Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th February 2026 Check Important Questions Here

Practice Current Affairs Quiz to stay updated with national, international, economic, and banking news. This quiz is based on the previous day’s current affairs and is designed to boost your exam readiness, improve speed and accuracy, strengthen memory, and build confidence for competitive exams and interviews.

Q1. In February 2026, the Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces. What is the primary role of CTF 154 within the CMF structure?
(a) Counter-terrorism operations
(b) Anti-submarine warfare
(c) Training and capacity building of member nations
(d) Coastal surveillance of the Indian Ocean
(e) Humanitarian evacuation missions

Answer: c

Solution:

• In a significant step toward strengthening multinational maritime security, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154.
• CTF 154 is a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
• The change of command ceremony was held on 11 February 2026 at the CMF Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain.
• The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Curt A. Renshaw, Commander of CMF, US NAVCENT, and the US Fifth Fleet.
• Commodore Milind M. Mokashi of the Indian Navy formally took over as Commander of CTF 154 from the outgoing Italian Navy commander.
• CTF 154 was established in May 2023 under the CMF framework.
• It focuses on training and capacity building for member nations to enhance maritime security.
• The task force reflects the growing trust in India’s operational expertise and its role as a Preferred Security Partner among the 47 CMF member nations.

Q2. National Productivity Week observed from 12 to 18 February, 2026. Which organisation conducts this annual observance across India?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) National Productivity Council
(c) Ministry of MSME
(d) FICCI
(e) Quality Council of India

Answer: b

Solution:

• The National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on 12 February 2026.
• To mark the occasion, National Productivity Week is being observed from 12 to 18 February 2026 across the country.
• The theme for the 68th National Productivity Week is: “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs.”
• These activities are being conducted through 12 Regional Directorates of NPC located in:
  Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Patna.
• The National Productivity Council is an autonomous society under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• NPC was established in 1958 with the objective of becoming a knowledge leader in productivity and supporting India’s global competitiveness through sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.

Q3. In February 2026, the CEO of Rolls-Royce met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss plans to expand the company’s operations in India under the Viksit Bharat vision. Who is the CEO of Rolls-Royce who attended this meeting?
(a) Warren East
(b) John Rishton
(c) Tufan Erginbilgic
(d) Leena Nair
(e) Guillaume Faury

Answer: c

Solution:

• On 11 February 2026, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
• During the meeting, both sides discussed plans to significantly expand Rolls-Royce’s operations in India.
• The expansion is aligned with the Government of India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision for economic growth and industrial development.

Q4. Under the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector (WLGSP), which district in Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district for the project?
(a) Indore
(b) Balaghat
(c) Jabalpur
(d) Gwalior
(e) Rewa

Answer: b

Solution:

• Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district under the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector (WLGSP).
• Under the pilot project, a 500 metric tonne (MT) godown was constructed at the Bahudeshiya Prathamik Krishi Saakh Sahakari Society Maryadit, Parswada in Balaghat district.
• The project was fully completed and inaugurated on 24 February 2024 by the Prime Minister of India.
• The newly constructed godown has been hired by the Madhya Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Corporation (MPWLC).
• The plan is being implemented at the level of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and other cooperative societies.
• The initiative aims to strengthen storage infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance the cooperative agricultural ecosystem.

Q5. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became India’s first major port to receive the IGBC Platinum Rating, which is the highest certification in green building standards. Which organisation awards the IGBC Platinum Rating?

(a) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(b) Indian Green Building Council
(c) Central Pollution Control Board
(d) National Green Tribunal
(e) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Answer: b

Solution:

• V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become India’s first major port to receive the IGBC Platinum Rating, the highest certification of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
• The Administration Building follows the port’s Green Policy and waste management plan to promote sustainability.
• The building is equipped with rooftop solar panels and a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) reflective roof coating to reduce the Urban Heat Island effect and improve energy efficiency.
• Resource efficiency has been enhanced through IoT-enabled water meters, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-saving plumbing fixtures.
• These measures have resulted in a 37% reduction in potable water usage.
• All wastewater is treated in an on-site Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and fully reused.
• The Administration Building operates on 100% renewable energy.
• 89% of electricity is generated on-site through solar power, while 11% is sourced from off-site renewable energy.
• The port has also received Shunya and Shunya Plus certifications from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
• The Shunya Certification system ensures that a building’s annual energy demand is met entirely through renewable energy sources.
• A Shunya building is a Net Zero Energy Building that produces as much energy as it consumes annually, with an Energy Performance Index (EPI) between 0 and 10 kWh/m²/year.
• A Shunya Plus building is a Net Positive Energy Building that generates more renewable energy than it consumes, with an EPI of less than 0 kWh/m²/year and exports surplus energy to the grid.
• At the port, the Hospital and CISF Barracks have received the Shunya Plus certification.
• The Administrative Building and Guest House have received the Shunya certification.