Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd February, 2026, Attempt Important GK Questions

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Daily Current Affairs: 1st February, 2026

Q1. The PAIMANA portal operationalised by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is primarily intended for the monitoring of which category of projects?

(a) State government welfare projects above ₹50 crore
(b) Public-Private Partnership projects in urban infrastructure
(c) Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above
(d) Defence capital acquisition projects only
(e) All government projects irrespective of value

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has operationalised a new web-based portal named PAIMANA for the mandatory monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above.
• PAIMANA replaces the earlier OCMS-2006 (Online Computerized Monitoring System) to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• The portal follows the principle of “one data, one entry” and is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP/IIG-PMG) through APIs.
• This integration enables automatic data flow from Central Ministries and Departments, reducing manual data entry. About 60% of projects on PAIMANA are updated automatically.
• PAIMANA functions as a centralised national repository for infrastructure projects, supporting web-based analytics and real-time monitoring.
• Key Features:
  • Advanced data analytics
  • Role-based user access
  • Interactive dashboards
  • Reporting and query modules
  • Review cases for identifying data gaps
• The portal has been developed in coordination with 20+ Central Ministries/Departments, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and DPIIT.

Q2. The two newly designated Ramsar sites announced ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026—Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand Wetland—are located in the states of __________ and __________ respectively.

(a) Rajasthan and Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
(e) Bihar and Gujarat

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network ahead of World Wetlands Day (02 February 2026).
• The newly designated Ramsar Sites are:
  • Patna Bird Sanctuary, located in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh
  • Chhari-Dhand Wetland, located in Kutch district, Gujarat
• With this inclusion, India’s total number of Ramsar sites has increased to 98.
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated local communities and conservationists for their role in protecting wetlands and biodiversity.
• India’s Ramsar network has expanded by over 276%, rising from 26 sites in 2014 to 98 sites in 2026, reflecting a strong national commitment to wetland conservation.
• The two wetlands serve as critical habitats for hundreds of migratory and resident bird species and wildlife such as chinkara, wolves, caracal, desert cats, desert foxes, and several endangered bird species.
• India is a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention, formally known as the Convention on Wetlands, which was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
• India became a signatory to the Convention on 1st February 1982, reinforcing its long-term commitment to global wetland conservation.

Q3. The theme of the 34th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women emphasised the role of women’s health in empowerment. What was the theme?

(a) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
(b) Nari Shakti, Desh Ki Shakti
(c) Women for Inclusive Growth
(d) Empowered Women, Empowered Nation

(e) Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran

Answer: e

Solution:

• The National Commission for Women (NCW) celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking over three decades of efforts to protect, promote, and advance the rights and dignity of women in India.
• The Foundation Day event was organised around the theme “Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran”, highlighting the central role of women’s health in empowerment, social equity, and national development.
• The NCW was established as a statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No. 20 of 1990).
• The Commission’s key mandate includes reviewing constitutional and legal safeguards for women, recommending legislative reforms, facilitating grievance redressal, and advising the Government on policies affecting women.
• The Commission was formally constituted on 31 January 1992.
• As per Section 3 of the NCW Act, 1990, the Commission consists of a Chairperson, five Members, and a Member-Secretary, all nominated by the Central Government.
• The Chairperson and Members hold office for a tenure of three years.

Q4. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the Shore-Based Laboratory of CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in January 2026, which is located in the city of __________.

(a) Visakhapatnam
(b) Kochi
(c) Chennai
(d) Paradip
(e) Tuticorin

Answer: a

Solution:

• The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the Shore-Based Laboratory of CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam on 30 January 2026.
• The new facility is aimed at strengthening coastal and marine research infrastructure along India’s eastern seaboard.
• Jitendra Singh highlighted that the Eastern Coastal Margin of India is geologically diverse and holds strong potential for hydrocarbons, seabed minerals, and oil and natural gas resources.
• He attributed this resource potential largely to the heavy sediment deposits brought by Himalayan river systems over geological time.
• The laboratory will support scientific studies in oceanography, marine geology, and resource assessment, contributing to India’s blue economy and strategic maritime research.

Q5. Recently, in January, 2026 Indian Railways’ first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train was operationalised at which of the following locations?

(a) Vadodara
(b) Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
(c) Gandhinagar
(d) Surat
(e) Rajkot

Answer: b

Solution:

• Recently, in January, 2026, Indian Railways has successfully operationalised the nation’s first-ever LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.
• The initiative marks a major step towards sustainable, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly rail operations.
• Under the project, the driving power cars of a 1,400 HP DEMU train have been converted to operate on a dual-fuel system.
• The train now uses Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) alongside diesel, enabling a replacement of nearly 40% of conventional diesel consumption.
• The move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions, lowering fuel costs, and improving energy efficiency in non-electrified rail sections.