Current Affairs Quiz - February 2026

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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.

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The Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships 2026 started on 2 February at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi. The event will last two weeks with elite athletes from across Asia. Events cover 10m, 25m, and 50m rifle and pistol disciplines. Seventeen countries are participating in the championship.

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India will display the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka as part of cultural and spiritual diplomacy. The relics come from the Devnimori archaeological site near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. The site was first explored in 1957 by archaeologist Professor S. N. Chowdhry. Excavations showed that Buddhism flourished in western India during the early Common Era. A relic casket made of green schist was found inside the Devnimori Stupa at 24 feet height. The Brahmi script inscription reads “dashabala sharira nilay”, meaning abode of Buddha’s bodily relic.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched Pilloo AI, a voice-based billing and accounting assistant for businesses. The app allows users to create invoices, record transactions, generate reports, and manage accounts by speaking in their native language. No prior accounting knowledge or complex software is required, saving time and reducing manual effort. Pilloo AI supports five Indian languages and can record daily sales and payments, generate balance sheets, receivables, and payables. It automates purchase and bank transaction entries by extracting data from uploaded bills and bank statements.

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More than 26 lakh households in India have benefited from PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) since its launch in February 2024. 20,85,514 rooftop solar (RTS) systems have been installed nationwide, providing clean energy access. Rs 14,771.82 crore in Central Financial Assistance (CFA) has been disbursed up to December 2025. The scheme allows eligible grid-connected residential consumers to install solar panels via the national portal. Gujarat leads with 5.15 lakh installations benefiting 7.41 lakh households, followed by Maharashtra (3.92 lakh) and Uttar Pradesh (3.26 lakh). The programme promotes affordable household solar energy and supports India’s clean energy transition.

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Paradip Port Authority (PPA) won First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Paradip Port Authority (PPA) was recognised for excellence in cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation. The achievement reflects commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and inclusive development. Paradip Port Authority (PPA) implemented three pillars: Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Safai Mitra Suraksha.

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The Global Appeal 2026 report was recently released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). International Organization for Migration (IOM) requested USD 4.7 billion to support 41 million people worldwide in 2026. The report aligns with IOM’s Strategic Plan 2024–2028 under a humanitarian reset. It highlights record internal displacement of 83.4 million people globally. Climate-related displacement rose sharply to 9.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the deadliest year for migrants with over 9,197 deaths. A major USD 3.4 billion funding gap remains, threatening migrant support efforts.

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On 4 February 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected Soraya Aghaei as its first female member from Iran. She became the 107th IOC member through a 95–2 vote and is the youngest current representative at 30 years of age. She is only the third Iranian International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and the first from Iran since 2004. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an exclusive body of former athletes, sports leaders, royals, diplomats, industrialists, and cultural figures. Aghaei joined the IOC during the presidency of Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC President in 132 years.

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The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on 6 February each year. This observance highlights the harmful effects of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and promotes human rights and women’s health. About 4.5 million girls, many under five, are at risk each year, with 22.7 million more projected by 2030. Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) requires community engagement, strong health and education systems, and sustained investment.

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PANKHUDI portal is a single-window digital platform by Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) for structured and transparent participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates, and NRIs in women and child development initiatives. It enables end-to-end digital workflows for registration, proposal submission, and tracking non-cash contributions. State and UT grassroots institutions can indicate requirements under MWCD’s three missions. As of 03 February 2026, 38 contributors registered.