Daily Current Affairs 27 February 2026 – MCQ Quiz for UPSC, SSC, Banking, RBI & Defence Exams

Question 1

National Protein Day is observed annually on which date?

Accepted Answer

27 February - National Protein Day is observed every year on 27 February. It began in 2020 under the Right to Protein campaign.

Question 2

Which year marked the first observance of National Protein Day in India?

Accepted Answer

2020 - The first National Protein Day was observed on 27 February 2020 under the RTP campaign.

Question 3

India–Israel FTA negotiations began in which city?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi - First round of negotiations took place in New Delhi.

Question 4

India–Israel merchandise trade in FY25 stood at approximately:

Accepted Answer

USD 3.62 billion - Bilateral trade stood at USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25.

Question 5

ADB signed a USD 108 million financing deal with which company?

Accepted Answer

Aavas Financiers - ADB signed financing agreement with Aavas Financiers Ltd.

Question 6

ADB is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

Mandaluyong - ADB is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Philippines.

Question 7

Slice Small Finance Bank appointed whom as MD & CEO?

Accepted Answer

Rajan Bajaj - Rajan Bajaj, founder of Slice, appointed as MD & CEO.

Question 8

The Blockchain India Challenge was launched by:

Accepted Answer

MeitY - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched it.

Question 9

ESIC was established under which Act?

Accepted Answer

ESI Act 1952 - ESIC functions under Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1952.

Question 10

Dharma Guardian is a joint exercise between India and:

Accepted Answer

Japan - Dharma Guardian is annual India–Japan joint military exercise.

Question 11

Kalari Leap exercise was conducted in:

Accepted Answer

Lakshadweep & Minicoy - IAF conducted Kalari Leap in Lakshadweep archipelago.

Question 12

Saudi Arabia imposed poultry import ban due to:

Accepted Answer

HPAI - Ban imposed due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Question 13

World NGO Day is observed on:

Accepted Answer

27 Feb - World NGO Day is observed annually on 27 February.

Question 14

Which Article of the Constitution relates to nutrition & public health?

Accepted Answer

Article 47 - Article 47 (DPSP) directs State to improve nutrition & public health.

Question 15

FRBM Act primarily relates to:

Accepted Answer

Fiscal discipline - Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act ensures fiscal discipline.

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