11-FEBRUARY-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) Which key mandate was introduced under the amended IT Rules 2021 notified on 11 February 2026?
(a.) Mandatory 100% encryption for all SMS
(b.) Prominent labelling and metadata embedding for photorealistic AI content
(c.) Complete ban on foreign social media apps
(d.) Compulsory biometric login for messaging platforms
(2.) On which date do the amended provisions requiring mandatory labelling of photorealistic AI content come into force officially?
(a.) 15 February 2026
(b.) 20 February 2026
(c.) 01 March 2026
(d.) 31 March 2026
(3.) Where did the historic 6,500-km CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 officially culminate on 11 February 2026?
(a.) India Gate, New Delhi
(b.) Gateway of India, Mumbai
(c.) Marina Beach, Chennai
(d.) Kochi Port, Kerala
(4.) How many coastal villages has the CISF announced it will adopt for long-term community development following the 2026 Cyclothon?
(a.) 25 villages
(b.) 36 villages
(c.) 52 villages
(d.) 100 villages
(5.) What is real GDP growth rate of India for FY27 projected by Moody's Ratings in its report released on 11 February 2026?
(a.) 5.8%
(b.) 6.4%
(c.) 7.0%
(d.) 7.2%
(6.) According to Moody's February 2026 projections, India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy among which global group?
(a.) G7
(b.) G20
(c.) BRICS
(d.) OECD
(7.) Which two Defence PSUs formed a strategic shipbuilding consortium by signing an MoU in Kolkata on 11 February 2026?
(a.) Mazagon Dock and BHEL
(b.) GRSE and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
(c.) Cochin Shipyard and BEL
(d.) Goa Shipyard and BDL
(8.) In which city was the MoU forming the strategic consortium between GRSE and HSL signed?
(a.) Visakhapatnam
(b.) Mumbai
(c.) Kolkata
(d.) Chennai
(9.) What revised unsecured loan cap has the Reserve Bank of India proposed for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in its draft guidelines released on 11 February 2026?
(a.) 15% of total assets
(b.) 20% of total advances
(c.) 25% of total deposits
(d.) 30% of total capital
(10.) What was the previous unsecured loan ceiling for Urban Cooperative Banks before the RBI's proposed draft amendment?
(a.) 5% of total advances
(b.) 10% of total assets
(c.) 12% of net worth
(d.) 15% of total deposits
(11.) Where did India rank globally in enterprise AI/ML usage according to the Zscaler report released on 11 February 2026?
(a.) 1st place
(b.) 2nd place
(c.) 4th place
(d.) 7th place
(12.) Which country topped the global enterprise AI usage benchmark ranking in the Zscaler report released in February 2026?
(a.) China
(b.) United States
(c.) Singapore
(d.) Germany
(13.) What loan amount was approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 11 February 2026 for flood and erosion management in Assam?
(a.) USD 100 million
(b.) USD 150 million
(c.) USD 182 million
(d.) USD 250 million
(14.) Which river basin in Assam is the primary target of the $182 million ADB flood management loan?
(a.) Barak River
(b.) Brahmaputra River
(c.) Surma River
(d.) Manas River
(15.) Which state became the largest wool producer in India accounting for nearly 47.5% of national output as highlighted in February 2026 data?
(a.) Gujarat
(b.) Jammu & Kashmir
(c.) Rajasthan
(d.) Himachal Pradesh
(16.) Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, CISF holds what official security status as highlighted during the Cyclothon?
(a.) Recognised Security Organisation (RSO)
(b.) Central Maritime Guard
(c.) National Port Authority
(d.) Maritime Anti-Terrorist Unit
(17.) What total distance was covered by cyclists during the CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026?
(a.) 4,500 km
(b.) 5,200 km
(c.) 6,500 km
(d.) 7,500 km
(18.) Which landmark in Mumbai was specially illuminated with Cyclothon visuals during the culmination of the CISF rally on 11 February 2026?
(a.) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
(b.) Bandra-Worli Sea Link
(c.) Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
(d.) Wankhede Stadium
(19.) What system-wide loan growth rate does Moody's project for Indian banks in FY27?
(a.) 8–10%
(b.) 11–13%
(c.) 14–16%
(d.) 18–20%
(20.) According to Moody's, the system-wide Loan-to-Deposit ratio for Indian banks in FY27 is expected to remain around what percentage?
(a.) 65%
(b.) 72%
(c.) 80%
(d.) 90%
(21.) In which city is the headquarters of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) located?
(a.) Visakhapatnam
(b.) Kolkata
(c.) Mumbai
(d.) Kochi
(22.) In which city is Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) headquartered?
(a.) Kolkata
(b.) Visakhapatnam
(c.) Chennai
(d.) Goa
(23.) What carve-out exception is explicitly provided in the amended IT Rules 2021 regarding AI labelling?
(a.) Commercial TV ads
(b.) Smartphone camera routine auto-enhancements
(c.) News agency live broadcasts
(d.) Educational video clips
(24.) Which term defines the total volume of loans granted without backing by physical collateral, for which RBI issued UCB draft guidelines?
(a.) Secured Advances
(b.) Unsecured Advances
(c.) Non-Performing Assets
(d.) Priority Sector Lending
(25.) What is the theme tagline of the CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026?
(a.) Surakshit Tat, Samriddh Bharat
(b.) Jal Hai To Kal Hai
(c.) Kavach Sagar
(d.) Samudri Suraksha Param Dharma
(26.) In which city is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) located?
(a.) Tokyo, Japan
(b.) Manila, Philippines
(c.) Beijing, China
(d.) Singapore
(27.) Which state accounts for nearly 47.5% of India's total wool production with over 16,000 thousand kg output in early 2026?
(a.) Punjab
(b.) Rajasthan
(c.) Himachal Pradesh
(d.) Haryana
(28.) The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), which signed MoUs to enhance drug safety, functions under which Ministry?
(a.) Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
(b.) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c.) Ministry of AYUSH
(d.) Ministry of Science & Technology
(29.) Who is the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) who welcomed the Cyclothon at Gateway of India?
(a.) Shri Anish Dayal Singh
(b.) Shri Praveer Ranjan
(c.) Shri Rahul Rasgotra
(d.) Shri Nina Singh
(30.) Which section of the IT Act, 2000 empowers the central government to make rules for intermediaries such as social media platforms?
(a.) Section 66A
(b.) Section 79
(c.) Section 87
(d.) Section 43A
(31.) How many coastal states were traversed by the CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 team?
(a.) 7 states
(b.) 9 states
(c.) 12 states
(d.) 14 states
(32.) What is the projected Return on Assets (ROA) range for Indian banking sector profitability in FY27 as per Moody's?
(a.) 0.8–0.9%
(b.) 1.0–1.1%
(c.) 1.2–1.3%
(d.) 1.5–1.6%
(33.) Which vision framework guides India's maritime security strategy reflected in the CISF Cyclothon initiative?
(a.) Project Mausam
(b.) SAGAR Vision
(c.) Indo-Pacific Rim Accord
(d.) Deep Ocean Mission
(34.) Which dragonfly species discovered in Kerala was recently added to India's Odonata biodiversity list as highlighted in February 2026?
(a.) Lyriothemis keralensis
(b.) Anax indicus
(c.) Pantala flavescens
(d.) Ceriagrion coromandelianum
(35.) Who currently serves as the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
(a.) Masatsugu Asakawa
(b.) Katsuya Takagi
(c.) Takehiko Nakao
(d.) Jin Liqun