Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. The Lok Sabha recently passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. What is the proposed new name for the state?
A) Kerala Pradesh
B) Keralam
C) Malabar
D) Travancore
Answer: B) Keralam
Explanation: The Bill was passed by voice vote without discussion. The government stated that renaming “Kerala” as “Keralam” aligns with the Malayalam name and is not a major issue.
2. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck which country in early August 2026, with the death toll rising above 200?
A) Ecuador
B) Peru
C) Colombia
D) Chile
Answer: C) Colombia
Explanation: The quake hit western Colombia on 10 August 2026. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency as rescue operations continued amid hundreds of injuries and missing persons.
3. The Union government indicated it would refer which Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid widespread protests?
A) Tribunals Reforms Bill
B) Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
C) National Co-operative Development Corporation Bill
D) Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill
Answer: B) Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
Explanation: Facing strong opposition, including a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and protests in Mizoram.
4. The inquiry committee report concerning allegations against which former High Court judge was scheduled to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on 12 August 2026?
A) Justice Yashwant Varma
B) Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay
C) Justice S. N. Shukla
D) Justice C. S. Karnan
Answer: A) Justice Yashwant Varma
Explanation: Removal proceedings were initiated after unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his official residence.
5. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, what is of “utmost importance” in the context of India-China relations?
A) Trade volume growth
B) Maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas
C) Joint military exercises
D) Cultural exchanges
Answer: B) Maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas
Explanation: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Chinese troops crossing into Indian territory constitute one of the most serious issues and that border conditions will reflect on overall bilateral ties.
6. ISRO was invited by NASA to join which programme aimed at establishing a permanent base on the Moon?
A) Artemis Accords only
B) Moon Base Program
C) Lunar Gateway
D) Chandrayaan-4
Answer: B) Moon Base Program
Explanation: The invitation was extended during the 9th Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting, deepening India-US space cooperation.
7. President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption of the singing of which national song?
A) Jana Gana Mana
B) Vande Mataram
C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
D) Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
Answer: B) Vande Mataram
Explanation: The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, gives the national song the same legal protection as the national anthem.
8. India recently added how many new international entry points for e-visa holders?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 11
D) 15
Answer: C) 11
Explanation: These include nine land ports (such as Darranga, Gede, Attari Road, Moreh, etc.) and two airports (Bhopal and Tirupati), raising the total number of such points significantly.
9. India donated five peacocks (including a rare white-feathered male) to which United Nations office?
A) UN Headquarters, New York
B) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
C) UNESCO Headquarters, Paris
D) UN Office at Vienna
Answer: B) United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
Explanation: The donation through India’s Permanent Mission revived a historic tradition linked to Ariana Park and UN heritage in Geneva.
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind titled:
A) My Journey
B) Triumph of the Indian Republic
C) The Republic Years
D) Serving the Nation
Answer: B) Triumph of the Indian Republic
Explanation: The book was released at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with PM Modi praising Kovind’s life journey and urging youth to read it.
11. A Syrian court sentenced which former leader to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes?
A) Bashar al-Assad
B) Hafez al-Assad
C) Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan
D) Muammar Gaddafi
Answer: A) Bashar al-Assad
Explanation: The Criminal Court in Damascus also sentenced his brother Maher and other officials in connection with atrocities during Syria’s 14-year conflict.
12. Union Minister Piyush Goyal presented awards on the occasion of the 10th foundation day of which platform?
A) UMANG
B) Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
C) DigiLocker
D) BharatNet
Answer: B) Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Explanation: The event at Bharat Mandapam recognised top buyers (central and state departments) and sellers for strengthening public procurement.
13. Under the amended PM E-DRIVE scheme, the incentive for electric two-wheelers (e-2W) has been capped at how much per vehicle till FY28?
A) βΉ2,500
B) βΉ5,000
C) βΉ10,000
D) βΉ15,000
Answer: B) βΉ5,000
Explanation: The Ministry of Heavy Industries reduced the incentive to βΉ2,500 per kWh, with a maximum of βΉ5,000 per vehicle for the period April 2025–March 2028.
14. The Delhi Assembly passed a Bill to repeal the old law governing which type of establishments following a fatal fire incident?
A) Hotels
B) Bed-and-Breakfast facilities
C) Guest houses
D) Hostels
Answer: B) Bed-and-Breakfast facilities
Explanation: The two-decade-old B&B law was repealed and a new policy introduced after safety concerns.
15. Himachal Pradesh faced a severe monsoon crisis with the death toll reaching approximately how many by mid-August 2026?
A) 57
B) 97
C) 157
D) 257
Answer: C) 157
Explanation: Relentless rains triggered landslides that blocked over 260 roads and caused widespread damage across the state.
16. A confirmatory test of the pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight returned positive for which substance after turbulence injured passengers?
A) Alcohol
B) Marijuana
C) Cocaine
D) Amphetamines
Answer: B) Marijuana
Explanation: The flight experienced a significant altitude loss; both pilots were grounded pending investigation after the positive confirmatory test.
17. Russia’s share in India’s oil imports reached approximately what percentage in June 2026?
A) 28%
B) 38%
C) 48%
D) 58%
Answer: C) 48%
Explanation: Data showed a sharp rise in Russian crude imports amid ongoing geopolitical developments and pricing dynamics.
18. Who was elected as the President of Hungary in August 2026?
A) Viktor Orbán
B) András Baka
C) Katalin Novák
D) Péter Magyar
Answer: B) András Baka
Explanation: The former Supreme Court president was elected by a supermajority and is scheduled to take office on 19 August 2026.
19. Lebanon’s parliament recently voted to abolish which form of punishment?
A) Life imprisonment
B) Death penalty
C) Corporal punishment
D) Solitary confinement
Answer: B) Death penalty
Explanation: The vote marked a significant legal reform in the country.
20. The United States announced that several immigration applications (including green cards, citizenship, and asylum) will soon become:
A) Paper-only
B) Online-only
C) In-person only
D) Hybrid
Answer: B) Online-only
Explanation: Under a new USCIS rule, forms available for online filing for at least 180 days must now be submitted electronically.
21. China criticised India’s decision to formally name how many places in Arunachal Pradesh?
A) 17
B) 27
C) 37
D) 47
Answer: B) 27
Explanation: Beijing termed the move illegal, while India maintains the right to name places in its sovereign territory.
22. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for April–June 2026 reported the unemployment rate at:
A) 4.2%
B) 5.4%
C) 6.1%
D) 7.3%
Answer: B) 5.4%
Explanation: The National Statistics Office released the bulletin showing this rate for the quarter.
23. World Steelpan Day is observed annually on which date?
A) 11 August
B) 15 August
C) 26 January
D) 2 October
Answer: A) 11 August
Explanation: The UN recognises the day to honour the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, and its cultural contribution.
24. New York and New Jersey governors proclaimed 15 August 2026 as:
A) India Heritage Day
B) India Independence Day
C) India-US Friendship Day
D) Diwali Day
Answer: B) India Independence Day
Explanation: The proclamations honour Indian-American contributions and India’s Independence Day.
25. An Indian student team won one gold and three bronze medals at the International Linguistics Olympiad 2026 held in:
A) Hungary
B) Romania
C) Poland
D) Czech Republic
Answer: B) Romania
Explanation: Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won gold, while three others secured bronze medals.