23rd February 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Niryat Disha includes TRACE, FLOW (Facilitating Logistics, Overseas Warehousing & Fulfilment), LIFT, and INSIGHT. The other three options belong to the Niryat Protsahan pillar.

The NIGRANI digital application was launched under the PMJVK scheme specifically to enable real-time monitoring and enhance transparency of infrastructure projects overseen by MoMA.

Pax Silica is a US-led strategic alliance focused on creating secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductor manufacturing, and AI infrastructure.

The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was passed in 1976 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and came into force on February 9, 1976.

The MIGA guarantee allows Citibank to refinance investments in India's Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (GRPV) systems, freeing up lending capacity for future World Bank projects in India.

This scheme, structured as a Proof of Concept under PFRDA, allows subscribers to withdraw up to 25% of their own contributions specifically for medical expenses, blending retirement savings with healthcare access.

FiMI stands for Finance Model for India. It is an AI-based small language model designed by NPCI to resolve ecosystem queries, customer service issues, and UPI-related disputes.

The Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) revised the base year of India’s merchandise trade indices from 2012-13 to 2022-23 to improve analytical accuracy.

The revision was based on the recommendations of a committee headed by Professor Nachiketa Chattopadhyay of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata.

Rajan Bajaj, the founder of the company, was appointed as the MD and CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank effective February 17, 2026, succeeding Satish Kumar Kalra.

The Strela-10 is a Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) specifically designed to engage low-altitude aerial threats, including UAVs, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft.

Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, known as Shankar, was a renowned novelist whose notable works include 'Chowringhee' (1962) and his debut 'Kato Ajanare'.

The theme for International Mother Language Day 2026, observed on February 21, is 'Youth voices on multilingual education'.

World Pangolin Day is observed every year on the third Saturday of February to raise awareness about the conservation of these scaly anteaters.

Waaree Energies is setting up a gigafactory in Rambilli, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, with a planned production capacity of 16 GWh.

The Bihar cabinet approved the construction of a Greenfield International Airport in Sonpur, located in the Saran district.

Upon completion, the Sonpur International Airport is projected to be the 5th largest in India, following Delhi, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, and Noida (Jevar) airports.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) is the nodal ministry responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act at the national level.

The 'UPI One World' wallet is designed for international visitors, enabling them to use the UPI payment ecosystem without the necessity of possessing an Indian mobile number or local bank account.