15 February 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) is the preliminary step in India's defence procurement process, which formally approves the intent to acquire and permits the government to proceed with the complex stages of contract negotiations and pricing.

The deal mandates that 18 Rafale jets will be delivered in fly-away condition from France, while the remaining 96 aircraft are to be manufactured within India to support the 'Make in India' initiative.

The MoU focuses on specialized areas related to marine and coastal health, including fisheries, energy, desalination, climate monitoring, erosion management, and spatial planning for maritime activities.

The motto 'Nagrik Devo Bhava', which translates to 'citizen is akin to God', was inscribed on the wall of the Seva Teerth complex beneath the main plaque unveiled by PM Narendra Modi.

The 10-year roadmap titled 'Technology Services- Reimagination Ahead' aims to scale India's current USD 265 billion technology services sector to a valuation of USD 750-850 billion by the year 2035.

CTF 154 is a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, law enforcement at sea, and capacity-building to combat piracy and illegal trafficking.

The center is a joint research initiative dedicated to applied research in AI, specifically targeting sectors like semiconductors, robotics, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure to solve practical manufacturing challenges.

The contract for the 8 Dornier 228 aircraft is part of a strategic roadmap to increase the Indian Coast Guard's total air fleet from 80 to 100 aircraft by the year 2030.

India improved its global position to the 75th rank in the February 2026 Henley Passport Index, reflecting progress compared to the 80th rank held in January 2026.

The agreement allows Indian tourists to use their UPI-enabled apps (such as Google Pay or PhonePe) to scan and pay at Malaysian merchants that accept the DuitNow QR system.

The partnership is designed to foster professional growth for IOB's top executives through customized training programs and high-impact learning interventions developed by IIM-K.

Bulgarian President Iliana Malinova Iotova appointed Andrey Gyurov, who serves as the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, as the caretaker Prime Minister.

CA Prasanna Kumar D was elected as the 74th President of ICAI for the 2026-27 term, succeeding CA Charanjot Singh Nanda.

AU Small Finance Bank, originally a vehicle finance company, made history in 2025 by becoming the first Small Finance Bank (SFB) to receive RBI approval to transition into a Universal Bank.

Deepak Gupta, currently serving as Director (Projects) at GAIL, was appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as the new Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (India) Limited.

The theme for National Productivity Week 2026 is 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs', focusing on leveraging industrial clusters for economic growth.

The 2026 theme for World Radio Day emphasizes the integration of AI in radio, specifically highlighting that while AI is a useful tool, it should not replace the human voice or essence of radio broadcasting.

In the budget presented by Deputy CM Diya Kumari, the fiscal deficit of Rajasthan for the 2026-27 financial year is projected at Rs 79,492.52 crore, which is 3.69% of the state's GSDP.

Kerala became the first state in India to approve a comprehensive Urban Policy, providing a strategic long-term vision to manage rapid urbanization and build climate-resilient cities by 2050.

The MoU establishes a framework where Joint Working Groups (JWGs) are responsible for overseeing project execution, annual reviews, and progress monitoring between the MoES and the Puducherry government.