Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which Union Territory is set to lead Independent India’s first caste enumeration as part of Census 2027?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Puducherry
D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: B
Explanation: Ladakh will demonstrate caste enumeration for the first time in Independent India during Census 2027, with surveys in snow-bound areas starting earlier due to geography and weather.
2. Who became India’s first woman Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) by completing the course at TACDE, Gwalior?
A. Avani Chaturvedi
B. Mohana Singh
C. Bhawana Kanth
D. Saanya
Answer: C
Explanation: Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth (from Darbhanga, Bihar), part of the first batch of women fighter pilots (2016), completed the elite FCL course (often called IAF’s “Top Gun”) around early August 2026.
3. What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme?
A. βΉ15,000 crore
B. βΉ23,731 crore
C. βΉ30,000 crore
D. βΉ10,000 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: The Cabinet approved GOBARdhan with βΉ23,731 crore outlay (FY 2026-27 to 2035-36) to convert organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG) and boost production nearly ten-fold.
4. Which countries signed the Mecca (Makkah) Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026?
A. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan
C. Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan
D. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey
Answer: B
Explanation: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the pact in Mecca, treating an armed attack on one as an attack on all, to strengthen collective deterrence and defence cooperation.
5. Where was the AI-powered supercomputing facility ‘Param Pragya’ inaugurated by PM Modi?
A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Delhi’s Sonipat Campus
C. IISc Bengaluru
D. C-DAC Pune
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated Param Pragya (under National Supercomputing Mission) at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat campus during the 57th convocation on 8 August 2026; it offers ~8 PFLOPS HPC and 250 PFLOPS AI capacity.
6. The Lok Sabha passed which bill on 10 August 2026 without discussion amid Opposition protests?
A. MSME Development Amendment Bill
B. Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026
C. Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill
D. Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill
Answer: B
Explanation: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without discussion on 10 August 2026.
7. Russia’s share in India’s oil imports reached an all-time high of approximately what percentage in recent data (around June 2026)?
A. 35%
B. 42%
C. 48%
D. 55%
Answer: C
Explanation: Russia’s share rose to a record ~48% of India’s oil imports, even as the US prepared potential high tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
8. India crossed which milestone in non-fossil fuel power capacity around end-July 2026?
A. 200 GW
B. 250 GW
C. 300 GW
D. 350 GW
Answer: C
Explanation: India achieved over 300 GW of installed non-fossil (renewable + nuclear etc.) capacity, advancing toward the 500 GW target by 2030.
9. Which typhoon hit China in early August 2026, leading to evacuations and flight cancellations?
A. Typhoon Haiyan
B. Typhoon Dolphin
C. Typhoon Mangkhut
D. Typhoon Yagi
Answer: B
Explanation: Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting about 1 million evacuations and over 1,500 flight cancellations.
10. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck which country on 10 August 2026, killing over 100 people?
A. Ecuador
B. Colombia
C. Peru
D. Chile
Answer: B
Explanation: A Mw 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia (Chocó Department area), causing widespread damage and a death toll exceeding 111 (later reports higher).
11. The Jharkhand government agreed to cancel which examination following student protests over irregularities?
A. JSSC-CGL
B. 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination
C. Both A and B (related backlog exams)
D. UPSC Civil Services
Answer: C
Explanation: After protests and hunger strikes, the government cancelled the 14th JPSC preliminary and backlog exams (2023/2025); protests continued demanding a CBI probe.
12. What is the full form of GOBARdhan in the newly approved national scheme?
A. Green Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan
B. Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan
C. Government of Bio-Agro Resources Development
D. Generating Organic Biogas and Resources Dhan
Answer: B
Explanation: GOBARdhan stands for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan; it focuses on waste-to-wealth via CBG production.
13. Praggnanandhaa won which chess event recently mentioned in current affairs?
A. Candidates Tournament
B. Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
C. World Chess Championship
D. Tata Steel Chess
Answer: B
Explanation: R Praggnanandhaa won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament.
14. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed by leaders including which Pakistani Prime Minister?
A. Imran Khan
B. Shehbaz Sharif
C. Nawaz Sharif
D. Bilawal Bhutto
Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan signed it.
15. Param Pragya is supported under which national mission?
A. National AI Mission
B. National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
C. Digital India
D. Make in India
Answer: B
Explanation: It is designed and developed under the National Supercomputing Mission jointly by MeitY and DST, with C-DAC involvement.
16. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi called on which Bangladesh Prime Minister amid bilateral tensions?
A. Sheikh Hasina
B. Tarique Rahman
C. Khaleda Zia
D. Muhammad Yunus
Answer: B
Explanation: He met PM Tarique Rahman on 10 August 2026 following tensions after Sheikh Hasina’s virtual press conference.
17. The Fighter Combat Leader course is conducted at which establishment?
A. Air Force Academy, Dundigal
B. Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), Gwalior
C. National Defence Academy
D. College of Air Warfare
Answer: B
Explanation: TACDE in Gwalior is the IAF’s premier “Top Gun”-style institution for advanced combat tactics.
18. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production by approximately how much?
A. Two-fold
B. Five-fold
C. Nearly ten-fold
D. Twenty-fold
Answer: C
Explanation: The scheme targets a nearly ten-fold increase through assured offtake, stable pricing (βΉ2,110/MMBTU), capital assistance, and other measures.
19. Which day is observed around mid-August related to India’s freedom struggle (commemorated by PM Modi)?
A. Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
B. Quit India Movement Day (8 August)
C. Both A and B are relevant in August
D. Independence Day only
Answer: C
Explanation: Quit India Movement Day is on 8 August; Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is on 14 August.
20. Netanyahu rejected which proposal related to Gaza around early August 2026?
A. UN peace plan
B. Trump’s 15-point proposal
C. Hamas ceasefire offer
D. Arab League initiative
Answer: B
Explanation: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected US President Trump’s 15-point Gaza proposal.
21. India achieved about 60% of its 2030 renewable energy target by crossing 300 GW non-fossil capacity. What is the 2030 target roughly?
A. 400 GW
B. 450 GW
C. 500 GW
D. 550 GW
Answer: C
Explanation: The target is 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030; 300 GW marks substantial progress.
22. The MHA assigned official names to how many places in Arunachal Pradesh recently?
A. 15
B. 27
C. 50
D. 100
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs assigned official names to 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
23. Exercise Pitch Black 2026, in which the IAF participated, was hosted by which country?
A. USA
B. Australia
C. France
D. Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: It is a major multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force.
24. Which bill related to MSMEs was passed by Parliament around early August 2026?
A. MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026
B. Start-up India Bill
C. Industrial Relations Code
D. None
Answer: A
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026 (after Rajya Sabha approval) to address delayed payments and liquidity issues.
25. Which scheme/portal related to maritime digital transformation was recently highlighted (E-Samudra)?
A. Sagarmala
B. E-Samudra integrated digital portal
C. Maritime India Vision
D. Both B related to Ports ministry
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the E-Samudra portal for digital transformation of maritime administration.