Daily Current Affairs: February 24, 2026

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Today’s Top 15 Current Affairs Points

Based on the newspaper extract from February 24, 2026, here are 15 high-probability current affairs points for the SSC CGL exam:

1. PRAHAAR: India’s first-ever National Counter Terrorism Policy released by the Union Home Ministry to tackle threats on land, water, and air. [Government Schemes/Policy]
2. Mark Carney: The Canadian Prime Minister will visit India on February 27, 2026, to enhance trade relations and discuss AI and defense. [International Summits]
3. Meri Rasoi Yojna: Punjab government scheme launched to provide free quarterly food kits (wheat, sugar, oil, salt) to NFSA-covered families. [Government Schemes]
4. V.P. Joy: Appointed as the Chairperson of the 12th Pay Revision Commission by the Kerala government. [Appointments]
5. Parliamentary Friendship Groups: Constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to strengthen legislative dialogue with over 60 countries. [International Relations]
6. Boong: Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, this film won the BAFTA award in the Best Children’s and Family Film category. [Awards]
7. SIGHT Programme: Aggregated demand for 7,24,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. [Economy/Energy]
8. India-France Tax Treaty: Revised to reduce dividend tax from 10% to 5% for French firms holding at least 10% in an Indian entity. [Economy]
9. Airtel Money: Granted a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to expand digital lending. [Economy/Banking]
10. One Battle After Another: Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this film won six prizes, including Best Picture, at the 79th BAFTA Awards. [Awards]
11. Jessie Buckley: Became the first Irish performer to win the Best Actress award at the BAFTA for the film ‘Hamnet’. [Awards]
12. Robert Aramayo: Won the Best Actor trophy at the 79th BAFTA Awards for his performance in the indie drama ‘I Swear’. [Awards]
13. Rob Jetten: Sworn in as the youngest-ever and first openly gay Prime Minister of the Netherlands. [International Appointments]
14. Kim Jong-un: Re-elected as the General Secretary/top leader of the ruling Workers’ Party of North Korea. [International Appointments]
15. West Indies vs Zimbabwe: Set a new T20 World Cup record for the highest combined tally of sixes (31) in a single match. [Sports Records]


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Results

#1. Who is the Prime Minister of Canada visiting India in February 2026?

#2. Who is the Chairperson of Kerala’s 12th Pay Revision Commission?

#3. Who constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups to strengthen international legislative dialogue?

#4. Which film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi won a BAFTA award?

#5. The SIGHT programme targets aggregated demand for which substance?

#6. What is the revised dividend tax rate for French firms under the India-France treaty?

#7. Which entity received an NBFC license from the RBI in February 2026?

#8. Which film won Best Picture at the 79th BAFTA Awards?

#9. Who won the 79th BAFTA Best Actress award for ‘Hamnet’?

#10. Who won the 79th BAFTA Best Actor award for ‘I Swear’?

#11. Who is the youngest-ever Prime Minister of the Netherlands?

#12. Who was re-elected General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of North Korea?

#13. Which teams set a T20 record for 31 sixes in February 2026?

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