Daily Current Affairs – 23 February 2026

International-

* Mount Kanlaon erupted in Negros Island, Philippines. Ash reached 2,000 m.
* India to host Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai, awarding 5 winners £1 million for environmental innovation.

National-

* Vibrant Villages Programme Phase II launched in Assam, covering 1,954 villages in 15 states and 2 UTs. Budget: ₹6,839 crore.
* 23rd Foundation Day of NCST observed. Established in 2004 under Article 338A.

Sports⛹️‍♂️🏅🏋️

* Pankaj Advani won First Liver Win Champions Cup 2026 (Billiards). Runner-up: Kamal Chawla.

Important Days

* International Mother Language Day 2026-21st February: “Youth Voices on Multilingual Education.”
* 78th Zomi National Day in Manipur.

Awards & Honors

* CEO of the Year 2026: Sameer Kanodia (Lumena Datamatics).
* Book release: “The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism” by Dr. Shashi Tharoor.
* Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukherjee (Shankar) passed away.

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Q1. Manik Gupta passed away recently. With which sport was he associated?
(a) Football
(b) Cricket Umpiring
(c) Hockey
(d) Tennis
Answer: (b) Cricket Umpiring
Explanation: Manik Gupta was a noted Indian cricket umpire who officiated in several domestic matches. His contribution to Indian cricket umpiring is remembered with respect.

Q2. Where have researchers discovered a new species of cobra lily 'Arisaema siahaense'?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Mizoram
(c) Nagaland
(d) Tripura
Answer: (b) Mizoram
Explanation: The new cobra lily species Arisaema siahaense was discovered in Siaha district of Mizoram, highlighting the rich biodiversity of Northeast India.

Q3. Which state government announced the launch of QR code-enabled land leases?
(a) Odisha
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Bihar
Answer: (a) Odisha
Explanation: The Odisha government introduced QR code-enabled land leases to enhance transparency and allow easy digital verification of land records.

Q4. Which medal has Ram Babu won in the Indian Open Race Walking Championship 2026?
(a) Silver Medal
(b) Bronze Medal
(c) Gold Medal
(d) None
Answer: (c) Gold Medal
Explanation: Ram Babu won the Gold Medal in the Indian Open Race Walking Championship 2026, strengthening India’s presence in race walking events.

Q5. In which state has the Vibrant Village Programme-II been launched recently?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Vibrant Village Programme-II has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh to promote comprehensive development of border villages, including infrastructure and livelihood support.

Q6. India has launched the Offshore Wind Energy Task Force in collaboration with which country?
(a) Germany
(b) Japan
(c) United Kingdom
(d) USA
Answer: (c) United Kingdom
Explanation: India and the United Kingdom have jointly launched the Offshore Wind Energy Task Force to enhance cooperation in offshore wind development and promote clean energy generation.

Q7. From where did the Union Health Minister recently launch the indigenous Td vaccine?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) New Delhi
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (b) New Delhi
Explanation: The Union Health Minister launched the indigenous Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) vaccine from New Delhi, strengthening India’s immunization program and reducing dependence on imports.

Q8. Famous novelist Mani Shankar Mukherjee (Shankar), who passed away, was famous for which masterpiece?
(a) Anandamath
(b) Chowringhee
(c) Gora
(d) Devdas
Answer: (b) Chowringhee
Explanation: Mani Shankar Mukherjee, known as Shankar, was best known for his novel Chowringhee, a significant work depicting the social life of Kolkata.

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Daily Current Affairs – 24 February 2026

International🌍

* Winter Olympics 2026 held in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Norway topped the medal tally (18 gold, 41 total). USA second, Netherlands third. India won no medals. Next edition: France 2030.
* 79th BAFTA Awards held in London. Best Film: One Battle After Another. Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson. Best Animated Film: Zootopia 2. Indian film “Bong” by Lakshmi Priya Devi won Best Children’s & Family Film.
* Winter Storm Hernando affected the North Atlantic and the US East Coast, causing over 5,000 flight cancellations.

National

* 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar conducted at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, between India and the United States to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
* 52nd Khajuraho Dance Festival held in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The festival began in 1975; the site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (listed in 1986).
* Van Jeevi Didi initiative launched at Palamu Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, to promote women’s empowerment and wildlife conservation. Eighteen women to be designated as “Van Jeevi Didis.”

Important Days🗓️

* World Peace and Understanding Day observed on 23 February, marking the first Rotary meeting in 1905 in Chicago and promoting global peace and goodwill.

Appointments✉️

* India assumed chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for the next two years at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs in Visakhapatnam, taking over from the Royal Thai Navy.

Awards🏅🏆

* Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Vasai (Maharashtra), received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation Award (Award of Merit). Built in the 16th century in Portuguese style.

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Q1. Where was the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine launched recently?
(a) Pune
(b) Kasauli
(c) Shimla
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (b) Kasauli
Explanation: The indigenously manufactured Td (Tetanus-Diphtheria) vaccine was launched in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, strengthening India’s vaccine self-reliance.

Q2. Who has been sworn in as the new State Election Commissioner of Jammu & Kashmir?
(a) Shantmanu
(b) R.K. Goyal
(c) Vikas Sharma
(d) Anil Kumar
Answer: (b) R.K. Goyal
Explanation: R.K. Goyal has been sworn in as the new State Election Commissioner of Jammu & Kashmir.

Q3. Who has been appointed as the new Vice President of Microsoft Gaming?
(a) Anjali Bansal
(b) Shikha Sharma
(c) Asha Sharma
(d) Mira Murati
Answer: (c) Asha Sharma
Explanation: Asha Sharma has been appointed as the new Vice President of Microsoft Gaming.

Q4. Where was the country’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) inaugurated?
(a) Delhi
(b) Ghaziabad
(c) Meerut
(d) Gurugram
Answer: (b) Ghaziabad
Explanation: The first RRTS (Namo Bharat) corridor was inaugurated in Ghaziabad as part of the Delhi–Meerut route.

Q5. With which country has India signed an agreement for rare earth minerals cooperation?
(a) Australia
(b) Brazil
(c) Canada
(d) Russia
Answer: (b) Brazil
Explanation: India signed an agreement with Brazil to enhance cooperation in rare earth minerals.

Q6. By which year have India and Brazil set a trade target of 30 billion dollars?
(a) 2028
(b) 2035
(c) 2040
(d) 2030
Answer: (d) 2030
Explanation: Both countries have set a target to raise bilateral trade to 30 billion dollars by 2030.

Q7. Where is Uttar Pradesh’s first semiconductor park being established?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Greater Noida
(c) Kanpur
(d) Varanasi
Answer: (b) Greater Noida
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s first semiconductor park is being established in Greater Noida.

Q8. Where did BSF organize the Bordermen Marathon 2026?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Pathankot
(d) Jalandhar
Answer: (b) Jaisalmer
Explanation: BSF organized the Bordermen Marathon 2026 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Q9. Where was the AI4 Agri 2026 Summit organized?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) New Delhi
(c) Mumbai
(d) Hyderabad
Answer: (b) New Delhi
Explanation: The AI4 Agri 2026 Summit was organized in New Delhi.

Q10. Where will the National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners be held?
(a) Vigyan Bhawan
(b) Bharat Mandapam
(c) Yashobhoomi
(d) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Answer: (b) Bharat Mandapam
Explanation: The conference will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.


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Ready for 25 February 2026 - Top Current Affairs MCQs ??

Q1. India ‘A’ defeated which team to win the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Emerging Teams title?
(a) Pakistan ‘A’
(b) Sri Lanka ‘A’
(c) Bangladesh ‘A’
(d) Nepal ‘A’
Answer: (c) Bangladesh ‘A’
Explanation: India ‘A’ defeated Bangladesh ‘A’ in the final to win the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Emerging Teams title.

Q2. For which field of contribution was Dr. Budari Tati awarded the Padma Shri?
(a) Sports
(b) Education of forest dwellers
(c) Science
(d) Art
Answer: (b) Education of forest dwellers
Explanation: Dr. Budari Tati was honored with the Padma Shri for her significant contribution to the education of children belonging to forest-dwelling communities.

Q3. Between which cities is the country's first 82-km long RRTS corridor?
(a) Delhi and Meerut
(b) Delhi and Jaipur
(c) Mumbai and Pune
(d) Lucknow and Kanpur
Answer: (a) Delhi and Meerut
Explanation: India’s first 82-km long RRTS corridor connects Delhi and Meerut, providing high-speed regional connectivity in the NCR region.

Q4. Who won the gold medal in the men's half marathon at the 13th Indian Open Race Walking Championship?
(a) Vikas Singh
(b) Sandeep Kumar
(c) Sahil (Punjab)
(d) Amit Khatri
Answer: (c) Sahil (Punjab)
Explanation: Sahil from Punjab won the gold medal in the men’s half marathon at the 13th Indian Open Race Walking Championship.

Q5. Which state has launched the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ Scheme?
(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
Answer: (b) West Bengal
Explanation: The ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ scheme has been launched by the Government of West Bengal to support and empower the youth of the state.

Q6. Dokdo, a disputed island, is a matter of dispute between which two countries?
(a) China and Japan
(b) North and South Korea
(c) South Korea and Japan
(d) Vietnam and Philippines
Answer: (c) South Korea and Japan
Explanation: Dokdo (known as Takeshima in Japan) is a disputed island between South Korea and Japan, with both countries claiming sovereignty.

Q7. Whose statue was recently unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Sardar Patel
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: (a) C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation: The statue of C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), the last Governor-General of India and a prominent freedom fighter, was unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Q8. Which railway station has received the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI?
(a) Guwahati
(b) Dimapur
(c) Kohima
(d) Itanagar
Answer: (b) Dimapur
Explanation: Dimapur Railway Station received the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification from FSSAI for maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Q9. Where is the ‘Rajaji Festival’ being organized?
(a) Dehradun
(b) Rashtrapati Bhavan
(c) Chennai
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (b) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Explanation: The ‘Rajaji Festival’ is being organized at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi to commemorate C. Rajagopalachari.

Q10. What type of disease is Thalassemia mainly?
(a) Infectious disease
(b) Mental disorder
(c) Genetic blood disorder
(d) Skin disease
Answer: (c) Genetic blood disorder
Explanation: Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder in which the body does not produce enough hemoglobin and is inherited through genes.

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# Daily Current Affairs - 25 February 2026

International

* Rob Jetten became the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands at age 38, representing Democrats 66, becoming the country’s youngest PM. Administrative capital: The Hague; capital city: Amsterdam.
* Takeshima Islands dispute continues between Japan and South Korea. International name: Liancourt Rocks. Japan observes 22 February as Takeshima Day.

National

* Statue of C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing Sir Edwin Lutyens. Unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu. Rajaji was India’s last Governor-General and first Indian Governor-General; Bharat Ratna awardee (1954).
* Ministry of Home Affairs launched India’s first National Counter-Terrorism Policy, “Prahar,” focusing on cross-border terrorism, cyber attacks, drones, and dark web threats.
* Punjab announced the “Meri Rasoi” scheme to support 4 million BPL families with a ₹950 crore budget, to be launched in April 2026.
* World Ocean Science Congress 2026 held in Goa (24–26 February), focusing on blue economy, marine conservation, and AI-based ocean technologies.

Sports

* India A won the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, defeating Bangladesh A in Bangkok.
* Harmanpreet Kaur became the most-capped woman cricketer with 356 international matches.

Important Day

* Central Excise Day observed on 24 February, marking the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944, and recognizing contributions to indirect tax administration.

Awards & Books

* Book “Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman” by Vijay Goyal released by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan.


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