1. PM Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Israel Begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left India on 25 February 2026 for a two-day state visit to Israel. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation in technology, defence, innovation, and strategic partnerships between the two nations.
2. Union Cabinet Approves Renaming of Kerala to ‘Keralam’
The Union Cabinet cleared the proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam,” aligning the official English name with Malayalam usage. The constitutional procedure under Article 3 will follow before the change becomes official.
3. Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive Highlighted
The Government of India outlined plans for a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer. The drive will target girls in the eligible age group and aims to reduce cancer incidence across the country.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) sanctioned ₹1,677 crore for the development of a modern civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport to improve aviation infrastructure and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Air Ambulance Crash in Jharkhand
An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra forest, resulting in the death of all passengers and crew members on board. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash.
6. NCERT Textbook Debate on Judiciary Corruption
The inclusion of references to corruption at various levels of the judiciary in a Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook sparked public and political debate.
7. Maharashtra Class 12 Paper Leak Investigation
The Maharashtra Class 12 board examination paper leak case came under investigation, with authorities probing the involvement of coaching centres and other individuals.
The 19th All-India Police Shooting Championship commenced at Reoti Ranges in Indore, with participation from state and central police teams across India.
9. Delhi to Host First International Film Festival (IFFD)
Delhi announced it will host its first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) from 25–31 March at Bharat Mandapam, aiming to promote global cinema and cultural exchange.
10. Karnataka Honour Killing Bill 2026 Sparks Debate
The proposed Karnataka Honour Killing and Related Offences Bill, 2026 triggered political and social discussions regarding its provisions and implications.
11. DNPA Conclave 2026 Scheduled in New Delhi
The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2026 is scheduled to be held on 26 February in New Delhi, focusing on the future of digital journalism in the AI era.
Exam Quick Revision Points
PM Modi Israel Visit – International Relations
Keralam Renaming – Article 3 of the Constitution
HPV Vaccination Drive – Public Health Initiative
Srinagar Airport Project – Infrastructure Development
Karnataka Honour Killing Bill – Social Justice and Law
Current affairs Quiz [MCQs]
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Q. 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day State Visit to which country on 25 February 2026? (प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी 25 फरवरी 2026 को किस देश की दो दिवसीय राजकीय यात्रा पर गए?)
A) Israel
B) France
C) Japan
D) Brazil
EXPLANATION: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day State Visit to Israel on 25 February 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations in defence, technology and strategic cooperation.
Q. 2: The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala to what new official name? (केंद्र सरकार ने केरल का नया आधिकारिक नाम क्या स्वीकृत किया?)
A) Keralam
B) Malayala Pradesh
C) Kerala Rajyam
D) Dakshin Bharat
EXPLANATION: The Union Cabinet approved renaming Kerala as "Keralam" to reflect its Malayalam linguistic identity. The change follows the constitutional procedure under Article 3.
Q. 3: Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the name of a state be changed? (भारतीय संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद के तहत राज्य का नाम बदला जा सकता है?)
A) Article 3
B) Article 1
C) Article 356
D) Article 368
EXPLANATION: Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to form new states or alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.
Q. 4: What is the total sanctioned cost for the Civil Enclave project at Srinagar International Airport? (श्रीनगर अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे के सिविल एन्क्लेव प्रोजेक्ट के लिए स्वीकृत राशि कितनी है?)
A) ₹1,677 crore
B) ₹2,000 crore
C) ₹950 crore
D) ₹3,200 crore
EXPLANATION: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs sanctioned ₹1,677 crore for developing a modern Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport.
Q. 5: The nationwide HPV vaccination drive announced by the Government aims to prevent which disease? (सरकार द्वारा घोषित एचपीवी टीकाकरण अभियान किस बीमारी की रोकथाम के लिए है?)
A) Cervical Cancer
B) Breast Cancer
C) Tuberculosis
D) Malaria
EXPLANATION: The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer by immunizing eligible girls against the Human Papillomavirus.
Q. 6: In which state did the air ambulance crash occur on 25 February 2026? (25 फरवरी 2026 को एयर एम्बुलेंस दुर्घटना किस राज्य में हुई?)
A) Jharkhand
B) Bihar
C) Odisha
D) Chhattisgarh
EXPLANATION: An air ambulance crashed in the forest area of Chatra district in Jharkhand, resulting in casualties and prompting investigation.
Q. 7: The 19th All-India Police Shooting Championship was held in which city? (19वीं अखिल भारतीय पुलिस शूटिंग चैंपियनशिप किस शहर में आयोजित हुई?)
A) Indore
B) Bhopal
C) Jaipur
D) Lucknow
EXPLANATION: The 19th All-India Police Shooting Championship commenced at Reoti Ranges in Indore with participation from police teams across the country.
Q. 8: Delhi announced its first International Film Festival (IFFD) to be held at which venue? (दिल्ली का पहला अंतरराष्ट्रीय फिल्म महोत्सव किस स्थान पर आयोजित होगा?)
A) Bharat Mandapam
B) Pragati Maidan
C) Siri Fort Auditorium
D) Vigyan Bhawan
EXPLANATION: Delhi’s first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 25–31 March 2026.
Q. 9: The proposed Honour Killing and Related Offences Bill, 2026 was introduced by which state? (ऑनर किलिंग एवं संबंधित अपराध विधेयक 2026 किस राज्य द्वारा प्रस्तावित किया गया?)
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
EXPLANATION: The Karnataka government proposed the Honour Killing and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which sparked political and social debate.
