Showing questions for February 21, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 11 Feb 21, 2026
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How many countries participated in Exercise MILAN where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Navy Chiefs in February 2026?
74 countriesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the international community to work collectively to address the increasingly complex and interconnected challenges in the maritime domain, guided by mutual respect and a spirit of cooperation. Addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN on Thursday, he asserted that traditional threats now coexist with emerging challenges such as piracy, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing, trafficking, cyber vulnerabilities, and disruptions to critical supply chains. He added that climate change is intensifying natural disasters, making humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations more frequent and demanding. Singh emphasized that no single navy, however capable, can address the emerging challenges alone, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among the Navies to ensure a safer and more secure future for global maritime trade and security.
Question 12 Feb 21, 2026
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Which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita was invoked by the Kishtwar district administration for regulating Ramzan donations?
Section 163Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly defended a recent order by the Kishtwar district administration aimed at regulating the collection of donations during the holy month of Ramzan. The District Magistrate, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma in his order had stated that "the tradition of Zakat and Sadaqah (charitable giving) is an integral and sacred facet of the religious and social fabric during Ramzan". The order further states that "it is the statutory obligation of the District Administration to ensure that public contributions intended for relief, welfare, or religious purposes are not misappropriated, laundered, or diverted for extraneous or subversive activities". The district magistrate had invoked section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, making it mandatory to maintain records of collections and expenditures. Omar Abdullah clarified that the order was issued based on the recommendations of religious leaders to prevent misuse of charity during Ramzan, while cautioning political leaders not to politicize religious matters.
Question 13 Feb 21, 2026
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Which historic achievement are the Indian women's cricket team pursuing in their third T20I against Australia in Adelaide?
Maiden bilateral series win in Australia across all formatsAccording to the report, despite registering victories in the past, the Indian women's cricket team has never secured a bilateral series win in Australia across any of the three cricket formats. The third and final T20I in Adelaide represents their opportunity to achieve this historic milestone. The team's batting performance, particularly from openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, will be crucial to sealing this unprecedented series triumph on Australian soil. The article emphasizes that changing this historical script requires a collective batting effort against Australia's experienced bowling attack featuring Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland, and Sophie Molineux. The Adelaide pitch offers more trueness than Canberra, which should assist Indian batters in executing their shots with confidence.
Question 14 Feb 21, 2026
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What is the primary reason attributed to Abhishek Sharma's three consecutive ducks in the ongoing T20 World Cup?
Return to competitive cricket less than a week after hospitalization combined with slow pitch conditionsThe article indicates that Abhishek Sharma's lean patch in the T20 World Cup can be primarily attributed to his return to competitive cricket less than a week after being hospitalized for a stomach bug. Additionally, the sluggish wickets at venues like Wankhede, Colombo, and Motera have not suited his expansive batting style. Despite his monstrous strike rate of 192-plus in the format, these challenging conditions have temporarily affected his performance. However, experts believe his confidence remains permanent and a big score is expected in the Super Eight stage. India's next match against South Africa on February 22 could be where he rediscovers his rhythm.
Question 15 Feb 21, 2026
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Where is the opening Super Eight Group 2 match between New Zealand and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup being played, and what is the key pitch characteristic?
Colombo, with a sluggish pitch favoring spin bowlingThe article states that New Zealand and Pakistan face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan has been stationed in this port city since the beginning of the World Cup and has already played two matches at this venue. The pitch in Colombo is described as sluggish, where shot-making requires more prudence than bravado, giving Pakistan's spinners like Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, and Shadab Khan a distinct advantage. New Zealand's middle-order will need to adapt to these slower conditions compared to Indian pitches. Mark Chapman noted that spin is likely to play a bigger part in Colombo, requiring bowlers to rethink their tactics.