what value of fertiliser subsidies will be processed through the e-Bill System?
e-Bill System के माध्यम से लगभग कितने value की fertiliser subsidies process की जाएंगी?A. ₹50,000 croreB. ₹1 lakh croreC. ₹2 lakh croreD. ₹5 lakh crore
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Answer: C
The e-Bill System will process fertiliser subsidies of approximately ₹2 lakh crore. It replaces manual and paper-based movement of bills with a fully digital system-to-system workflow. Automated controls, audit trails and built-in validation are intended to improve transparency, reduce misuse and support timely subsidy payments.
Who launched the e-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies?
Fertiliser subsidies के लिए e-Bill System किसने launch किया?A. J. P. NaddaB. Shivraj Singh ChouhanC. Piyush GoyalD. Nirmala Sitharaman
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Answer: A
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers J. P. Nadda launched the e-Bill System in New Delhi. The platform is designed to process fertiliser subsidies of approximately ₹2 lakh crore through a digital system-to-system workflow.
According to the Labour Code reforms mentioned in the PDF, approximately how many workers are intended to receive social-security coverage?
PDF में उल्लिखित Labour Code reforms के अनुसार लगभग कितने workers के लिए social-security coverage का उल्लेख है?A. 10 croreB. 20 croreC. 40 croreD. 60 crore
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Answer: C
The source states that the reforms include social-security provisions for around 40 crore workers. Other benefits mentioned include minimum wages, appointment letters, equal pay for women, gratuity for fixed-term employees, free annual health check-ups for workers above 40 and double wages for overtime.
How many days were stakeholders given to submit objections or suggestions on the draft Labour Code rules?
Draft Labour Code rules पर objections या suggestions submit करने के लिए stakeholders को कितने days दिए गए?A. 30 daysB. 45 daysC. 60 daysD. 90 days
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Answer: B
Stakeholders were given 45 days to submit objections or suggestions on the draft rules. The rules cover matters such as worker definitions, wages, forms of employment, gratuity, bonus and social security, including provisions concerning gig workers.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four Labour Codes listed in the February 2026 current-affairs material?
निम्न में से कौन-सा February 2026 current-affairs material में listed चार Labour Codes में शामिल नहीं है?A. Code on Wages, 2019B. Industrial Relations Code, 2020C. Code on Social Security, 2020D. National Employment Guarantee Code, 2020
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Answer: D
The National Employment Guarantee Code, 2020 is not among the four Labour Codes listed in the source. The four codes are the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
The NH-326 widening and strengthening project approved in Odisha covers approximately how many kilometres?
Odisha में approved NH-326 widening and strengthening project लगभग कितने kilometres का है?A. 106 kmB. 206 kmC. 306 kmD. 406 km
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Answer: B
The NH-326 project in Odisha covers 206 km. It is to be upgraded to a two-lane road with paved shoulders at a capital cost of ₹1,526.21 crore. The project is expected to improve connectivity in Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput and connect with the Raipur-Visakhapatnam corridor and Gopalpur Port.
What is the capital cost of the Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor?
Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor की capital cost कितनी है?A. ₹9,142 croreB. ₹15,260 croreC. ₹19,142 croreD. ₹21,526 crore
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Answer: C
The 374-km six-lane greenfield corridor was approved at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The project is expected to improve connectivity and economic activity and generate around 251 lakh man-days of direct employment and 314 lakh man-days of indirect employment.
What is the length of the approved Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot greenfield corridor?
Approved Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot greenfield corridor की length कितनी है?A. 206 kmB. 274 kmC. 374 kmD. 474 km
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Answer: C
The Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor is a 374-km, six-lane greenfield road project in Maharashtra. Its approved capital cost is ₹19,142 crore. The access-controlled corridor is designed for speeds of up to 100 km/h and is expected to reduce travel time to around 17 hours.
Dhruv NG received civil certification from DGCA for which indigenous engine?
Dhruv NG को किस indigenous engine के लिए DGCA से civil certification मिला?A. Shakti engineB. Kaveri engineC. Tejas engineD. Arjun engine
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Answer: A
The Dhruv NG civil helicopter received civil certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for its indigenous Shakti engine. The aircraft is linked with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat efforts in civil aviation and indigenous helicopter manufacturing.
Who flagged off the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG civil helicopter?
Dhruv NG civil helicopter की inaugural flight को किसने flag off किया?A. Ram Mohan NaiduB. Rajnath SinghC. Jyotiraditya ScindiaD. H. D. Kumaraswamy
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Answer: A
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG civil-variant helicopter at HAL Helicopter Division in Bengaluru. The event was described as a landmark in HAL's entry into civil aviation and indigenous civil-helicopter manufacturing.
Until which date was the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework open for public consultation?
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework public consultation के लिए किस date तक open था?A. 15 January 2026B. 26 January 2026C. 31 January 2026D. 28 February 2026
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Answer: C
The framework was open for public consultation until 31 January 2026. The system is intended to support R&D funding under National Missions and encourage support for scalable, market-ready technology rather than evaluating projects only as scientific experiments.
The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was developed in collaboration with which organisation?
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework किस organisation के collaboration से develop किया गया?A. CIIB. FICCIC. NASSCOMD. ASSOCHAM
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Answer: A
The framework was developed in collaboration with CII, the Confederation of Indian Industry. It is intended to bridge the communication gap between researchers and investors by offering a common metric for judging technology maturity and market readiness.
Who unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework?
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework किसने unveil किया?A. Professor Ajay Kumar SoodB. Dr. Jitendra SinghC. S. SomanathD. K. Radhakrishnan
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Answer: A
Principal Scientific Adviser Professor Ajay Kumar Sood unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework. It was developed in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry. The framework provides a unified and objective metric to assess technology maturity from laboratory conception to commercial deployment.
How many members are there in the Delhi air-pollution Implementation Committee referred to as ICCAP?
Delhi air-pollution Implementation Committee, जिसे source में ICCAP कहा गया है, में कितने members हैं?A. 11B. 13C. 16D. 20
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Answer: C
The Implementation Committee has 16 members. The source mentions senior institutional leadership including the Chief Secretary, MCD Commissioner and the heads of DDA and NDMC. Students should distinguish this 16-member implementation body from the separate 11-member Special Expert Committee.
How many members are there in the Special Expert Committee formed by the Delhi government to address air pollution?
Delhi government द्वारा air pollution से निपटने के लिए बनाई गई Special Expert Committee में कितने members हैं?A. 9B. 11C. 16D. 21
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Answer: B
The Special Expert Committee has 11 members. It includes former bureaucrats and experts from IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi. The committee supports a five-pronged pollution-control strategy based on innovation, science-based treatment of dust and waste, industry action, vehicle-emission reduction and a greener Delhi.
