Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2026

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Union Civil Aviation Minister said Centre plans to develop tourist areas around major temples in Andhra Pradesh under PRASHAD scheme. PRASHAD means Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive. It was launched in 2014–2015 by the Ministry of Tourism. It is a Central Sector Scheme for integrated development of selected pilgrimage destinations. The objective is to improve tourism infrastructure at pilgrimage and heritage sites. Central Government gives 100% funding for approved public projects. States and Union Territories get financial assistance for infrastructure development. It also allows Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Private Partnership contributions

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A 10-year artificial reef project at Vaan Island created socio-ecological benefits worth ₹61.67 crore, more than double its inflation-adjusted cost. The study was done by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission and its partners. Vaan Island is located in the Gulf of Mannar. It is part of the Tuticorin group of islands in Tamil Nadu. The island faced severe coastal erosion and shrinking land area.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy tested the Sayyad-3G air defense missile. Sayyad-3G is a naval surface-to-air missile developed by Iran. It is derived from the land-based Sayyad-3 missile and modified for maritime use. It provides medium-range air defense to warships and naval vessels. It is launched through a Vertical Launch System, giving 360-degree coverage. It can quickly respond to aerial threats. It can intercept warplanes, maritime patrol aircraft, and high-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

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India achieved a major milestone in organ donation through the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. It was established under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Act, 2011. It has two divisions: National Human Organ and Tissue Removal and Storage Network, and National Biomaterial Centre. It is the apex body for coordination, organ allocation, and national registry. It frames policy guidelines and protocols. It compiles and publishes national transplant data.

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The south division of Palamu Tiger Reserve launched ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ in 17 villages to train educated women as reserve ambassadors. The objective of initiative is to prevent forest destruction and illegal wildlife activities by fostering local, women-led conservation efforts. It is located on the Chhotanagpur Plateau in Jharkhand. It is part of Betla National Park. It was among the first nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger.