Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Friday, 13 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.

1On which day did the National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrate its 68th Foundation Day?
A.10 February
B.11 February
C.12 February
D.15 February

Correct Answer: C. 12 February

Explanation:The National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on 12 February.

2Dr. Haripriya Aravind and Dr. R. Venkatesh were chosen for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award 2026 for their contribution against cataract blindness. Which Union Territory do they belong to?
A.Chennai
B.Puducherry
C.Lakshadweep
D.Delhi

Correct Answer: B. Puducherry

Explanation:Dr. Haripriya Aravind and Dr. R. Venkatesh belong to Puducherry, honoured for their contribution to eliminating cataract blindness.

3Which district has been selected as the pilot district under the World's Largest Grain Storage Plan (Cooperative Sector) (WLGSP)?
A.Sehore
B.Balaghat
C.Indore
D.Raipur

Correct Answer: B. Balaghat

Explanation:Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district under the WLGSP.

4The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of R Vijay Anand as MD and CEO of which bank?
A.City Union Bank
B.Federal Bank
C.RBL Bank
D.South Indian Bank

Correct Answer: A. City Union Bank

Explanation:The RBI approved the appointment of R Vijay Anand as MD and CEO of City Union Bank.

5The frog species 'Oreobates shankusacha' was discovered in the high-altitude cloud forests of which South American country?
A.Brazil
B.Guyana
C.Peru
D.Suriname

Correct Answer: C. Peru

Explanation:The new frog species 'Oreobates shankusacha' was discovered in the high-altitude cloud forests of Peru.

6At what age did Aditya Pandya become India's youngest male analog astronaut?
A.17
B.16
C.15
D.18

Correct Answer: A. 17

Explanation:Aditya Pandya became India's youngest male analog astronaut at the age of 17.

7Who is India's BRICS Sherpa, leading the first BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi in 2026?
A.Ajay Seth
B.Harsh Vardhan
C.Suresh Prabhu
D.Sudhakar Dalela

Correct Answer: D. Sudhakar Dalela

Explanation:Sudhakar Dalela is India's BRICS Sherpa, who led the first BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi.

8In the 2025 LEED list, which country ranks second outside the United States?
A.India
B.Canada
C.Vietnam
D.Sweden

Correct Answer: A. India

Explanation:India ranked second outside the United States in the 2025 LEED (green building) list.

9In 2026, which anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj and prominent social reformer, did India celebrate?
A.205th
B.201st
C.200th
D.202nd

Correct Answer: D. 202nd

Explanation:The 202nd birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was celebrated in 2026.

10India's doctor-population ratio, surpassing the WHO benchmark, has improved to which of the following figures?
A.1:1020
B.1:912
C.1:811
D.1:708

Correct Answer: C. 1:811

Explanation:India's doctor-population ratio improved to 1:811, surpassing the WHO benchmark of 1:1000.