TODAY’S TOP CURRENT AFFAIRS 25 February 2026
आज के प्रमुख करंट अफेयर्स 25 फरवरी 2026 (Bilingual )
1️⃣ Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the bust of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan during Rajaji Utsav celebrated on February 23. Rajagopalachari was India’s first and only Indian Governor-General.
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने 23 फरवरी को राजाजी उत्सव के अवसर पर राष्ट्रपति भवन में सी. राजगोपालाचारी की प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया। राजाजी भारत के प्रथम और एकमात्र भारतीय गवर्नर-जनरल थे।
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the statue of Edwin Lutyens will be replaced with Rajagopalachari’s statue to remove colonial symbols.
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने घोषणा की कि एडविन लुटियंस की प्रतिमा को हटाकर राजाजी की प्रतिमा स्थापित की जाएगी।
2️⃣ PMAY–Urban 2.0 Housing Approval
The government sanctioned 2.88 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban 2.0) during the 6th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee meeting held in New Delhi.
सरकार ने नई दिल्ली में आयोजित बैठक में प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना–शहरी 2.0 के तहत 2.88 लाख घरों को मंजूरी दी।
3️⃣ Chhattisgarh Budget Session
The Budget Session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly commenced and will continue till March 20 with fifteen sittings.
छत्तीसगढ़ विधानसभा का बजट सत्र प्रारंभ हुआ, जो 20 मार्च तक चलेगा और इसमें कुल 15 बैठकें होंगी।
4️⃣ Handloom Export Target 2031
Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated that India aims to achieve 10 billion dollars in handloom exports by 2031 during the 43rd foundation day of NHDC in New Delhi.
केंद्रीय मंत्री गिरिराज सिंह ने कहा कि सरकार 2031 तक 10 अरब डॉलर के हथकरघा निर्यात का लक्ष्य प्राप्त करना चाहती है।
5️⃣ Weather Update – Hyderabad
Hyderabad received the first spell of rains of the year due to a weather system developing over the southern Bay of Bengal, affecting Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
बंगाल की खाड़ी में विकसित मौसम तंत्र के कारण हैदराबाद में वर्ष की पहली बारिश हुई, जिसका प्रभाव आंध्र प्रदेश, तमिलनाडु और केरल पर भी पड़ा।
6️⃣ Telangana Metro Decision
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy approved the takeover of 69-km Hyderabad Metro Phase-I from L&T by March 31, paving the way for Phase-II expansion.
मुख्यमंत्री ए. रेवंत रेड्डी की अध्यक्षता में हैदराबाद मेट्रो फेज-I के अधिग्रहण को मंजूरी दी गई।
7️⃣ Punjab ‘Meri Rasoi’ Scheme
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the ‘Meri Rasoi’ scheme to provide free food kits to 40 lakh blue card holder families.
पंजाब सरकार ने 40 लाख परिवारों को मुफ्त राशन किट देने हेतु ‘मेरी रसोई’ योजना शुरू की।
8️⃣ Constitution Editions Released
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released updated Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on International Mother Language Day.
उपराष्ट्रपति ने अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस पर संविधान के तमिल और गुजराती संस्करण जारी किए।
9️⃣ Namo Bharat RRTS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicated the Delhi–Meerut corridor to the nation, boosting NCR connectivity.
प्रधानमंत्री ने दिल्ली–मेरठ नमो भारत कॉरिडोर का उद्घाटन कर राष्ट्र को समर्पित किया।
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कानूनी अपडेट
The Supreme Court of India observed that pre-2018 land acquisition cases under NHAI Act cannot be reopened for compensation with interest. It also refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh inquiry into the Tirupati laddu issue and sought responses regarding shifting coal industries from Delhi-NCR.
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने 2018 से पहले के भूमि अधिग्रहण मामलों को पुनः खोलने से इंकार किया।
The Calcutta High Court expressed concern over illegal constructions on East Kolkata Wetlands (Ramsar site).
कोलकाता हाईकोर्ट ने ईस्ट कोलकाता वेटलैंड्स में अवैध निर्माण पर नाराज़गी जताई।
रक्षा एवं अंतरराष्ट्रीय अपडेट
MHA launched national counter-terrorism policy PRAHAAR. Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation completed Gaganyaan crew water survival trials.
गृह मंत्रालय ने ‘प्रहार’ नीति जारी की। गगनयान मिशन हेतु जल-सुरक्षा प्रशिक्षण पूरा हुआ।
North Korea re-elected Kim Jong Un as General Secretary. India and France signed amended DTAC protocol.
उत्तर कोरिया में किम जोंग उन पुनः महासचिव चुने गए। भारत-फ्रांस कर समझौते में संशोधन हुआ।
खेल समाचार
In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs. Player of the Match: Shimron Hetmyer.
आईसीसी टी20 विश्व कप में वेस्टइंडीज ने जिम्बाब्वे को 107 रन से हराया। प्लेयर ऑफ द मैच शिमरन हेटमायर रहे।
Khelo India Winter Games began in Gulmarg with around 1000 athletes participating.
गुलमर्ग में खेलो इंडिया विंटर गेम्स शुरू हुए।
वित्तीय अपडेट
Sensex: 83,294.66 (+0.58%)
Nifty: 25,713 (+0.55%)
Gold (24K): ₹15,900 प्रति ग्राम
सेंसेक्स और निफ्टी में बढ़त दर्ज की गई। सोने का भाव ₹15,900 प्रति ग्राम रहा।
Here are 30 Exam-Oriented MCQs + FAQ based on Medaram Jatara & Taj Mahotsav (useful for SSC, Railway, State PSC, MPPSC, UPSC Prelims, Teaching Exams, Police, Patwari, etc.)
EXAM-FOCUSED MCQs (25–30 Questions)
1. Medaram Jatara is primarily celebrated in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Telangana
2. Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair in India after which festival?
A) Pushkar Fair
B) Kumbh Mela
C) Sonepur Fair
D) Hornbill Festival
Answer: B) Kumbh Mela
3. Medaram Jatara is celebrated in honour of which goddesses?
A) Durga and Kali
B) Lakshmi and Saraswati
C) Sammakka and Saralamma
D) Parvati and Ganga
Answer: C) Sammakka and Saralamma
4. Medaram Jatara is organized mainly by which tribal community?
A) Gond
B) Bhil
C) Koya
D) Santhal
Answer: C) Koya
5. Medaram Jatara is celebrated once in:
A) Every year
B) Every three years
C) Every four years
D) Two years
Answer: D) Two years
6. Medaram Jatara is usually celebrated in which month?
A) January
B) February (Magha Month)
C) March
D) April
Answer: B) February (Magha Month)
7. Taj Mahotsav is celebrated every year in:
A) Delhi
B) Jaipur
C) Agra
D) Lucknow
Answer: C) Agra
8. Taj Mahotsav is celebrated near which monument?
A) Red Fort
B) Qutub Minar
C) India Gate
D) Taj Mahal
Answer: D) Taj Mahal
9. Taj Mahotsav begins every year on:
A) 15 January
B) 26 January
C) 18 February
D) 2 October
Answer: C) 18 February
10. Taj Mahotsav primarily promotes:
A) Sports
B) Defence technology
C) Indian handicrafts and culture
D) Agriculture
Answer: C) Indian handicrafts and culture
11. Medaram Jatara lasts for:
A) One day
B) Two days
C) Four days
D) Seven days
Answer: C) Four days
12. The Koya tribe belongs mainly to which region?
A) North India
B) Western India
C) Central India
D) South-Central India
Answer: D) South-Central India
13. Taj Mahotsav reflects the cultural heritage of which country?
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) India
D) Bhutan
Answer: C) India
14. Medaram Jatara is also known as:
A) Tribal Kumbh
B) Desert Festival
C) Pushkar Fair
D) Magh Fair
Answer: A) Tribal Kumbh
15. Taj Mahotsav is organized by:
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department
C) Election Commission
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department
16. Medaram village is located in which district of Telangana?
A) Warangal
B) Hyderabad
C) Karimnagar
D) Nizamabad
Answer: A) Warangal
17. Taj Mahotsav showcases which of the following?
A) Classical dance
B) Folk music
C) Handicrafts
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
18. Sammakka and Saralamma are associated with which tradition?
A) Tribal resistance history
B) Mughal history
C) Rajput history
D) British freedom struggle
Answer: A) Tribal resistance history
19. Taj Mahotsav generally continues for:
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
C) 10 days
D) 15 days
Answer: C) 10 days
20. Medaram Jatara attracts millions of devotees from:
A) Only Telangana
B) Only South India
C) Across India
D) Only tribal regions
Answer: C) Across India
21. Taj Mahal is located on the banks of which river?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Godavari
D) Narmada
Answer: B) Yamuna
22. Medaram Jatara reflects which constitutional value?
A) Federalism
B) Secularism
C) Cultural diversity
D) Socialism
Answer: C) Cultural diversity
23. Taj Mahotsav boosts which sector the most?
A) IT
B) Tourism
C) Defence
D) Banking
Answer: B) Tourism
24. Medaram Jatara is mainly related to:
A) Tribal culture
B) Mughal culture
C) Sikh culture
D) Buddhist culture
Answer: A) Tribal culture
25. Taj Mahotsav promotes which type of economy?
A) Industrial economy
B) Rural & handicraft economy
C) Mining economy
D) Oil economy
Answer: B) Rural & handicraft economy
26. Medaram Jatara is celebrated on which lunar day?
A) Amavasya
B) Full Moon (Purnima)
C) Ekadashi
D) Ashtami
Answer: B) Full Moon (Purnima)
27. Taj Mahotsav represents which aspect of Indian identity?
A) Military power
B) Cultural diplomacy
C) Space research
D) Political movement
Answer: B) Cultural diplomacy
28. The celebration of Medaram Jatara every two years is called:
A) Annual
B) Biennial
C) Triannual
D) Centennial
Answer: B) Biennial
29. Taj Mahotsav is primarily linked with which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
30. Both Medaram Jatara and Taj Mahotsav highlight India’s:
A) Industrial strength
B) Defence system
C) Cultural diversity and heritage
D) Political system
Answer: C) Cultural diversity and heritage
📌 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. Why is Medaram Jatara called Tribal Kumbh?
Because it attracts millions of devotees, making it the second-largest fair after Kumbh Mela.
Q2. How often is Medaram Jatara celebrated?
It is celebrated once every two years (biennially).
Q3. Who are Sammakka and Saralamma?
They are tribal goddesses worshipped by the Koya tribe.
Q4. When is Taj Mahotsav celebrated?
Every year starting from 18 February in Agra.
Q5. What is the main purpose of Taj Mahotsav?
To promote Indian handicrafts, culture, art, and tourism.
Q6. Which exams frequently ask questions about these festivals?
SSC, Railway, State PSC, MPPSC, UPSC Prelims, Teaching Exams, and Police Exams.
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