Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th February 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 10 February, 2026

Q1. In February 2026, a major digital initiative was launched to integrate testing and certification services for electronic and IT products onto a single platform under MeitY. Which portal was inaugurated for this purpose?

(a) SARATHI
(b) SATYA
(c) SAATHI
(d) SAMRIDH
(e) SAMPARK

Answer: b

Solution:

• Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal – SATYA on 9 February 2026.
• The portal is a major digital initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
• The Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate ensures the quality, security, and reliability of electronic and IT products and services.
• The SATYA portal integrates STQC services into a single, user-friendly digital platform for citizens, industry, startups, MSMEs, and government departments.
• It enables faster service delivery, improved predictability, and greater confidence in the certification process.
• The portal helps startups and MSMEs by reducing procedural burdens and enabling quicker market entry for compliant and secure products.
• The initiative supports the national visions of Digital India, Minimum Government – Maximum Governance, and Ease of Doing Business.
• By digitising certification processes, SATYA makes quality assurance more accessible, efficient, and citizen-friendly.

Q2. The joint aerial exercise “Buddy Squadron” commenced in February 2026 at Osan Air Base to strengthen integrated tactical capabilities between allied air forces. The exercise is conducted between which of the following countries?(a) Japan and United States
(b) South Korea and United Kingdom
(c) South Korea and United States
(d) Australia and United States
(e) South Korea and France

Answer: c

Solution:

• The South Korean and United States air forces began the joint aerial exercise “Buddy Squadron” on 9 February 2026 at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
• The exercise is scheduled to run until 13 February 2026.
• Objective: To enhance interoperability and integrated tactical capabilities between the two allied air forces.
• The exercise is a battalion-level drill, conducted in rotation between the two countries.
• It focuses on sharing air-to-air combat tactics and conducting integrated tactical training.
• The training involves fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft to improve operational readiness.
• Compared to previous editions, the number of participating aircraft per session has more than doubled, and the number of sorties has also increased significantly.
• The exercise reflects the strong defence partnership between South Korea and the United States and aims to strengthen joint operational preparedness in the region.

Q3. Services claimed the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 after a narrow victory over Kerala, further strengthening their legacy in Indian domestic football. How many Santosh Trophy titles has Services won after this victory?
(a) Five
(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Eight
(e) Nine

Answer: d

Solution:

• Services won the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 by defeating Kerala 1–0 in the final.
• The final was played at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium in Dhakuakhana, Assam, on 8 February 2026.
• With this victory, Services secured their eighth Santosh Trophy title in the history of the tournament.
• The match was closely contested, with Services managing a narrow but decisive win.
• The triumph further strengthened Services’ legacy as one of the prominent teams in the Santosh Trophy competition.

Q4. According to the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 released in February 2026, India’s improved position reflects its progress in digital infrastructure, governance, and technology adoption. What rank has India secured in the NRI 2025?
(a) 40th
(b) 42nd
(c) 45th
(d) 48th
(e) 50th

Answer: c

Solution:

• India has improved its position by four places to rank 45th in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, released in February 2026.
• The index evaluates the network-based readiness of 127 economies across the world.
• It is based on performance in four key pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact, covering 53 indicators.
• The report is prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent, non-profit research and educational organisation based in Washington, D.C.
• India’s overall score improved from 53.63 in 2024 to 54.43 in 2025.
• India secured 1st rank globally in the following indicators:
  • Annual investment in telecommunication services
  • AI scientific publications
  • ICT services exports
  • E-commerce legislation
• India ranked 2nd globally in:
  • FTTH/Building Internet subscriptions
  • Mobile broadband internet traffic
  • International Internet bandwidth
• India secured 3rd rank in:
  • Domestic market scale
  • Income inequality indicator
• The report noted that India’s network readiness is higher than expected for its income level.
• Among lower-middle-income countries, India ranked 2nd.
• The United States was ranked 1st globally in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025.

Q5. At the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026, India finished sixth in the medal standings with a total of five medals. Where were the championships held?
(a) Tokyo, Japan
(b) Doha, Qatar
(c) Tianjin, China
(d) Bangkok, Thailand
(e) Seoul, South Korea

Answer: c

Solution:

• India concluded its campaign at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, held in Tianjin, China, from 6–8 February 2026.
• The country finished 6th in the overall medal standings with a total of five medals.
• Tejaswin Shankar delivered the standout performance by winning the gold medal in the men’s heptathlon on 8 February 2026.
• He scored 5,993 points, setting a new national indoor record, surpassing his earlier record of 5,650 points set in 2021 in the United States.
• India secured additional medals on the final day:
  • Pooja – Silver medal in high jump
  • Tajinderpal Singh Toor – Silver medal in shot put
  • Ancy Sojan – Bronze medal in long jump
• The host nation China dominated the championship, finishing first with 34 medals (10 gold, 11 silver, 13 bronze).