24 Feb 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. The Rapti River is a major right-bank tributary of the Ghaghra river, originating in the Tibetan plateau.

2. In February 2026, the NGT directed the UP government to restore the Suav river's status from a "drain" to a "river" in official records.

3. The NGT is a specialized body established in 2010 that is strictly bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

4. The Suav river plays a vital role in flood mitigation for the Balrampur district before joining the Rapti.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The islands are also known as the Liancourt Rocks, named after a French whaling ship in 1849.

2. While South Korea maintains administrative control, Japan observes "Takeshima Day" annually on February 22 to assert its sovereignty.

3. The Sea of Japan is connected to the Sea of Okhotsk in the north via the Tsushima Strait.

4. Similar to the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Japan experiences almost no tides due to its nearly complete enclosure from the Pacific.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Kole wetlands are located below sea level and are fed by the Karuvannur, Kecheri, and Puzhakal rivers.

2. In the 2026 study, researchers from Christ College, Irinjalakuda, documented 12 species of pygmy grasshoppers, of which four were new records for the state of Kerala.

3. Pygmy grasshoppers are excellent bio-indicators of wetland health because they are highly sensitive to microhabitat changes.

4. The Kole wetlands are the largest Ramsar site in India in terms of total bird population.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a naval surface-to-air defense missile with an operational range of approximately 150 kilometers.

2. The missile is launched via a Vertical Launch System (VLS), providing warships with 360-degree aerial coverage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Vaan Island is one of the 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar, which is India's first Marine Biosphere Reserve.

2. The island's shrinkage was primarily caused by historical coral mining and sea-level rise.

3. A 2026 assessment reported that the project generated socio-ecological benefits worth more than double its inflation-adjusted cost.

4. The restoration utilized "hard engineering" concrete sea walls to reclaim the submerged land.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. PRASHAD is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where the funding is shared between the Centre and States in a 60:40 ratio.

2. In February 2026, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation announced plans to include the Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple under this scheme.

3. The scheme allows for voluntary contributions through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).

4. The primary implementation of the projects is carried out by a dedicated Mission Directorate under the Ministry of Culture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a medium-sized diving duck that primarily winters in the Mediterranean Basin and parts of South Asia, including India.

2. The species is characterized by its preference for deep, salt-water lagoons with minimal vegetation for easy diving.

3. It is currently classified as 'Near Threatened' on the IUCN Red List due to habitat degradation and anthropogenic disturbances.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the first reserve in the world where a tiger census was conducted using the pugmark method in 1932.

2. The reserve is situated on the Chhotanagpur plateau and is drained by the North Koyal and Burha rivers.

3. The 'Vanjeevi Didi' initiative has been launched to train local women as conservation ambassadors for the reserve.

4. Palamu is characterized by evergreen tropical rainforests due to high rainfall in the plateau region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The use of soapstone (Chloritic Schist) allowed architects to achieve intricate, jewelry-like detailing in their sculptures.

2. The 'Stellate' plan is a defining feature where the sanctum is built on a star-shaped platform called Jagati.

3. Unlike the Nagara style, Hoysala temples typically lack a Vimana or Shikhara over the sanctum.

4. The temples are often categorized as Ekakuta, Dvikuta, or Trikuta based on the number of shrines they possess.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The project is implemented by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) using a Hub and Spoke model.

2. The North Eastern Council (NEC), which sanctions this project, is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

3. One of the primary verticals of NEST is the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Bamboo-Based Technology and Skill Development.

4. The Union Home Minister serves as the ex-officio chairman of the North Eastern Council.

Which of the statements given above are correct?