Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 26 February 2025 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.
1. ______________ won the men’s singles title in the Maharashtra Open Tennis Tournament 2025.
- Kevin Anderson
- Dalibor Svrcina
- Philipp Oswald
- Nick Kyrgios
Answer: Dalibor Svrcina
Notes:
Dalibor Svrcina of Czechia won the the men’s singles title in the Maharashtra Open Tennis Tournament 2025, defeating Brandon Holt of the USA. The final match took place at Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium in Pune on February 23, 2025. This ATP 100 Challenger event ran from February 17 to 23 and featured a prize pool of $160,000.
2. Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The post-monsoon wildlife census has commenced at the Kalakkad Division of the Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), situated in the Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. This reserve includes the Kalakad Sanctuary, Mundanthurai Sanctuary, and a portion of the Kanyakumari Sanctuary. It is positioned between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with the Agastya Malai Hill Range serving as its central area. This region is recognized as one of the world’s 18 biodiversity hotspots.
3. Which volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province erupted on February 20, 2025?
- Mount Merapi
- Mount Dukono
- Mount Sinabung
- Mount Krakatoa
Answer: Mount Dukono
Explanation:
On February 20, 2025, Mount Dukono in Indonesia’s North Maluku province erupted, leading the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Reduction Center to issue an aviation warning. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, released ash that reached heights of 2,000 meters, with thick white-to-grey clouds enveloping the area to the south. Authorities have issued a Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) at the orange level, which is the second-highest warning, to ensure aviation safety by restricting flights below 5 km around the volcano.
4. The Memory League World Championship 2025 was won by ___________ by memorizing the order of 80 random numbers in 13.50 seconds and 30 images in 8.40 seconds.
- Sancy Suraj
- Vishvaa Rajakumar
- Dominic O’Brien
- Jonas von Essen
Answer: Vishvaa Rajakumar
Explanation:
The Memory League World Championship 2025 won by 20-year-old Indian student Vishvaa Rajakumar. The Memory League World Championship 2025 was won by Vishvaa Rajakumar by memorizing the order of 80 random numbers in 13.50 seconds and 30 images in 8.40 seconds. The Memory League World Championship is an intense online competition. According to the Memory League website, Rajkumar is ranked No. 1 with 5,000 points.
5. Who won the 2025 Memory League World Championship by memorizing 80 random numbers in 13.50 seconds and 30 images in 8.40 seconds?
- Sancy Suraj
- Vishvaa Rajakumar
- Dominic O’Brien
- Jonas von Essen
Answer:
Explanation:
The Memory League World Championship 2025 won by 20-year-old Indian student Vishvaa Rajakumar. The Memory League World Championship 2025 was won by Vishvaa Rajakumar by memorizing the order of 80 random numbers in 13.50 seconds and 30 images in 8.40 seconds. The Memory League World Championship is an intense online competition. According to the Memory League website, Rajkumar is ranked No. 1 with 5,000 points.
6. Which IIT hosted Asia’s first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25?
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Madras
- IIT Chennai
- IIT Kanpur
Answer: IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras hosted Asia’s first global hyperloop competition from Feb 21-25. Asia’s first Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025 has been organized by the IIT Madras. 150 industry delegates from across the world participated in the event. The competition was held at “Discovery”, Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ Satellite Campus located in Thaiyur.
7. Bank lending to non-banking financial companies in India reduced to ________ in 2024.
- 6.5%
- 6.6%
- 6.7%
- 6.8%
Answer: 6.7%
Answer:
Bank lending to non-banking financial companies in India reduced to 6.7% in 2024. Bank lending to NBFCs reached Rs 16.22 lakh crore as of December. Bank lending to NBFCs grew at 15% in 2023. The reduction was due to higher funding costs after the RBI raised risk weights on such loans.
8. The first International Conference on Carbon Markets-Prakriti was held in __________.
- Chennai
- Bhopal
- New Delhi
- Jaipur
Answer: New Delhi
Notes:
The first International Conference on Carbon Markets-Prakriti took place in New Delhi on February 24-25, 2025. This event gathered experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners involved in carbon credit trading. The conference’s goal was to explore and enhance the Indian carbon market while also discussing global trends in carbon credits. It was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Union Ministry of Power, and the inauguration was led by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar.
9. Which country has the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile?
- Russia
- China
- Japan
- Australia
Answer: Russia
Notes:
Russia has deployed RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) on combat patrol routes equipped with nuclear warheads. The RS-24 Yars (NATO designation: SS-29) is a Russian ICBM system that was introduced into service in February 2010. Its design is similar to that of Russia’s SS-27 (Topol M) and Bulava (SS-NX-32) missiles. This missile is a three-stage, solid-fueled type that can be launched from silos or mobile launchers. It boasts a range of 2,000 to 10,500 kilometers and can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads.
10. What type of disease is Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which was recently seen in the news?
- Genetic disorder
- Fungal infection
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory disease
Answer: Genetic disorder
Explanation:
Clinical neuroscientists have successfully treated a baby for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before birth. SMA is a genetic disorder that impacts motor neurons, resulting in progressive muscle weakness. There are five types of SMA (0-4), which are categorized based on the age of onset and the severity of symptoms. Common signs include muscle weakness, particularly in areas close to the body’s center, but it does not affect involuntary muscles such as the heart. The condition is caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene, which leads to the loss of motor neurons. SMA occurs in about 1 in 10,000 births and is one of the leading genetic causes of infant mortality.
