Current Affairs 27 February 2026 | Daily GK MCQs for Competitive Exams

Question 1

Who became the most followed world leader on Instagram by crossing 100 million followers?

A. Joe Biden
B. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C. Narendra Modi
D. Emmanuel Macron

Source: News on Air

Question 2

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s security interests are directly linked to stability in which region?

A. Central Asia
B. West Asia
C. East Asia
D. Europe

Source: The Hindu

Question 3

IMEC, discussed during PM Modi’s visit to Israel, stands for:

A. India-Middle East Cooperation Corridor
B. India-Mediterranean Economic Corridor
C. India-Middle East Economic Corridor
D. International Maritime Economic Corridor

Source: The Hindu

Question 4

I2U2 refers to a grouping of which four countries?

A. India, Israel, UAE, USA
B. India, Iran, UAE, UK
C. India, Indonesia, UAE, USA
D. India, Israel, UK, USA

Source: The Hindu

Question 5

The bilateral relationship between India and Israel was described as a:

A. Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue
B. Special Strategic Partnership
C. Enhanced Economic Alliance
D. Defence Cooperation Pact

Source: The Hindu

Question 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with which honour during his visit to Israel?

A. Order of the Star of Israel
B. Israel Peace Medal
C. Speaker of the Knesset Medal
D. Jerusalem Freedom Award

Source: The Hindu

Question 7

The ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ is associated with which country?

A. France
B. Israel
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany

Source: The Hindu

Question 8

The Knesset is the Parliament of which country?

A. Iran
B. Turkey
C. Israel
D. Jordan

Source: The Hindu

Question 9

The target of 10 billion US dollars in handloom exports is set to be achieved by which year?

A. 2027
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2031

Source: News on Air

Question 10

North East Spring Festival 2026 will be held in which state?

A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Nagaland
D. Meghalaya

Source: News on Air

Question 11

The festival is organised under which Ministry?

A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Source: News on Air

Question 12

How many Northeastern states are participating in the festival?

A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eight
D. Nine

Source: News on Air

Question 13

India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by:

A. 2047
B. 2050
C. 2060
D. 2070

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 14

The 25th edition (Silver Jubilee) of WSDS was held in which city?

A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 15

The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is organised annually by which institution?

A. NITI Aayog
B. TERI
C. UNEP
D. MoEFCC

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 16

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was conducted in which state of India?

A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Haryana

Source: Times of India

Question 17

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was held at which specific firing range?

A. Mahajan Field Firing Range
B. Pokhran Field Firing Range
C. Babina Field Firing Range
D. Deolali Field Firing Range

Source: Times of India

Question 18

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was conducted in which desert region?

A. Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert)
B. Rann of Kutch
C. Cold Desert of Ladakh
D. Spiti Desert

Source: Times of India

Question 19

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has commenced celebrations of which foundation year?

A. 50th
B. 60th
C. 70th
D. 75th

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 20

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) functions under which Ministry?

A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B. Ministry of Labour and Employment
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Finance

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 21

The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme primarily provides:

A. Old-age pension benefits
B. Crop insurance
C. Social security and health insurance to workers
D. Unemployment allowance only

Source: Press Information Bureau

Question 22

World NGO Day is observed annually on which date?

A. January 15
B. February 27
C. March 8
D. April 22

Source: World NGO Day Official Website

Question 23

The 7th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026 will be held in which city?

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Bengaluru

Source: News on Air

Question 24

The Delhi High Court held that the right to perform last rites is part of which constitutional provision?

A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32

Source: Times of India

Question 25

The petition seeking emergency parole was filed under Article 226 read with which law?

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860
B. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
C. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
D. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Source: Times of India

Question 26

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced which earlier law?

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860
B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
D. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Source: Times of India

Question 27

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to:

A. Amend the Constitution
B. Issue writs for enforcement of rights
C. Appoint Governors
D. Impose President’s Rule

Source: Times of India

Current Affairs – 27 February 2026

Who became the most followed world leader on Instagram by crossing 100 million followers?

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s security interests are directly linked to stability in which region?

IMEC, discussed during PM Modi’s visit to Israel, stands for:

I2U2 refers to a grouping of which four countries?

The bilateral relationship between India and Israel was described as a:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with which honour during his visit to Israel?

The ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ is associated with which country?

The Knesset is the Parliament of which country?

The target of 10 billion US dollars in handloom exports is set to be achieved by which year?

North East Spring Festival 2026 will be held in which state?

The festival is organised under which Ministry?

How many Northeastern states are participating in the festival?

India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by:

The 25th edition (Silver Jubilee) of WSDS was held in which city?

The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is organised annually by which institution?

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was conducted in which state of India?

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was held at which specific firing range?

Exercise ‘Agni Varsha’ was conducted in which desert region?

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has commenced celebrations of which foundation year?

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) functions under which Ministry?

The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme primarily provides:

World NGO Day is observed annually on which date?

The 7th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026 will be held in which city?

The Delhi High Court held that the right to perform last rites is part of which constitutional provision?

The petition seeking emergency parole was filed under Article 226 read with which law?

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced which earlier law?

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to: