Current Affairs: 12 Feb 26
Current Affairs: 12 Feb 26
1. Which organization launched the ‘Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Repository’ initiative?
‘ग्लोबल डिजिटल पब्लिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर (DPI) रिपॉजिटरी’ पहल किस संगठन द्वारा शुरू की गई?
A. IMF / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष
B. World Bank / विश्व बैंक
C. United Nations Development Programme / संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम
D. G20 Secretariat / जी20 सचिवालय
Answer: C. United Nations Development Programme / संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम
Explanation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the DPI repository to help countries adopt systems similar to India’s Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker. The initiative promotes inclusive digital transformation and knowledge sharing among developing nations.
2. The ‘Exercise Sea Dragon’ is associated with cooperation among which group of countries?
‘एक्सरसाइज सी ड्रैगन’ किन देशों के बीच सहयोग से संबंधित है?
A. ASEAN Nations / आसियान देश
B. Quad Countries / क्वाड देश
C. BRICS Nations / ब्रिक्स देश
D. SCO Members / एससीओ सदस्य
Answer: B. Quad Countries / क्वाड देश
Explanation: Exercise Sea Dragon is a maritime anti-submarine warfare exercise involving the Quad members — India, United States, Japan, and Australia — aimed at strengthening Indo-Pacific maritime security.
3. The ‘SHe-Box Portal’ is related to which issue?
‘शी-बॉक्स पोर्टल’ किस मुद्दे से संबंधित है?
A. Women Entrepreneurship / महिला उद्यमिता
B. Cyber Safety / साइबर सुरक्षा
C. Sexual Harassment at Workplace / कार्यस्थल पर यौन उत्पीड़न
D. Women Education / महिला शिक्षा
Answer: C. Sexual Harassment at Workplace / कार्यस्थल पर यौन उत्पीड़न
Explanation: SHe-Box Portal (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) allows women to file complaints related to workplace sexual harassment under the POSH Act. It ensures digital transparency and faster grievance redressal.
4. ‘Mission Mausam’ launched by India is primarily aimed at:
‘मिशन मौसम’ का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
A. Space Research / अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान
B. Advanced Weather Forecasting / उन्नत मौसम पूर्वानुमान
C. Agricultural Subsidy / कृषि सब्सिडी
D. Coastal Security / तटीय सुरक्षा
Answer: B. Advanced Weather Forecasting / उन्नत मौसम पूर्वानुमान
Explanation: Mission Mausam focuses on improving high-resolution weather forecasting through advanced radars, AI-based models, and satellite data integration to reduce disaster risks.
5. The ‘KAZIND-24’ military exercise is conducted between India and which country?
‘काज़इंड-24’ सैन्य अभ्यास भारत और किस देश के बीच आयोजित होता है?
A. Uzbekistan / उज्बेकिस्तान
B. Kazakhstan / कज़ाखस्तान
C. Kyrgyzstan / किर्गिस्तान
D. Tajikistan / ताजिकिस्तान
Answer: B. Kazakhstan / कज़ाखस्तान
Explanation: KAZIND is a joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan aimed at counter-terrorism operations and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
6. The ‘U-WIN Portal’ launched by the Government of India is related to:
‘यू-विन पोर्टल’ किससे संबंधित है?
A. Urban Employment / शहरी रोजगार
B. Universal Immunization / सार्वभौमिक टीकाकरण
C. University Ranking / विश्वविद्यालय रैंकिंग
D. Water Infrastructure / जल अवसंरचना
Answer: B. Universal Immunization / सार्वभौमिक टीकाकरण
Explanation: U-WIN Portal is designed to digitize routine immunization services for pregnant women and children, similar to the CoWIN platform used during COVID-19 vaccination.
7. The ‘Global Firepower Index’ ranks countries based on: /
‘ग्लोबल फायरपावर इंडेक्स’ देशों को किस आधार पर रैंक करता है?
A. GDP Growth / जीडीपी वृद्धि
B. Military Strength / सैन्य शक्ति
C. Human Development / मानव विकास
D. Renewable Energy Capacity / नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता
Answer: B. Military Strength / सैन्य शक्ति
Explanation: Global Firepower Index evaluates countries based on manpower, equipment, defence budget, logistics, and geographical factors to assess overall military capability.
8. ‘Blue Economy 2.0’ initiative in India is primarily linked to which sector?
‘ब्लू इकोनॉमी 2.0’ पहल किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?
A. Inland Waterways / अंतर्देशीय जलमार्ग
B. Marine Resources & Coastal Development / समुद्री संसाधन एवं तटीय विकास
C. Fisheries Export Only / केवल मत्स्य निर्यात
D. Offshore Mining Only / केवल अपतटीय खनन
Answer: B. Marine Resources & Coastal Development / समुद्री संसाधन एवं तटीय विकास
Explanation: Blue Economy 2.0 promotes sustainable use of ocean resources including fisheries, marine biotechnology, renewable ocean energy, and coastal tourism while ensuring ecological balance.
9. The ‘International Solar Alliance’ headquarters is located in:
‘अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सौर गठबंधन’ का मुख्यालय कहाँ स्थित है?
A. Geneva / जेनेवा
B. New Delhi / नई दिल्ली
C. Gurugram / गुरुग्राम
D. Paris / पेरिस
Answer: C. Gurugram / गुरुग्राम
Explanation: International Solar Alliance is headquartered in Gurugram. It was jointly initiated by India and France to promote solar energy deployment in tropical countries.
10. The ‘Green Hydrogen Mission’ aims to make India a global hub for:
‘ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन मिशन’ का उद्देश्य भारत को किस क्षेत्र में वैश्विक केंद्र बनाना है?
A. Coal Production / कोयला उत्पादन
B. Biofuel Exports / जैव ईंधन निर्यात
C. Green Hydrogen Production / हरित हाइड्रोजन उत्पादन
D. Nuclear Fusion Research / परमाणु संलयन अनुसंधान
Answer: C. Green Hydrogen Production / हरित हाइड्रोजन उत्पादन
Explanation: National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, promote clean energy manufacturing, and position India as a major exporter of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
