{"id":8211,"date":"2026-02-21T17:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T17:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=8211"},"modified":"2026-02-21T17:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T17:20:05","slug":"mcqs-on-current-affairs-05-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=8211","title":{"rendered":"MCQs on Current Affairs 05.02.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. With reference to the revised Startup India recognition framework, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The turnover threshold for general startup recognition has been increased to \u20b9200 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The age limit for Deep Tech Startups has been extended to 15 years from the date of incorporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The turnover limit for Deep Tech Startups has been enhanced to \u20b9300 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperative societies registered under State Cooperative Acts are now eligible for startup recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 3 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2, 3 and 4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 1, 3 and 4 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nThe turnover limit for startup recognition has been increased from \u20b9100 crore to \u20b9200 crore.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 \u2013 Incorrect:<br\/>\nThe age limit for Deep Tech Startups has been extended to 20 years, not 15 years.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nThe turnover limit for Deep Tech Startups has been enhanced to \u20b9300 crore, recognizing their capital-intensive and long-gestation nature.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nCooperative societies registered under State and UT Cooperative Acts, as well as Multi-State Cooperative Societies, are now eligible for recognition.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. The introduction of a dedicated \u201cDeep Tech Startup\u201d category primarily aims to address which of the following challenges?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long gestation periods before commercialization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High research and development intensity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need for short-term working capital support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital-intensive operational requirements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Select the correct answer using the code below<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 and 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2, 3 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2, 3 and 4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 1, 2 and 4 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nDeep tech startups often require extended timelines before commercialization due to technological complexity.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nThey are characterized by high R&#038;D intensity and scientific innovation.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 \u2013 Incorrect:<br\/>\nThe framework does not primarily address short-term working capital needs; rather, it focuses on enabling long-term patient capital and structural support.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nDeep tech enterprises are capital-intensive and require substantial infrastructure and investment.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. With reference to the <strong>Sanchar Saathi initiative<\/strong>, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Chakshu facility allows citizens to report suspected fraud communications even if no financial loss has occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cases involving actual financial loss due to cyber fraud are handled by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The data reported through Chakshu is used for analytical purposes to detect misuse of telecom resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Action against suspected mobile numbers is taken without giving an opportunity for re-verification to the user.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 3 and 4 only<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. 1 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nChakshu enables reporting of suspected fraud communications where fraud was attempted but not necessarily committed.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 \u2013 Incorrect:<br\/>\nCases involving actual financial loss are handled by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not DoT.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nDoT uses crowd-sourced data to analyze patterns and detect misuse of telecom resources rather than acting on individual complaints directly.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4 \u2013 Incorrect:<br\/>\nAction is generally taken after giving an opportunity for re-verification to the mobile user.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. With reference to the <strong>Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)<\/strong> established by DoT, consider the following statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">DIP facilitates bi-directional information sharing among telecom operators, banks, security agencies and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Mobile Number Revocation List (MNRL) contains details of disconnected numbers along with reasons and date of disconnection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) classifies mobile numbers based on their likelihood of involvement in financial fraud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">DIP directly prosecutes individuals involved in cyber fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1, 2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 and 4 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 and 3 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1, 2, 3 and 4<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. 1, 2 and 3 only <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> &bull; Statement 1 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nDIP is a secure online platform for bi-directional information sharing among over 1200 stakeholders including police, banks, TSPs, UPI providers, and WhatsApp.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 2 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nMNRL includes disconnected mobile numbers along with reasons and date of disconnection.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 3 \u2013 Correct:<br\/>\nFRI is a risk-based metric categorizing mobile numbers as medium, high, or very high risk for financial fraud.<br\/> &bull; \n\nStatement 4 \u2013 Incorrect:<br\/>\nDIP does not prosecute offenders. It shares information so that stakeholders can initiate action within their respective domains.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following cities is the headquarters of a Zonal Cultural Centre (ZCC) established by the Government of India to preserve Intangible Cultural Heritage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bhopal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Patiala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Jaipur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lucknow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Patiala <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The Government of India has established seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) to promote and preserve folk art and culture. Their headquarters are located at:<br\/> &bull;\n\nPatiala<br\/> &bull;\n\nNagpur<br\/> &bull;\n\nUdaipur<br\/> &bull;\n\nPrayagraj<br\/> &bull;\n\nKolkata<br\/> &bull;\n\nDimapur<br\/> &bull;\n\nThanjavur\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6. Mount Aconcagua, recently flagged off for a joint Indian expedition, is located in which country?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Peru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Argentina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bolivia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Argentina <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> Mount Aconcagua is located in Argentina. It stands at 6,961 metres, making it:<br\/>\n\n&bull; The highest peak in South America<br\/>\n\n&bull; The highest mountain outside Asia<br\/>\n\nIt is also the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q7. Under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), which of the following entities is responsible for providing regulatory support for trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCC)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Grid Controller of India Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The regulatory framework of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) clearly assigns different roles to institutions:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Bureau of Energy Efficiency \u2013 Acts as the Administrator of the scheme and manages implementation.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Grid Controller of India Limited \u2013 Functions as the Registry for the carbon market.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Central Electricity Regulatory Commission \u2013 Provides regulatory support for trading activities, including matters relating to Carbon Credit Certificate (CCC) trading.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q8. The \u2018Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas\u2019 scheme has been launched as a sub-scheme under which of the following initiatives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">PRASHAD Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Swadesh Darshan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dekho Apna Desh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">National Rural Livelihood Mission<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Swadesh Darshan <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The \u2018Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas\u2019 scheme has been introduced as a sub-scheme of the Swadesh Darshan initiative by the Ministry of Tourism.<br\/>\n\nIt is being implemented under the broader umbrella of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA).<br\/>\n\n&bull; PRASHAD Scheme focuses on pilgrimage tourism infrastructure.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Dekho Apna Desh is a promotional campaign.<br\/>\n\n&bull; National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) focuses on self-employment and SHGs, not tourism infrastructure.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q9. Which is the tallest flying bird in the world?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ostrich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sarus crane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Wandering albatross<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Emu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Sarus crane <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <br\/> The Sarus crane is the tallest bird capable of sustained flight, reaching a height of up to 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches). It has a large wingspan (about 2.4\u20132.6 meters) and is native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Despite its great height, it is a strong and graceful flyer.<br\/>\n\nLet\u2019s examine the other options:<br\/>\n\n1. Ostrich \u2013 Although the ostrich is the tallest bird overall (up to 2.7 meters), it is flightless, so it does not qualify.<br\/>\n\n3. Wandering albatross \u2013 This bird has the largest wingspan of any living bird (up to 3.5 meters), but it is not the tallest in height.<br\/>\n\n4. Emu \u2013 The emu is also a tall bird but is flightless, similar to the ostrich.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. With reference to the revised Startup India recognition framework, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? 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