MCQ Test: February 08, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit and Landmark India-US Trade Pact Headline National Developments

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What does the acronym 'IMPACT' stand for in the context of the recent India-Malaysia bilateral discussions?

A) India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation B) India-Malaysia Program for Active Cooperative Trade C) International-Malaysia Partnership for Allied Climate Transition D) India-Malaysia Pact for Accelerated Cultural Ties

Correct Answer: A) India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation
Full Answer: Ans: a) India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation

During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, who did Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold discussions with to elevate bilateral ties?

A) Mahathir Mohamad B) Anwar Ibrahim C) Najib Razak D) Muhyiddin Yassin

Correct Answer: B) Anwar Ibrahim
Full Answer: Ans: b) Anwar Ibrahim

Under the new India-US interim trade agreement, reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports are set to be reduced to what percentage?

A) 25% B) 50% C) 18% D) 12%

Correct Answer: C) 18%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 18%

Which of the following agricultural sectors has been EXCLUDED from tariff concessions in the India-US trade deal to safeguard Indian farmers?

A) Cotton and Jute B) Dairy, Rice, Wheat, and Maize C) Sugarcane and Spices D) Pulses and Oilseeds

Correct Answer: B) Dairy, Rice, Wheat, and Maize
Full Answer: Ans: b) Dairy, Rice, Wheat, and Maize

In which district of Meghalaya did a recent explosion at an illegal coal mine result in the death of 27 people?

A) East Khasi Hills B) West Garo Hills C) East Jaintia Hills D) Ri-Bhoi

Correct Answer: C) East Jaintia Hills
Full Answer: Ans: c) East Jaintia Hills

The Meghalaya government has ordered a crackdown on which specific type of mining following the recent tragedy?

A) Open-cast mining B) Rat-hole mining C) Strip mining D) Mountaintop removal mining

Correct Answer: B) Rat-hole mining
Full Answer: Ans: b) Rat-hole mining

Who declared India an 'indispensable partner' for Europe at the inaugural India-EU Forum 2026?

A) Nikos Dendias (Greek Defence Minister) B) Emmanuel Macron (French President) C) Olaf Scholz (German Chancellor) D) Ursula von der Leyen (EU President)

Correct Answer: A) Nikos Dendias (Greek Defence Minister)
Full Answer: Ans: a) Nikos Dendias (Greek Defence Minister)

Where was the inaugural India-EU Forum 2026 held?

A) Brussels B) Athens C) New Delhi D) Paris

Correct Answer: C) New Delhi
Full Answer: Ans: c) New Delhi

In the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers held in Bengaluru, the Indian tennis team is competing against which country?

A) Spain B) Netherlands C) Australia D) France

Correct Answer: B) Netherlands
Full Answer: Ans: b) Netherlands

Which Indian tennis player is leading the charge for the hosts in the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers?

A) Rohan Bopanna B) Yuki Bhambri C) Sumit Nagal D) Ramkumar Ramanathan

Correct Answer: C) Sumit Nagal
Full Answer: Ans: c) Sumit Nagal

51 Maoists recently surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and Bijapur districts under which rehabilitation campaign?

A) Operation Green Hunt B) Puna Margem C) Nayi Disha D) Suraksha Kavach

Correct Answer: B) Puna Margem
Full Answer: Ans: b) Puna Margem

What is the government's set deadline for curbing insurgency as mentioned in the context of the Maoist surrenders?

A) December 2025 B) January 2027 C) March 2026 D) August 2026

Correct Answer: C) March 2026
Full Answer: Ans: c) March 2026

According to Prime Minister Modi, what is India’s 'strongest currency' on the global stage?

A) Economic growth B) Military power C) Trust D) Technology

Correct Answer: C) Trust
Full Answer: Ans: c) Trust

The India-US interim trade agreement is designed to give Indian goods a competitive edge specifically over which two neighboring countries?

A) Pakistan and Bangladesh B) China and Vietnam C) Sri Lanka and Nepal D) Thailand and Indonesia

Correct Answer: B) China and Vietnam
Full Answer: Ans: b) China and Vietnam

February 08, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit and Landmark India-US Trade Pact Headline National Developments