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Daily Current Affairs: 26 February, 2026

Q1. In February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated which European leader on assuming office as the youngest Prime Minister of his country, marking a generational leadership transition in Europe?

(a) Alexander De Croo
(b) Rob Jetten
(c) Mark Rutte
(d) Jonas Gahr Store
(e) Sanna Marin

Answer: b

Solution:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Rob Jetten on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands on 24 February 2026.
Rob Jetten officially assumed office on 23 February 2026, becoming the youngest Prime Minister in the history of the Netherlands.

Q2. Recently, in February, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to change the name of the State of Kerala. What is the proposed new name of the state?

(a) Keraladesh
(b) Cheralam
(c) Kerala Pradesh
(d) Keralaputra
(e) Keralam

Answer: e

Solution:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on 24 February 2026, approved a proposal to change the official name of the State ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’.
Following Cabinet approval, the President of India will refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the Kerala State Legislative Assembly for expressing its views, as required under Article 3 of the Constitution of India.
The State Legislature’s opinion is mandatory before Parliament proceeds with any alteration relating to the name or boundaries of a state.
After receiving the Assembly’s views, the Government of India will take further steps and obtain the President’s recommendation for introducing the Bill in Parliament.
The final change of name will come into effect only after the Bill is passed by Parliament and receives Presidential assent.

Q3. The 7th edition of Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN, conducted in 2026 at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, aims to enhance interoperability and operational coordination between Indian forces and which country’s ground military force under bilateral defence cooperation?

(a) South Korea
(b) Australia
(c) Japan
(d) France
(e) Vietnam

Answer: c

Solution:

The 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 24 February to 9 March 2026.
A 120-member contingent from each country is participating in the exercise.
The JGSDF contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian Army contingent is drawn from the Ladakh Scouts.
The exercise is conducted alternately in India and Japan and serves as an important pillar of India–Japan defence cooperation.
The first edition of Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN was held in 2018.
The primary objective of the exercise is to strengthen military collaboration and enhance joint operational capabilities in semi-urban warfare environments.
It focuses on improving interoperability, tactical coordination, and mutual understanding between the armed forces of both nations.

Q4. The 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026, conducted at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh, is a bilateral Special Forces exercise between India and which of the following countries aimed at enhancing interoperability in mountainous warfare operations?

(a) France
(b) Australia
(c) United States
(d) United Kingdom
(e) Japan

Answer: c

Solution:

The 16th edition of the India–U.S. Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
The exercise is being conducted from 24 February to 16 March 2026.
The previous (15th) edition of the exercise was held in November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho, USA.
The Indian Army contingent consists of 45 Special Forces personnel, while the United States contingent includes 12 personnel from the Green Berets of the U.S. Special Forces.
Exercise Vajra Prahar aims to enhance military cooperation between India and the United States through improved interoperability, jointness, and exchange of special operations tactics.
The exercise focuses on strengthening capabilities for joint Special Forces operations in mountainous terrain.
The first edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar was conducted in 2010 in India.

Q5. Recently, in February 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal developed in collaboration with industry partner ABLE to provide authenticated biotechnology import data. What is the name of this portal?

(a) BHASHINI
(b) SUJVIKA
(c) BODH
(d) SAHI
(e) DigiBio Portal

Answer: b

Solution:

In February 2026, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal.
The portal has been developed in collaboration with industry partner ABLE (Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises).
SUJVIKA functions as a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that provides authenticated data on biotechnology product imports.
It presents structured and accessible sector-wise insights related to biochemical products, industrial enzymes, and other biotechnology imports.
The platform helps researchers, startups, policymakers, and industry stakeholders identify high-value and high-volume imported biotech products.
It enables assessment of import dependency and supports indigenisation and R&D prioritisation in the biotechnology sector.
The portal promotes evidence-based policy planning and encourages public–private partnerships to strengthen India’s domestic biomanufacturing ecosystem.