Current Affairs Quiz 27th February 2026 Quiz

Exp. 28 February – National Science Day

National Science Day is observed every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.

The day highlights the importance of science and technology in national development and encourages a scientific temper among citizens.

It also aims to inspire students and young minds to pursue careers in science and research.

Exp. Narendra Modi Becomes First Global Leader to Receive Speaker of the Knesset Medal in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal,” the highest honour of the Knesset.

The award was presented at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) in Jerusalem, Israel.

PM Modi became the first global leader to receive this prestigious medal.

Exp. Mangaluru International Airport Wins 2025 ASQ Award for Best Airport at Arrivals – Globally

Mangaluru International Airport has won the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award in the category “Best Airport at Arrivals – Globally.”

The award is presented by Airports Council International (ACI) World, marking the second consecutive win for the airport after also securing the title in 2024.

Mangaluru International Airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.

Exp. Goa Hosts 4th World Ocean Science Congress 2026 on ‘Ocean Health and Sustainable Future’

Goa hosted the 4th edition of the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji.

The event was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

The congress was co-organised by NIO, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, and Goa University under the theme “Ocean Health and Sustainable Future.”

About Goa

• Formation – 30 May 1987
• Capital – Panaji
• Chief Minister – Pramod Sawant
• Governor – Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju  

Exp. Ministry of Ayush to Organise National Arogya Fair 2026 in Maharashtra

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, will organize the National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.

The event will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan.

Exp. West Bengal Launches ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ Scheme to Provide ₹1,500 Monthly Aid to Unemployed Youth

The Government of West Bengal has launched the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ scheme in the Budget 2026-27 to provide financial support to unemployed youth.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive ₹1,500 per month, and many may also benefit from the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme for women.

About West Bengal

• Capital – Kolkata
• Chief Minister – Mamata Banerjee
• Governor – C V Ananda Bose

Exp. Government Launches Mobile Labs to Monitor Quality of National Highway Projects

The government has launched Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs) to monitor and diagnose the quality of ongoing National Highway projects.

Pilot projects have been implemented in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Odisha, with each van functioning as a mobile laboratory equipped with advanced non-destructive testing instruments.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a National Highway Quality Monitoring Portal to provide online test reports and real-time GPS tracking for transparent and data-driven oversight.

Exp. Jayant Chaudhary Launches ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ Campaign to Boost Digital Skilling via Skill India Digital Hub

Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary launched the nationwide campaign ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ to boost digital skilling through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).

The campaign aims to expand access to SIDH, India’s integrated digital platform for skilling, employment, and lifelong learning, building on initiatives like India Stack.

To enhance awareness and participation, the campaign features legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan as part of its outreach efforts.

Exp. Cabinet Approves ₹1,677 Crore Expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport

The Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,677 crore to strengthen aviation infrastructure in the Kashmir Valley.

The new project, spread over 73.18 acres, will include a state-of-the-art terminal building with an annual capacity of 10 million passengers and peak-hour handling capacity of 2,900 passengers.

The expansion will also add 15 aircraft parking bays, a multi-level car parking facility for 1,000 cars, and other infrastructure, while the runway will continue to be operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Exp. RBI Launches March 2026 Round of Inflation Expectations Survey of Households

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the March 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH).

The survey aims to capture households’ perceptions and expectations regarding price movements and inflation trends.

It will be conducted across 19 cities by Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, on behalf of the RBI.

Exp. RBI Launches March 2026 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey Across 19 Cities

RBI launches March 2026 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) to assess urban household sentiment.

Survey conducted across 19 cities focusing on economic outlook, employment, prices, income, and spending.

Hansa Research Group Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, conducts the survey on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India.

Exp. Cabinet Approves MSP for Raw Jute at Rs. 5,925 per Quintal for 2026-27 Season

Cabinet, chaired by PM Shri Narendra Modi, approves Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute at Rs. 5,925 per quintal for the 2026-27 season.

The MSP ensures a 61.8% return over the all-India weighted average cost of production, following the government’s principle of at least 1.5 times cost of production.

MSP of Raw Jute has increased by Rs. 3,525 per quintal since 2014-15, with total MSP payments to farmers rising from Rs. 441 Crore (2004-14) to Rs. 1,342 Crore (2014-26).

Exp. Meity Forms High-Level Committee to Modernize DigiLocker System

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has set up a high-level committee to harmonize the regulatory framework of DigiLocker.

The committee, headed by Ajay Sawhney, former Secretary of Meity, aims to review and modernize the Digital Locker system.

Recent Committee in News

• RBI constituted a Regulatory Review Cell (RRC) to strengthen the institutional mechanism for reviewing regulations, ensuring a systematic internal review every 5–7 years; Chaired by – Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh (MD of SBI)
• AICTE forms expert committee to integrate AI across all academic streams; chaired by Anand Deshpande
• SEBI constituted a high-level committee to review rules on conflict of interest and disclosures by its board members and officials; chaired by – Pratyush Sinha
• GoM on revenue mobilisation in case of natural calamities or disaster ;chaired by – FM of UP Suresh Khanna

Exp. IIT Madras Professor B. Ravindran Joins UN Independent AI Scientific Panel

Professor B. Ravindran of IIT Madras has been appointed to the United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

He is the Founding Head of the Centre for Responsible AI (CORAI) at IIT Madras; the panel was established through a UN General Assembly Resolution.

Recent Appointments

• Director (Commercial) of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited – Harsharan Kaur Trehan
• Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (India) Limited – Deepak Gupta (replace Sandeep Kr Gupta)
• First Woman TTE in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – Sarita Yolmo
• First female IOC member from Iran – Soraya Aghaei
• First Woman Board Director (HR) of Airports Authority of India – Nivedita Dubey