02-FEBRUARY-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) What is the general duty-free allowance for an Indian resident arriving by air under the newly notified Baggage Rules, 2026?
(a.) Rs 25,000
(b.) Rs 50,000
(c.) Rs 75,000
(d.) Rs 1,000,000
(2.) Under Baggage Rules 2026, what is the maximum duty-free allowance for a foreign tourist arriving in India by air?
(a.) Rs 10,000
(b.) Rs 15,000
(c.) Rs 25,000
(d.) Rs 50,000
(3.) Under the revised Baggage Rules 2026, female passengers residing abroad for over a year are allowed duty-free gold jewellery up to what limit?
(a.) 20 grams
(b.) 30 grams
(c.) 40 grams
(d.) 50 grams
(4.) Under Baggage Rules 2026, what is the maximum Transfer of Residence (TR) benefit value cap for an individual returning after living abroad for 1 to 2 years?
(a.) Rs 1.5 lakh
(b.) Rs 3.0 lakh
(c.) Rs 5.0 lakh
(d.) Rs 7.5 lakh
(5.) What is the minimum age requirement for an incoming passenger to claim duty-free import of one laptop under Baggage Rules 2026?
(a.) 12 years
(b.) 15 years
(c.) 18 years
(d.) 21 years
(6.) How many earlier circulars were consolidated and revised by the CBIC under the new Customs Baggage Regulations 2026?
(a.) 20
(b.) 28
(c.) 35
(d.) 42
(7.) What was the official global theme for World Wetlands Day 2026 observed on 02 February 2026?
(a.) Wetlands and Climate Change
(b.) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
(c.) Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
(d.) Wetlands for Sustainable Urban Future
(8.) As of World Wetlands Day 2026, how many Ramsar sites are designated in India?
(a.) 75
(b.) 85
(c.) 92
(d.) 98
(9.) In which year was the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands formally adopted in Ramsar, Iran?
(a.) 1965
(b.) 1971
(c.) 1982
(d.) 1992
(10.) At which location was the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change flagship event for World Wetlands Day 2026 held?
(a.) Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
(b.) Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi
(c.) Chilika Lake, Odisha
(d.) Sultanpur National Park, Haryana
(11.) Which of the following was designated as one of the first two Ramsar sites in India in 1981?
(a.) Loktak Lake
(b.) Chilika Lake
(c.) Wular Lake
(d.) Vembanad Lake
(12.) To what percentage has the US reduced the import tariff on Made-in-India products as announced on 02 February 2026?
(a.) 12%
(b.) 15%
(c.) 18%
(d.) 22%
(13.) What punitive tariff rate levied on Indian goods over Russian oil imports was officially rescinded by the US in February 2026?
(a.) 10%
(b.) 15%
(c.) 20%
(d.) 25%
(14.) Which portal is hosting the online quiz for 'MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026' launched on 02 February 2026?
(a.) MyGov Portal
(b.) MY Bharat Portal
(c.) NITI Aayog Portal
(d.) National Youth Portal
(15.) Which Union Ministry launched the nationwide initiative 'MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026'?
(a.) Ministry of Finance
(b.) Ministry of Education
(c.) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(d.) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(16.) Who is the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports who inaugurated the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026?
(a.) Shri Anurag Thakur
(b.) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
(c.) Shri Kiren Rijiju
(d.) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
(17.) What total grant amount has been allocated to State Governments for FY 2026–27 under the 16th Finance Commission recommendations?
(a.) Rs 1.0 lakh crore
(b.) Rs 1.2 lakh crore
(c.) Rs 1.4 lakh crore
(d.) Rs 1.8 lakh crore
(18.) Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the constitution of the Finance Commission?
(a.) Article 263
(b.) Article 280
(c.) Article 300A
(d.) Article 312
(19.) Who is serving as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India?
(a.) Shri N.K. Singh
(b.) Dr. Arvind Panagariya
(c.) Dr. Y.V. Reddy
(d.) Shri C. Rangarajan
(20.) Who won the USD 1 Million Global Teacher Prize 2026 awarded in Dubai on 02 February 2026?
(a.) Ranjitsinh Disale
(b.) Rouble Nagi
(c.) Anand Kumar
(d.) Babar Ali
(21.) What is the prize money awarded to the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2026?
(a.) USD 250,000
(b.) USD 500,000
(c.) USD 1,000,000
(d.) USD 2,000,000
(22.) Which innovative teaching methodology pioneered by Rouble Nagi earned her the Global Teacher Prize 2026?
(a.) Digital Floating Schools
(b.) Living Walls of Learning
(c.) Mobile Computer Labs
(d.) Radio Classrooms
(23.) Which global organization co-presents the Global Teacher Prize alongside GEMS Education and Varkey Foundation?
(a.) UNICEF
(b.) UNESCO
(c.) UNDP
(d.) UNHCR
(24.) In which city was the Global Teacher Prize 2026 ceremony hosted during the World Government Summit?
(a.) Abu Dhabi
(b.) Riyadh
(c.) Dubai
(d.) Doha
(25.) Under the AMASR Act 1958, what is the extent of the Prohibited Area around centrally protected monuments where construction is strictly forbidden?
(a.) 50 metres
(b.) 100 metres
(c.) 200 metres
(d.) 300 metres
(26.) What does the abbreviation AMASR stand for in the context of Indian heritage legislation?
(a.) Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains
(b.) Ancient Museum and Archaeological Survey Regulations
(c.) Archaeological Monuments and Architectural Sites Restoration
(d.) Ancient Heritage Monuments and Structure Rehabilitation
(27.) Beyond the 100m prohibited zone, up to what distance does the Regulated Area extend under the AMASR Act 1958?
(a.) 100 metres
(b.) 150 metres
(c.) 200 metres
(d.) 500 metres
(28.) Which police department launched 'Operation Shastra' to curb firearm glorification on social media?
(a.) Mumbai Police
(b.) Delhi Police
(c.) Uttar Pradesh Police
(d.) Punjab Police
(29.) What traditional Kerala water harvesting structures were highlighted on World Wetlands Day 2026 as indigenous wisdom?
(a.) Kulas
(b.) Kenis
(c.) Johads
(d.) Bawris
(30.) What is the total approximate surface area covered by India's 98 Ramsar sites as of February 2026?
(a.) 5.2 lakh hectares
(b.) 8.5 lakh hectares
(c.) 11.0 lakh hectares
(d.) 13.8 lakh hectares
(31.) Under Baggage Rules 2026, what is the duty-free general allowance permitted for international airline crew members?
(a.) Rs 1,000
(b.) Rs 2,500
(c.) Rs 5,000
(d.) Rs 10,000
(32.) Under Baggage Rules 2026, what is the Transfer of Residence benefit cap for an individual returning after residing abroad for over 2 years?
(a.) Rs 3.0 lakh
(b.) Rs 5.0 lakh
(c.) Rs 7.5 lakh
(d.) Rs 10.0 lakh
(33.) Under Baggage Rules 2026, male passengers residing abroad for >1 year can bring duty-free gold jewellery up to what weight limit?
(a.) 10 grams
(b.) 20 grams
(c.) 30 grams
(d.) 40 grams
(34.) What is the format of the second phase of the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026?
(a.) Group Discussion
(b.) Essay Writing Competition
(c.) Live Hackathon
(d.) Debate Round
(35.) How many Viksit Bharat themes are assigned for the essay writing round in MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026?
(a.) 5
(b.) 8
(c.) 10
(d.) 12
(36.) Where does India rank in Asia in terms of the total area covered by its network of Ramsar sites?
(a.) 1st (Highest)
(b.) 2nd
(c.) 3rd
(d.) 5th
(37.) What is the duty-free allowance for passengers arriving in India via land borders under Baggage Rules 2026?
(a.) Rs 10,000
(b.) Rs 25,000
(c.) Rs 50,000
(d.) Nil (Zero)
(38.) What is the duty-free allowance cap for a passenger returning after living abroad for 3 to 12 months under TR rules 2026?
(a.) Rs 1.0 lakh
(b.) Rs 1.5 lakh
(c.) Rs 2.0 lakh
(d.) Rs 2.5 lakh
(39.) Which traditional Tamil Nadu cascading tank irrigation system was highlighted during World Wetlands Day 2026?
(a.) Eri / Kulam
(b.) Ahar Pyne
(c.) Zabo
(d.) Kattas
(40.) Which non-profit foundation founded by Rouble Nagi runs over 800 learning centres in low-income Indian communities?
(a.) Smile Foundation
(b.) Rouble Nagi Art Foundation
(c.) Pratham Education Foundation
(d.) Teach for India