25 February 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

25 February– Important History Events (Exam Oriented Notes)

• 1956 – Nikita Khrushchev delivered his “Secret Speech” at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, denouncing Joseph Stalin.
• 1986 – The “People Power Revolution” in the Philippines led to the exile of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy.
• 1964 – Boxing legend Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston to win his first World Heavyweight Championship title.

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25 February 2026 Current Affairs – Daily GK and Mock Test

Mumbai Airport Wins Asia-Pacific’s Best Airport for Departures Award 2025

Q1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) was recognised as Asia-Pacific’s Best Airport for Departures in which passenger category?
(a) Below 10 million passengers
(b) 10–20 million passengers
(c) 20–40 million passengers
(d) Over 40 million passengers
Answer: Over 40 million passengers
Explanation: CSMIA received the award in the “over 40-million passengers” category at the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards, reflecting its high passenger handling capacity.

Q2. The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards are conducted by which organisation?
(a) International Air Transport Association (IATA)
(b) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
(c) Airports Council International (ACI)
(d) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Answer: Airports Council International (ACI)
Explanation: The ASQ Awards are organised by Airports Council International (ACI) and are based entirely on passenger feedback under a globally benchmarked programme.

Q3. Mumbai Airport is recognised as the world’s busiest airport in which category?
(a) Busiest cargo airport
(b) Busiest multi-runway airport
(c) Busiest single-runway airport
(d) Busiest military airport
Answer: Busiest single-runway airport
Explanation: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is the world’s busiest single-runway airport by annual passenger traffic.

Q4. DigiYatra initiative at airports is mainly related to which of the following?
(a) In-flight entertainment
(b) Biometric-based contactless entry
(c) Fuel efficiency monitoring
(d) Air traffic control automation
Answer: Biometric-based contactless entry
Explanation: DigiYatra is India’s biometric-enabled system that allows contactless and faster airport entry and security clearance for registered passengers.

Q5. The UDAN Yatri Café introduced at CSMIA is linked to which broader government scheme?
(a) BharatNet
(b) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik)
(c) Make in India
(d) Sagarmala
Answer: UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik)
Explanation: The UDAN scheme aims to enhance regional air connectivity and affordable air travel. The UDAN Yatri Café supports this vision by providing affordable refreshments at airports.

India Abstains from UNGA Vote on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution

Q1. India recently abstained from voting on a ceasefire resolution in which United Nations body?
(a) UN Security Council
(b) UN Human Rights Council
(c) United Nations General Assembly
(d) International Court of Justice
Answer: United Nations General Assembly
Explanation: India abstained from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Q2. The draft resolution on Ukraine was adopted in the UNGA with how many votes in favour?
(a) 95
(b) 107
(c) 120
(d) 150
Answer: 107
Explanation: The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the resolution with 107 votes in favour, 12 against and 51 abstentions.

Q3. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently has how many member states?
(a) 191
(b) 192
(c) 193
(d) 195
Answer: 193
Explanation: The UNGA consists of 193 member states, and its resolutions, though non-binding, carry significant political importance.

Q4. UN General Assembly resolutions are generally considered to be which of the following?
(a) Legally binding on all member states
(b) Binding only on permanent members
(c) Non-binding but politically significant
(d) Enforceable by military action
Answer: Non-binding but politically significant
Explanation: UNGA resolutions are not legally binding, but they reflect global opinion and carry strong political and diplomatic weight.

Q5. India’s abstention on the Russia-Ukraine resolution reflects which key principle of its foreign policy?
(a) Military neutrality pact
(b) Isolationism
(c) Strategic autonomy
(d) Collective security doctrine
Answer: Strategic autonomy
Explanation: By abstaining, India maintained its policy of strategic autonomy, balancing relations with Russia and Western nations while advocating dialogue and diplomacy.

Bihar Legislative Assembly Passes Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026

Q1. The Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026 replaced which colonial-era Act?
(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) Indian Councils Act, 1892
(c) Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887
(d) Indian High Courts Act, 1861
Answer: Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887
Explanation: The new Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026 replaces the colonial-era 1887 Act that governed subordinate civil courts for more than a century.

Q2. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can state legislatures amend or repeal pre-Constitution laws?
(a) Article 356
(b) Article 370
(c) Article 372
(d) Article 226
Answer: Article 372
Explanation: Article 372 allows existing pre-Constitution laws to continue but also empowers competent legislatures, including state legislatures, to amend or repeal such laws.

Q3. The Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026 primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
(a) Privatization of courts
(b) Modernisation of civil court structure
(c) Creation of new High Courts
(d) Abolition of subordinate courts
Answer: Modernisation of civil court structure
Explanation: The Bill aims to streamline administration, update procedures and clarify jurisdiction, aligning Bihar’s civil courts with modern judicial requirements.

Q4. Recruitment to second- and third-grade posts in Bihar government undertakings will now be conducted by which body?
(a) Bihar Public Service Commission
(b) Bihar Technical Services Commission
(c) Union Public Service Commission
(d) Staff Selection Commission of India
Answer: Bihar Technical Services Commission
Explanation: As per the amendment, second- and third-grade posts in boards and corporations will be filled through the Bihar Technical Services Commission.

Q5. The ‘voice vote’ method used to pass Bills in the Assembly refers to which parliamentary procedure?
(a) Electronic voting with record
(b) Secret ballot voting
(c) Voting without recorded division
(d) Presidential assent process
Answer: Voting without recorded division
Explanation: A voice vote is a parliamentary procedure where members express approval or disapproval verbally, and no individual voting record is maintained.

Sachin Tendulkar Named UN Global Champion for Road Safety

Q1. Sachin Tendulkar has been designated as a ‘Global Champion for Road Safety’ by which organisation?
(a) World Bank
(b) International Olympic Committee
(c) United Nations
(d) World Economic Forum
Answer: United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations designated Sachin Tendulkar as a ‘Global Champion for Road Safety’ to promote safer driving habits and reduce road traffic fatalities worldwide.

Q2. Who currently serves as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety?
(a) António Guterres
(b) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
(c) Jean Todt
(d) Ban Ki-moon
Answer: Jean Todt
Explanation: Jean Todt is the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety and supports global advocacy efforts to improve road safety standards.

Q3. The UN Decade of Action for Road Safety primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
(a) Double global vehicle production
(b) Halve global road traffic deaths
(c) Eliminate toll taxes worldwide
(d) Promote electric vehicles only
Answer: Halve global road traffic deaths
Explanation: The UN Decade of Action for Road Safety seeks to significantly reduce, and ideally halve, global road traffic deaths through enforcement, infrastructure improvement and awareness campaigns.

Q4. In road safety terminology, what are ‘blackspots’?
(a) Toll collection centres
(b) Areas with heavy traffic congestion
(c) High-risk locations with frequent accidents
(d) Roads under construction
Answer: High-risk locations with frequent accidents
Explanation: Blackspots refer to specific road locations where accidents occur frequently, and targeted interventions are needed to improve safety.

Q5. Which international organisation monitors global road safety data and supports member states in improving road safety measures?
(a) UNESCO
(b) World Health Organization (WHO)
(c) UNICEF
(d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: World Health Organization (WHO)
Explanation: The WHO monitors global road safety data and provides technical and policy support to countries for reducing road traffic injuries and deaths.

7th Edition of India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2026

Q1. The 7th edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ is conducted between India and which country?
(a) South Korea
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) Vietnam
Answer: Japan
Explanation: Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ is an annual joint military exercise conducted between India and Japan to strengthen defence cooperation.

Q2. The 7th edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ is being held in which Indian state?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Sikkim
Answer: Uttarakhand
Explanation: The 7th edition commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, located in Uttarakhand.

Q3. Which regiment of Japan is participating in the 2026 edition of Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN?
(a) 1st Armoured Division
(b) 32nd Infantry Regiment
(c) 5th Airborne Brigade
(d) 10th Mountain Division
Answer: 32nd Infantry Regiment
Explanation: The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment in this edition.

Q4. The Indian Army contingent in Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2026 is drawn from which unit?
(a) Rajput Regiment
(b) Sikh Regiment
(c) Ladakh Scouts
(d) Gorkha Rifles
Answer: Ladakh Scouts
Explanation: The Ladakh Scouts, known for their high-altitude warfare expertise, are representing the Indian Army in this joint exercise.

Q5. Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN primarily focuses on improving which of the following?
(a) Naval warfare techniques
(b) Cyber security operations
(c) Interoperability in semi-urban joint operations
(d) Space defence coordination
Answer: Interoperability in semi-urban joint operations
Explanation: The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, tactical coordination and joint operational capabilities in semi-urban environments.

Kaziranga Identified as Major Stronghold of the Fishing Cat

Q1. The fishing cat (“Prionailurus viverrinus”) is currently listed under which category of the IUCN Red List?
(a) Endangered
(b) Critically Endangered
(c) Vulnerable
(d) Near Threatened
Answer: Vulnerable
Explanation: The fishing cat is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, indicating it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Q2. The first scientific assessment identified which national park as a major stronghold of the fishing cat?
(a) Jim Corbett National Park
(b) Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
(c) Ranthambore National Park
(d) Gir National Park
Answer: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
Explanation: The study recorded 57 unique fishing cats across more than 450 sq. km in Kaziranga, confirming it as a key habitat for the species.

Q3. Under which Schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is the fishing cat protected?
(a) Schedule II
(b) Schedule III
(c) Schedule IV
(d) Schedule I
Answer: Schedule I
Explanation: The fishing cat is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the highest level of legal protection in India.

Q4. The fishing cat is specially adapted for which of the following habitats?
(a) Desert ecosystems
(b) Alpine forests
(c) Aquatic and wetland environments
(d) Dry deciduous forests
Answer: Aquatic and wetland environments
Explanation: The fishing cat is one of the few felids adapted for aquatic hunting and primarily inhabits wetlands, floodplains, mangroves and marshes.

Q5. In which river floodplain is Kaziranga National Park located?
(a) Ganga
(b) Godavari
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Narmada
Answer: Brahmaputra
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park lies in the Brahmaputra floodplains of Assam, a biodiversity-rich region supporting several endangered species.

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