Latest Current Affairs 24 February 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
Current Affairs 24 February 2026
This Current Affairs February 2026 pillar page provides exam-oriented coverage of the most important national and international developments. Each topic includes facts, background, exam relevance, FAQs, and practice MCQs, making it ideal for Banking, SSC and Insurance exams.
Latest Current Affairs-Current Affairs 24 February 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
1. Indian Cinema Creates History at BAFTA 2026
The Manipuri-language film ‘Boong’ won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA 2026) held at the Royal Festival Hall.
Key Highlights
- First Indian film to win BAFTA in this category
- Language: Manipuri
- Director: Laxmipriya Devi
- Producer: Excel Entertainment
- Story: A young boy from Manipur searching for his missing father
📌 Exam Relevance: Culture, Awards, Soft Power
2. World Bank (MIGA) Guarantees SBI Rooftop Solar Program
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) provided a US$197.67 million guarantee to Citibank for State Bank of India’s rooftop solar program.
Why It Matters
- Boosts India’s green energy financing
- Reduces non-commercial risks
- Enables lower interest lending
📌 Exam Relevance: Economy, Climate Finance, International Institutions
3. ₹590 Crore Fraud at IDFC First Bank – Chandigarh
IDFC First Bank uncovered a ₹590 crore suspected fraud linked to Haryana government accounts.
Key Developments
- Haryana Govt de-empanelled IDFC First Bank & AU Small Finance Bank
- Accounts to be closed by 31 March 2026
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra: No systemic risk
📌 Exam Relevance: Banking Regulation, Financial Governance
4. Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2026
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2026 in New Delhi.
Key Points
- Theme: Developed Agriculture – Self-Reliant India
- Organized by Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- Dedicated to International Year of Women Farmers
📌 Exam Relevance: Agriculture, Government Initiatives
5. RBI Clears Rajan Bajaj as MD & CEO of slice SFB
The Reserve Bank of India approved Rajan Bajaj as MD & CEO of slice Small Finance Bank.
Why Important?
- First fintech + bank merger in India
- slice merged with North East Small Finance Bank
📌 Exam Relevance: Banking Innovation, Fintech
6. Rashtrapati Bhavan Replaces Lutyens Statue
The statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens was replaced by C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key Facts
- Rajaji: Last Governor-General of India (1948–50)
- Bharat Ratna awardee (1954)
📌 Exam Relevance: Modern History, National Symbols
7. Vajra Prahar 2026 Military Exercise
The 16th edition of Vajra Prahar began at Bakloh.
Participants
- Indian Army Para SF
- US Army Green Berets
📌 Exam Relevance: Defence, International Relations
8. ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ Initiative – Jharkhand
Launched by Palamu Tiger Reserve, the Vanjeevi Didi initiative trains tribal women as forest protectors.
Highlights
- ₹3,000 monthly incentive
- Reduces human–wildlife conflict
📌 Exam Relevance: Environment, Women Empowerment
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. Which Indian film won BAFTA 2026?
👉 Boong (Manipuri language)
Q2. What is MIGA?
👉 A World Bank institution providing investment guarantees
Q3. What is Vajra Prahar?
👉 India–US Special Forces military exercise
PRACTICE QUIZ (MCQs)
1. ‘Boong’ film is associated with which award?
A. Cannes
B. Oscar
C. BAFTA ✅
D. Berlinale
2. MIGA is part of which group?
A. IMF
B. WTO
C. World Bank Group ✅
D. ADB