Current Affairs — 28 February 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
PM Modi inaugurates Micron's semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on 28 February 2026, marking the start of commercial production.
Cheetahs from Botswana released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released cheetahs received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, on 28 February 2026 under Project Cheetah.
PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan, on 28 February 2026, along with projects worth about ₹17,000 crore.
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei killed
The United States and Israel launched large-scale air strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, according to Reuters and AP.
Jammu and Kashmir win maiden Ranji Trophy title
Jammu and Kashmir won their first-ever Ranji Trophy title on 28 February 2026 at the KSCA Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka, on first-innings lead after the final against Karnataka was drawn.
NBWL Standing Committee and Central Zoo Authority meet in Bhopal
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 89th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife and the 44th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 28 February 2026.
National Science Day 2026 observed with theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', marking C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.
ANVESH-2026 conference on healthy foods concludes at NIFTEM Kundli
The International Conference ANVESH-2026 on emerging and sustainable healthy foods concluded at NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana, on 28 February 2026.
National Arogya Fair 2026 concludes in Shegaon
The four-day National Arogya Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Ayush with the All India Ayurvedic Congress at Shegaon, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, concluded on 28 February 2026.
Blast at firecracker unit in Kakinada district kills 20 workers
An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, on the afternoon of 28 February 2026 killed 20 workers on the spot.