14 February 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. Bangladesh is currently the second-largest apparel exporter globally after China.

2. Bangladesh has traditionally been the largest buyer of Indian raw cotton.

3. The deal incentivizes Bangladesh to increase cotton imports from India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A Privilege Notice can be moved when a Member of Parliament is obstructed from performing parliamentary duties.

2. Article 105 of the Constitution provides powers and privileges to Members of Parliament.

3. Courts can invalidate parliamentary proceedings on the ground of procedural irregularity under Article 122.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List I with List II:

Codes:

1. CCUS involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and either utilizing it in products or storing it in deep geological formations.

2. CCUS is particularly important for decarbonizing sectors like steel and cement where emissions are process-intrinsic.

3. CCUS completely eliminates the need for fossil fuels in India’s energy transition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Reason (R): The Indus Waters Treaty permits India limited usage rights over Western Rivers subject to design and storage restrictions.

1. Rapid Arctic warming is weakening natural climatic barriers, allowing more non-native plant species to survive.
2. Scientific studies estimate that more than 2,500 vascular plant species could potentially establish in the Arctic under warming scenarios.
3. Invasive species can occur both unintentionally and deliberately.
4. Invasive alien species are considered among the major drivers of global biodiversity loss.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. HAPS platforms operate in the stratosphere at an altitude of around 18–20 km above the Earth’s surface.

2. Unlike conventional satellites, HAPS require rocket launches to be deployed into orbit.

3. HAPS can remain airborne for long durations using solar power during the day and battery systems at night.

4. HAPS can provide persistent surveillance over a specific geographical area.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capability.

2. It is currently manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

3. The recently signed contract for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard was concluded under the “Buy (Global)” category.

4. A civilian variant called Hindustan-228 is used to promote regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Himalayan Tahr is a large hoofed mammal found in the Himalayan region at elevations generally between 2,500 and 5,000 metres.

2. Male Himalayan Tahrs are smaller in size and have shorter horns than females.

3. The Himalayan Tahr is classified as ‘Near Threatened’ under the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Sangtam tribe is one of the major Naga tribes primarily residing in the Kiphire and Tuensang districts of Nagaland.

2. The Sangtam community traditionally practices terrace farming as its principal agricultural system.

3. Mongmong is an important festival of the Sangtam community associated with the worship of the household deity and fireplace.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?