Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th February 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 24 February, 2026

 Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in February 2026, marking a major step in regional mobility integration. The Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor has a total length of:

(a) 72 km
(b) 78 km
(c) 82 km
(d) 90 km
(e) 105 km

Answer: c

Solution:

• On 22 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and dedicated the 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation.
• The project marks the beginning of a new era of world-class regional transport infrastructure for Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).
• The Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, comprising 16 stations, connects major urban centres including Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut with Delhi.
• The corridor is designed to enable people to reside outside Delhi while commuting quickly to the national capital for employment and daily activities.
• The project has been developed at an estimated cost of ₹30,000 crore.
• In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, both the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro were launched from the same platform and will operate on shared tracks and stations.
• This integrated system allows passengers to travel within Meerut city via Metro services and also undertake regional high-speed travel to Delhi from the same station platform.

Q2. During the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Government of India launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen digital skilling and promote participation in Skill India Digital Hub. Which campaign was launched for this purpose?

(a) Digital Bharat Mission

(b) Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai
(c) Kaushal Pragati Abhiyan
(d) Skill for Future Initiative
(e) Digital Rozgar Drive

Answer: b

Solution:

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, launched a nationwide awareness campaign titled “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai” during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• The campaign aims to strengthen India’s digital skilling ecosystem and accelerate progress toward the vision of Viksit Bharat.
• Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has been associated with the campaign to enhance nationwide awareness and public participation.
• The initiative promotes the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), an integrated digital platform for skilling, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning.
• SIDH has already onboarded over 1.5 crore registered candidates, making it one of India’s largest unified digital skilling platforms.
• The platform supports citizens in upskilling, reskilling, and adapting to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital innovation.

Q3. Dimapur Railway Station, recently awarded the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in February 2026, is located under which railway zone?

(a) Eastern Railway
(b) Northeast Frontier Railway
(c) Northern Railway
(d) South Central Railway
(e) East Coast Railway

Answer: b

Solution:

• Dimapur Railway Station, under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in February 2026.
• The certification recognises the station’s commitment to ensuring safe, hygienic and nutritious food for passengers through improved food safety practices.
• The recognition followed a comprehensive audit covering food stalls, catering units and food handlers to verify compliance with strict standards related to hygiene, food preparation, storage practices, waste management and nutrition availability.
• In another achievement, four railway stations under the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway also received the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification.
• These stations include:
  • Alipurduar Railway Station
  • Kokrajhar Railway Station
  • Golakganj Railway Station
  • New Mal Junction Railway Station
• The certification reflects coordinated efforts of railway authorities, health inspectors, authorised vendors and station management teams in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety across railway premises.
• The initiative aligns with FSSAI’s objective of promoting safe, healthy and hygienic food environments in public transportation hubs.

Q4. Who won the men’s singles title at the Delhi Open 2026 tennis tournament held in February 2026?
(a) Stefanos Sakellaridis

(b) Oliver Crawford
(c) Somdev Devvarman
(d) Alexander Donski
(e) Siddhant Banthia

Answer: a

Solution:

• Greece’s Stefanos Sakellaridis won the Delhi Open 2026 men’s singles title after defeating Great Britain’s Oliver Crawford in the final on 23 February 2026.
• The 21-year-old secured his maiden ATP Challenger Tour singles title, winning the match 7-5, 5-6, 7-6.
• Sakellaridis staged a strong comeback in the deciding set and won the final tie-break 8-6 on his second match point.
• In the doubles event, India’s Siddhant Banthia and Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski won the title.
• They defeated Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand) in the final.
• This marked the third occasion an Indian player has won the Delhi Open doubles title.
• Earlier Indian winners include Saketh Myneni & Sanam Singh (2015) and Yuki Bhambri & Mahesh Bhupathi (2016).
• Somdev Devvarman remains the only Indian singles champion at the Delhi Open, winning back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015.

Q5. The Manipuri film Boong, which won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family Film in February 2026, marked a significant milestone as it was the only Indian nomination at the awards ceremony. Who directed the film?

(a) Ritesh Sidhwani
(b) Lakshmipriya Devi
(c) Farhan Akhtar
(d) Shujaat Saudagar
(e) Vikesh Bhutani

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Manipuri film Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family Film in London on 22 February 2026.
• Boong was the only Indian nomination at the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
• The film was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar.
• It stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in lead roles.
• The film defeated international nominees including Lilo and Stitch, Arco, and Zootropolis 2 to win the award.
• At the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), the action thriller “One Battle After Another” dominated the ceremony by winning six awards, including Best Film.
• Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Cinematography for the same film.
• Films “Sinners” and “Frankenstein” won three awards each.
• Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, while Robert Aramayo won Best Actor for I Swear.
• The ceremony was held at Royal Festival Hall, London, attended by global film personalities including Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
• Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt served as a celebrity presenter at the event.