Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 18 February 2026 (Set 2 – Advanced Level for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Defence Exams)

Question 1

Smriti Mandhana won which award?

Accepted Answer

BBC ISWOTY 2025 - She won BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025.

Question 2

India won how many total medals at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026?

Accepted Answer

94 - India secured 51 Gold, 23 Silver, 20 Bronze = 94 total medals.

Question 3

Which country finished second in Asian Rifle Championship 2026 medal tally?

Accepted Answer

Kazakhstan - Kazakhstan secured second position with 26 medals.

Question 4

The Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 was held in:

Accepted Answer

New Delhi - Held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.

Question 5

Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural FIDE Freestyle Chess Championship in:

Accepted Answer

Germany - The championship was held in Weissenhaus, Germany.

Question 6

Freestyle Chess is also known as:

Accepted Answer

Chess960 - Freestyle Chess = Chess960 (Fischer Random).

Question 7

The total prize fund of FIDE Freestyle Chess Championship 2026 was:

Accepted Answer

USD 300,000 - Total prize pool was USD 300,000.

Question 8

Robert Duvall won Oscar for which film?

Accepted Answer

Tender Mercies - He won Best Actor Oscar in 1983 for Tender Mercies.

Question 9

Global Tourism Resilience Day is observed on:

Accepted Answer

February 17 - Observed annually on February 17.

Question 10

The resolution declaring Global Tourism Resilience Day was adopted in:

Accepted Answer

2023 - UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/77/269 in 2023.

Question 11

Tamil Nadu signed MoUs worth approximately:

Accepted Answer

₹5,980 crore - TN signed MoUs worth ₹5,980 crore in semiconductor & aerospace sectors.

Question 12

MinebeaMitsumi’s MoU in Tamil Nadu relates to:

Accepted Answer

Semiconductor manufacturing - The Japanese firm is setting up semiconductor facility in TN.

Question 13

Assertion: PM RAHAT covers accident victims for 7 days. Reason: It ensures treatment during the Golden Hour.

Accepted Answer

Both correct and R explains A - The 7-day coverage ensures immediate and timely treatment within the critical Golden Hour period.

Question 14

Assertion: RBI regulates Payment Aggregators. Reason: Payment Aggregators deal with settlement of funds.

Accepted Answer

Both correct and R explains A - RBI regulates PA as they onboard merchants and settle funds, impacting financial stability.

Question 15

Which statement is correct about Chess960?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates opening theory memorization - Chess960 randomizes starting positions, reducing memorized openings.

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