An indigenously developed combat helicopter
D) A UAV-based surveillance system
✅ Answer: C) An indigenously developed combat helicopter
Explanation:
LCH Prachand is developed in India to enhance high-altitude combat and border preparedness capabilities.
MCQ 7 – Military Exercises
Q7. Exercise “Agni Varsha” conducted at Pokhran primarily tested:
A) Naval missile defence systems
B) Desert warfare and operational readiness
C) Arctic survival tactics
D) Space-based surveillance
✅ Answer: B) Desert warfare and operational readiness
Explanation:
Pokhran Field Firing Range is used for integrated combat and artillery testing under realistic battlefield conditions.
MCQ 8 – Public Health Initiative
Q8. The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign is primarily aimed at preventing:
A) Tuberculosis
B) Cervical cancer
C) Polio
D) Measles
✅ Answer: B) Cervical cancer
Explanation:
HPV vaccination protects against strains of the virus responsible for most cervical cancer cases.
MCQ 9 – Financial Institutions Governance
Q9. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) primarily recommends appointments for:
A) Private fintech firms
B) Cooperative societies
C) Public sector banks and insurance companies
D) Stock exchanges
✅ Answer: C) Public sector banks and insurance companies
Explanation:
FSIB functions as a recommending body for top-level appointments in public sector financial institutions.
MCQ 10 – International Scientific Panel
Q10. The appointment of Prof. B. Ravindran to the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI highlights India’s role in:
A) Space militarisation
B) Global AI norm-setting
C) WTO negotiations
D) Climate finance arbitration
✅ Answer: B) Global AI norm-setting
Explanation:
The UN AI panel aims to guide international governance frameworks for artificial intelligence.
MCQ 11 – Space Developments
Q11. Pakistan’s EO-2 satellite launched by SUPARCO is primarily intended for:
A) Human spaceflight
B) Navigation services
C) Earth observation
D) Deep space exploration
✅ Answer: C) Earth observation
Explanation:
EO satellites are used for remote sensing, mapping and environmental monitoring.
MCQ 12 – Important Days
Q12. National Science Day in India is observed on February 28 to commemorate:
A) Launch of Aryabhata satellite
B) Establishment of ISRO
C) Discovery of Raman Effect
D) Formation of CSIR
Month: Current Affairs - February 28, 2026
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