23 Feb 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. The Td vaccine is prepared by combining purified toxoids of both Clostridium tetani and Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

2. Unlike many other vaccines, the Td vaccine is stable across all temperatures and is not sensitive to freezing.

3. Diphtheria remains a significant health concern in South East Asia, which is a primary driver of global incidence.

4. Tetanus, also known as "lockjaw," is characterized by painful muscle spasms and high fatality rates.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a dedicated Cadet Training Ship (CTS) constructed at the L&T shipyard in Kattupalli.

2. The vessel has an endurance of 60 days and can achieve a maximum speed of 20 knots.

3. It serves as a dual-purpose platform capable of both training and disaster relief (HADR) operations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is an evergreen herb belonging to the Cobra Lily group, named after the Siaha district in Mizoram.

2. The species is characterized by a spathe resembling a cobra's hood and a long spadix appendix reaching up to 21 cm.

3. Road construction and invasive weeds are identified as major threats to its natural habitat.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The initiative encourages behavioural changes such as gifting saplings instead of traditional mementos.

2. It aims to restore ecological balance and improve biodiversity through continuous daily afforestation.

3. The proposed 'Tree Bank' model allows citizens to digitally track the trees they plant or sponsor.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The mission operates under a dual framework consisting of 'Niryat Protsahan' and 'Niryat Disha'.

2. The 'INSIGHT' feature of the mission focuses on strengthening district-level export hubs and providing market intelligence.

3. Logistics support under the mission includes the FLOW and LIFT schemes for overseas warehousing and freight reimbursement.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. SANKALP focuses on strengthening the institutional capacity of skill development at Central, State, and District levels.

2. The scheme incorporates industry linkages to ensure that skill training is demand-driven and enhances job placement.

3. Unlike other schemes, SANKALP does not have any specific mandate for the inclusion of marginalized or disadvantaged groups.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a multilateral maritime forum that includes member nations spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

2. India held the inaugural chairmanship of IONS from 2008 to 2010.

3. The IMEX (IONS Maritime Exercise) is a key mechanism used to improve operational understanding and interoperability among regional navies.

4. The primary goal of IONS is to facilitate coordinated responses to non-traditional maritime threats like piracy and trafficking.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It serves as a vital natural flood-balancing reservoir between the Krishna and Godavari river systems.

2. The sanctuary is a famous destination for migratory birds, including the Grey Pelican and Painted Stork.

3. The Supreme Court has previously ordered the demolition of illegal aquaculture tanks within its boundaries to restore the ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The disease is caused by a fungus that invades the plant through its root system and blocks the vascular flow.

2. Irregular yellowing of the margins of older leaves is one of the first external symptoms of the infection.

3. The disease currently poses a major threat to the Cavendish banana, which lacks genetic diversity to resist the fungus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The river originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

2. Approximately 90 percent of the river's water is utilized for industrial purposes rather than agriculture.

3. The Bhavani Sagar and Kodiveri are the two major dams situated on this river.

4. West and East Varagar are its largest tributaries originating from the Nilgiris.

Which of the statements given above are correct?