Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
On 13 Oct 2026
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Q1. Which highest civilian honour of Indonesia was conferred upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, 2026?
A) Bintang Mahaputra
B) Bintang Adipurna
C) Bintang Jasa
D) Bintang Bhayangkara
Answer: B) Bintang Adipurna
Explanation: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the Bintang Adipurna (highest civilian award) to PM Modi in Jakarta for strengthening India-Indonesia ties.
Q2. During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit (July 1-3, 2026), what investment target did Japan set for India over the next decade?
A) ¥5 trillion
B) ¥8 trillion
C) ¥10 trillion
D) ¥15 trillion
Answer: C) ¥10 trillion
Explanation: The summit with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi resulted in 129 MoUs and a ¥10 trillion investment commitment, focusing on defence, semiconductors, AI, and critical minerals.
Q3. What major defence-related outcome emerged from the 16th India-Japan Summit?
A) Joint BrahMos production
B) Co-development deal for naval radio antennas (UNICORN)
C) Akash missile export agreement
D) INS Vikrant joint exercises
Answer: B) Co-development deal for naval radio antennas (UNICORN)
Explanation: The summit advanced strategic partnership with specific defence co-development initiatives.
Q4. On July 1, 2026, India celebrated how many years of Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?
A) 7 years
B) 8 years
C) 9 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C) 9 years
Explanation: GST was rolled out on July 1, 2017, under the 101st Constitutional Amendment. 2026 marked nine years with reflections on formalisation and revenue growth.
Q5. IMF appointed whom as Chief Economist?
A) Gita Gopinath
B) Silvana Tenreyro
C) Kristalina Georgieva
D) Raghuram Rajan
Answer: B) Silvana Tenreyro
Explanation: The appointment was noted in global economic updates alongside India growth projections.
Q6. IOC removed suspension from:
A) Russian Olympic Committee (provisional)
B) Chinese athletes
C) All African nations
D) Israeli delegation
Answer: A) Russian Olympic Committee (provisional)
Explanation: This decision affects Russian athletes’ participation in future Olympic events under neutral status.
Q7. Which new Army Chief was appointed in early July 2026 updates?
A) General Manoj Pande
B) General Dhiraj Seth
C) General Anil Chauhan
D) General Upendra Dwivedi
Answer: B) General Dhiraj Seth
Explanation: General Dhiraj Seth was appointed as the new Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) in early July 2026
Q8. What is the significance of Kamarajar Port in July 2026 news?
A) It became India’s first 18m draft major port
B) It handled record cargo
C) It was renamed
D) It was privatised
Answer: A) It became India’s second 18m draft major port .
Explanation: Kamarajar Port (also known as Ennore Port) in Tamil Nadu.
Q9. Nepal’s Jyestha Varna Mahavihara won which award in July 2026?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award
C) World Heritage Site status
D) SAARC Award
Answer: B) UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award
Explanation: Nepal’s Jyestha Varna Mahavihara (an ancient Buddhist monastery in the Kathmandu Valley) was awarded.
Q10. What did the RBI introduce regarding digital scams?
A) New digital scam compensation framework
B) Crypto ban
C) UPI limits increase
D) CBDC pilot expansion
Answer: A) New digital scam compensation framework
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a new digital scam compensation framework.
Q11. What is Mission Drishti, recently in the news?
A) A defence satellite project
B) An education reform initiative
C) A climate monitoring mission
D) A rural electrification scheme
Answer: A) A defence satellite project.
Explanation: It relates to advanced satellite capabilities for strategic purposes.
Q12. Which wetland in India was declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in July 2026 updates?
A) Chilika Lake
B) Borjuli Wetland
C) Sundarbans
D) Vembanad Lake
Answer: B) Borjuli Wetland
Explanation: Recognition for its ecological importance and conservation efforts.
Q13. What virus disease was highlighted in recent health news alongside global preparedness?
A) Nipah
B) Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD)
C) Zika
D) Ebola
Answer: B) Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD)
Explanation: BVD, an Ebola-like viral haemorrhagic fever, was discussed in the context of global health surveillance, outbreak preparedness, and research into countermeasures by health organisations.
Q14. Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is:
A) India’s first private orbital rocket
B) A naval destroyer
C) A new supercomputer
D) A COVID vaccine variant
Answer: A) India’s first private orbital rocket
Explanation: This represents a major milestone for India’s private space sector, showcasing indigenous capability for orbital launch vehicles developed by a private company.
Q15. What did the UDISE+ Report 2025-26 highlight?
A) Decline in school enrolment
B) Improved enrolment, reduced dropouts, and better infrastructure
C) Ban on digital education
D) Privatisation of all schools
Answer: B) Improved enrolment, reduced dropouts, and better infrastructure
Explanation: The Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) report showed progress in access, retention, digital facilities.
Q16. Which cricketer’s retirement was in the news around July 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Tammy Beaumont
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Rohit Sharma
Answer: B) Tammy Beaumont
Explanation: The England women’s batting star announced her international retirement, drawing widespread attention.
Q17. What is ICJS?
A) Indian Cyber Justice System
B) Interoperable Criminal Justice System
C) International Court of Justice Services
D) Integrated Civil Justice Scheme
Answer: B) Interoperable Criminal Justice System
Explanation: ICJS is a national digital platform that integrates data from police, courts, prisons, and forensic labs for seamless information sharing and faster justice delivery.
Q18. e-OCI Card relates to:
A) Electronic Overseas Citizen of India facilities
B) Environmental Clearance Online Initiative
C) Export-Import Online Certification
D) Emergency Online Complaint Interface
Answer: A) Electronic Overseas Citizen of India facilities
Explanation: It provides a digital version of the OCI card, making it easier for Persons of Indian Origin abroad to access services, travel, and residency in India.
Q19. SARAS Shakti promotes:
A) Women-led rural enterprises and self-help groups
B) Solar energy in agriculture
C) Skill development for artisans
D) Space research for civilians
Answer: A) Women-led rural enterprises
Explanation: It is a government initiative to empower women in rural areas through SHGs, entrepreneurship training, and market access support.
Q20. What fiscal issue was discussed in the context of states’ expenditure vs. revenue?
A) Fiscal Federalism challenges and tax devolution
B) Complete centralisation of taxes
C) Abolition of GST Council
D) New Income Tax slabs
Answer: A) Fiscal Federalism challenges and tax devolution
Explanation: Experts highlighted the mismatch where states bear high expenditure responsibilities but have limited revenue autonomy, calling for greater devolution.
Q21. India participated in the first UN Global Dialogue on:
A) Climate Change
B) AI Governance (in Geneva)
C) Nuclear Disarmament
D) Trade Wars
Answer: B) AI Governance
Explanation: The dialogue in Geneva focused on ethical, regulatory, and global governance frameworks for artificial intelligence.
Q22. India and Australia finalised an arrangement on:
A) Nuclear Cooperation (operationalising 2015 agreement)
B) Cricket series
C) Tourism only
D) Defence boycott
Answer: A) Nuclear Cooperation
Explanation: The administrative arrangement enables practical implementation of the 2015 civil nuclear agreement, including trade in uranium and related technologies.
Q23. The 23rd National-Level Border Coordination Meeting was held between India and:
A) China
B) Myanmar
C) Pakistan
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) Myanmar
Explanation: The meeting addressed border security, trade, insurgency, and people-to-people issues along the India-Myanmar border.
Q24. India-Mali launched their inaugural:
A) Export Forum to boost trade
B) Joint Military Exercise
C) Space Mission
D) Cultural Exchange Year
Answer: A) Export Forum
Explanation: The forum aims to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and business linkages between the two countries.
Q25. ACITI is a new technology partnership between:
A) Australia–Canada–India
B) ASEAN–China–India
C) America–Canada–Taiwan
D) Asia–Africa–India
Answer: A) Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation Partnership
Explanation: Launched on July 9, 2026, it focuses on critical technologies, innovation, and resilient supply chains.