24 February 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The Namo Bharat Corridor serves as India's first Regional Rapid Transit System connecting Delhi to Meerut, while the Meerut Metro operates within the city, with both systems sharing infrastructure to create an integrated transit model.

The MoU focuses on enhancing pharmaceutical education and research by aligning the curriculum with industry needs, guest lectures, and training programs to bridge the gap between academia and the industry.

The indigenously manufactured Td vaccine provides dual protection against Tetanus and Diphtheria and has been incorporated into India's Universal Immunization Programme, replacing the tetanus-only (TT) vaccine.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has been brought on board as the brand ambassador to promote the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) through the 'Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai' campaign.

The agreement aims to integrate science, technology, and policy to boost disaster preparedness, facilitate joint research, and launch a PhD program in disaster risk reduction.

The RBI launched a new greenfield, Tier IV certified data centre at Info Valley-II in Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to ensure the safety and continuity of its critical financial infrastructure.

Embraer and the Mahindra Group announced plans to establish an MRO facility for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, contingent upon its selection by the Indian Air Force.

ICRA projected that industrial activity is expected to rise to approximately 8.3% in Q3 FY26, marking the highest growth in six quarters.

The 475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral in Vasai, Maharashtra, was the only religious site from India to receive the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

The Manipuri-language film 'Boong', directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, became the first Indian film to win the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family Film.

Norway finished at the top of the medal tally at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a total of 41 medals, including 18 gold.

Vaishnavi Adkar from Pune reached the final of the ITF W100 Bengaluru tournament, marking the first time an Indian woman has reached this stage in an ITF W100 event since 2009.

Mukul Roy was a prominent politician and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), having also served as a Union Railway Minister.

On International Mother Language Day (February 21), VP C.P. Radhakrishnan launched official translations of the Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil to empower citizens in their native languages.

The year 2026 marked the centenary of World Thinking Day, and the official theme for the celebration was 'Our Friendship'.

The 'Banglar Yuva Sathi' scheme provides a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 to eligible unemployed youth through a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for up to five years.

The Jan Sunwai portal allows citizens to register grievances via multiple channels, including the 1902 call centre, to ensure a centralized redressal mechanism.

The integration of e-District services with over 7,000 Common Service Centres (CSCs) allows citizens to access government certificates and welfare services for a nominal fee.

The Digital Asset Portal (DAP) and CM Pragati Portal are designed to facilitate real-time tracking of government land and infrastructure projects to enhance accountability.

World Thinking Day is organized annually by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to promote international friendship and the empowerment of girls.