Current Affairs Quiz 18 February 2026

Q1. Which of the following factors contributed to the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Revolt of 1946?

1. INA trials
2. Post–World War II economic hardship
3. Discontent over the Partition Plan

Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation :

• INA trials generated nationalist sympathy and anger against British rule.
• Post-war hardship meant poor pay, food, and service conditions for ratings.
• Partition Plan (June 1947) came later and was unrelated to the revolt (Feb 1946).

Q2. Which of the following military exercises are conducted between India and France?

1. Varuna
2. Garuda
3. Shakti
4. Indra

Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation :

• Varuna → Naval
• Garuda → Air Force
• Shakti → Army
• Indra → India–Russia exercise

Q3. With reference to SAHI recently in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a governance framework for ethical use of AI in healthcare.
2. It focuses on algorithmic accountability and data privacy.
3. It is primarily a health insurance scheme.

Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation :

• SAHI is about AI governance, not financing.
• Ensures ethical, transparent, accountable AI.
• Insurance schemes relate to Ayushman Bharat, not SAHI.

Q4. The Strait of Hormuz is bordered by which of the following countries?

1. Iran
2. Oman
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Saudi Arabia

Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation :

• Iran → North
• Oman & UAE → South
• Saudi Arabia is nearby but not bordering the strait.

Q5. With reference to aircraft “black boxes”, consider the following statements:

1. They are painted orange.
2. They consist of a Flight Data Recorder and a Cockpit Voice Recorder.
3. They are mandated for commercial aircraft under international norms.

Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation :

• Painted bright orange for visibility.
• Include DFDR + CVR.
• Mandated under ICAO norms.

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