India Current Events: February 7, 2026
A comprehensive test on the major economic, sporting, and social developments in India as of February 7, 2026. Topics include the India-US Trade Agreement, the T20 World Cup opening, and gig economy protests.
Questions
As of February 7, 2026, which significant change has the US implemented regarding Indian exports under the new Interim Trade Agreement?
- Reduction of tariffs from 50% to 18%
- Imposition of a 10% digital services tax
- Complete removal of all textile quotas
- Increase of tariffs on organic chemicals
Which Indian sectors are the primary beneficiaries of the tariff reductions announced in the February 2026 India-US trade framework?
- Textiles, apparel, and leather products
- Heavy automotive and aerospace engineering
- Software development and IT services
- Renewable energy and solar panel manufacturing
Under the interim agreement, what commitment did India make regarding US imports?
- Eliminate/reduce tariffs on industrial and agricultural products
- Halt all imports of US electronic components
- Apply a uniform 40% tariff on all US dairy
- Prioritize US crude oil over Middle Eastern imports
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting today (Feb 7, 2026), is being co-hosted by India and which other nation?
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- United Arab Emirates
- South Africa
Who is India's opponent in the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 held on February 7?
- USA
- Pakistan
- Australia
- Sri Lanka
How many teams are participating in the 2026 T20 World Cup tournament?
- 20
- 16
- 24
- 12
What is the primary demand of the gig workers participating in the 'All India Breakdown' protest on February 7, 2026?
- Notification of minimum base fares
- Provision of free electric vehicles
- Removal of GPS tracking requirements
- Exemption from GST for all drivers
Which labor union is spearheading the nationwide protests of app-based drivers and delivery workers?
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
- All India Taxi Drivers Association
- National Federation of Delivery Partners
- Indian Gig Workers Congress
For how long are drivers expected to go offline during the 'All India Breakdown' strike today?
- Minimum of six hours
- Full 24 hours
- Twelve hours
- Three hours
Which set of companies is most directly affected by the nationwide gig worker protests?
- Ola, Uber, Swiggy, and Zomato
- Amazon, Flipkart, and Tata CLiQ
- Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea
- HDFC, SBI, and ICICI Bank