Current Affairs Quiz - February 2026

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South Central Railway (SCR) launched the next-generation Rail Parcel Application, a digital e-marketplace for door-to-door parcel booking and delivery via trains. The app was formally launched by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, at a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave. SCR is the first Indian Railways zone to implement this app, marking a digital transformation of the parcel business. The app eliminates physical forms and queues, offering faster, reliable parcel movement, increased transparency, and enhanced customer convenience. It integrates first mile (pick-up), mid-mile (rail transport), and last mile (delivery) services into a single platform.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ by the Israeli Parliament, the highest honour of the Knesset. He is the first world leader to receive this medal, recognising his personal leadership in strengthening India-Israel strategic relations. In 2018, PM Modi had received the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine, the highest Palestinian honour for foreign leaders.

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An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant effective against the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive, non-motile, round-shaped bacterium from the family Staphylococcaceae. It occurs in grape-like clusters and is commonly found in the environment. It affects all mammalian species, including humans, and can be transmitted between species. Transmission occurs through air droplets, direct contact with contaminated objects, or bites from infected persons or animals. It causes minor skin infections, boils, cellulitis, abscesses, scalded skin syndrome, and may lead to pneumonia.

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Telangana Police launched “Operation Crackdown”, a special statewide drive to dismantle organised cybercrime networks and curb financial fraud. The operation is led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) in coordination with district police units and commissionerates, to be conducted in phases over coming months. The first phase targeted mule bank accounts across 16 districts, used to route proceeds of cyber fraud. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) data revealed 4,775 mule accounts in 2025; 1,888 accounts across 137 bank branches were verified.

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Sapien Labs, a not-for-profit organization, released the Global Mind Health 2025 report under its Global Mind Project. The report is based on Mind Health Quotient (MHQ), covering mental, emotional, cognitive, social functions, drive, and resilience. In India, young adults (18–34) have an MHQ score of 33 (global average 66), ranking 60th globally in mental health and well-being. Indians aged 55 plus score 96, ranking 49th globally. 44% of 18–34-year-olds consume ultra-processed foods, linked to increased depression and reduced emotional and cognitive control.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, announced the RailTech Policy and complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT). These are the third and fourth reforms under Indian Railways’ “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. RailTech Policy aims to bring technology and innovation into Railways via startups, industry, and research institutions through a transparent framework. A dedicated RailTech Portal will allow innovators to submit proposals digitally; scale-up grants tripled, prototype grants doubled.

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) reduced benefits under the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) Scheme by 50% with immediate effect. It was launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). RoDTEP replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), which was considered trade-distorting under World Trade Organization (WTO) norms. It is based on principle that taxes and duties should not be exported, ensuring fair global pricing of Indian goods. It operates on a remission model, refunding embedded taxes at notified average rates, ensuring WTO compliance.

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The Gujarat government allocated Rs 20 crore in the 2026–27 state budget for Namo Gaurav Park projects, with a total proposed outlay of Rs 100 crore, to develop modern recreational infrastructure in municipal corporation areas. The parks, under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, will provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces for all age groups. The initiative aims to strengthen community bonds, enhance urban ecology, promote biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and raise the quality of urban life.

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New Delhi Municipal Council organised the 4th edition of Tulip Festival 2026 at Shanti Path, New Delhi. The festival features nearly 5.5 lakh tulips and is held in collaboration with the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral ties. Indigenous tulips developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research bloom during Delhi’s short winter and spring period. The initiative promotes local bulb cultivation, aligns with the “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision, and serves as a soft-power diplomatic tool.

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Rare Disease Day is observed globally every year on the last day of February (28 February or 29 February in leap years). It was first held on 29 February 2008 and is now observed in more than 100 countries. The day raises awareness for over 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases and promotes equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, research, and social care. In India, rare diseases affect a small proportion of the population, often requiring specialised diagnosis and care. More than 6,000 rare diseases have been identified, with nearly 72% being genetic.