51. Which city is the venue of 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit 2026?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Mumbai
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association will host the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit and Business-to-Business Expo on 5–6 February 2026 in Mumbai. The event will be held at the National Stock Exchange, Bandra Kurla Complex, Maharashtra. It will bring together policymakers, scientists, startups, industry leaders, and global experts. The theme is “Converge, Collaborate and Co-create” to strengthen India’s agri-input sector.
52. Black Swan Summit India was organised by which state government under the BharatNetra initiative?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The two-day Black Swan Summit India has begun in Bhubaneswar, organised by the Odisha Government under the BharatNetra initiative. The summit aims to position Odisha as a hub for Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and InsurTech. It seeks to translate the state’s Vision 2036–2047 into actionable outcomes in digital finance and advanced technologies. Nearly 100 speakers from five continents are participating. Skill development and employment are key themes, with a job fair for youth.
53. Which country is the host of Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference 2026?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] United Arab Emirates
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Qatar
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) will host the third Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference on 03–04 May 2026 in Riyadh under the theme “The Human Code.” The conference is held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chairs the HCDP Committee. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will participate as the Country of Honor, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation. The event is expected to gather over 15,000 leaders and more than 250 international speakers.
54. Which ministry has organized the National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box)?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized the National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) at Vigyan Bhawan on 14 February 2026. The event aimed to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to safe, dignified, and harassment-free workplaces for women and strengthen implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). The SHe-Box portal, launched on 29 August 2024, provides a secure, multilingual platform for filing complaints online, automatic forwarding to concerned committees, and real-time tracking for transparency and accountability.
55. Where was International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS 2026) held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Phase II and III. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of Karnataka, Central Water Commission and the World Bank to strengthen dam safety in India. An Artificial Intelligence based platform named DAMCHAT was launched by ICED at IIT Roorkee to improve technical decision making. The Jal Shakti Data Management Platform of the National Water Informatics Centre was also launched to promote data driven dam management.
56. Which city is the venue of India Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026?
[A] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
India Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 started on 16 February in New Delhi for five days. It is the first global Artificial Intelligence summit hosted in the Global South. More than 100 countries are invited and more than two lakh participants registered online. Leaders from 20 nations including France, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and Bhutan are attending. United Nations Secretary General and delegates from 45 plus countries are participating. The Summit is guided by three pillars called Sutras: People, Planet and Progress.
57. Which country is the host of 52nd G7 Summit 2026?
[A] Italy
[B] Germany
[C] France
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
French President Emmanuel Macron invited the Prime Minister of India to attend the 52nd G7 Summit 2026 in France. The G7 Summit 2026 is the annual meeting of leaders of seven advanced democracies to discuss global economy, security, climate change and geopolitical issues. France will host the summit at Évian in 2026. The Group of Seven is an informal forum of major industrialised democracies. The members of G7 are United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The forum coordinates policies to address global economic and political challenges.
58. Which city is the venue for the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Election Commissioners (SECs)?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners (SECs) on 24 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi after 27 years; last held in 1999. It will be chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners and participation of all States and Union Territories. The objective is to improve coordination between ECI and SECs within their legal frameworks and promote cooperative federalism. Discussions will cover sharing of technology, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Electoral Rolls.
59. Where was Tourism Leadership Summit-2026 held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Tourism Leadership Summit-2026 organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in New Delhi. Tourism is more than an industry, describing it as a bridge between cultures and a driver of economic opportunities. Tourism serves as a powerful instrument of soft diplomacy and acts as a key pillar of the India–US economic corridor. India has unveiled the Tourism Vision 2029, which aims to develop at least one world-class tourist destination in every state with robust infrastructure, seamless connectivity, smart amenities and sustainable practices.
60. Which state is the host of International Conference ANVESH 2026?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Punjab
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
The three-day International Conference ANVESH 2026 (Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods) was organized at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) in Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana. The conference focuses on emerging advancements in food processing, value addition, sustainable supply chains, export-oriented innovation, food safety, and building future-ready agri-food entrepreneurial ecosystems. Delegates from 25 countries are participating in ANVESH 2026, reflecting its international significance.