Current Affairs MCQ – 21 February 2026 | Top 10 Questions
Top 10 Current Affairs MCQ questions of 21 February 2026. All questions are provided with 4 options, correct answers and detailed explanations. This post is highly useful for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, Police, Defence and State level competitive exams.
Current Affairs MCQ – 21 February 2026 (English)
Q1. On which date is National Science Day celebrated in February 2026?
A. 26 February
B. 27 February
C. 28 February ✅
D. 1 March
Answer: 28 February
Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928. The day promotes scientific awareness and encourages innovation among students.
India
Independence: 15 August 1947
Capital: New Delhi
Current Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
Q2. Which state government launched the ‘Startup Promotion Policy 2026’ in February 2026?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh ✅
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Government of Uttar Pradesh introduced the Startup Promotion Policy 2026 to support young entrepreneurs and boost employment generation.
Uttar Pradesh
Foundation Day: 24 January 1950
Capital: Lucknow
Current Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
Q3. When was World Day of Social Justice observed recently?
A. 18 February
B. 19 February
C. 20 February ✅
D. 21 February
Answer: 20 February
Explanation: World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on 20 February to promote equality, human rights and social development worldwide.
United Nations (UN)
Established: 24 October 1945
Headquarters: New York, USA
Current Secretary-General: António Guterres
Q4. India conducted an Indo-Pacific maritime exercise with which country in February 2026?
A. Australia
B. Japan ✅
C. France
D. Germany
Answer: Japan
Explanation: India and Japan conducted a joint maritime exercise to strengthen defence cooperation and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan
Capital: Tokyo
Current Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida
Government System: Parliamentary democracy with constitutional monarchy
Q5. In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India imposed a regulatory penalty on which bank?
A. Bank of Baroda
B. Punjab National Bank
C. HDFC Bank ✅
D. Indian Bank
Answer: HDFC Bank
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty on HDFC Bank for non-compliance with certain regulatory guidelines. RBI regulates and supervises India’s banking system.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Established: 1 April 1935
Headquarters: Mumbai
Current Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Q6. Which state launched ‘Millet Mission 2.0’ in February 2026?
A. Odisha
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Karnataka ✅
D. Bihar
Answer: Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka launched Millet Mission 2.0 to promote nutritious crops and increase farmers’ income.
Karnataka
Formation Date: 1 November 1956
Capital: Bengaluru
Current Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Q7. What GDP growth rate did the World Bank project for India in February 2026?
A. 5.5%
B. 6.2%
C. 6.8% ✅
D. 7.5%
Answer: 6.8%
Explanation: The World Bank projected India’s GDP growth at 6.8% considering strong domestic demand and investment trends.
World Bank
Established: 1944
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Current President: Ajay Banga
Q8. The ‘National Digital Education Campaign’ is associated with which ministry?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Education ✅
C. Ministry of IT
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Education
Explanation: The National Digital Education Campaign aims to provide quality education through online and digital platforms.
Ministry of Education (India)
Current Union Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan
Q9. Which country announced the lunar mission ‘Luna-27’ in February 2026?
A. China
B. USA
C. Russia ✅
D. France
Answer: Russia
Explanation: Russia announced its Luna-27 mission under its lunar exploration programme to study the Moon’s surface and resources.
Russia
Established: 25 December 1991
Capital: Moscow
Current President: Vladimir Putin
Q10. The ‘National e-Governance Awards’ are presented by which department?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Electronics & IT
C. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances ✅
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Explanation: The National e-Governance Awards are given to promote digital governance and transparency in public administration. The department functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Reorganized: 2005
Current Union Minister (Personnel): Dr. Jitendra Singh
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