27 February 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

The CCEA increased the permissible equity investment per subsidiary for Maharatna CPSEs from Rs. 5,000 crore to Rs. 7,500 crore, while maintaining the 15% net worth cap.

The high-level committee for DigiLocker, which includes legal and technology experts, is chaired by Ajay Sawhney, the former Secretary of MeitY.

The ESIC was established in 1952; it is a statutory social security body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment that marked its 75th anniversary in 2026.

The ESIC and the National Health Authority (NHA) signed an MoU to integrate their respective health schemes to enhance service delivery for beneficiaries.

The MoU between India and Nepal focuses on deepening bilateral cooperation in environmental areas, including forests, wildlife conservation, and tackling climate change in the Himalayan and Terai regions.

To align with the Ethanol Blended Programme and improve fuel quality, the government mandated E20 petrol with a minimum RON of 95, which helps prevent engine knocking.

Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2026, featuring the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, was conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand.

The TEC signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to collaborate on advanced telecom research, specifically focusing on 6G architecture, AI-based EMF monitoring, and satellite systems.

The report highlights significant gender gaps, noting that only 4% of women globally live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality under the law.

The 5-year unsecured External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) raised by IRFC from a Japanese banking consortium is benchmarked to the Tokyo Overnight Average Rate (TONAR).

Under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), resident individuals are permitted to remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for overseas investments.

Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) received the 2025 Airports Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Award in the ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’ category for the second year in a row.

IAS officer Nidhi Chhibber, who previously headed the CBSE and served as DG of the DMEO, was given the additional charge of CEO of NITI Aayog.

The Indian Army secured the top spot in the KIWG 2026 with a total of 23 medals (9 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze), successfully defending their team championship title.

Jatinder Mehra was a prominent figure in the Indian steel industry, having served as a leader in both SAIL and the Essar Group, with a career spanning over 60 years.

The first National Protein Day was observed on February 27, 2020, launched alongside the 'Right to Protein' campaign to raise awareness about protein consumption.

In his budget speech, CM Conrad K. Sangama projected a fiscal deficit of Rs. 2,672 crore, which accounts for approximately 3.5% of the state's GSDP.

The Blockchain India Challenge, aimed at fostering digital governance solutions, offers a total prize pool of Rs. 8.80 Crores across its three developmental stages.

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) signed an MoU with Frankfurt Airport to create a seamless, efficient air cargo trade lane between Bengaluru and European markets.

The 'Swasthya Rath' is an outreach program designed by the ESIC to bridge the gap in healthcare access by bringing essential services directly to the beneficiaries.