Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Thursday, 05 February 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation. These questions are useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all competitive exams.

1What is the name of the joint training exercise conducted by the Indian Army and ITBP in Arunachal Pradesh in January 2026?
A.Him Vijay
B.Agni Shakti
C.Agni Pariksha
D.Prahar

Correct Answer: C. Agni Pariksha

Explanation:The Indian Army and ITBP conducted a joint training exercise named 'Agni Pariksha' in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at strengthening coordination in high-altitude areas.

2Under the Central Staffing Scheme, who has been appointed as Director in the Department of Defence?
A.Ritu Maheshwari
B.Anuradha Prasad
C.Sunita Sharma
D.M Anita

Correct Answer: D. M Anita

Explanation:M Anita was appointed as Director in the Department of Defence under the Central Staffing Scheme.

3Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to assume office as Chief Minister of which state?
A.Nagaland
B.Mizoram
C.Tripura
D.Manipur

Correct Answer: D. Manipur

Explanation:Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to assume office as the Chief Minister of Manipur.

4Which private company is developing the commercial space station Haven-1?
A.Blue Origin
B.Axiom Space
C.Vast Space
D.Northrop Grumman

Correct Answer: C. Vast Space

Explanation:The private company Vast Space is developing the commercial space station Haven-1, important for future space tourism and research.

5Exercise Khanjar-XIII is conducted between India and which country?
A.Kazakhstan
B.Kyrgyzstan
C.Uzbekistan
D.Tajikistan

Correct Answer: B. Kyrgyzstan

Explanation:Exercise Khanjar is a joint special forces exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation.

6D'Future - India Digital Conclave 2026 was hosted by which institution?
A.IIM Ahmedabad
B.IIM Bangalore
C.IIM Udaipur
D.IIT Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C. IIM Udaipur

Explanation:D'Future - India Digital Conclave 2026 was hosted by IIM Udaipur.

7In which Indian city will the World Seafood Congress (WSC) 2026 be held for the first time?
A.Chennai
B.Mumbai
C.Visakhapatnam
D.Kochi

Correct Answer: A. Chennai

Explanation:The World Seafood Congress 2026 will be held for the first time in Chennai, India, a major global platform for the seafood industry.

8Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano, recently in the news for his achievement, successfully climbed which peak as part of his Seven Summits expedition?
A.Mount Aconcagua
B.Mount Elbrus
C.Mount Kilimanjaro
D.Mount Denali

Correct Answer: A. Mount Aconcagua

Explanation:Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano successfully climbed Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America, as part of his Seven Summits expedition.

9Which state tops the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0?
A.Kerala
B.Tripura
C.Odisha
D.Rajasthan

Correct Answer: B. Tripura

Explanation:Tripura topped the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, reflecting rural development and empowerment of Panchayati Raj institutions.

10The Assam government announced a grant of ₹50 crore to preserve the heritage of which dynasty?
A.Ahom
B.Koch
C.Pala
D.Kachari

Correct Answer: B. Koch

Explanation:The Assam government announced a ₹50 crore grant to preserve the rich heritage of the Koch dynasty.