Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11th February 2026, Attempt Important GK Questions

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Daily Current Affairs:10 February, 2026

 Q1. India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026. This prestigious event, regarded as the world’s largest exhibition for organic food, is hosted annually in which of the following cities?

(a) Geneva, Switzerland

(b) Nuremberg, Germany

(c) Paris, France

(d) Brussels, Belgium

(e) Vienna, Austria

Answer: b

Solution:

• India has been designated as the “Country of the Year” at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products.
• The event is scheduled from 10–13 February 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany.
• India’s participation is being organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The participation aims to showcase India’s rich agricultural heritage and its growing role as a major global supplier of organic products.
• BIOFACH Germany is the largest international exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture.
• APEDA has been participating in the event for more than a decade with a consistent presence.
• India’s presence at BIOFACH 2026 represents a major scale-up compared to earlier editions, reflecting:
  • Growth in organic exports
  • Rising global demand for organic products
  • Increased participation by exporters, associations, and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
• After a gap of 14 years, India’s organic farming sector is again taking centre stage at the event.
• The India Country Pavilion set up by APEDA will cover 1,074 square metres and feature 67 co-exhibitors.
• Participants include exporters, FPOs, cooperatives, organic labs, state organisations, and commodity boards.

Q2. World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10 February to recognise the importance of pulses in nutrition, environmental sustainability, and food security. What is the official theme of World Pulses Day 2026, as announced by the United Nations?
(a) Pulses for a Healthy Future
(b) From Soil to Plate: Pulses for All
(c) Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence
(d) Pulses for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
(e) Nourishing Nations with Pulses

Answer: c

Solution

• World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10 February to recognise the importance of pulses in human nutrition, environmental sustainability, and agricultural development.
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared World Pulses Day in 2016, the same year that was celebrated as the International Year of Pulses.
• The global observance highlighted the nutritional value and ecological benefits of pulses, such as improving soil fertility and supporting sustainable food systems.
• Owing to the success and awareness generated during the International Year of Pulses, their importance was recognised under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Pulses are now considered a key component in achieving food security, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient farming systems.
• The theme for World Pulses Day 2026 is “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence.”
• This theme emphasises the transformation of pulses from humble, traditional crops to globally recognised foods valued for their nutrition, taste, and culinary diversity.

Q3. Which of the following players has been placed in Grade A in the BCCI’s Senior Men’s Annual Player Contracts for the 2025–26 season?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) KL Rahul
(d) Shubman Gill
(e) Cheteshwar Pujara

Answer: d

Solution:

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Annual Player Contracts for the Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s Teams for the 2025–26 season.
• These central contracts will remain valid from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.
• In the Senior Men’s Team, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have been placed in Grade A.
• Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from Test and T20I formats, have been placed in Grade B.
• In the Senior Women’s Team, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma have been included in Grade A.
• The annual contracts are part of BCCI’s central contract system, which categorises players into different grades based on performance, experience, and importance to the national team.

Q4. In February 2026, Rachita Bhandari, an Indian Foreign Service officer, was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to which of the following countries?
(a) Cyprus
(b) Greece
(c) Austria
(d) Portugal
(e) Malta

Answer: e

• In February 2026, Rachita Bhandari, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 2005 batch, was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta.
• Prior to this appointment, she was serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Q5. In February 2026, who appointed Ankur Khurana as the new Head of its Commercial Bank in India, reflecting its strategy to expand commercial banking services across Asia?
(a) HSBC
(b) Standard Chartered
(c) Citigroup
(d) Credit Suisse
(e) JP Morgan Chase

Answer: c

Solution:

• In February 2026, Citigroup appointed Ankur Khurana as the Head of its Commercial Bank in India.
• The appointment reflects the US-based lender’s strategy to expand its commercial banking operations across Asia.
• Ankur Khurana brings extensive banking experience from her previous leadership roles at Standard Chartered and Credit Suisse.
• Her expertise is expected to strengthen Citigroup’s client coverage and business presence in the Indian market and the broader Asian region.