Current affairs quiz

The recent current affairs highlight several important developments in international relations, global governance, defense cooperation, and national achievements. One of the major events was the start of the MILAN 2026 naval exercise, a large multilateral naval exercise held in Visakhapatnam, India. The theme of this exercise was “Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration,” reflecting the growing importance of partnership among navies to ensure maritime security and regional stability. Another significant update came from the International Olympic Committee, where Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. was re-elected as the Vice President, showing continuity in the organization’s leadership. In environmental and infrastructure development, India achieved the second position globally in the **LEED Green Real Estate Rankings, highlighting the country’s progress in sustainable building practices. India is also expected to play a major global role by assuming the presidency of the BRICS grouping again in 2026. In the agricultural sector, the government is implementing White Revolution 2.0, an initiative led by the Ministry of Cooperation to strengthen India’s dairy sector and improve farmers’ income. Natural disasters also made headlines when the tropical cyclone Cyclone Gezani caused major destruction in Madagascar. Meanwhile, media and communication professionals gathered at the World Radio Day Conclave held in Raipur to celebrate the power of radio as a medium of communication. On the defense front, the Indian Air Force prepared for the Vayu Shakti 2026 exercise, scheduled to take place in Pokhran Test Range, demonstrating the country’s military capabilities.

 

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According to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, South Sudan was ranked as the most corrupt country in the world. Political developments also occurred in Bangladesh, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the general elections in 2026. Globally, leaders and policymakers gathered at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai to discuss governance, technology, and economic cooperation. India celebrated National Women’s Day on 13 February in honor of the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, recognizing women’s contributions to society. In sports administration, Jay Shah currently serves as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, while Ajay Banga leads the World Bank as its president. International rankings also reflected India’s position in the global arena. In the Henley Passport Index 2026, India ranked 80th, while the country stood fourth in the Global Firepower Index, highlighting its strong military capacity. India also ranked 38th in the Global Innovation Index, showing progress in innovation and technology. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. India also continues to strengthen defense cooperation through various joint military exercises such as Surya Kiran exercise with Nepal, Varuna exercise with France, Veer Guardian exercise with Japan, Mitra Shakti exercise with Sri Lanka, and Yudh Abhyas exercise with the United States. Additionally, India has taken several innovative initiatives. The country’s first musical road has been constructed in Mumbai, creating music through road vibrations when vehicles pass over it. The Asian Development Bank also provided 182 million dollars to Assam for disaster management. In the field of space science, Aditya Pandya became India’s youngest analog astronaut. In sports promotion, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was appointed the brand ambassador of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh. Moreover, the advanced SCALP cruise missile was jointly developed by France and the United Kingdom, highlighting international defense collaboration. These developments collectively show how India and the world are progressing in governance, technology, security, and global cooperation.