Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Saturday, 21 February 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation. These questions are useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all competitive exams.

1Which team reached its first-ever Ranji Trophy final in 2026?
A.Jammu and Kashmir
B.Mumbai
C.Karnataka
D.Bengal

Correct Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:Jammu and Kashmir reached its first-ever Ranji Trophy final in 2026, a historic achievement for the team.

2On which day in February is the World Day of Social Justice observed every year?
A.17 February
B.18 February
C.19 February
D.20 February

Correct Answer: D. 20 February

Explanation:The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on 20 February.

3The Mission Drishti satellite is being developed by which startup?
A.GalaxEye
B.Pixxel
C.Agnikul
D.Dhruva Space

Correct Answer: B. Pixxel

Explanation:The Mission Drishti satellite is being developed by the startup Pixxel.

4Which company acquired India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory?
A.Waaree Energies
B.Reliance New Energy
C.Adani Green
D.Exide Industries

Correct Answer: A. Waaree Energies

Explanation:Waaree Energies acquired India's largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory.

5Mizoram Statehood Day was recently celebrated (20 February 2026), marking Mizoram's formation as which numbered state of India?
A.21st state
B.22nd state
C.23rd state
D.24th state

Correct Answer: C. 23rd state

Explanation:Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987; the anniversary is celebrated as Mizoram Statehood Day.

6Who recently authored the book 'The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru'?
A.Ram Madhav
B.Shashi Tharoor
C.Amish Tripathi
D.Bibek Debroy

Correct Answer: A. Ram Madhav

Explanation:The book was written by Ram Madhav, focusing on the life and legacy of Sree Narayana Guru.

7From which country is India planning to import kiwi rootstock to develop horticulture?
A.Australia
B.Chile
C.New Zealand
D.Italy

Correct Answer: C. New Zealand

Explanation:India is planning to import kiwi rootstock from New Zealand to develop horticulture.

8In the 24th edition of Business Leader of the Year (February 2026), who was honoured with the 'CEO of the Year' award?
A.Rahul Dravid
B.Subodh Gupta
C.Rajiv Bhatia
D.Arun Arora

Correct Answer: B. Subodh Gupta

Explanation:Subodh Gupta was honoured with the 'CEO of the Year' award in the 24th edition of Business Leader of the Year.

9In which city did India recently host the first United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on the control of small arms and light weapons (SALW)?
A.Pune
B.Gwalior
C.Dehradun
D.Jabalpur

Correct Answer: D. Jabalpur

Explanation:India hosted the first United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on the control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Jabalpur.

10The world's largest mercury (Parad) Dhyan Lingam was formally installed in which city on Mahashivratri 2026?
A.Varanasi
B.Haridwar
C.Ujjain
D.Nashik

Correct Answer: B. Haridwar

Explanation:The world's largest mercury (Parad) Dhyan Lingam was formally installed in Haridwar on Mahashivratri 2026.