Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14th 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. World Radio Day is observed annually on 13 February to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. What is the official theme of World Radio Day 2026?

(a) Radio for Digital Transformation
(b) Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice
(c) Radio: Voice of Democracy
(d) AI-Driven Broadcasting for All
(e) Smart Radio for Smart Nations

Answer: b

Solution:

• World Radio Day is observed every year on 13 February.
• The day commemorates the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946.
• The theme for World Radio Day 2026 is: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”
• To mark the occasion, Akashvani Raipur (Chhattisgarh), in collaboration with UNESCO, is organising a World Radio Day Conclave on 13 February 2026.
• The theme highlights that while AI can improve efficiency and inclusiveness, it should remain a supporting tool, not a replacement for the human voice, editorial judgement, and credibility of radio broadcasting.
• Akashvani has served the nation with the motto “Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya.”
• It was established in 1936 and brought under public ownership after India’s Independence.
• Today, Akashvani is among the largest broadcasting organisations in the world, in terms of languages broadcast and audience diversity.

Q2. In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as Managing Director of AU Small Finance Bank. This appointment marks which term for him as MD of the bank?
(a) First term
(b) Second term
(c) Third term
(d) Fourth term
(e) Fifth term

Answer: c

Solution:

• In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as the Managing Director (MD) of AU Small Finance Bank.
• This will be his third term as the Managing Director of the bank.
• The new term will become effective from 19 April 2026.
• The approval comes at a time when AU Small Finance Bank is working towards becoming a universal lender.
• The bank is currently the largest small finance bank in India.

Q3. Recently, in February 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India appointed an independent advisor to oversee its long-awaited initial public offering. Which firm was selected for this role?
(a) Goldman Sachs
(b) JP Morgan
(c) Rothschild & Co
(d) Morgan Stanley
(e) Lazard

Answer: c

Solution:

• On 12 February 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced the appointment of Rothschild & Co as an independent advisor for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• The appointment is part of the exchange’s efforts to move forward with its long-awaited IPO.
• Rothschild will assist NSE in select ‌lead bankers, ⁠legal ⁠counsels and other intermediaries for the IPO.

Q4. According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released in February 2026, India improved its global ranking among 182 countries. What position did India secure in the index?
(a) 86th
(b) 88th
(c) 89th
(d) 91st
(e) 96th

Answer: d

Solution:

• In February 2026, Transparency International released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
• India ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories, improving from 96th position in 2024.
• The Corruption Perceptions Index is the most widely used global corruption ranking.
• It has been published annually since 1995 by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International.
• The CPI ranks countries based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption, determined through expert assessments and opinion surveys.
• The index uses a scale from 0 to 100: 0 indicates a highly corrupt country, and 100 indicates a very clean
• Least corrupt countries in 2025: Denmark, Finland, and Singapore.
• Most corrupt countries 2025: South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela.
• India’s performance showed a five-place improvement, moving from 96th rank in 2024 to 91st rank in 2025.

Q5. On 13 February 2026, the Prime Minister approved the PM RAHAT Scheme aimed at providing immediate medical support to accident victims. What is the maximum amount of cashless treatment provided under the scheme?

(a) ₹50,000
(b) ₹75,000
(c) ₹1 lakh
(d) ₹1.5 lakh
(e) ₹2 lakh

Answer: d

Solution:

• On 13 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the PM RAHAT Scheme.
• The decision was taken in the first set of approvals after shifting to Seva Teerth.
• The scheme aims to provide immediate medical assistance to road accident victims.
• Under the PM RAHAT Scheme, accident victims will receive cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh.
• The objective of the scheme is to ensure that no life is lost due to lack of timely medical treatment.