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Current Affairs Quiz 02 Feb 2026: For competitive exam aspirants and aware readers, Jagran Josh brings today’s important Current Affairs Quiz from an exam point of view. This quiz includes questions related to ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’, Grammy Awards 2026, and more.
1. Recently, who launched the nationwide youth-centric initiative ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Giriraj Singh
D) Jayant Chaudhary
Answer: B) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya recently launched ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’, a nationwide youth-centric initiative aimed at deepening young citizens’ understanding of the Union Budget and making budgetary provisions more accessible and citizen-focused.
2. In Union Budget 2026-27, the Safe Harbour limit for IT services has been increased from ₹300 crore to how much?
A) 500
B) 1,000
C) 1,500
D) 2,000
Answer: D) ₹2,000 crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February. In this budget, the Safe Harbour threshold for IT services was raised from ₹300 crore to ₹2,000 crore to provide greater tax certainty to companies.
3. Who has recently been appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force?
A) Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora
B) Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
C) Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia
D) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Answer: C) Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia has been appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command. An NDA alumnus, he was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on 11 June 1988.
4. In which category did the Dalai Lama win his first Grammy Award?
A) Best Music Album
B) Best Audio Book, Narrative & Storytelling Recording
C) Best Folk Album
D) Best Rap Performance
Answer: B) Best Audio Book, Narrative & Storytelling Recording
Globally revered spiritual leader Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award in the category Best Audio Book, Narrative & Storytelling Recording. The award was accepted on his behalf by Rufus Wainwright.
5. Which state has become India’s largest renewable energy hub with a 16.5% share?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat
Gujarat has emerged as the biggest contributor to India’s renewable energy capacity. As of 31 December 2025, the state accounts for 16.5% of the nation’s total renewable energy capacity, supported by strong policies, large solar parks, and rooftop solar installations.
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