1 February 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The NSHIP is a Joint Venture between V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) and the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), with each holding a 50% stake.

The classification of coking coal as a critical mineral is aimed at reducing India's heavy reliance on imports, as currently, nearly 95% of the coking coal required for the steel sector is imported.

The PAIMANA portal, which monitors Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth Rs 150 crore and above, was introduced to replace the legacy Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS-2006).

E-Methanol serves as a clean marine and industrial fuel produced using green hydrogen and captured CO2, aiming to support the shipping and chemical sectors where electrification is difficult.

The Indian Army signed an agreement with Shield AI for the procurement of V-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System known for its ducted-fan design.

The 100-meter steel bridge is the 13th to be completed out of the 17 bridges approved for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project within the state of Gujarat.

A.V. Girija Kumar, former Chairman and Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Company Limited, was appointed as the chairman of the reconstituted RAC for a three-year tenure.

Slice launched India's first savings account linked to 100% of the RBI Repo rate, allowing for interest to be calculated and credited daily.

A PA-P license authorizes a company to offer payment acceptance services across physical (offline) channels, enabling omnichannel services for merchants.

The branch at GIFT City (IFSC) is designed specifically for cross-border financial services, international banking, and strengthening foreign currency lending operations.

Kota Ravi, who currently serves as Director (Operations) of HAL, has been appointed as the next CMD and will take charge after Dr. D.K. Sunil retires in April 2026.

The 2026 theme for WNTDD is 'Unite. Act. Eliminate,' which highlights the collective global action required to eradicate neglected tropical diseases.

The Kerala state budget for FY27 estimated the state's fiscal deficit at 3.40%.

The 'Sthree Suraksha Scheme' allocates funds to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000 to women (including trans-women) aged between 35 and 60 who are not beneficiaries of other social security schemes.

The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board signed an MoU with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO) to create a dedicated industrial park for women entrepreneurs.

The SbDS aims to enhance domestic shipbuilding capacity to 4.5 million Gross Tonnage annually by 2047 through infrastructure and technology upgrades.

Hivemind is Shield AI’s autonomy software integrated into the V-BAT drones, enabling the armed forces to develop and test mission-specific autonomous applications.

While January 30, March 23, May 19, and November 19 are observed as Martyrs' Days in India, August 15 is Independence Day.

The 'One Data, One Entry' principle automates about 60% of project data flows from various ministries into the PAIMANA portal, eliminating redundant manual entry.

The 'Slice in 3' feature provides users with a no-cost Equated Monthly Investment (EMI) conversion for any purchases made through the card that exceed Rs 2,000.