Which company recorded the sharpest revenue growth among all unlisted companies?

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Daily Current Affairs: 27 February, 2026

Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Speaker of the Knesset Medal for his role in enhancing bilateral cooperation and strategic engagement between India and which of the following countries?

(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) United Arab Emirates
(d) USA
(e) Germany

Answer: b

Solution:

In February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel.
The honour was conferred by the Speaker of the Knesset, the national legislature (Parliament) of Israel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first global leader to receive this prestigious medal.
The Speaker of the Knesset Medal is regarded as the highest honour awarded by the Knesset, symbolising exceptional efforts in promoting diplomatic cooperation and bilateral partnership.
The award highlights the deepening India–Israel strategic partnership, particularly in areas such as technology, defence cooperation, innovation, agriculture, and trade relations.

Q2. As part of its digital transformation initiative aimed at modernising freight logistics through an integrated e-marketplace offering doorstep pickup, delivery, and real-time tracking services, the ‘Rail Parcel App’ was launched in February 2026. Which railway zone introduced this application?

(a) Northern Railway
(b) Western Railway

Answer: c

Solution:

In February 2026, the South Central Railway (SCR) launched a next-generation ‘Rail Parcel App’ at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, marking a major digital milestone in railway logistics.

The application is a first-of-its-kind digital e-marketplace introduced to modernise and streamline freight and parcel transportation services.

The Rail Parcel App provides end-to-end logistics solutions, including doorstep parcel pickup and delivery, enhancing customer convenience.

Key features of the app include real-time parcel tracking, automated notifications, and secure digital payment facilities.

The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and transform freight logistics through digital integration within Indian Railways.

The service has been introduced as a pilot project across seven major locations, including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Bengaluru.

Q3. In February 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched an upgraded digital platform aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for fuel stations, wayside amenities, and utility infrastructure along National Highways. What is the name of this web portal?

(a) SARATHI Portal
(b) RAJMARG PRAVESH Portal
(c) PARIVAHAN Setu Portal
(d) Highway Mitra Portal
(e) National Access Gateway Portal

Answer: b

Solution:

On 25 February 2026, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari launched the upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH web portal to simplify the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) related to National Highways.
The portal enables hassle-free online applications for permissions required for fuel stations, wayside amenities, private properties, rest area complexes, connecting roads, and similar infrastructure along National Highways.
The upgraded platform has been developed to make approval procedures simpler, faster, transparent, and time-bound, supporting the Government’s Ease of Doing Business
Citizens, businesses, and organisations can apply digitally for highway access permissions for private properties, industries, and roadside facilities.
The portal also facilitates permissions for laying utilities infrastructure such as water pipelines, gas pipelines, optical fibre cables, electrical lines, and other services along or across National Highways.
The initiative aims to reduce procedural delays, enhance transparency, and improve efficiency in granting highway-related approvals.

Q4. An autonomous medical education body under the Union Health Ministry earned a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest live-streamed lesson on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare via YouTube. Which organisation achieved this milestone?

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(b) National Medical Commission (NMC)
(c) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
(d) Medical Council of India (MCI)

(e) National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Answer: e

Solution:

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, achieved a historic milestone in February 2026 by securing recognition from Guinness World Records.
NBEMS was awarded the record for the “Most viewers of an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube.”
The achievement was accomplished through a nationwide online training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare, specially designed for registered medical practitioners across India.
The live session recorded a peak concurrent viewership of 17,999 participants, setting a global benchmark.
The AI training initiative was conceptualised by NBEMS under the leadership of Abhijat Sheth, President of NBEMS and Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The programme aimed to equip doctors with foundational as well as applied knowledge of artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare delivery and digital medical practices.

Q5. According to data released by RBI, private listed non-financial companies registered a notable improvement in corporate performance during Q3 FY26 after several quarters of subdued expansion. What was the reported revenue growth rate during this period?

(a) 10.1%
(b) 9.3%
(c) 8.5%
(d) 11.4%
(e) 12.0%

Answer: a

Solution:

According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 25 February 2026, revenue growth of private listed non-financial companies reached 1% in the third quarter (Q3) of FY26.
This marked a significant improvement as revenue growth had remained in single digits for the previous 11 consecutive quarters.
The RBI analysis covered 3,188 private listed non-financial companies, highlighting a broad-based recovery in corporate performance.
The acceleration in revenue growth was mainly attributed to the strong performance of the manufacturing sector.
Sales of 1,794 listed private manufacturing companies grew by 4% year-on-year during Q3 FY26, compared to 8.5% growth in the previous quarter.