Current Affairs – 21 February 2026

Daily Current Affairs MCQs with Detailed Explanations for UPSC, SSC, Banking & State PSC Exams

1. Which technology initiative is aimed at language translation and inclusion in India?

Source: The Hindu

2. International Mother Language Day is observed annually on which date?

Source: The Hindu

3. International Mother Language Day was proclaimed in 1999 by which organisation?

Source: The Hindu

4. According to the 2011 Census, India has approximately how many mother tongues?

Source: The Hindu

5. Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to provide instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage?

Source: The Hindu

6. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the medium of instruction should preferably be in the mother tongue up to which class?

Source: The Hindu

7. Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Pariyojana (BBPP) was announced in which Union Budget?

Source: The Hindu

8. Which Article safeguards the interests of linguistic minorities through a Special Officer?

Source: The Hindu

9. Which portal provides textbooks and resources in 33 Indian languages and Indian Sign Language?

Source: The Hindu

10. Who is the author of the article ‘Bhasha matters in India’s multilingual moment’?

Source: The Hindu

11. According to the 2011 Census, India has how many constitutionally recognised languages?

Source: The Hindu

12. The 2025 UNESCO State of the Education Report for India is titled:

Source: The Hindu

13. Nearly what percentage of children in India enter school speaking a language different from the medium of instruction?

Source: The Hindu

14. Which policy places the child’s home or mother tongue at the centre of early education?

Source: The Hindu

15. Which initiative is proposed in the report to coordinate multilingual education efforts nationally?

Source: The Hindu

16. What does MTB-MLE stand for?

Source: The Hindu

17. Which digital platform in Telangana provides multilingual learning resources?

Source: The Hindu

18. India formally joined which US-led coalition related to semiconductors and AI?

Source: The Hindu

19. The term 'Pax Silica' is derived from which language?

Source: The Hindu

20. Pax Silica was launched in which month and year?

Source: The Hindu

21. One of the key objectives of Pax Silica is to:

Source: The Hindu

22. India's membership in Pax Silica helps diversify access to which critical resources?

Source: The Hindu

23. Which country’s dominance in critical mineral processing is a concern addressed by Pax Silica?

Source: The Hindu

24. India joined Pax Silica during which major event?

Source: The Hindu

25. SANKALP stands for:

Source: The Hindu

26. The SANKALP scheme was launched in which year?

Source: The Hindu

27. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that reviewed SANKALP is chaired by:

Source: The Hindu

28. Which institution’s report highlighted delays and shortfalls in SANKALP implementation?

Source: The Hindu

29. Which village emerged as India’s first net-zero panchayat?

Source: The Hindu

30. Bela Gram is located in which district of Maharashtra?

Source: The Hindu

31. Bela Gram received which award in 2024?

Source: The Hindu

32. Bela Gram’s net-zero recognition was highlighted during which event?

Source: The Hindu

33. Approximately how many trees were planted by Bela Gram panchayat as part of its climate initiatives?

Source: The Hindu

34. The concept of 'Net Zero' refers to:

Source: The Hindu

35. Bela Gram, recognised as India’s first net-zero panchayat, is located in which State?

Source: The Hindu

36. Who became the youngest speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

37. Ranvir Sachdeva addressed the India AI Impact Summit at which venue?

38. Ranvir Sachdeva became the world’s youngest TEDx speaker at what age?

39. Which State Cabinet approved the Nativity Card Bill?

40. Citizenship in India is governed by which Act?

41. The Kerala Nativity Card will serve as what type of document?

42. Which State has been officially declared Naxal-free after the surrender of the last armed Maoist?

43. The Naxalite movement in India originated from which uprising?

44. In what capacity did India attend the first Board of Peace for Gaza meeting?

Source: The Hindu

45. Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ was initially announced to address which issue?

46. The first meeting of the ‘Board of Peace’ was held in which city?





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