Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Tuesday, 24 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.

1The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, recently honoured at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards, is located in which district of Maharashtra?
A.Thane
B.Palghar
C.Raigad
D.Ratnagiri

Correct Answer: D. Ratnagiri

Explanation:The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral is located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, honoured at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards.

2Who was selected as Business Leader of the Year at the 2026 Managing India Awards organised by AIMA?
A.Sunil Bharti Mittal
B.V Vaidyanathan
C.Karan Adani
D.Harsh Mariwala

Correct Answer: B. V Vaidyanathan

Explanation:V Vaidyanathan was selected as Business Leader of the Year at the AIMA Managing India Awards 2026.

3The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology signed an MoU with which state government to establish India's first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence university campus?
A.Karnataka
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Telangana
D.Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:NIELIT signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus.

4In February 2026, India signed an MoU with which country to enhance cooperation in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector?
A.South Africa
B.Brazil
C.Japan
D.Germany

Correct Answer: B. Brazil

Explanation:India signed an MoU with Brazil to enhance cooperation in the MSME sector.

5Which edition of Zomi National Day was celebrated in Churachandpur, Manipur in 2026, highlighting the cultural identity and unity of the Zomi community?
A.75th
B.76th
C.77th
D.78th

Correct Answer: D. 78th

Explanation:The 78th edition of Zomi National Day was celebrated in Churachandpur, Manipur in 2026.

6Which Union Minister launched the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) in Nathanpur village of Cachar district, Assam?
A.Amit Shah
B.Nitin Gadkari
C.Rajnath Singh
D.Piyush Goyal

Correct Answer: A. Amit Shah

Explanation:Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) in Nathanpur village of Cachar district, Assam.

7Which is the first bird species to be infected with H5 avian influenza in any region of Australia?
A.Emperor Penguin
B.King Penguin
C.Gentoo Penguin
D.Adelie Penguin

Correct Answer: C. Gentoo Penguin

Explanation:The Gentoo Penguin was the first bird species to be infected with H5 avian influenza in Australia.

8India recently assumed the chairmanship of which maritime forum?
A.Indian Ocean Rim Association
B.Bay of Bengal Initiative
C.ASEAN Maritime Forum
D.Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

Correct Answer: D. Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

Explanation:India assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

9What is India's rank in the Global AI Brain Race Report 2026?
A.Fourth
B.Fifth
C.Sixth
D.Seventh

Correct Answer: C. Sixth

Explanation:India ranked sixth in the Global AI Brain Race Report 2026.

10Which Indian film won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Awards (2026)?
A.Boong
B.Sentimental Value
C.I Swear
D.My Father's Shadow

Correct Answer: A. Boong

Explanation:The Indian film 'Boong' won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Awards (2026).