Showing questions for February 21, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 6 Feb 21, 2026
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Which country's newly elected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman moved to restore full visa services for Indian nationals in February 2026?
BangladeshBangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman moved to restore full visa services for Indian nationals, signaling a rapid effort to stabilise relations with New Delhi after months of diplomatic strain. Beginning Friday morning, Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi resumed all consular operations, reopening tourist, medical, business, work, and other visa categories that had been restricted since December 2025. The suspension had followed a period of heightened anti-India sentiment and political turbulence under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. This decision represents one of Prime Minister Rahman's first major foreign policy moves and is seen as a positive step toward normalising bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. The restoration of visa services is expected to facilitate greater people-to-people contact, business exchanges, and medical tourism between India and Bangladesh.
Question 7 Feb 21, 2026
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Who condemned the Youth Congress protest at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi in February 2026?
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday condemned the protest by Youth Congress workers at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling it "disgraceful and deplorable". He stated it was shameful that the Congress "stooped to a new low" and alleged that the disruption was a "well-planned strategy" to derail a historic moment showcasing India's technological leadership before the world. Fadnavis demanded stringent action against the culprits for attempting to malign the country's name and respect. The protest was staged by a group of India Youth Congress workers at an exhibition hall of Bharat Mandapam. This incident sparked significant political debate about the appropriateness of protests at international technology events and highlighted the tension between political dissent and national representation on global platforms.
Question 8 Feb 21, 2026
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What was the budget amount presented by Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan for the financial year 2026-27?
₹688.02 croreA Budget of ₹688.02 crore was presented for the financial year 2026-27 on Friday by Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan. This is the third Budget presented by Chauhan since Congress came to power in the corporation and is reportedly three times bigger than the ₹188.35 crores Budget which was presented by him last year. The Mayor, while presenting the Budget said, "With this Budget, the corporation aims to strengthen its revenue sources." This significant increase reflects the municipal body's focus on enhanced civic infrastructure and service delivery for Shimla residents. The budget presentation marks an important milestone in the Congress-led corporation's financial planning and development agenda for the hill station, emphasizing sustainable urban growth and improved public services.
Question 9 Feb 21, 2026
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When are the Assembly elections in Gujarat expected to be held according to BJP chief Nitin Nabin's statements during his February 2026 visit?
Dec-27BJP chief Nitin Nabin on Friday embarked on a three-day visit to Gujarat, where he attacked the opposition parties, saying some forces, who do not care about the nation's security or its common man, were trying to rise again ahead of the elections. Assembly elections in Gujarat are expected to be held in December 2027, while the Lok Sabha polls will be conducted in 2029. Addressing party leaders, workers and others who gathered in large numbers to welcome him at the Ahmedabad airport, Nabin said, "Looking ahead to 2027 and 2029, we must be fully prepared." He urged people to ignore and defeat "part-time politicians" who he claimed would appear during the elections, emphasizing the BJP's strategic readiness and organizational strength for upcoming electoral challenges in the state.
Question 10 Feb 21, 2026
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What period has Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu declared as the 'Decade of Hydropower'?
2025-2035Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said hydropower will anchor the State's next phase of economic transformation, with projects worth around ₹2 lakh crore set to take off in the coming years. Addressing the Statehood Day celebrations at IG Park, Khandu said his Government had declared 2025-2035 as the 'Decade of Hydropower', and underscored the sector's central role in shaping Arunachal Pradesh's future. Currently, 1.2 GW of projects is operational, and 4.8 GW is under construction. The 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower Project is slated for completion by this year, while the 2,880-MW Dibang Project is targeted for 2032. These projects are expected to generate ₹4,000 crore annually and create over 30,000 direct and 16,000 indirect jobs, positioning the state as a key energy hub for India's green transition.