Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of April 2026?
A) Shaktikanta Das
B) Raghuram Rajan
C) Sanjay Malhotra
D) Urjit Patel
Answer: C) Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation: Sanjay Malhotra is the RBI Governor. On 8 April 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under his leadership unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance.
2. In April 2026, the World Bank revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to which level?
A) 6.3%
B) 6.6%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.6%
Answer: B) 6.6%
Explanation: The World Bank raised the forecast from 6.3% to 6.6% citing strong domestic demand, GST reforms, and new trade agreements that position India as a key growth driver in South Asia.
3. What was India’s GST collection figure for March 2026?
A) ₹1.5 lakh crore
B) ₹2 lakh crore
C) ₹2.5 lakh crore
D) ₹1.8 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹2 lakh crore
Explanation: GST collections crossed ₹2 lakh crore in March 2026, reflecting robust economic activity and improved compliance under the new tax regime.
4. Which new legislation replaced the Income Tax Act, 1961?
A) New Income Tax Act 2024
B) New Income Tax Act 2025
C) Direct Tax Code 2026
D) Goods and Services Tax Amendment Act
Answer: B) New Income Tax Act 2025
Explanation: The New Income Tax Act 2025 has replaced the six-decade-old 1961 Act to simplify compliance and align with contemporary economic needs.
5. In FY 2025-26, India achieved an all-time high in which sector?
A) IT exports
B) Defence exports
C) Pharmaceutical exports
D) Agricultural exports
Answer: B) Defence exports
Explanation: Defence exports reached a record high in FY 2025-26, highlighting the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the aerospace and defence sector.
6. Which institution received deemed-to-be university status in 2026?
A) NCERT
B) NITI Aayog
C) UGC
D) AICTE
Answer: A) NCERT
Explanation: NCERT was granted deemed-to-be university status in 2026 to strengthen teacher education and research in school-level curriculum development.
7. In April 2026, which sector saw increased global investment due to rising cyber threats?
A) Cybersecurity
B) Renewable Energy
C) Automobile
D) Textiles
Answer: A) Cybersecurity
Explanation: Global investment in cybersecurity surged in April 2026 amid escalating digital threats worldwide.
8. From April 2026, what certification became mandatory for CCTV cameras sold in India?
A) BIS
B) STQC
C) ISO
D) ISI
Answer: B) STQC
Explanation: The Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) certification is now mandatory for all CCTV cameras to ensure data security and quality standards.
9. In April 2025-26, which country received the second batch of BrahMos missiles from India?
A) Vietnam
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) UAE
Answer: C) Philippines
Explanation: India exported the second battery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines via sea route as part of a $375 million deal, boosting defence ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
10. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador for Jindal Stainless in April 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Ranveer Singh
C) MS Dhoni
D) Rohit Sharma
Answer: B) Ranveer Singh
Explanation: Actor Ranveer Singh was named brand ambassador for Jindal Stainless to promote the company’s stainless steel products and sustainability initiatives.
11. The Qdenga vaccine, recently approved in India, is for the prevention of which disease?
A) Dengue
B) Zika
C) Malaria
D) Typhoid
Answer: A) Dengue
Explanation: Qdenga is India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine, approved in April 2026 to combat the rising cases of dengue fever.
12. INS Taragiri, commissioned in April 2026, is a/an:
A) Nuclear submarine
B) Stealth frigate
C) Aircraft carrier
D) Patrol vessel
Answer: B) Stealth frigate
Explanation: INS Taragiri, a Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in April 2026 to enhance maritime security.
13. Kar Saathi is an AI-enabled platform launched for:
A) Farmers
B) Taxpayers
C) Students
D) Senior citizens
Answer: B) Taxpayers
Explanation: Kar Saathi is an Artificial Intelligence-based taxpayer assistance platform launched by the Income Tax Department in April 2026.
14. Which recent defence development involved India’s third nuclear-powered submarine?
A) INS Aridaman induction
B) INS Arihant refit
C) Project 75I launch
D) Scorpene class delivery
Answer: A) INS Aridaman induction
Explanation: INS Aridaman, India’s third nuclear-powered submarine, was inducted into the Navy in April 2026.
15. Which state’s Chief Minister chaired a high-level meeting in April 2026 following a bomb attack that killed two children?
A) Manipur
B) Nagaland
C) Assam
D) Mizoram
Answer: A) Manipur
Explanation: Manipur CM Y. Khemchand Singh chaired the meeting after the tragic bomb attack in Bishnupur district and ordered suspension of internet services in affected areas.
16. India’s defence exports reached a record high in FY 2025-26. What was the approximate value?
A) $2.5 billion
B) $3.2 billion
C) $4.1 billion
D) $5.8 billion
Answer: C) $4.1 billion
Explanation: India’s defence exports surged to an all-time high of over $4.1 billion in FY 2025-26, marking a rise of more than 60% from the previous year. This reflects growing global trust in indigenous Indian defence manufacturing.
17. Mission MITRA under the Gaganyaan programme was conducted at which location?
A) Leh
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Chennai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: Mission MITRA, a key simulation for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight, was successfully conducted in Visakhapatnam in April 2026.
18. Scientists from which institute discovered a new gene regulation mechanism in the Tuberculosis bacterium?
A) IIT Delhi
B) AIIMS Delhi
C) Bose Institute
D) IISc Bengaluru
Answer: C) Bose Institute
Explanation: Researchers at Bose Institute, Kolkata, discovered a novel gene regulation pathway in Mycobacterium tuberculosis in April 2026.
19. The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) is associated with which national programme?
A) Digital India
B) Skill India
C) Mission Karmayogi
D) Startup India
Answer: C) Mission Karmayogi
Explanation: The Capacity Building Commission is the apex body for the Mission Karmayogi programme aimed at civil services capacity building.
20. The Juang tribe is primarily found in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Odisha
Explanation: The Juang tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), is mainly concentrated in Odisha’s Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts.
21. Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Chandigarh
C) Chennai
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Chandigarh
Explanation: Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the foothills of the Shivalik range near Chandigarh and is known for its rich biodiversity.
22. The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MH-EWDSS) was developed by which organisation?
A) ISRO
B) National Disaster Management Authority
C) India Meteorological Department
D) DRDO
Answer: C) India Meteorological Department
Explanation: IMD developed MH-EWDSS to provide integrated early warnings for multiple natural hazards across India.
23. Which protected area in Odisha was recently declared as the 107th National Park of India?
A) Bhitarkanika
B) Similipal
C) Chilika
D) Satkosia
Answer: B) Similipal
Explanation: Similipal was officially designated as a National Park by the Odisha government in April 2025/2026, strengthening conservation efforts for its rich biodiversity including tigers and elephants.
24. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Sachet’ mobile app launched by NDMA?
A) Financial inclusion
B) Real-time disaster alerts
C) Agricultural advisories
D) Health monitoring
Answer: B) Real-time disaster alerts
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to use the ‘Sachet’ app during Mann Ki Baat. It provides real-time alerts and information on natural disasters to enhance public preparedness.
25. Which G7 summit related to health was in focus in early April 2026?
A) G7 One Health Summit 2026
B) G7 Climate Summit
C) G7 Digital Summit
D) G7 Trade Summit
Answer: A) G7 One Health Summit 2026
Explanation: The G7 One Health Summit 2026 discussed integrated approaches to human, animal, and environmental health.