February 2026

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 february 2026

Q. Which team won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 title?
प्रो रेसलिंग लीग (PWL) 2026 का खिताब किस टीम ने जीता?

A. Delhi Dangal Warriors
B. Punjab Royals
C. Mumbai Maharathis
D. Haryana Thunders

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✅ Answer: D. Haryana Thunders

Explanation / व्याख्या:
Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 after a thrilling final against Delhi Dangal Warriors at the Noida Indoor Stadium on 1 February 2026.
हरियाणा थंडर्स ने 1 फरवरी 2026 को नोएडा इंडोर स्टेडियम में दिल्ली दंगल वॉरियर्स के खिलाफ रोमांचक फाइनल जीतकर PWL 2026 का खिताब अपने नाम किया।

Q. Which two wetlands were added to India’s Ramsar network in January 2026?
जनवरी 2026 में भारत के रामसर नेटवर्क में कौन-से दो आर्द्रभूमि स्थल जोड़े गए?

A. Keoladeo & Chilika
B. Harike & Wular
C. Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand
D. Sambhar & Loktak

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✅ Answer: C. Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand

Explanation / व्याख्या:
Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district, Gujarat were added to India’s Ramsar network.
उत्तर प्रदेश के एटा जिले का पटना पक्षी अभयारण्य और गुजरात के कच्छ जिले का छारी-ढांड भारत के रामसर नेटवर्क में शामिल किए गए।

Q. Union Budget 2026–27 is India’s which numbered Union Budget?
केंद्रीय बजट 2026–27 भारत का कौन-सा क्रमांकित केंद्रीय बजट है?

A. 78th
B. 79th
C. 80th
D. 81st

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✅ Answer: C. 80th

Q. Who presented the Union Budget 2026–27?
केंद्रीय बजट 2026–27 किसने प्रस्तुत किया?

A. Amit Shah
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Arun Jaitley

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✅ Answer: B. Nirmala Sitharaman

Q. In the Union Budget 2026–27, what is the fiscal deficit target set by the Government of India?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026–27 में भारत सरकार द्वारा निर्धारित राजकोषीय घाटे का लक्ष्य क्या है?

A. 4.1% of GDP
B. 4.3% of GDP
C. 4.5% of GDP
D. 4.7% of GDP

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✅ Answer: B. 4.3% of GDP

Union Budget 2026–27: Key Highlights for Competitive Exams

Union Budget 2026–27 is India’s 80th budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February 2026. It emphasizes fiscal discipline, infrastructure push, reforms in taxation, and youth-centric growth.

📌 Union Budget 2026–27: Key Highlights

Fiscal & Economic Indicators

  • Total Expenditure: ₹53.47 lakh crore (↑7.7% from 2025–26)
  • Receipts (excluding borrowings): ₹36.51 lakh crore (↑7.2%)
  • Nominal GDP Growth Estimate: 10% (real growth + inflation)
  • Fiscal Deficit Target: 4.3% of GDP (vs. 4.4% in 2025–26)
  • Revenue Deficit Target: 1.5% of GDP (same as 2025–26)

Taxation & Customs

  • Simplification of customs tariff structure to boost exports.
  • Duty-free import limit for seafood export inputs raised to 3% of FOB turnover.
  • Exemptions extended for lithium-ion battery storage, solar glass, nuclear power projects (till 2035).
  • Phasing out exemptions for items with negligible imports to encourage domestic manufacturing.

Infrastructure & Growth

  • High-speed corridors announced for logistics efficiency.
  • Capital expenditure thrust continues to drive growth.
  • Focus on manufacturing in frontier sectors and rejuvenation of legacy industries.
  • Push for MSMEs as “champion sectors.”

Social & Welfare Initiatives

  • Yuva Shakti-driven Budget: Emphasis on youth employment and skill development.
  • Strengthening social welfare schemes for inclusive growth.
  • Focus on healthcare, education, and rural development.

Haryana Thunders win Pro Wrestling League 2026

Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 after a thrilling final against Delhi Dangal Warriors at the Noida Indoor Stadium on 1 February 2026. With the contest tied 4–4 after eight bouts, the title was decided in the final women’s 62 kg bout, where Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko displayed remarkable composure and technical superiority to secure a dramatic 5–4 victory for Haryana.

Turan Bayramov (Delhi Dangal Warriors) was named Player of the Tournament for winning all 7 of his bouts in the men’s 57 kg category with 59 points, while Chandermohan (Punjab Royals) emerged as the highest point scorer overall. In the final, Neha Sangwan (Haryana Thunders) won Player of the Match, Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) was adjudged Fighter of the Match, and Akshay Dhere (Haryana Thunders) claimed Impact Player of the Match, bringing a dramatic and memorable PWL 2026 season to a fitting close.

Patna Bird Sanctuary & Chhari-Dhand added to Ramsar List

Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district, Gujarat have been added to India’s Ramsar network, strengthening the country’s commitment to wetland conservation. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on 31 January 2026. The two wetlands support hundreds of migratory and resident bird species and are also habitats for wildlife such as chinkara, wolves, caracal, desert cats, desert foxes, along with several endangered bird species.

India is a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, and India became a signatory on 1 February 1982. The newly designated sites highlight India’s growing role in internationally recognised wetland conservation and management efforts.

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