Showing questions for February 16, 2026
- Total: 16 questions
Question 6 Feb 16, 2026
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Which political party staged a protest after an RJD MLA referred to late Ram Vilas Paswan as 'bechara' (pitiable) in the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
LJP(RV)The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP(RV) organized the protest on Sunday against RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet from Bodh Gaya constituency who used the term 'bechara' while discussing Paswan's political journey. LJP(RV) state president Raju Tiwari and minister Sanjay Kumar Paswan participated in the demonstration, burning the effigy of RJD's national working president Tejashwi Yadav. The protesters accused the RJD of having anti-Dalit sentiments, noting that Ram Vilas Paswan was a prominent Dalit leader who founded LJP in 2000 and served as Union Minister before his death in 2020. The party had split in 2021 into LJP(RV) led by Paswan's son Chirag Paswan and RLJP led by his brother Pashupati Kumar Paras.
Question 7 Feb 16, 2026
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Where was the two-day Indian Library Congress scheduled to be held on February 16, 2026, focusing on transformations in the knowledge economy?
ChennaiThe event was organized in association with the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan, who served as General Convener, emphasized that libraries are not merely book collections but vital spaces for intellectual exchange among people of different castes, religions, and political views. The Congress aimed to develop ideas to make libraries more vibrant, democratic, and people-friendly public spaces accessible to everyone. Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was the chief guest, while Kanimozhi Karunanidhi delivered the keynote address. Around 400 delegates including library professionals, elected representatives, writers, and academic experts from various states were expected to participate in this significant cultural initiative.
Question 8 Feb 16, 2026
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What did Congress leader Rahul Gandhi specifically question regarding the India-US trade deal concerning Dried Distillers' Grains (DDG)?
Whether Indian cattle would be fed GM American corn distillers' grains making milk products dependent on US agricultureRahul Gandhi raised this concern in a social media post where he alleged a 'betrayal' of Indian farmers through the trade agreement. He questioned if importing DDG meant Indian cattle would consume distillers' grains made from genetically modified American corn, potentially making India's dairy products dependent on US agricultural inputs. Gandhi also inquired about implications of importing GM soy oil on farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan facing potential price shocks. He further questioned what 'additional products' and removal of 'non-trade barriers' might mean for future pressure on India regarding GM crops, procurement policies, MSPs, and bonuses. These questions formed part of his broader criticism that the trade deal was signed under pressure and compromises farmers' long-term interests.
Question 9 Feb 16, 2026
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What caused Cuba to postpone its annual cigar fair originally scheduled for late February 2026?
Fuel shortages and blackouts due to US oil embargoCuba's annual cigar fair, organized by Habanos S.A., was postponed as the island nation faces severe fuel shortages and widespread blackouts resulting from the US oil embargo. The organizers stated they postponed the 26th edition of the iconic event to 'preserve its high standard of quality' since the infrastructure couldn't support the international gathering. Habanos S.A., a joint venture between state-owned Cubatabaco and international firm Altadis, holds the global monopoly on Cuban cigar sales. The previous year's event had closed with an $18 million auction for hand-rolled cigars and reported record sales of $827 million. No new date has been announced for the rescheduled festival.
Question 10 Feb 16, 2026
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According to a UN report released in February 2026, approximately how many people were killed in just three days during the Rapid Support Forces' offensive on el-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region?
More than 6,000 peopleThe United Nations Human Rights Office reported that more than 6,000 people were killed over a period of just three days when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias launched an offensive to capture el-Fasher in late October 2025. The 29-page UN report described the violence as 'shocking in its scale and brutality' and documented atrocities including mass killings, summary executions, sexual violence, abductions for ransom, torture, and enforced disappearances. The RSF overran el-Fasher on October 26 after more than 18 months of siege, capturing the Sudanese army's last remaining stronghold in Darfur. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk stated that 'persistent impunity fuels continued cycles of violence' in the region. The atrocities have been characterized as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.