Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Monday, 16 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 WHO recently pre-qualified another new oral vaccine (nOPV2) to strengthen global eradication efforts against which disease?
A.Measles
B.Cholera
C.Polio
D.Malaria
2Which country finished first in the medal tally at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026?
A.China
B.Japan
C.India
D.Kazakhstan
3The recently launched Stree Suraksha scheme is associated with which state?
A.Kerala
B.Karnataka
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Telangana
4As per FY24, which state produces the most wool in India?
A.Telangana
B.Rajasthan
C.Karnataka
D.Gujarat
5Who was recently appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City?
A.Hasmukh Adhia
B.Ajay Piramal
C.Sanjay Kaul
D.Uday Kotak
6The first-ever International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 will be hosted by which country?
A.India
B.Russia
C.China
D.France
7What is the theme of World Radio Day 2026?
A.Radio for Peace
B.Radio and Youth
C.Digital Broadcasting
D.Radio and Artificial Intelligence
8Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled that stem-cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is:
A.A fully approved treatment
B.Permitted only in approved clinical trials
C.Permanently banned
D.Permitted in private hospitals
9Which country recently took command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces for the first time?
A.India
B.France
C.Japan
D.Australia
10Which Maharatna CPSE was awarded the FIPI Award 2025 for 'Oil and Gas Production Company of the Year'?
A.ONGC
B.GAIL India Limited
C.Oil India Limited
D.HPCL
