20 February 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

20 February– Important History Events (Exam Oriented Notes)

• 1947 – British Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced that Britain would grant independence to India by June 1948.
• 1987 – Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were granted full statehood, becoming the 23rd and 24th states of India.
• 1962 – John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7.

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20 February 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

Russian and Belarusian Athletes to Compete Under National Flags at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics

Q1. At which upcoming event will Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags again?
(a) Paris 2024 Olympics
(b) Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
(c) Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
(d) Brisbane 2032 Paralympics
Answer: Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
Explanation: The decision applies specifically to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, where athletes from both nations will compete with full national recognition.

Q2. Which organization governs the Paralympic Games and announced this decision?
(a) International Olympic Committee (IOC)
(b) World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
(c) International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
(d) FIFA
Answer: International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
Explanation: The International Paralympic Committee independently governs the Paralympic Games and confirmed the quota allocation for Russia and Belarus.

Q3. How many total slots have been allocated to Russia for the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Six
(d) Eight
Answer: Six
Explanation: Russia has been awarded six quota places across Para-alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, and Para-snowboard events.

Q4. Belarus has been allocated how many slots and in which sport?
(a) Four slots in Para cross-country skiing
(b) Two slots in Para-alpine skiing
(c) Six slots in Para-snowboard
(d) Three slots in Para-biathlon
Answer: Four slots in Para cross-country skiing
Explanation: Belarus has received four quota places, all in Para cross-country skiing, ensuring participation in Nordic events.

Q5. Russian sporting sanctions originally began after which major issue?
(a) Financial corruption in sports bodies
(b) State-sponsored doping scandal
(c) Match-fixing allegations
(d) Olympic Truce violation
Answer: State-sponsored doping scandal
Explanation: Russia faced sporting sanctions after revelations of a state-sponsored doping scandal starting in 2014, which were further intensified due to geopolitical developments in 2022.

Veteran Hindi Filmmaker M. M. Baig Passes Away

Q1. M. M. Baig was primarily associated with which film industry?
(a) Tollywood
(b) Kollywood
(c) Bollywood
(d) Sandalwood
Answer: Bollywood
Explanation: M. M. Baig was a Hindi filmmaker and worked in the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry, popularly known as Bollywood.

Q2. M. M. Baig began his career in the film industry as a —
(a) Actor
(b) Producer
(c) Assistant Director
(d) Script Writer
Answer: Assistant Director
Explanation: He started his journey as an assistant director and later worked with established filmmakers before directing his own projects.

Q3. M. M. Baig worked closely with which noted filmmaker and also mentored his son before his debut?
(a) Mahesh Bhatt
(b) Rakesh Roshan
(c) Subhash Ghai
(d) David Dhawan
Answer: Rakesh Roshan
Explanation: Baig had a close professional association with Rakesh Roshan and mentored his son before his entry into films.

Q4. Hrithik Roshan made his Bollywood debut with which film?
(a) Koi… Mil Gaya
(b) Krrish
(c) Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
(d) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Answer: Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
Explanation: Hrithik Roshan debuted with Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai in 2000, before which he was reportedly mentored by M. M. Baig.

Q5. Baby Guddu, daughter of M. M. Baig, was known as a —
(a) Playback Singer
(b) Film Producer
(c) Child Actor
(d) Costume Designer
Answer: Child Actor
Explanation: Baby Guddu (born Shahinda Baig) was a popular child actor in 1980s Hindi cinema and appeared in several well-known films.

Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav 2026 Inaugurated in Chatra, Jharkhand

Q1. The Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav is organised in which district of Jharkhand?
(a) Ranchi
(b) Dhanbad
(c) Chatra
(d) Hazaribagh
Answer: Chatra
Explanation: The Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav is held in Chatra district of Jharkhand, highlighting the region’s cultural and religious heritage.

Q2. The Bhadrakali Temple, associated with Itkhori, reflects the influence of which religions?
(a) Hinduism and Sikhism
(b) Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
(c) Islam and Christianity
(d) Buddhism and Sikhism
Answer: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
Explanation: The Bhadrakali Temple Itkhori is known for its syncretic heritage, showing influences of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.

Q3. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in which year?
(a) 1998
(b) 1999
(c) 2000
(d) 2001
Answer: 2000
Explanation: Jharkhand was formed as India’s 28th state in the year 2000 after being separated from Bihar.

Q4. Who inaugurated the Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav 2026?
(a) Hemant Soren
(b) Radha Krishana Kishore
(c) Kalicharan Singh
(d) Yogendra Prasad
Answer: Radha Krishana Kishore
Explanation: The festival was inaugurated by Radha Krishana Kishore, the Finance Minister of Jharkhand.

Q5. The main objective of launching the official website of the Bhadrakali Temple is to —
(a) Promote industrial investment
(b) Improve digital outreach and religious tourism
(c) Launch online education programs
(d) Conduct virtual elections
Answer: Improve digital outreach and religious tourism
Explanation: The official website aims to promote religious tourism, enhance digital access for pilgrims and strengthen Itkhori’s position as a spiritual tourism hub.

Meghalaya Debuts at BIOFACH 2026 as Organic Sourcing Destination

Q1. BIOFACH 2026, where Meghalaya marked its debut, was held in which country?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Netherlands
(d) Switzerland
Answer: Germany
Explanation: BIOFACH 2026 was held in Nuremberg, Germany, and is recognised as the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and agriculture.

Q2. India was designated with which special recognition at BIOFACH 2026?
(a) Guest Nation
(b) Partner Country
(c) Country of the Year
(d) Sustainable Leader Award
Answer: Country of the Year
Explanation: At BIOFACH 2026, India received the special designation of ‘Country of the Year’, highlighting its growing role in the global organic sector.

Q3. Meghalaya’s organic expansion is being driven under which mission?
(a) National Organic Mission 2030
(b) State Organic Mission 2028
(c) Green Northeast Mission
(d) Organic India Vision 2047
Answer: State Organic Mission 2028
Explanation: Meghalaya is implementing the State Organic Mission 2028, which aims to bring one lakh hectares under certified organic cultivation.

Q4. MEGNOLIA, associated with Meghalaya’s organic initiative, primarily works in which sector?
(a) Fisheries development
(b) Industrial manufacturing
(c) Natural and organic farming
(d) Tourism promotion
Answer: Natural and organic farming
Explanation: The Meghalaya Natural and Organic Farming Society for Livelihood and Innovation in Agriculture (MEGNOLIA) supports institutional strengthening, certification and market linkage for organic farming.

Q5. Lakadong turmeric, highlighted at BIOFACH 2026, is mainly cultivated in which region of Meghalaya?
(a) Garo Hills
(b) Khasi Hills
(c) Jaintia Hills
(d) Ri-Bhoi
Answer: Jaintia Hills
Explanation: Lakadong turmeric, a premium organic product of Meghalaya, is primarily cultivated in the Jaintia Hills and is known for its high curcumin content.

Commissioning of INS Aridhaman and Strengthening India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent

Q1. INS Aridhaman belongs to which class of submarines?
(a) Kalvari-class
(b) Akula-class
(c) Arihant-class
(d) Hangor-class
Answer: Arihant-class
Explanation: INS Aridhaman is the third indigenous Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), forming part of India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent.

Q2. INS Aridhaman was built under which indigenous project?
(a) Project-75(I)
(b) Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project
(c) Make in India Naval Mission
(d) Project Varsha
Answer: Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project
Explanation: The submarine was developed under India’s secretive ATV project at Visakhapatnam to build nuclear-powered submarines indigenously.

Q3. The K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) has an approximate range of —
(a) 750 km
(b) 1,500 km
(c) 3,500 km
(d) 5,000 km
Answer: 3,500 km
Explanation: The K-4 SLBM, which will arm INS Aridhaman, has a reported strike range of around 3,500 km, strengthening India’s strategic reach.

Q4. Arihant-class submarines form which leg of India’s nuclear triad?
(a) Land-based leg
(b) Air-based leg
(c) Sea-based leg
(d) Space-based leg
Answer: Sea-based leg
Explanation: Arihant-class SSBNs provide the sea-based component of India’s nuclear triad, ensuring survivable second-strike capability.

Q5. Continuous At-Sea Deterrence (CASD) ensures that —
(a) All submarines remain docked for safety
(b) At least one nuclear-armed submarine remains on patrol at all times
(c) Submarines operate only during wartime
(d) Nuclear weapons are stored on land
Answer: At least one nuclear-armed submarine remains on patrol at all times
Explanation: CASD guarantees that one SSBN is always deployed at sea, maintaining credible and continuous nuclear deterrence.

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