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