Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th February 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 28 February 2026

Q1. In February 2026, Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog launched India’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) as part of AIM 2.0 to institutionalise innovation-led development at the state level. In which state was this initiative launched?

(a) Assam
(b) Tripura
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Sikkim
(e) Manipur

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), functioning under NITI Aayog, launched the first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura on 26 February 2026.
• The initiative marks a major step toward integrating innovation and entrepreneurship into the state’s long-term development strategy.
• The State Innovation Mission has been introduced under the AIM 2.0 programme, aimed at strengthening innovation-driven governance and economic growth.
• The programme operates under the State Support Mission (SSM) framework of NITI Aayog.
• SIM is designed as a long-term institutional mechanism to assist States and Union Territories in developing robust, inclusive, and region-specific innovation ecosystems.
• The initiative aligns national innovation priorities with local strengths and development needs, promoting sustainable and technology-driven growth.

Q2. In February 2026, Pakistan initiated a retaliatory military campaign following alleged cross-border attacks on its security posts by the Afghan Taliban. What is the name of the operation launched by Pakistan?

(a) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
(b) Operation Ghazab Lil Haq
(c) Operation Swift Retort
(d) Operation Iron Shield
(e) Operation Resolute Frontier

Answer: b

Solution:

• In February 2026, Pakistan launched a retaliatory military operation named “Ghazab Lil Haq” following alleged attacks on its border posts by the Afghan Taliban.
• The operation is being conducted along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border region, where tensions escalated after cross-border hostilities.

Q3. The Government of India recently upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC), a CPSE under the Ministry of MSME, recognizing its strong performance and expanded institutional role in supporting MSMEs. To which Schedule category has NSIC been promoted?

(a) Schedule ‘C’
(b) Schedule ‘D’
(c) Schedule ‘A’
(d) Schedule ‘B’
(e) Schedule ‘E’

Answer: c

Solution:

• The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, has been upgraded from Schedule ‘B’ to Schedule ‘A’ category.
• NSIC has been actively engaged for more than seven decades in promoting and developing the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector across India.
• The corporation provides comprehensive support to MSMEs throughout their lifecycle, including skilling, capacity building, marketing assistance, credit facilitation, cost competitiveness enhancement, and equity-based growth capital.
• NSIC also serves as an implementation partner for several flagship and aspirational programmes of the Government of India.
• The elevation to Schedule ‘A’ CPSE status enhances NSIC’s managerial, operational, and financial autonomy, thereby strengthening its institutional capabilities.
• NSIC received an “Excellent” rating from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for the financial year 2024–25, reflecting its consistent performance and contribution to MSME development.

Q4. On 26 February 2026, tributes were paid to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 60th death anniversary. In which year did Veer Savarkar pass away?

(a) 1956
(b) 1962
(c) 1970
(d) 1966
(e) 1975

Answer: d

Solution:

• The Prime Minister paid tributes to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 60th death anniversary on 26 February 2026. He passed away on 26 February 1966 in Mumbai.
• Popularly known as Veer Savarkar or Swatantryaveer Savarkar, he was a revolutionary nationalist, political ideologue, and social reformer.
• In 1899, he founded Mitra Mela, which later evolved into the Abhinav Bharat Society (1904) to promote revolutionary activities.
• In 1906, he established the Free India Society in London and was closely associated with India House, founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma.
• He was arrested in connection with the Nasik Conspiracy Case (1910) for allegedly plotting the assassination of the Nashik Collector.

In 1911, he was sentenced to 50 years’ imprisonment and deported to the Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• He was released in 1924.
• Savarkar later served as the President of the Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1943).
• He opposed the Quit India Movement (1942), calling it impractical, and participated in discussions regarding the Cripps Mission (1942) and the Wavell Plan (1945).

Q5. According to the Global Mind Health 2025 report, India’s young adults aged 18–34 recorded a comparatively low mental well-being ranking among 84 countries, highlighting a generational gap in psychological health outcomes. What was India’s global rank for this age group?

(a) 60th
(b) 55th
(c) 49th
(d) 71st
(e) 28th

Answer:  a

Solution:

• According to the Global Mind Health 2025 Report, young adults in India aged 18–34 years rank 60th globally in mental health and well-being among 84 countries.
• This group recorded a Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) score of 33, indicating comparatively lower mental well-being levels.
• In contrast, Indians aged 55 years and above scored 96 on the MHQ scale, ranking 49th globally, reflecting mental health levels closer to functional norms.
• The findings are part of Global Mind Project conducted by Sapien Labs.
• The Indian dataset included 78,093 internet-enabled and literate participants, comprising 29,594 individuals aged 18–34 and 24,088 aged 55+.
• Globally, the study analysed responses from over one million participants across 84 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
• Researchers concluded that the mental health gap reflects a structural and generational shift, rather than a temporary post-pandemic impact.

 What is MHQ (Mind Health Quotient)?

MHQ measures an individual’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical capacities, which together determine how effectively a person manages life, work, and relationships.

Key Takeaways from the Report

• Countries were also assessed using behavioural indicators such as:

• Family bonds (social closeness and stability)
• Spirituality (sense of meaning and connectedness)
• Ultra-processed food consumption (pleasure-seeking behaviour)
• Childhood smartphone exposure (behavioural change indicator)

• India ranked 28th globally in family closeness across both age groups.
• Ultra-processed food consumption stood at 44% among youth (18–34) compared to 11% among those aged 55+.
• India ranked 71st globally in terms of age of first smartphone exposure, with an average age of 5 years, which is declining among younger cohorts.
• Researchers highlighted that strong family bonds remain a protective cultural factor in India, although youth mental health challenges mirror global digital-era trends.