Current Affairs Quiz – February 2026

Current Affairs Quiz – February 2026

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1. The PM-POSHAN Scheme, recently in news regarding honorarium hikes for cooks and helpers, is implemented by which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare [B] Ministry of Women and Child Development [C] Ministry of Rural Development [D] Ministry of Education

Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Education]

Notes: 22 states and Union Territories have requested the Centre to increase honorarium for cooks and helpers under the PM-POSHAN scheme. PM-POSHAN, formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Education. It provides one hot cooked meal per school day to children in Balvatikas (pre-primary) and Classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools.

2. Which states are the Theme States for Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026?

[A] Rajasthan and Gujarat [B] Punjab and Haryana [C] Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya [D] Assam and Manipur

Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya]

Notes: The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 was inaugurated on 31 January at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The Mela Sathi App was launched to improve visitor support and experience. The event highlighted artisans as custodians of traditional knowledge and key contributors to a sustainable and inclusive economy. The central theme is “Local to Global”, promoting traditional crafts on an international platform. Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are the theme states, and Egypt is the partner nation.

3. Which ministry launched the ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’?

[A] Ministry of Finance [B] Ministry of Education [C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting [D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]

Notes: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a youth-focused initiative to increase understanding of the Union Budget. The initiative connects the Union Budget 2026 with citizens’ everyday lives through participatory engagement of youth from colleges, institutions, and coaching centres. The competition runs on the MY Bharat platform, with the first round being a national-level online quiz.

4. Mount Aconcagua, that was recently seen in news, is located in which mountain range?

[A] Himalayas [B] Andes [C] Rockies [D] Alps

Correct Answer: B [Andes]

Notes: Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in both the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, located in the Andes mountain range in Argentina.