Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Monday, 09 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.

1The El Chichon volcano, recently in the news and famous for unusual hydrothermal activity, is located in which country?
A.Guatemala
B.Chile
C.Mexico
D.Peru

Correct Answer: C. Mexico

Explanation:El Chichon is an active volcano located in Mexico, known for its hydrothermal activity.

2The 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma 'Soldier of Humanity' Award, 2025 was conferred on whom?
A.Wangmo Wangchuk
B.Ashi Sangay Choden
C.Jetsun Pema
D.Tshering Tobgay

Correct Answer: C. Jetsun Pema

Explanation:The 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma 'Soldier of Humanity' Award 2025 was conferred on Jetsun Pema for her humanitarian contributions.

3Who became the first woman member from Iran to be elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
A.Samira Asghari
B.Soraya Aghaei
C.Maryam Kazemipour
D.Kimia Alizadeh

Correct Answer: B. Soraya Aghaei

Explanation:Soraya Aghaei became the first woman member from Iran to be elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

4India recently successfully tested the Agni-III missile to strengthen its strategic deterrence. Agni-III belongs to which category of missile?
A.Short-range ballistic missile
B.Medium-range cruise missile
C.Intercontinental ballistic missile
D.Intermediate-range ballistic missile

Correct Answer: D. Intermediate-range ballistic missile

Explanation:Agni-III is an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), an important part of India's nuclear deterrence capability.

5Which Indian state became the country's second state to publish a comprehensive state-level bird atlas?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Karnataka
C.Kerala
D.Goa

Correct Answer: C. Kerala

Explanation:Kerala became the country's second state to publish a comprehensive state-level bird atlas, an important step in bird conservation.

6Which team won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 title?
A.Royal Challengers Bengaluru
B.Delhi Capitals
C.Gujarat Giants
D.Mumbai Indians

Correct Answer: A. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Explanation:Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 title.

7NITI Aayog's clean energy blueprint aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a major renewable energy hub by which year?
A.2030
B.2032
C.2035
D.2040

Correct Answer: C. 2035

Explanation:NITI Aayog's clean energy blueprint aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a major renewable energy hub by 2035.

8In which event did Samrat Rana and Suruchi Singh win the silver medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026?
A.10m air rifle mixed team
B.10m air pistol mixed team
C.25m pistol mixed team
D.50m pistol mixed team

Correct Answer: B. 10m air pistol mixed team

Explanation:Samrat Rana and Suruchi Singh won the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026.

9Against which team did Vaibhav Suryavanshi score a record-breaking 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final?
A.England
B.South Africa
C.New Zealand
D.Australia

Correct Answer: A. England

Explanation:Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a record-breaking innings of 175 runs against England in the Under-19 World Cup final.

10Which team did India defeat in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026?
A.Australia
B.South Africa
C.England
D.New Zealand

Correct Answer: C. England

Explanation:India defeated England in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 to win the title.