📘 Recent Current Affairs – February 2026
Page 1 – National Issues
🔹 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1. The recently discussed National Green Industrial Policy primarily aims to:
A) Increase fossil fuel subsidies
B) Promote green manufacturing and renewable integration
C) Privatize environmental regulation
D) Reduce export competitiveness
Answer: B
Explanation: The policy focuses on promoting renewable energy adoption, green hydrogen, and sustainable industrial production to align with India’s long-term climate and economic goals.
A) Increase fossil fuel subsidies
B) Promote green manufacturing and renewable integration
C) Privatize environmental regulation
D) Reduce export competitiveness
Answer: B
Explanation: The policy focuses on promoting renewable energy adoption, green hydrogen, and sustainable industrial production to align with India’s long-term climate and economic goals.
Q2. The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework in India includes which of the following pillars?
1. Aadhaar
2. UPI
3. ONDC
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: India’s DPI model integrates Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and ONDC (digital commerce), forming a globally recognized governance and development framework.
1. Aadhaar
2. UPI
3. ONDC
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: India’s DPI model integrates Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and ONDC (digital commerce), forming a globally recognized governance and development framework.
Q3. The expansion of India’s semiconductor mission primarily supports:
A) Agricultural mechanization
B) Electronics manufacturing self-reliance
C) Tourism infrastructure
D) Defence pension reforms
Answer: B
Explanation: The semiconductor mission strengthens domestic chip production, reducing import dependency and boosting high-tech manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
A) Agricultural mechanization
B) Electronics manufacturing self-reliance
C) Tourism infrastructure
D) Defence pension reforms
Answer: B
Explanation: The semiconductor mission strengthens domestic chip production, reducing import dependency and boosting high-tech manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
🔹 Analytical Questions
Q4. How is Digital Public Infrastructure transforming governance and service delivery in India?
Explanation: DPI enables direct benefit transfers, financial inclusion, digital commerce participation, and transparent governance. It reduces leakages, improves efficiency, and supports inclusive growth.
Explanation: DPI enables direct benefit transfers, financial inclusion, digital commerce participation, and transparent governance. It reduces leakages, improves efficiency, and supports inclusive growth.
Q5. Discuss the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing for India’s economic security.
Explanation: Semiconductor capability ensures supply chain resilience, strengthens defence electronics, enhances export potential, and supports emerging technologies such as AI, EVs, and 5G.
Explanation: Semiconductor capability ensures supply chain resilience, strengthens defence electronics, enhances export potential, and supports emerging technologies such as AI, EVs, and 5G.
📝 15 Marks Mains Model Answer
Q6. “Technological self-reliance is central to India’s long-term economic strategy.” Discuss in light of recent national developments.
Answer Structure:
Introduction: Technological sovereignty has become essential in an era of global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
Body:
Answer Structure:
Introduction: Technological sovereignty has become essential in an era of global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
Body:
- Semiconductor Mission and electronics manufacturing
- Digital Public Infrastructure (Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC)
- Green hydrogen and renewable energy expansion
- Defence indigenisation initiatives
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