2 February 2026 Current Affairs - Daily GK and Mock Test

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2 February 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Discovered in Southern Mexico

Q1. A 1,400-year-old tomb recently discovered in Mexico belongs to which ancient civilisation?
(a) Maya
(b) Aztec
(c) Zapotec
(d) Olmec
Answer: Zapotec
Explanation: The tomb was identified as belonging to the Zapotec civilisation, an ancient Indigenous culture that flourished in the Oaxaca Valley.

Q2. The ancient Zapotec civilisation primarily flourished in which region of Mexico?
(a) Yucatán Peninsula
(b) Oaxaca Valley
(c) Central Highlands
(d) Baja California
Answer: Oaxaca Valley
Explanation: The Zapotecs emerged and developed mainly in the Oaxaca Valley, where the recently discovered tomb is located.

Q3. In Zapotec belief, what did owls symbolise?
(a) Wisdom and knowledge
(b) Fertility and harvest
(c) Death and power
(d) War and victory
Answer: Death and power
Explanation: Owls were associated with death and authority in Zapotec religious beliefs, explaining the presence of a carved owl at the tomb’s entrance.

Q4. The calendrical carvings found inside the tomb are linked to which Zapotec practice?
(a) Agricultural seasons
(b) Lunar eclipses
(c) Birth-date based naming system
(d) Trade accounting
Answer: Birth-date based naming system
Explanation: Zapotec calendrical names connected individuals and deities with symbols linked to their birth dates.

Q5. Copal incense, depicted in the tomb murals, was mainly used for which purpose in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica?
(a) Medical treatment
(b) Food preservation
(c) Ritual and religious ceremonies
(d) Weapon making
Answer: Ritual and religious ceremonies
Explanation: Copal resin was widely used as incense in religious and funerary rituals across pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures.

Indian Army–ITBP Joint Exercise “Agni Pariksha” Held in Arunachal Pradesh

Q1. Which two forces conducted the joint training exercise “Agni Pariksha” in Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Indian Army and CRPF
(b) ITBP and BSF
(c) Indian Army and ITBP
(d) Indian Army and Assam Rifles
Answer: Indian Army and ITBP
Explanation: The joint exercise “Agni Pariksha” was conducted by the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to strengthen inter-force coordination.

Q2. What was the main objective of the exercise “Agni Pariksha”?
(a) Disaster relief operations
(b) Counter-insurgency training
(c) Enhancing combat synergy and jointmanship
(d) Border fencing assessment
Answer: Enhancing combat synergy and jointmanship
Explanation: The exercise aimed to improve operational integration, combat coordination, and joint functioning between the Indian Army and ITBP.

Q3. Where was the joint exercise “Agni Pariksha” conducted?
(a) Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Leh, Ladakh
(c) Sigar, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Gangtok, Sikkim
Answer: Sigar, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The six-day exercise was held at Sigar in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q4. What was the duration of the exercise “Agni Pariksha”?
(a) Three days
(b) Five days
(c) Six days
(d) Seven days
Answer: Six days
Explanation: The joint training exercise was conducted over six days, from January 19 to January 24.

Q5. Joint exercises like “Agni Pariksha” are important mainly for which reason?
(a) Recruitment of personnel
(b) Promotion of officers
(c) Improving coordination during joint operations
(d) Testing new weapons only
Answer: Improving coordination during joint operations
Explanation: Such joint exercises enhance mutual understanding, interoperability, and coordinated response during real-time operational scenarios, which is crucial for national security.

Punjab’s Folk and Sufi Traditions Showcased at Bharat Parv 2026

Q1. Which state’s musical and spiritual heritage will be highlighted at Bharat Parv 2026?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Answer: Punjab
Explanation: Bharat Parv 2026 will feature Punjab’s rich folk and Sufi traditions through performances like the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal.

Q2. Where will Bharat Parv 2026 be organised?
(a) India Gate, New Delhi
(b) Red Fort, New Delhi
(c) Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
(d) Gateway of India, Mumbai
Answer: Red Fort, New Delhi
Explanation: Bharat Parv 2026 will be held at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, a key venue for national cultural events.

Q3. What is the Punjabi Folk Orchestra best known for?
(a) Western classical music
(b) Solo folk singing
(c) Orchestral arrangement of Punjabi folk instruments
(d) Modern electronic fusion
Answer: Orchestral arrangement of Punjabi folk instruments
Explanation: The Punjabi Folk Orchestra brings traditional Punjabi folk instruments together in a structured orchestral format while preserving their authentic sound.

Q4. Qalandri Dhamal is closely associated with the shrine of which Sufi saint?
(a) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
(b) Nizamuddin Auliya
(c) Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
(d) Baba Farid
Answer: Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
Explanation: Qalandri Dhamal is a Sufi devotional dance linked to Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a 13th-century saint revered across communities.

Q5. What is the central message conveyed by Qalandri Dhamal performances?
(a) Military bravery
(b) Royal patronage
(c) Spiritual devotion and unity
(d) Agricultural prosperity
Answer: Spiritual devotion and unity
Explanation: Qalandri Dhamal symbolises devotion, spiritual freedom, equality, and communal harmony, transcending caste, religion, and social divisions.

New Orchid Species “Diplozentrum papillosum” Discovered in Kerala’s Western Ghats

Q1. A new orchid species recently discovered in Kerala belongs to which genus?
(a) Vanda
(b) Dendrobium
(c) Diplozentrum
(d) Aerides
Answer: Diplozentrum
Explanation: The newly identified orchid species belongs to the genus Diplozentrum, which is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.

Q2. What is the scientific name of the newly discovered orchid species from Kerala?
(a) Diplozentrum indicum
(b) Diplozentrum marayoorensis
(c) Diplozentrum keralaensis
(d) Diplozentrum papillosum
Answer: Diplozentrum papillosum
Explanation: The orchid has been scientifically named Diplozentrum papillosum and has been formally documented in a scientific journal.

Q3. Where was “Diplozentrum papillosum” discovered?
(a) Silent Valley National Park
(b) Periyar Tiger Reserve
(c) Agasthyamalai Hills
(d) Kanthalloor near Marayoor in Idukki district
Answer: Kanthalloor near Marayoor in Idukki district
Explanation: The species was discovered in the Kanthalloor–Marayoor region of Idukki district in Kerala.

Q4. Which of the following best describes the growth habit of “Diplozentrum papillosum”?
(a) Aquatic and terrestrial
(b) Parasitic and saprophytic
(c) Lithophytic and epiphytic
(d) Desert-adapted xerophytic
Answer: Lithophytic and epiphytic
Explanation: The orchid grows on rocks (lithophytic) and on tree branches (epiphytic), showing strong adaptation to the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats.

Q5. The discovery of “Diplozentrum papillosum” is ecologically significant mainly because:
(a) It is the first orchid found in Kerala
(b) Diplozentrum is endemic to the southern Western Ghats
(c) Orchids are used in medicine
(d) It grows only in plantations
Answer: Diplozentrum is endemic to the southern Western Ghats
Explanation: Since the genus Diplozentrum has a very limited geographical distribution, the discovery adds important taxonomic and conservation value to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

IMMA to Host 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo 2026

Q1. Which organisation is hosting the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo 2026?
(a) FICCI
(b) ICAR
(c) IMMA
(d) NABARD
Answer: IMMA
Explanation: The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) is organising the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo.

Q2. Where will the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo 2026 be held?
(a) Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
(b) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
(c) National Stock Exchange, BKC, Mumbai
(d) World Trade Centre, Mumbai
Answer: National Stock Exchange, BKC, Mumbai
Explanation: The two-day summit will be held at the National Stock Exchange, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.

Q3. What is the official theme of the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit 2026?
(a) Sustainable Farming for All
(b) Innovate India Agriculture
(c) Converge, Collaborate & Co-create
(d) One Nation One Agriculture
Answer: Converge, Collaborate & Co-create
Explanation: The summit is being organised under the theme “Converge, Collaborate & Co-create” to align policy, industry, science, and innovation in crop nutrition.

Q4. Who will inaugurate the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo 2026?
(a) Dr P. K. Singh
(b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
(c) Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal
(d) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer: Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal
Explanation: The summit will be inaugurated by Shri Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal, Minister of Marketing & Protocol, Government of Maharashtra.

Q5. The concept of “One Nation, One License,” discussed at the summit, is mainly aimed at:
(a) Increasing fertiliser subsidies
(b) Reducing regulatory bottlenecks in agri inputs
(c) Promoting organic farming only
(d) Fixing uniform crop prices
Answer: Reducing regulatory bottlenecks in agri inputs
Explanation: “One Nation, One License” is proposed to simplify regulations and improve ease of doing business in the agri-input sector.

India Adds Two New Wetlands to the Ramsar List Ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026

Q1. Which two wetlands have recently been added to India’s Ramsar list?
(a) Keoladeo National Park and Chilika Lake
(b) Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand
(c) Sambhar Lake and Harike Wetland
(d) Bhitarkanika and Wular Lake
Answer: Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand
Explanation: The newly designated Ramsar sites are Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat.

Q2. In which states are the newly added Ramsar sites located?
(a) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(b) Gujarat and Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Answer: Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
Explanation: Patna Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh, while Chhari-Dhand is situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat.

Q3. Who announced the addition of the new Ramsar sites in 2026?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
(c) Bhupender Yadav
(d) Jitendra Singh
Answer: Bhupender Yadav
Explanation: The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav through a post on social media platform X.

Q4. India became a signatory to the Ramsar Convention in which year?
(a) 1971
(b) 1975
(c) 1982
(d) 1992
Answer: 1982
Explanation: India became a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention on 1 February 1982.

Q5. The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of which of the following ecosystems?
(a) Forests
(b) Deserts
(c) Wetlands
(d) Grasslands
Answer: Wetlands
Explanation: The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, focuses on the conservation and wise use of wetlands of international importance.

Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and India’s Mission Zero Dumpsites

Q1. The Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) was launched with the objective of achieving “Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites” by which year?
(a) October 2025
(b) October 2026
(c) October 2027
(d) October 2030
Answer: October 2026
Explanation: DRAP was launched in November 2025 with a clear national target of eliminating all legacy dumpsites in India by October 2026.

Q2. Approximately how many legacy dumpsites have been identified across India?
(a) About 1,200
(b) About 1,800
(c) About 2,000
(d) About 2,479
Answer: About 2,479
Explanation: India has identified nearly 2,479 legacy dumpsites, which together contain around 25 crore metric tonnes of accumulated waste.

Q3. Under DRAP, how many high-impact dumpsites have been prioritised for remediation?
(a) 114
(b) 158
(c) 214
(d) 300
Answer: 214
Explanation: A total of 214 high-impact dumpsites across 30 States and Union Territories have been prioritised, as they account for nearly 80% of the remaining legacy waste.

Q4. Which technology is primarily used for the remediation of legacy waste under DRAP?
(a) Incineration
(b) Pyrolysis
(c) Biomining
(d) Plasma gasification
Answer: Biomining
Explanation: Biomining is the key technology used, where legacy waste is stabilised, segregated, and reused for purposes such as road construction, composting, recycling, and waste-to-energy.

Q5. The Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme is anchored in which framework under SBM–Urban 2.0?
(a) 3R framework
(b) 4S framework
(c) 5P framework
(d) 7M framework
Answer: 5P framework
Explanation: DRAP follows the 5P framework of SBM–Urban 2.0—Political Leadership, Public Finance, Partnerships, People’s Participation, and Project Management—ensuring coordinated and effective implementation.

Cochin International Airport to Deploy Hydrogen-Powered Buses

Q1. Which airport is set to become India’s first to operate hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transportation?
(a) Indira Gandhi International Airport
(b) Kempegowda International Airport
(c) Cochin International Airport
(d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Answer: Cochin International Airport
Explanation: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) will be the first airport in India to deploy hydrogen fuel cell buses, marking a major step towards clean mobility in airport transport.

Q2. The agreement for deploying hydrogen-powered buses at Kochi airport was signed under which initiative?
(a) National Electric Mobility Mission
(b) Kerala Electric Vehicle Policy
(c) Kerala Hydrogen Valley initiative
(d) AMRUT Mission
Answer: Kerala Hydrogen Valley initiative
Explanation: The project is part of the Kerala Hydrogen Valley initiative, which operates under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Q3. How many hydrogen fuel cell electric buses are planned to be procured under this project?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Five
(d) Ten
Answer: Three
Explanation: The agreement covers the procurement and operation of three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses at Cochin International Airport.

Q4. What is the maximum financial support provided per hydrogen bus under the project?
(a) ₹1.50 crore
(b) ₹2.00 crore
(c) ₹2.50 crore
(d) ₹2.90 crore
Answer: ₹2.90 crore
Explanation: Funding support for procurement is capped at ₹2.90 crore per bus, provided by the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster Foundation.

Q5. Which company is jointly developing the green hydrogen plant for fuel supply at Kochi airport?
(a) Indian Oil Corporation
(b) ONGC
(c) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
(d) NTPC
Answer: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explanation: Green hydrogen for the buses will be supplied from a plant jointly developed by CIAL and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), helping reduce emissions from airport transport.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Q1. When does the Union government plan to introduce the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament?
(a) Before March 9 of the Budget session
(b) In the first half of the Budget session
(c) In the second half of the Budget session beginning March 9
(d) During the Monsoon Session
Answer: In the second half of the Budget session beginning March 9
Explanation: The government plans to table the IBC (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the latter half of the Budget session of Parliament starting March 9.

Q2. Who announced that the government is ready to table the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025?
(a) Piyush Goyal
(b) Nirmala Sitharaman
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the announcement during a media interaction in New Delhi after presenting Budget 2026–27.

Q3. What is the main objective of the proposed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
(a) Increasing penalties on promoters
(b) Expanding the scope of criminal provisions
(c) Improving efficiency and reducing delays in insolvency resolution
(d) Bringing public sector banks under a separate framework
Answer: Improving efficiency and reducing delays in insolvency resolution
Explanation: The amendments aim to strengthen timelines, improve resolution outcomes, and align India’s insolvency regime with global best practices.

Q4. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was originally enacted in which year?
(a) 2014
(b) 2015
(c) 2016
(d) 2017
Answer: 2016
Explanation: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in 2016 to ensure time-bound resolution of insolvency cases and reform the debtor-creditor relationship.

Q5. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will be which number amendment to the IBC?
(a) Fifth
(b) Sixth
(c) Seventh
(d) Eighth
Answer: Seventh
Explanation: The IBC has been amended six times so far, with the last amendment in 2021, making the proposed Bill the seventh amendment to the law.

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