Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 13, 2026

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Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) approved diversion of 4.68 hectares forest land from Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary for 111 kilometre six-lane Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR) project. Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Dhenkanal district of Odisha. Forest type is Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forest. Sanctuary supports reptiles and unique species such as pangolins and porcupines.

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Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting joint in-situ air exercise with Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to improve coordination and interoperability. Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying Su-30MKI, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) and IL-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft. Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is participating with Gripen fighter aircraft. Exercise strengthens Indo-Thai defence cooperation and regional security synergy.

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World Unani Day is observed annually on February 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan, an eminent Indian Unani physician, scholar, and social reformer. The theme for World Unani Day 2026 is “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice,” highlighting the integration of classical Unani wisdom with modern scientific research. The Ministry of Ayush, through the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), is organizing a two-day national conference in Mumbai on February 14–15, 2026, in hybrid mode.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) launched new Arctic mission named Arctic Sentry to strengthen regional security. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance formed in 1949 after signing the North Atlantic Treaty. It currently has 32 member countries and headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Arctic Sentry is led by Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFC Norfolk). Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFC Norfolk) connects North America and Europe within NATO structure. The main aim is to safeguard member nations, protect territory and maintain Arctic stability.

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Idukki Hydroelectric Project in Kerala completed 50 years and Moolamattom power plant generated 115,852.672 Million Units (MU) in five decades. It is built across Periyar River in Idukki district of Kerala. It is the largest hydroelectric project in Kerala. Moolamattom powerhouse is the longest underground power station in India and has the largest pressure shaft.