Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Russia’s First Deputy PM who visited India in early April 2026 for defence and energy talks:
A) Denis Manturov
B) Sergey Lavrov
C) Mikhail Mishustin
D) Vladimir Putin (not)
Answer: A) Denis Manturov
Explanation: Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited India on April 2-3, 2026 for high-level bilateral talks.
2. What warning did US President Donald Trump issue on April 8, 2026, regarding supplies to Iran?
A) Military intervention
B) 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
C) Sanctions on oil imports
D) Naval blockade
Answer: B) 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
Explanation: Trump posted on Truth Social threatening immediate 50% tariffs on any country supplying military weapons to Iran, while also mentioning tariff and sanctions relief talks.
3. India’s reaction to the US-Iran ceasefire (announced around April 8, 2026) was:
A) Opposition
B) Welcomed it hoping for lasting peace
C) Neutral silence
D) Offered mediation
Answer: B) Welcomed it hoping for lasting peace
Explanation: The Indian government officially welcomed the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and expressed hope for de-escalation in West Asia.
4. Which ongoing conflict saw Israel’s “Black Wednesday” attacks on Lebanon in April 2026, with death toll exceeding 300?
A) Israel-Hamas
B) Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah tensions
C) US-Iran direct war
D) Yemen conflict
Answer: B) Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah tensions
Explanation: Israel continued strikes on Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire dynamics linked to broader West Asia tensions.
5. The acrimonious April 8, 2026 meeting between TMC delegation and Election Commission ended with CEC reportedly saying “get lost” to whom?
A) BJP leaders
B) TMC leaders
C) Congress leaders
D) AAP leaders
Answer: B) TMC leaders
Explanation: TMC accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of the remark after they raised concerns about poll officials’ links with BJP; ECI denied the tone.
6. Where were the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in April?
A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Ahmedabad
Explanation: India hosted the Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1-10, 2026 in Ahmedabad.
Explanation: House listing follows later; it is India’s first fully digital Census.
7. Which body is the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) an autonomous organization under?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of External Affairs
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Tourism
Answer: B) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation: ICCR promotes India’s cultural relations globally under MEA.
8. In the RBI’s first bi-monthly Monetary Policy for FY 2026-27 (announced April 2026), what was the decision on the repo rate?
A) Cut to 5.00%
B) Unchanged at 5.25%
C) Hiked to 5.50%
D) Cut to 5.00% with change in stance
Answer: B) Unchanged at 5.25%
Explanation: MPC kept repo rate unchanged with neutral stance; SDF at 5%, MSF/Bank Rate at 5.50%.
9. RBI projected India’s real GDP growth for FY27 at:
A) 6.5%
B) 6.9%
C) 7.2%
D) 7.5%
Answer: B) 6.9%
Explanation: Projections account for global uncertainties including West Asia tensions.
10. RBI’s CPI inflation projection for FY27 is:
A) 4.2%
B) 4.6%
C) 5.0%
D) 5.5%
Answer: B) 4.6%
Explanation: With quarterly breakdowns and core inflation at 4.4%.
11. India ranks third globally in:
A) Solar power capacity
B) Renewable energy installed capacity
C) Nuclear power generation
D) EV adoption
Answer: B) Renewable energy installed capacity
Explanation: As highlighted in recent reports.
12. Fimbristylis wayanadensis, a recently discovered plant species, belongs to which region?
A) Eastern Ghats
B) Western Ghats
C) Himalayas
D) Indo-Gangetic plains
Answer: B) Western Ghats
Explanation: New discovery from Kerala/Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
13. Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in:
A) Odisha
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: One of India’s key tiger reserves.
14. Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia in early April 2026?
A) Nyam-Osoryn Uchral
B) Min Aung Hlaing
C) Sanjay Khanna
D) Denis Manturov
Answer: A) Nyam-Osoryn Uchral
Explanation: Elected with majority support.
15. The 19th season of Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) started on:
A) March 20
B) March 28
C) April 1
D) April 5
Answer: B) March 28
Explanation: TATA IPL 2026 began on March 28 and will continue till May 31, 2026.
16. The WAVES OTT platform was developed by:
A) Prasar Bharati
B) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
C) Doordarshan
D) NFDC
Answer: A) Prasar Bharati
Explanation: WAVES is an Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform developed and launched by Prasar Bharati (India’s Public Service Broadcaster) in November 2024 at IFFI, Goa.
17. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference was inaugurated in:
A) Goa
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Goa (or check exact; recent event).
Explanation: The 1st Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-VII was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 9 April 2026 in Panaji, Goa.
18. Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in:
A) India
B) Denmark
C) China
D) Indonesia
Answer: B) Denmark
Explanation: The badminton world team championships (Thomas & Uber Cup) are scheduled from April 24 to May 3, 2026 in Denmark.
19. Mission MITRA is related to:
A) Textiles
B) Micro irrigation
C) Missile technology
D) Millet promotion
Answer: A) Textiles (recent notification context).
Explanation: Mission MITRA (full form: PM MITRA – Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Textiles.
20. eGramSwaraj and SabhaSaar are initiatives of:
A) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Electronics & IT
Answer: A) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation: For rural digital governance.
21. National Safe Motherhood Day is observed on:
A) April 7
B) April 11
C) April 14
D) April 22
Answer: B) April 11
Explanation: Annual observance.
22. India dispatched humanitarian aid (1000 MT) to which African country facing food crisis?
A) Somalia
B) Burkina Faso
C) Sudan
D) Ethiopia
Answer: B) Burkina Faso
Explanation: India sent 1000 MT of rice to Burkina Faso in early April 2026 to help people facing severe food crisis due to conflict and instability in the Sahel region.
23. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on:
A) April 11
B) April 14
C) April 18
D) April 24
Answer: B) April 14
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891. His birth anniversary is observed every year as Ambedkar Jayanti on this date.
24. Earth Day is observed on:
A) April 7
B) April 22
C) April 25
D) April 30
Answer: B) April 22
Explanation: Earth Day is celebrated globally on 22 April every year to raise awareness about environmental protection and climate change.
25. Which state signed an agreement with Starlink for internet connectivity in April 2026?
A) Meghalaya
B) Assam
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Sikkim
Answer: A) Meghalaya
Explanation: For improved rural connectivity.