Current Affairs Quiz 21st and 22nd February 2026 Quiz

Exp. Union Home Minister to Launch Vibrant Villages Programme-II in Assam’s Cachar District

Amit Shah will launch the Vibrant Villages Programme-II in Assam’s Cachar district, a ₹6,800+ crore initiative aimed at developing border villages and promoting sustainable livelihoods in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The programme will be implemented across 15 States and 2 Union Territories through a saturation-based, convergence-driven approach to strengthen border communities and enhance internal security.

Exp. Kiren Rijiju Launches NIGRANI App at Nalanda University to Boost PMJVK Monitoring

Kiren Rijiju launched the NIGRANI App at the ‘Chintan Shivir’ held at Nalanda University, aimed at strengthening monitoring mechanisms.

The NIGRANI App facilitates real-time tracking and transparent implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), ensuring better infrastructure development in minority-concentrated areas.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs also introduced the Haj Wrist Band, a digital identification band designed to support and efficiently manage Indian Haj pilgrims during their pilgrimage.

Exp. Harmanpreet Kaur becomes highest capped woman in international cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur became the highest-capped player in women’s international cricket, making her 356th appearance for India in a T20I against Australia and surpassing Suzie Bates.

Since her debut in 2009, Kaur has played 6 Tests, 161 ODIs, and 189 T20Is, scoring eight centuries and 38 fifties, and leading India to their first Women’s World Cup title on home soil.

Despite her milestone and a top score of 36 in the match, India lost to Australia by 19 runs in the second T20I, levelling the three-match series.

Exp. FAO Awards International Certificate to West Bengal for ‘Matir Srishti’ Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations awarded an international certificate to West Bengal, as announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The recognition was given for the community-based ‘Matir Srishti’ programme (launched in 2020), which focuses on converting barren and dry land into cultivable land and promoting multi-crop farming, horticulture, and vegetable cultivation.

FAO also recognised three aromatic rice varieties of West Bengal — Gobindobhog, Tulaipanji, and Kanakchur — adding to the state’s earlier global recognition when the Kanyashree scheme received the UN Public Service Award in 2017.

About Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

• Founded- 16 October 1945
• Headquarters- Rome, Italy
• Parent organization- United Nations Economic and Social Council
• Director General – Qu Dongyu

Exp. Rekha Gupta Launches India’s First AI-Driven CM Shri School in Delhi

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first CM Shri School at Sarojini Nagar, launching what is described as India’s first AI-driven comprehensive education model, with foundation stones laid for 75 such schools across Delhi.

The CM Shri Schools focus on modern infrastructure and academic excellence, targeting students from economically weaker and middle-income families, with the goal of making Delhi’s children globally competitive through advanced teaching methods and upgraded facilities.

Exp. Pramod Bhagat Wins SL3 Gold at BWF Para World Championships

India’s Pramod Bhagat won the men’s SL3 gold medal at the BWF Para World Championships in Bahrain, defeating Indonesia’s Muhammad Al Imran in straight games (21-12, 21-18).

The 37-year-old secured his fourth consecutive singles gold and sixth overall world title in the SL3 category, surpassing Lin Dan to become the most decorated singles champion in world championship history across the sport.

Exp. UP Government Launches District-Level Manuscript Digitisation Drive Under ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’

The Uttar Pradesh Government has launched a district-level manuscript digitisation initiative under the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’, directing all districts to identify, document, and digitally present manuscripts on a global platform to revive India’s rich knowledge and intellectual heritage.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) of each district has been designated as the nodal officer to supervise the identification, survey, cataloguing, preservation, and digitisation of manuscripts and rare texts.

The initiative covers handwritten texts, palm-leaf and birch-bark manuscripts, and rare documents preserved in government and private institutions, temples, monasteries, libraries, educational institutions, and with individual collectors, aiming to make them accessible to researchers, students, and the public.

About Uttar Pradesh

• Capital – Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor – Anandiben Patel

Exp. JioHotstar Partners with OpenAI to Launch ChatGPT-Powered Conversational Streaming in India

JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to introduce a ChatGPT-powered voice and text interface, transforming how Indian audiences discover and engage with streaming content.

The integration replaces traditional keyword searches and menu navigation with multilingual, natural-language conversations, offering a first-of-its-kind conversational streaming experience in India.

Through Multilingual Cognitive Search, the feature aims to solve the “what to watch” dilemma by enabling viewers to explore content based on their mood, intent, and context, turning streaming into a two-way interactive experience.

Exp. India Sets Guinness World Record with Over 2.5 Lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24 Hours

India achieved a Guinness World Record for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours,” securing 250,946 valid pledges between February 16–17 during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The achievement was announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, and officially verified by a Guinness World Records adjudicator in the presence of senior officials from MeitY, IndiaAI Mission, and Intel.

The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign, launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India, encouraged citizens to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence through a dedicated online portal.

Exp. Kerala to launch India’s first graphene policy to become global tech hub

Kerala has approved India’s first comprehensive Graphene Policy, aiming to position the state as a global hub for research, development, and production of graphene, often referred to as the “wonder material” of the future.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Graphene (Grefine) Park, with the state government offering strategic incentives such as a 50% subsidy on lease payments for manufacturing units set up in government-managed parks to attract domestic and global investors.

As part of its broader advanced materials vision, Kerala plans to establish a graphene industrial park in Palakkad and a dedicated Digital Innovation Centre backed by an investment of ₹200 crore.

About Kerala

• Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
• Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

Exp. 6th National Rafting Championship “The Ultimate River Battle” Begins in Doda, J&K

The 6th National Rafting Championship, “The Ultimate River Battle,” has commenced at Shibnote in Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to showcase top rafting talent and promote adventure tourism in the region.

Held on the scenic and challenging Chenab River, known for its strong rapids and breathtaking landscape, the event is expected to attract professional rafting teams, adventure enthusiasts, and tourists from across India.

Exp. India’s First Private-Sector Helicopter Assembly Line Inaugurated by TASL for Airbus H125

India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Airbus H125 has been established at Vemagal, Karnataka, by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron.

The facility will assemble civil H125 helicopters and potentially the military variant H125M, offering localised maintenance and lifecycle support for missions like tactical reconnaissance, high-altitude logistics, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.

The “Made in India” H125 aims to serve civil and para-public sectors, including emergency medical services, disaster management, law enforcement, and regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme; it is also notable for being the only helicopter to have landed on Mount Everest and accumulating over 40 million flight hours.

Exp. IDFC FIRST Bank Launches Hello Cashback Credit Card with Tiered Rewards and Credit-Building Benefits

IDFC FIRST Bank launches Hello Cashback Credit Card targeted at digitally savvy young adults (18+) with online-first and UPI-led spending habits, allowing them to build credit history while enjoying cashback rewards.

5% on online spends above ₹10,000, 3% on online spends up to ₹10,000, and 1% on in-store, contactless, UPI transactions, including essentials like utilities, education, and insurance.

Joining fee of ₹1,000 (waived until 31 March 2026) and annual fee of ₹1,000 (waived on annual spends of ₹2,00,000 in the previous year), offering a strong mix of rewards, access, and credit-building benefits.

About IDFC First Bank

• Founded – October 2015
• Headquarters – Mumbai
• MD & CEO – V. Vaidyanathan

Exp. Bharti Airtel arm receives RBI nod to operate as Type II NBFC-ND

Bharti Airtel’s subsidiary, Airtel Money, has received a Certificate of Registration from the RBI to operate as a Type II Non-Deposit Accepting Non-Banking Financial Company [Type II-NBFC-ND (ICC)], allowing it to commence non-banking financial operations without accepting public deposits.

The certificate (Registration No. N-14.03676, dated 13 February 2026) was issued under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, with RBI clarifying that it does not guarantee the company’s financial soundness, correctness of statements, or repayment of liabilities.

Exp. Google Unveils $15 Billion ‘America-India Connect’ Subsea Cable Project to Boost AI Connectivity

Google announced the ‘America-India Connect’ initiative at the India AI Impact Summit, a $15 billion investment over five years to link India and the USA through new subsea cables.

As part of the initiative, a new international subsea gateway will be established in Vizag, along with three new subsea paths connecting India to Singapore, South Africa, and Australia, and four strategic fibre-optic routes.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that the project will enhance AI connectivity between India, the USA, and multiple locations across the southern hemisphere, supporting India’s extraordinary AI growth trajectory.