Daily Current Affairs 28 February 2026 – MCQ Quiz for UPSC, SSC, Banking, RBI & State PSC Exams

Question 1

The CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under PMGKAY was launched in which Union Territory?

Accepted Answer

Puducherry - The Government of India launched the CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot in Puducherry on 26 February 2026 under PMGKAY.

Question 2

The Rail Tech Policy is part of which reform initiative?

Accepted Answer

52 Reforms in 52 Weeks - Rail Tech Policy is Reform No. 3 under the 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks initiative.

Question 3

Under the Rail Tech Policy, Railways will fund up to what percentage of development cost?

Accepted Answer

50% - Railways will fund up to 50% of development cost for viable solutions.

Question 4

India’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) was launched in which state?

Accepted Answer

Tripura - SIM was launched in Agartala, Tripura under AIM 2.0.

Question 5

SIM is part of which programme?

Accepted Answer

AIM 2.0 - SIM is part of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 led by NITI Aayog.

Question 6

NSIC operates under which Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of MSME - NSIC functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Question 7

India ranked what position in youth MHQ (18–34 years)?

Accepted Answer

60th - India ranked 60th out of 84 countries in youth MHQ ranking.

Question 8

The global average MHQ score is:

Accepted Answer

66 - The Global Mind Health Report stated global MHQ average is 66.

Question 9

Rare Disease Day 2026 was observed on:

Accepted Answer

28 February - Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February; in 2026 it was 28 February.

Question 10

UIDAI operates under which ministry?

Accepted Answer

MeitY - UIDAI functions under Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY).

Question 11

The CBDC pilot integrates which financial management system?

Accepted Answer

PFMS - It integrates Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Question 12

WEF interim CEO appointed in 2026 was:

Accepted Answer

Alois Zwinggi - Alois Zwinggi was appointed interim CEO after Brende’s resignation.

Question 13

Facebook Overseas acquired how much stake in REIL?

Accepted Answer

30% - Facebook Overseas acquired 30% stake in REIL.

Question 14

The Chhattisgarh budget theme ‘SANKALP’ emphasizes primarily:

Accepted Answer

Inclusive development - SANKALP focuses on inclusive development, infrastructure and livelihood.

Question 15

Which innovation mission is led by NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

AIM 2.0 - Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 is led by NITI Aayog.

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