Showing questions for February 06, 2026
- Total: 14 questions
Question 1 Feb 06, 2026
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India recently signed terms of reference to restart Free Trade Agreement negotiations with which regional bloc after a decade-long hiatus?
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council formally launched renewed FTA negotiations on February 5, 2026, reviving talks that had been stalled since 2008. The GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, with whom India shares nearly USD 179 billion in annual trade. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal presided over the signing ceremony, emphasizing the pact would boost trade, investment, and supply-chain stability. The agreement aims to reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers while enhancing food and energy security between the regions. Approximately 10 million Indians live and work in GCC countries, highlighting deep-rooted economic and people-to-people connections.
Question 2 Feb 06, 2026
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According to recent reports, which country's Prime Minister confirmed that his nation would skip its scheduled February 15 match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
PakistanPakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif confirmed after a Cabinet meeting in Islamabad that Pakistan would skip its scheduled group-stage match against India on February 15 in Colombo, despite allowing the national team to participate in the rest of the tournament. This decision has sparked growing controversy within global cricket circles and placed the tournament's most anticipated fixture in jeopardy. The refusal comes despite international pressure and ICC regulations regarding participation in World Cup events. This development represents a significant diplomatic and sporting challenge for tournament organizers who must now navigate the complex political dimensions of cricket diplomacy between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Question 3 Feb 06, 2026
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At least 18 miners were killed in a blast at an illegal coal mining site in which Indian state on February 5, 2026?
MeghalayaThe tragic incident occurred on February 5, 2026, in the Thangsku area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district during morning hours at an illegal coal mining operation. Rescue teams including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Special Rescue Team (SRT) were immediately deployed to the site for search and recovery operations. Several other miners were feared trapped following the blast, complicating rescue efforts in the challenging terrain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased miner and ₹50,000 for the injured. The state government ordered a formal investigation into the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about illegal mining practices in the region.
Question 4 Feb 06, 2026
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The Supreme Court recently used its extraordinary powers under which constitutional article to uphold the NCLAT order directing NBCC to complete Supertech Limited's housing projects?
Article 142The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi invoked Article 142 of the Indian Constitution to uphold the December 12, 2024 order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. This provision grants the Supreme Court the power to pass any order necessary for doing complete justice in any case before it. The court directed the state-owned National Buildings Construction Corporation to expediently complete 16 housing projects of debt-ridden realty firm Supertech Limited, benefiting thousands of homebuyers waiting nearly two decades for their dream homes. Additionally, the court restrained all tribunals and high courts from passing orders that might stall the construction work. This landmark intervention demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to protecting consumer rights in India's real estate sector.
Question 5 Feb 06, 2026
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India and the United States are expected to formally sign the first tranche of their trade agreement by which timeframe according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal?
Mid-March 2026Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on February 5, 2026 that India and the US would formally sign the first tranche of their comprehensive trade agreement by mid-March 2026. Following the signing, a joint statement is expected to be released within four to five days, after which US tariffs on Indian exports would be reduced to 18 percent through a White House executive order. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC, described the proposed pact as a turning point that would mark the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations. The agreement aims to open significant opportunities across trade, strategic cooperation, defense, and energy sectors. This development comes after India-US relations faced considerable strain due to Washington's sharp increase in tariffs on Indian exports, including additional levies linked to India's purchase of Russian crude oil.