Showing questions for February 21, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 1 Feb 21, 2026
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Which country did India assume the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from after a gap of 16 years?
Royal Thai NavyIndia has assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from the Royal Thai Navy after a gap of 16 years, as announced by a top official on Friday. The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is a voluntary initiative aimed at increasing maritime cooperation among navies of littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. India assumed the role during the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held in New Delhi, where Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, made the announcement. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as Chair of IONS at the conclave, which brought together Chiefs of Navies and Heads of Maritime Security Agencies from 33 countries. This marks a significant milestone in India's maritime diplomacy and regional security cooperation efforts.
Question 2 Feb 21, 2026
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What was the Supreme Court's ruling on President Donald Trump's global tariffs in February 2026?
The Court struck down the tariffs as an illegal use of emergency powersThe US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs in a 6-3 decision, ruling that his use of an emergency powers law to set import duties without Congress was illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority that the Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch, emphasizing that tariff-setting authority clearly belongs to Congress. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing that the tariffs were lawful based on text, history, and precedent. Trump responded by saying he was absolutely ashamed of the justices who voted against his tariffs and announced plans for alternative measures. This decision represents the first major piece of Trump's agenda to come squarely before the nation's highest court since he helped shape its conservative majority.
Question 3 Feb 21, 2026
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How much in infrastructure investment commitments did the India AI Impact Summit secure according to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
Over $250 billionThe India AI Impact Summit has secured investment commitments of over $250 billion in infrastructure, as announced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. The minister described the event as a grand success and noted that the summit has already garnered support from 70 countries for the proposed Delhi Declaration, with expectations that the number would cross 80 by Saturday. The India AI Impact Summit brought together global policy makers, industry leaders, and technology experts, positioning India as a key player in shaping international AI governance and infrastructure development. Vaishnaw stated that the contours of the Delhi Declaration would be shared on Saturday as many foreign ministers were discussing it with the Indian Government. This significant investment commitment underscores India's growing role in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem and its commitment to responsible AI development.
Question 4 Feb 21, 2026
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From which date did the Delhi Government state that private schools cannot collect unregulated fees for the new academic session?
April 1, 2026The Delhi Government told the high court on Friday that private schools cannot collect fees from April 1 for the new academic session unless it is determined and approved in accordance with the new fee-regulation law. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju opposed pleas moved by several schools associations seeking a stay on the Government mandate to constitute School-Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) for the upcoming academic year. Raju argued that the consequences of not following the law would be disastrous and no prejudice would be caused to schools by forming such panels at this stage. The bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia was hearing petitions challenging the February 1 notification on setting up the committees within 10 days. The Government's position is that schools cannot charge anything other than the approved fee under the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act.
Question 5 Feb 21, 2026
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What punishment did the Banda POCSO Court award to Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati for the sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys?
Death penaltyA special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda sentenced former Junior Engineer Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati to death for the sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys, some as young as three, over a decade-long period from 2010 to 2020. The court termed the crimes as rarest of rare based on unparalleled depravity and the systemic nature of their offenses, which included producing child sexual abuse material. The convicts were found guilty under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for offenses including aggravated penetrative sexual assault and using children for pornographic purposes. The court also directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to pay Rs 10 lakh in compensation to each of the 33 victims and ordered that cash seized from the accused be distributed equally among them. The CBI spokesperson stated that the exceptional and heinous nature of the crimes left no room for reformation, necessitating the ultimate judicial deterrent.