27 February 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. Vitamin B3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that the human body can synthesize from the amino acid tryptophan.

2. Niacin serves as a coenzyme for over 400 enzymes and is crucial for DNA repair and energy production.

3. Pellagra is a condition caused by severe Vitamin B3 deficiency, characterized by skin rashes and memory loss.

4. NAXD deficiency is a rare genetic disorder where damaged metabolic molecules cannot be repaired, leading to neurodegeneration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ESIC is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2. The foundation of the ESI scheme was based on the "Report on Health Insurance" submitted by Prof. B.P. Adarkar.

3. The Union Minister of Labour serves as the Chairman of the ESIC, while the Director General acts as its Chief Executive Officer.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a small diving duck that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and the Palearctic.

2. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males being predominantly white and females having reddish-brown heads.

3. It is currently classified as 'Critically Endangered' under the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss in the Baltic Sea.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a Gram-positive, non-motile bacterium that typically appears in grape-like clusters under a microscope.

2. The bacterium can be transmitted from animals to humans and is known to cause infections like pneumonia and cellulitis.

3. Healthcare providers generally treat these infections using antiviral medications since the bacterium is non-living.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems where waterlogged conditions facilitate the complete decomposition of plant material.

2. In cool climates, Sphagnum mosses are the primary builders of peat, whereas graminoids provide organic matter in warmer climates.

3. The majority of the world's peatlands are distributed in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Africa.

4. When peatlands dry out, stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as decomposing organisms revive.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. RAMP is a Central Sector Scheme assisted by the World Bank and implemented over a five-year period starting from 2022-23.

2. The Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is a key component where the Centre provides grants to States for MSME development.

3. The MSE SPICE scheme focuses on using Artificial Intelligence to resolve issues related to delayed payments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a state-wide initiative led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) to target mule bank accounts.

2. The operation utilizes data analytics to identify and disable accounts used for laundering proceeds of cyber fraud.

3. It focuses exclusively on international cyber-attacks and does not involve the verification of domestic bank KYC records.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Unlike Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), CCU focuses on recycling captured CO2​ into commercially valuable products like methanol and green concrete.

2. Mineralisation is a CCU process where CO2​ is reacted with minerals like magnesium to create stable solid building materials.

3. CCU technologies are exclusively designed for new industrial plants and cannot be retrofitted to existing fossil-fuel-based factories.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a multilateral fund established by the United Nations to support climate insurance in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

2. India is designated as one of the 'Priority Countries' under this initiative, receiving targeted support for its NDCs.

3. The initiative promotes Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA), using natural solutions like forest restoration to manage climate risks.

4. The newly announced €20 million project for India focuses on regions like the Himalayas and the Western Ghats.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the highest honor awarded by the Israeli Parliament to recognize exceptional global contributions.

2. The medal is conferred by the President of Israel to heads of state during executive visits.

3. The Knesset is a unicameral legislature, and this medal represents recognition from the legislative body.

Which of the statements given above are correct?