Current Affairs MCQs 06 February 2026
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Q1. President’s Rule in Manipur recently ended with the swearing-in of which of the following leaders as Chief Minister?
A. Nongthombam Biren Singh
B. Yumnam Khemchand Singh
C. Nemcha Kipgen
D. Losii Dikho
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Answer: B. Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Explanation: President’s Rule in Manipur was revoked and BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister, restoring an elected government in the State after nearly one year of Central rule.
Q2. The Pir Panjal Range is a part of which of the following mountain systems?
A. Trans-Himalayas
B. Lesser Himalayas
C. Greater Himalayas
D. Shiwalik Range
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Answer: B. Lesser Himalayas
Explanation: The Pir Panjal Range forms an important sub-range of the Lesser Himalayas, also known as the Middle Himalayas. It runs parallel to the Great Himalayan Range and acts as a natural barrier between the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley.
Geographically, the Himalayan system is divided into three main parts:
- Greater Himalayas (Himadri) – highest peaks and glaciers
- Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) – medium height ranges such as Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, Mahabharat
- Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas) – lowest foothills
Q3. Andre Beteille, who recently passed away, was best known for his contributions to which field?
A. Economics
B. Political Science
C. Sociology
D. Anthropology
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Answer: C. Sociology
Explanation: Andre Beteille was a renowned Indian sociologist known for his rigorous fieldwork and influential studies on caste, class, inequality, and agrarian social structures. His landmark work Caste, Class and Power shaped modern Indian sociology.
Q4. Recently, scientists discovered naturally mummified cheetah remains in caves. These remains were found in which of the following countries?
A. Egypt
B. Peru
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Mexico
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Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Scientists unearthed seven naturally mummified cheetahs and skeletal remains of over 50 individuals from cave systems in northern Saudi Arabia. Genetic and radiocarbon analyses showed that both Asiatic and north-west African cheetah subspecies once inhabited the region. Now only 50 Asiatic Cheetahs are remain in Iran. The IUCN status of Asiatic Cheetah: Critically Endangered.
Q5. The AI startup Anthropic, known for its Claude series of AI models emphasizing safety and alignment, was founded with a core focus on which of the following?
A. Quantum computing research
B. AI safety and interpretable AI systems
C. Blockchain-based decentralized apps
D. Robotics automation for manufacturing
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Answer: B. AI safety and interpretable AI systems
Explanation: Anthropic was founded with a mission to build AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and aligned with human values. Its Claude family of models focuses on reducing harmful outputs and making large language models more reliable and understandable.
Q6. With reference to the AI startup Anthropic, consider the following statements:
1. It focuses on building artificial intelligence systems aligned with human values and AI safety.
2. It developed the Claude family of large language models.
3. It is an initiative launched by the Government of India under the Digital India Mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Anthropic is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI researchers. It focuses on AI safety, ethical AI development, and alignment with human values, and it developed the Claude series of large language models. It is developed in USA. It is not a Government of India initiative, hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
Q7. The ‘AI4AP Police’ project, recently launched to integrate Artificial Intelligence tools into policing, was initially piloted in which of the following districts of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Nellore, Kadapa and Kurnool
B. Annamaiah, Chittoor and Guntur
C. Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram
D. East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna
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Answer: B. Annamaiah, Chittoor and Guntur
Explanation: The AI4AP Police project, launched by Andhra Pradesh Police, integrates eight AI tools for smart policing. The pilot phase is being implemented in Annamaiah, Chittoor and Guntur districts before statewide expansion.
Q8. The PRITHVI (Prithvi Vigyan) Scheme, recently seen in news, is implemented by which of the following Ministries to improve weather, climate and disaster preparedness services?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences
D. Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Answer: C. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation: The PRITHVI Scheme is a ₹4,797 crore umbrella programme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences integrating five sub-schemes (ACROSS, O-SMART, PACER, SAGE and REACHOUT) to enhance India’s capabilities in weather forecasting, ocean services, climate research and disaster early warning systems.
Q9. With reference to Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs), recently seen in news, how many VDVKs have been sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh under PMJVM and PM-JANMAN schemes combined?
A. 368
B. 415
C. 488
D. 512
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Answer: C. 488
Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through TRIFED, has sanctioned 488 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Andhra Pradesh, including 415 under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) and 73 under PM-JANMAN, to promote value addition of minor forest produce and enhance tribal livelihoods.
Q10. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Pir Panjal Range?
A. Nanga Parbat
B. Indrasan
C. Kamet
D. Trisul
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Answer: B. Indrasan
Explanation: Indrasan (6,221 m), located in Himachal Pradesh near the Lahaul–Spiti and Kullu region, is the highest peak of the Pir Panjal Range, which forms part of the Lesser Himalayas and separates the Kashmir Valley from the Jammu region. The range plays an important role in the geography and climate of Jammu & Kashmir.
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