Current Affairs: 11 Feb 26

Current Affairs: 11 Feb 26

1. Recently, which country successfully launched the heavy-lift rocket “Long March-10” for its future lunar mission?

हाल ही में किस देश ने अपने भविष्य के चंद्र मिशन के लिए ‘लॉन्ग मार्च-10’ भारी प्रक्षेपण यान का सफल परीक्षण किया?

A. Japan / जापान

B. China / चीन

C. Russia / रूस

D. USA / अमेरिका

Answer: B. China / चीन

Explanation: China is developing the Long March-10 rocket to support its planned crewed lunar missions. It is part of China’s long-term space strategy led by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The rocket will be capable of carrying astronauts and heavy payloads to the Moon, reflecting China’s ambition to establish a lunar research station.

2. The ‘India Energy Week’ was recently hosted in which city?

‘इंडिया एनर्जी वीक’ का हाल ही में आयोजन किस शहर में किया गया?

A. Mumbai / मुंबई

B. Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु

C. New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

D. Goa / गोवा

Answer: D. Goa / गोवा

Explanation: India Energy Week is a major global energy platform showcasing India’s commitment to energy transition, green hydrogen, and renewable investments. Hosting it in Goa helped promote India’s energy diplomacy and attract global investors in the oil, gas, and clean energy sectors.

3. The ‘Global AI Safety Summit’ initiative is primarily associated with which country?

‘ग्लोबल एआई सेफ्टी समिट’ पहल मुख्य रूप से किस देश से संबंधित है?

A. USA / अमेरिका

B. France / फ्रांस

C. United Kingdom / यूनाइटेड किंगडम

D. Germany / जर्मनी

Answer: C. United Kingdom / यूनाइटेड किंगडम

Explanation: The AI Safety Summit was first hosted by the United Kingdom at Bletchley Park. It focuses on safe and responsible AI development, international cooperation, and regulation of frontier AI systems.

4. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ aims to promote what?

‘प्रधानमंत्री सूर्योदय योजना’ का उद्देश्य क्या है?

A. Rooftop Solar Installations / रूफटॉप सोलर स्थापना

B. Wind Energy Farms / पवन ऊर्जा संयंत्र

C. Nuclear Power Expansion / परमाणु ऊर्जा विस्तार

D. Thermal Power Plants / ताप विद्युत संयंत्र

Answer: A. Rooftop Solar Installations / रूफटॉप सोलर स्थापना

Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana aims to provide rooftop solar systems to one crore households. The objective is to reduce electricity bills, promote renewable energy, and enhance energy independence at the household level.

5. The ‘Operation Prosperity Guardian’ is related to which region?

‘ऑपरेशन प्रॉस्पेरिटी गार्जियन’ किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?

A. South China Sea / दक्षिण चीन सागर

B. Black Sea / काला सागर

C. Red Sea / लाल सागर

D. Mediterranean Sea / भूमध्य सागर

Answer: C. Red Sea / लाल सागर

Explanation: Operation Prosperity Guardian is a multinational naval initiative led by the United States to safeguard commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea amid regional security threats.

6. ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo’ is mainly focused on which sector?

‘भारत मोबिलिटी ग्लोबल एक्सपो’ मुख्य रूप से किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?

A. Aviation / विमानन

B. Electric Vehicles / इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन

C. Railways / रेलवे

D. Shipping / शिपिंग

Answer: B. Electric Vehicles / इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन

Explanation: Bharat Mobility Global Expo showcases advancements in electric mobility, hydrogen fuel vehicles, and sustainable transportation technologies. It reflects India’s push toward clean mobility solutions.

7. The ‘Artemis Accords’ are related to which domain?

‘आर्टेमिस समझौता’ किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?

A. Climate Change / जलवायु परिवर्तन

B. Cyber Security / साइबर सुरक्षा

C. Space Exploration / अंतरिक्ष अन्वेषण

D. Maritime Trade / समुद्री व्यापार

Answer: C. Space Exploration / अंतरिक्ष अन्वेषण

Explanation: The Artemis Accords, initiated by NASA, establish principles for peaceful and cooperative space exploration, especially regarding lunar missions and deep-space activities.

8. Which organization released the ‘Global Economic Prospects Report’?

‘ग्लोबल इकोनॉमिक प्रॉस्पेक्ट्स रिपोर्ट’ किस संगठन द्वारा जारी की जाती है?

A. IMF / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष

B. World Bank / विश्व बैंक

C. WTO / विश्व व्यापार संगठन

D. OECD / ओईसीडी

Answer: B. World Bank / विश्व बैंक

Explanation: World Bank publishes the Global Economic Prospects report, analyzing global growth trends, inflation, and risks in emerging and advanced economies.

9. The ‘Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill’ primarily addresses which issue?

‘उत्तराखंड समान नागरिक संहिता विधेयक’ मुख्य रूप से किस विषय से संबंधित है?

A. Tax Reforms / कर सुधार

B. Personal Laws / व्यक्तिगत कानून

C. Education Policy / शिक्षा नीति

D. Forest Conservation / वन संरक्षण

Answer: B. Personal Laws / व्यक्तिगत कानून

Explanation: Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill, aiming to standardize personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption across communities.

10. The ‘Green Credit Programme’ launched by India is linked to which ministry?

‘ग्रीन क्रेडिट कार्यक्रम’ किस मंत्रालय से संबंधित है?

A. Ministry of Agriculture / कृषि मंत्रालय

B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / पर्यावरण, वन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय

C. Ministry of Power / विद्युत मंत्रालय

D. Ministry of Finance / वित्त मंत्रालय

Answer: B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / पर्यावरण, वन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय

Explanation: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Green Credit Programme to incentivize voluntary environmental actions such as tree plantation and ecosystem restoration, supporting India’s climate commitments.