Daily Current Affairs Quiz 06th February 2026, Attempt Important GK Questions

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Daily Current Affairs: 06 February, 2026

Q1. India was included in the United Nations Honour Roll in February 2026 primarily due to which of the following reasons?

(a) Highest contribution to UN peacekeeping
(b) Leading role in UN reforms
(c) Prompt payment of annual UN dues
(d) Hosting a UN summit
(e) Increase in voluntary humanitarian aid

Answer: c

Solution:

• In February 2026, United Nations placed India on its Honour Roll for promptly paying its annual UN dues within the stipulated time.
• India paid USD 35.187 million towards its 2026 UN regular budget contribution, earning recognition for payment within 30 days, which qualifies a country for the Honour Roll.
• India’s assessed share is 1.016% of the UN’s regular budget, which amounts to USD 3.45 billion, covering UN operations excluding peacekeeping missions.
• India’s total contribution to the UN budget stands at USD 38.223 million, after adjusting USD 3.091 million towards staff income tax offsets.
• UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed India’s timely payment.
• The recognition comes at a time when the UN is facing a financial crunch, largely due to delayed payments by major contributors, including the United States.

Q2. President Patrick Herminie, who is on a State Visit to India in February 2026, is the Head of State of which country?

(a) Maldives
(b) Mauritius
(c) Seychelles
(d) Comoros
(e) Sri Lanka

Answer: c

Solution:

• At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patrick Herminie, President of the Seychelles, is undertaking a State Visit to India from 5 to 10 February 2026.
• This marks President Herminie’s first official visit to India since assuming office in October 2025.
• The visit is of special diplomatic significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.
• The State Visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across strategic, economic, maritime and people-to-people engagement areas.

Q3. The theme of PLASTINDIA 2026, which reflects India’s manufacturing and self-reliance vision, is:

(a) Make in India for the World
(b) Bharat Next
(c) Industrial India 2047
(d) Sustainable Plastics Mission
(e) Green Manufacturing India

Answer: b

Solution:

• PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s leading plastics exhibitions, commenced on 5 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The exhibition will run until 10 February 2026, bringing together global stakeholders from the plastics and allied industries.
• The event is organised with the support of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.
• The theme of PLASTINDIA 2026 is “Bharat Next”, which aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
• The exhibition focuses on strengthening India’s self-reliant industrial ecosystem, promoting manufacturing-led growth and generating large-scale employment.
• More than 2,000 international exhibitors are participating, showcasing advanced machinery, raw materials, sustainable technologies, and circular economy solutions.

Q4. President’s Rule in Manipur was revoked in February 2026, leading to the swearing-in of which leader as the Chief Minister?

(a) N. Biren Singh
(b) Govindas Konthoujam
(c) Nemcha Kipgen
(d) Khuraijam Loken

(e) Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Answer: e

Solution:

• President’s Rule in Manipur was revoked on 4 February 2026, as notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Following the revocation, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, BJP MLA, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur.
• The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan, Imphal, and the oath was administered by Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur.
• President’s Rule was imposed on 13 February 2025 following the resignation of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.
• During President’s Rule, the Manipur Legislative Assembly, with tenure till March 2027, was kept under suspended animation.
• Nemcha Kipgen (BJP) and Losii Dikho (NPF) were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.
• Govindas Konthoujam (BJP) and Khuraijam Loken (NPP) were inducted as Cabinet Ministers.
• The development marked the restoration of an elected government in Manipur after nearly one year.

Q5. Who won the gold medal in the Women’s Individual 10m Air Pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi?

(a) Manu Bhaker
(b) Suruchi Singh
(c) Esha Singh
(d) Cheng Yen-Ching
(e) Yu Ai-Wen

Answer: c

Solution:

• Olympian Esha Singh won the gold medal in the Women’s Individual 10m Air Pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026.
• The event was held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
• The 21-year-old shooter staged a strong comeback in the final, scoring 239.8 points, to secure her second individual senior Asian Championship gold.
• Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei won the silver medal with 235.4 points, while Yu Ai-Wen (Chinese Taipei) secured bronze with 217.7 points.
• In the Women’s Team 10m Air Pistol event, the Indian trio of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Suruchi Singh clinched gold with a combined score of 1,726.
• Vietnam won the silver, while Chinese Taipei claimed the bronze in the team event.
• In the men’s category, world champion Samrat Rana won the bronze medal in the Men’s Individual 10m Air Pistol event.
• The 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championships is taking place from 2 to 14 February 2026, at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, India.