Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. During Vietnamese President To Lam’s state visit to India (5–7 May 2026), the bilateral ties were upgraded to which level?
A) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
B) Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
C) Special Strategic Partnership
D) Defence and Security Alliance
Answer: B
Explanation: India and Vietnam elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They set a $25 billion bilateral trade target by 2030 and signed 13 MoUs in defence, critical minerals, technology, maritime security, and more.
2. According to the NCRB’s ‘Crime in India 2024’ report (released early May 2026), by what percentage did cognisable crimes decline?
A) 4%
B) 6%
C) 8%
D) 10%
Answer: B
Explanation: India recorded 58.86 lakh cognisable crimes in 2024, a 6% decline from 62.41 lakh in 2023. The crime rate fell from 448.3 to 418.9 per lakh population.
3. D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, where a Royal Bengal Tiger was sighted after nearly two decades (via camera trap in early 2026), is located in which state?
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya
D) Nagaland
Answer: B
Explanation: The sanctuary is in East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh (near Pasighat). The sighting (first photographic evidence since ~2005) highlights ecosystem recovery.
4. INS Sagardhwani, which visited Cam Ranh Port, Vietnam in May 2026, is what type of vessel?
A) Missile Corvette
B) Oceanographic Research Ship
C) Aircraft Carrier
D) Destroyer
Answer: B
Explanation: It is an Indian Navy oceanographic research vessel (acoustic research) under the SAGAR initiative, strengthening scientific and maritime ties with Vietnam.
5. What bilateral trade target did India and Vietnam set during the May 2026 summit?
A) $15 billion by 2028
B) $25 billion by 2030
C) $20 billion by 2027
D) $30 billion by 2025
Answer: B
Explanation: Leaders aimed to increase trade from the current ~$16 billion to $25 billion by 2030 as part of the enhanced partnership.
6. What is the theme of India’s BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in 2026?
A) Cultural Diversity for Peace
B) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
C) Digital Cultural Exchange
D) Heritage Preservation
Answer: B
Explanation: The theme highlights collaborative cultural efforts among BRICS nations focusing on resilience and innovation.
7. Which team topped the 1st edition of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Jharkhand
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Karnataka topped the medal tally in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games held in Chhattisgarh.
8. Which state secured the highest number of Panchayat Awards 2025, according to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
A) Karnataka
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh topped the awards for performance in panchayati raj institutions.
9. The IPL 2026 playoffs schedule includes Qualifier 1 at which venue?
A) Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
B) HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
C) New Chandigarh Stadium, Mullanpur
D) M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Answer: B
Explanation: Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 will be held at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala on 26 May 2026. Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be at New Chandigarh.
10. The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme is administered by which department?
A) Department of Revenue
B) Department of Commerce
C) DPIIT
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B
Explanation: It is administered by the Department of Commerce to reimburse embedded taxes on exports.
11. Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation: It is in Karnataka and has been in recent biodiversity news.
12 . Which platform was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for integrated antenatal, natal, and neonatal care?
A) JANANI
B) PM-MATRITU
C) Ayushman Bharat Portal
D) e-Sanjeevani 2.0
Answer: A
Explanation: The JANANI platform (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) was launched during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in May 2026.
13. What is the theme of India’s first Culture Working Group meeting under BRICS Presidency 2026?
A) Global Peace and Development
B) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
C) Digital Future for All
D) Inclusive Growth
Answer: B
Explanation: The theme emphasises cultural collaboration within BRICS.
14. INS Sagardhwani was built by which shipyard?
A) Mazagon Dock
B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
C) Cochin Shipyard Limited
D) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Answer: B
Explanation: It was constructed by GRSE, Kolkata.
15. The Padma Doree textile initiative (for North East) was launched under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Textiles
B) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Culture
Answer: B
Explanation: It promotes traditional textiles and handlooms in the North East.
16. The Baiga tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), is primarily associated with:
A) Jharkhand
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: The Baiga community is mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and parts of Chhattisgarh.
17. Virat Kohli recently achieved which unique milestone in IPL history (as of May 2026)?
A) First player to score 10,000 runs
B) First player to score 9,000 runs and 800 fours
C) Fastest to 200 wickets
D) Most sixes in a single season
Answer: B
Explanation: Virat Kohli became the first and only player to score 9,000 runs in IPL history and also the first to hit 800 fours.
18. NITI Aayog released which report in early May 2026 focusing on urban governance?
A) India’s Urban Future
B) Moving Towards Effective City Government
C) Sustainable Cities Index
D) Smart Cities 3.0
Answer: B
Explanation: The report emphasises improving city-level governance structures and decentralisation for better urban service delivery.
19. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, approved in May, increases the strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to:
A) 36
B) 38
C) 40
D) 42
Answer: B
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the bill on 5 May 2026 to increase the number of judges to 38 to handle the rising caseload.
20. Which state/UT was recently declared fully literate in May 2026 news?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Mizoram
Answer: B
Explanation: Goa achieved full literacy status through sustained education campaigns.
21. Operation WHITE STRIKE (May 2026) conducted by Narcotics Control Bureau primarily targeted:
A) Heroin smuggling
B) Cocaine trafficking networks
C) Cannabis cultivation
D) Synthetic drug labs
Answer: B
Explanation: The operation focused on disrupting international cocaine smuggling routes.
22. The C-ART open-field observatory was recently established in:
A) Hyderabad
B) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
C) Bengaluru
D) Pune
Answer: B
Explanation: It is an advanced atmospheric research testbed for weather and climate studies.
23. Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news for biodiversity, is located in:
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Uttarakhand
D) Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: The sanctuary in Karnataka features rich Western Ghats biodiversity.
24. What is the new base year adopted by MoSPI for compiling Gross State Value Added (GSVA)?
A) 2011-12
B) 2020-21
C) 2022-23
D) 2024-25
Answer: C
Explanation: The shift to 2022-23 base year provides a more accurate reflection of the current economic structure.
25. India and Vietnam set a bilateral trade target of $_____ billion by 2030 during the May 2026 summit.
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: C
Explanation: The target was raised from the current ~$16 billion as part of the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.