Showing questions for February 19, 2026
- Total: 16 questions
Question 6 Feb 19, 2026
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Where did President Droupadi Murmu preside over the International Fleet Review (IFR) in February 2026?
Visakhapatnam coastPresident Droupadi Murmu presided over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Visakhapatnam coast aboard an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Visakhapatnam houses the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy and has a glorious maritime past. The President highlighted that the event underlines the enduring Naval significance of Visakhapatnam. She expressed happiness over witnessing the impressive fleet of warships and the display by naval personnel from India and friendly navies. The IFR reflects unity, trust and respect among nations for maritime traditions, with ships from different flags exhibiting the spirit of togetherness.
Question 7 Feb 19, 2026
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What was the total budget outlay presented by Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai for 2026-27?
₹4.08 lakh croreGujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a ₹4.08 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. The total outlay increased by ₹37,803 crore or 10.2 per cent over the previous financial year. The Budget focused on tourism promotion, digital governance, regional growth, and creation of sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It featured an estimated surplus of ₹974 crore with no new taxes, and continued the 5 per cent tax rebate for electric vehicles. A major highlight was the roadmap to develop Ahmedabad as an 'Olympic Ready City' with significant allocations for sports infrastructure.
Question 8 Feb 19, 2026
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On which date will polling take place for the five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar?
March 16, 2026According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, polling for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar will take place on March 16, 2026. The filing of nomination papers will begin on February 26, 2026. Three of these seats are currently held by the ruling NDA coalition, while the opposition holds the remaining two. Two of the seats are held by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, the JD(U), with sitting MPs Ram Nath Thakur and Harivansh Narayan Singh enjoying their second consecutive terms. The political activity is expected to be hectic as the coalition aims to wrest remaining seats from the opposition.
Question 9 Feb 19, 2026
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According to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, how many people submitted appeals during the Special Revision exercise in Assam?
Only 500 peopleChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the Special Revision (SR) exercise was successful in Assam, with only 500 people from across all districts in the state having submitted appeals for inclusion of their names or exclusion of others. He addressed this during a press conference at the end of his 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Kumar explained that the SR was conducted in Assam as it is the only state where the NRC is almost complete. According to the law, electoral rolls revisions are mandatory before elections, and while Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted in 12 states, SR was specifically held in Assam. This minimal number of appeals indicates the effectiveness of the revision process.
Question 10 Feb 19, 2026
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What target did BJP national president Nitin Nabin set for party workers in Assam for the upcoming Assembly elections?
Secure 50 per cent of votes in every boothBJP national president Nitin Nabin set a target for party workers in Assam to secure at least 50 per cent of the votes in every booth in the upcoming Assembly elections. He made this announcement while addressing party workers at a 'Panna Pramukh Sammelan' in Dibrugarh on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, commencing his two-day Assam visit. Nabin accused the Congress of using Assam as a land for 'vote bank politics' and stated that the opposition party is 'restless' as the BJP Government is 'throwing Bangladeshi infiltrators out of the country'. He emphasized that this target would help the BJP score a 'hat-trick victory' and 'sink the Congress boat forever'. The Assam Assembly elections for 126 constituencies are likely to take place in March-April this year.