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26th February Current Affairs 2024

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National and international Current Affairs of 26th February 2024

1. Chandrayaan-3:

India successfully soft-landed on the moon, a significant achievement for ISRO.

2. Sudarshan Setu:

PM Modi inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island.

3. Bharat Tex 2024:

PM Modi inaugurated the global textile event.

4. Ayush Projects:

PM Modi launched healthcare projects in Jhajjar and Pune.

5. Indian Railways:

PM Modi unveiled projects worth Rs 41,000 crore.

6. India-Japan Joint Exercise:

'DHARMA GUARDIAN' started in Rajasthan.

7. RBI Approval:

HDFC Bank received approval to sell 90% of its stake in HDFC Credila.

8. Railway Stations Redevelopment:

553 railway stations to be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

9. Violence and Harassment Convention 2019:

The Philippines became the first Asian country to ratify the convention.

10. PM Inaugurates 5 AIIMS Facilities:

 PM Modi dedicated five AIIMS facilities to enhance healthcare access and quality.

11. Purple Fest for Disabled:

President Murmu inaugurated an inclusive celebration at Amrit Udyaan.

12. Ayush Projects in Jhajjar & Pune:

PM Modi inaugurated two Ayush institutes for promoting healthcare.

13. Surrogacy Amendment Rules 2024:

MoHFW allows one donor gamete for surrogacy under specific circumstances.

14. Mann Ki Baat Episode:

PM Modi celebrated women's contributions, highlighting inspiring stories.

15. Vietnam's Hydrogen Strategy:

Aiming for 500,000T of clean H2 by 2030.

16. Dubai's Multiple-Entry Visa:

5-year visa introduced for Indian travelers.

17. UAE Removed from FATF Gray List:

Recognized for strengthened anti-money laundering measures.

18. Savera Program in Haryana:

Innovative initiative for early breast cancer detection.

19. CUSB's Category-1 Status:

Central University of Bihar achieves a significant milestone.

20. Film Certification Facilitation Office:

Anurag Singh Thakur plans a new office in Chandigarh for CBFC.

21. IAF's SAMAR-2 Missile System:

Indigenous system using repurposed Russian missiles for air defense.

22. Dharma Guardian Military Exercise:

Indo-Japan joint exercise focusing on tactical maneuvers.

23. RBI Approval for HDFC Bank:

90% stake sale in HDFC Credila approved.

24. World NGO Day 2024:

Recognizing NGOs' contributions towards achieving SDGs.

25. Per Capita Spending Doubled:

HCES report shows a significant increase in household consumption expenditure.

26. Geeta Batra's Appointment:

First woman from a developing country appointed as Director of IEO at World Bank’s GEF.

27. Khelo India Winter Games 2024:

Army clinches the title with a thrilling final day.

28. Ashwin's Test Record:

Surpasses Kumble as India's leading wicket-taker in Tests at home.

29. Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon:

A collaborative effort to revolutionize Law Enforcement Agencies' operations.

30. Renowned Filmmaker Kumar Shahani Passes Away:

A pioneer in Indian parallel cinema.

31. Legendary Ghazal Singer Pankaj Udhas Passes Away:

Mourned for his contributions to ghazal music spanning over 40 years.

2. Who inaugurated Sudarshan Setu, India's longest cable-stayed bridge? 

 Answer: PM Modi

3. Where is the Sudarshan Setu bridge located?   

 Answer: Gujarat

4. What event did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate in 2024 related to textiles?   

Answer: Bharat Tex 2024

5. Which two cities saw the inauguration of Ayush projects by PM Modi?   

Answer: Jhajjar and Pune

6. How much worth of projects did PM Modi unveil for Indian Railways?   

Answer: Rs 41,000 crore

7. What is the name of the India-Japan joint military exercise held in Rajasthan?   

Answer: DHARMA GUARDIAN

8. Who approved HDFC Bank to sell 90% of its stake in HDFC Credila? 

Answer: RBI

9. How many railway stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? 

 Answer: 553

10. Which country became the first Asian country to ratify the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019?   

 Answer: The Philippines

11. What is the name of the program launched in Haryana for early breast cancer detection? 

Answer: Savera

12. Which university achieved Category-1 status from UGC? 

Answer: Central University Of Bihar (CUSB)

13. Who is setting up a Film Certification Facilitation Office in Chandigarh? 

Answer: Anurag Singh Thakur

14. What is the name of the indigenous missile system developed by the Indian Air Force?    - Answer: SAMAR-2

15. What is the name of the Indo-Japan joint military exercise?   

Answer: Dharma Guardian

16. Which bank received approval for selling its stake in HDFC Credila?   

Answer: HDFC Bank

17. What significant day is celebrated on February 27th every year?   

 Answer: World NGO Day

18. What report highlighted the increase in per capita monthly household consumer spending? 

 Answer: HCES Report

19. Who was appointed as the Director of the Independent Evaluation Office of the World Bank’s Global Environment Facility?   

Answer: Geeta Batra

20. Which entity emerged as the winner of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024?   

Answer: Army

21. Who became India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests at home?   

Answer: Ravichandran Ashwin

22. What was the objective of the Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon?   

Answer: Revolutionize Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) operations

23. What is the name of the renowned filmmaker who recently passed away at the age of 83? 

Answer: Kumar Shahani

24. Which legendary ghazal singer passed away recently at the age of 72?   

Answer: Pankaj Udhas

25. Where was the Central University Of Bihar located?    

 Answer: Bihar