Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd February 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 23 February 2026

 Q1. In February 2026, the Vice-President of India launched a book “The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru”, highlighting the life and reformist legacy of Sree Narayana Guru at the India International Centre. Who is the author of the book?

(a) Amish Tripathi
(b) Shashi Tharoor
(c) Ramachandra Guha
(d) Devdutt Pattanaik
(e) Chetan Bhagat

Answer: b

Solution:

• In February 2026, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released and launched the book titled “The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru.”
• The book has been authored by Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and noted writer.
• The launch ceremony was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi.
• The book highlights the life, teachings, philosophy, and social reform contributions of Sree Narayana Guru, a prominent spiritual leader and reformer who advocated social equality and inclusiveness.
• The publication examines Guru’s enduring legacy in reshaping religious thought and promoting social harmony in Indian society.

Q2. The Government of Gujarat signed an agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Vyoma during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to establish a large-scale AI Data Centre aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities. The project will be set up at which location?

(a) GIFT City
(b) Dholera Special Investment Region
(c) Gandhinagar IT Park
(d) Surat Smart Zone
(e) Ahmedabad Knowledge City

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Government of Gujarat signed a landmark agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Vyoma to establish a large Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).
• The agreement was signed during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, in the presence of Gujarat’s Minister for Science and Technology, Arjun Modhwadia.
• Under the project, L&T Vyoma will invest ₹25,000 crore to develop a 250-megawatt Green Data Centre, expected to become operational by 2028.
• The data centre will operate using clean and renewable energy, supporting advanced digital services such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence processing, and high-end data analytics.
• The project is expected to generate significant employment opportunities in both construction and technology sectors and position Gujarat as a major AI and digital infrastructure hub.
• To strengthen the AI ecosystem, the Gujarat Government has allocated over ₹850 crore in the state budget for AI and digital services development.
• The Dholera facility aims to attract global technology companies and accelerate the creation of a modern digital economy in the state.

Q3. India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL) completed its first insolvency resolutions in February 2026 under the bad bank framework by resolving stressed accounts of which of the following companies?

(a) Videocon; ABG Shipyard
(b) Essar Steel and Bhushan Power
(c) Reliance Naval and Amtek Auto
(d) IL&FS and Kingfisher Airlines

(e) Metenere Ltd and Helios Photo Voltaic
Answer: e

Solution:

• In February 2026, India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL), the operational arm of India’s government-backed bad bank framework, achieved its first successful recoveries since commencing operations in 2022.
• IDRCL completed insolvency resolutions for two stressed companies — Metenere Ltd and Helios Photo Voltaic.
• Through these resolutions, nearly ₹330 crore was distributed to creditor banks, marking an important milestone in resolving legacy non-performing assets (NPAs).
• IDRCL functions as the asset resolution and management arm of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).
• The recoveries were executed through court-approved resolution plans under supervision of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
• The bad bank framework was created to enable a structured and time-bound recovery mechanism for stressed assets accumulated in the banking system.
• These resolutions represent the first completed recoveries under India’s bad bank structure aimed at strengthening bank balance sheets and improving credit flow.

Q4. On 21 February 2026, the global community observed International Mother Language Day to emphasize the role of linguistic diversity in sustainable development. What is the official theme for International Mother Language Day 2026?

(a) Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning

(b) Indigenous languages as a factor in development, peace, and reconciliation

(c) Youth voices on multilingual education

(d) Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities

(e) Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society

Answer: c

Solution:

• International Mother Language Day is observed globally every year on 21 February to promote linguistic diversity, multilingualism and cultural inclusion.
• The day highlights the important role of languages in fostering inclusive societies and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The theme for International Mother Language Day 2026 is “Youth voices on multilingual education.”
• The theme emphasises that language is not merely a communication tool but is closely linked to identity, education, well-being and active participation in society.
• The observance was proclaimed by the General Conference of UNESCO in November 1999 and has been celebrated worldwide since 2000.
• The proposal to celebrate International Mother Language Day originated from Bangladesh, recognising the importance of preserving linguistic heritage.
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) welcomed the proclamation through a resolution adopted in 2002.
• On 16 May 2007, through Resolution A/RES/61/266, the UN General Assembly urged member states to promote the preservation and protection of all languages worldwide.
• The same resolution declared 2008 as the International Year of Languages, with UNESCO designated as the lead agency to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity and international understanding.

Q5. In February 2026, Poland withdrew from an international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines citing security concerns linked to regional geopolitical tensions. Which treaty did Poland withdraw from?

(a) Geneva Convention
(b) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
(c) Chemical Weapons Convention
(d) Biological Weapons Convention

(e) Ottawa Convention

Answer: e

Solution:

• In February 2026, Poland officially withdrew from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, also known as the Ottawa Convention, reversing its earlier commitments.
• Poland had ratified the treaty in 2012 and completed the destruction of its anti-personnel mine stockpiles in 2016.
• The withdrawal is primarily driven by geopolitical security concerns linked to strengthening the Eastern Shield, a defence fortification system along Poland’s borders with Russia (Kaliningrad region) and Belarus, especially after the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• The Ottawa Convention (1997) emerged from the Canadian-led Ottawa Process, following the First Review Conference of the 1980 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), which failed to impose strict restrictions on anti-personnel mines.
• The treaty prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of anti-personnel landmines because of their long-term humanitarian and civilian impact.