Showing questions for February 11, 2026
- Total: 13 questions
Question 6 Feb 11, 2026
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What was the budgetary allocation for the Ayush sector in Union Budget 2026-27 as mentioned in the document?
₹4,408.9 croreThe Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹4,408.9 crore for the Ayush sector, reflecting a consistent upward trend in government support for integrative healthcare. This represents an increase from ₹3,712.50 crore in 2024-25 and ₹3,992.9 crore in 2025-26, demonstrating the government's sustained commitment to expanding Ayush infrastructure and services. The budget announcement included landmark initiatives such as establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda that will blend classical knowledge with scientific validation. Additionally, the proposal to create five regional medical value tourism hubs with integrated Ayush centres aims to position India as a global destination for holistic wellness. This strategic investment underscores the vision of moving healthcare beyond treatment to prevention, beyond fragmentation to integration, and beyond illness to wellness.
Question 7 Feb 11, 2026
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Who was conferred with the "Nelson Mandela International Human Rights Award 2026" on February 8, 2026 by the National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau?
Karuna GopalKaruna Gopal, President of Foundation for Futuristic Cities and Board Director at Engineers India Ltd under the Petroleum Ministry, was honored with the prestigious "Nelson Mandela International Human Rights Award 2026" on February 8, 2026 in New Delhi. The award recognized her remarkable contributions spanning several years in the fields of Human Rights, Innovation, Research, Technology, and Women Leadership. She currently heads the Policy Research division for Women in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as Advisor for the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Cities at IIT Kanpur. Additionally, she holds positions as Distinguished Fellow at India Foundation (a diplomacy thinktank) and serves on the Board of Engineers India Limited under the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The award ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Kristina Ananina (First Secretary at Russian Embassy), Vijender Gupta (Speaker-Delhi Legislative Assembly), diplomats, defense officials, and professors.
Question 8 Feb 11, 2026
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Which Chief Minister attended the central programme of the 24th Bodoland Day held at Green Park in Kokrajhar on February 10, 2026?
Himanta Biswa SarmaChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the central programme of the 24th Bodoland Day celebration held at Green Park in Kokrajhar on February 10, 2026. The event was organized by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), where the Chief Minister announced several important development schemes for the people of BTC region. During his address, he paid rich tributes to Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma and Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, the chief architects of the Bodo movement. He highlighted that the historic BTC Accord was signed on February 10, 2003 under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's leadership, leading to the creation of BTC comprising Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri districts. The Chief Minister also referenced the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord signed under PM Narendra Modi's leadership which accelerated development including declaration of Tamulpur as a new district and completion of Kokrajhar Medical College.
Question 9 Feb 11, 2026
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Which three Australian fast bowlers are missing from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to retirement and injuries?
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh HazlewoodAustralia is competing in their first major ICC tournament since 2016 without any member of their famed pace trio. Mitchell Starc retired from the T20 format last year, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to injuries. In their absence, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, and Xavier Bartlett are expected to spearhead Australia's pace attack. Captain Mitchell Marsh expressed confidence in the relatively inexperienced bowling unit that has been developed over the past 12 months. This depleted bowling attack faces additional challenges with Sri Lankan conditions expected to favor spinners throughout the tournament.
Question 10 Feb 11, 2026
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Which Afghan player's 35-ball 63 helped Afghanistan post 182/6 against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup match?
Gulbadin NaibGulbadin Naib played a crucial innings of 63 runs off just 35 balls to help Afghanistan set a competitive total of 182 for six against New Zealand. Despite this strong batting performance, Afghanistan lost the match by five wickets after their bowlers failed to contain the Kiwi chase. The team particularly regretted leaving out experienced spinner Noor Ahmad despite his familiarity with Chepauk conditions, instead opting for fast bowlers who bowled waywardly. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the only bright spot with the ball, taking 2/31, while captain Rashid Khan had an off day conceding 36 runs for just one wicket. This defeat placed Afghanistan third in Group D with a negative Net Run Rate of -1.162, putting them in a must-win situation for their upcoming match against South Africa.