Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country’s President, Dr. Patrick Herminie, visited India from February 5 to 10, 2026?
A) Mauritius
B) Seychelles
C) Maldives
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Seychelles
Explanation: Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie made an official visit to India during this period at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, focusing on bilateral ties.
2. Who inaugurated PLASTINDIA 2026, held from February 5 to 10, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Rekha Gupta
C) Amit Shah
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: B) Rekha Gupta
Explanation: Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, inaugurated the 12th International Plastics Exhibition (PLASTINDIA 2026), a major global event for the plastics industry.
3. India was designated as ‘Country of the Year’ at which international event in February 2026?
A) World Defence Show
B) BIOFACH 2026
C) PlastIndia
D) COP31
Answer: B) BIOFACH 2026
Explanation: India received this honor at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, the world’s largest organic products trade fair, highlighting its organic sector achievements.
4. What was India’s rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, as reported in February 2026?
A) 85th
B) 91st
C) 96th
D) 100th
Answer: B) 91st
Explanation: India improved to 91st position in the CPI 2025, up from 96th previously, reflecting slight progress in anti-corruption efforts.
5. Which state became the largest wool producer in India as per February 2026 data?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan led with 16,013.50 thousand kg (nearly 47.5% of national output), surpassing other states.
6. The Defence Acquisition Council approved defence purchases worth how much in February 2026?
A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹85,000 crore
C) ₹1 lakh crore
D) ₹1.2 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹85,000 crore
Explanation: The approvals focused on indigenous fighter aircraft components and naval vessels under Atmanirbhar Bharat, with 70% domestic sourcing.
7. Ayushman Bharat coverage was expanded to include an additional how many families in February 2026?
A) 3 crore
B) 5 crore
C) 7 crore
D) 10 crore
Answer: B) 5 crore
Explanation: This expansion brought the total beneficiaries to approximately 55 crore, enhancing healthcare access.
8. Which important day is observed on February 4 every year, including 2026?
A) World Cancer Day
B) International Day of Human Fraternity
C) World Wetlands Day
D) Both A and B
Answer: D) Both A and B
Explanation: February 4 marks World Cancer Day and International Day of Human Fraternity globally.
9. Which project was mapped in current affairs discussions in February 2026?
A) Tehri Dam
B) Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project
C) Sardar Sarovar
D) Polavaram
Answer: B) Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project
Explanation: Highlighted in UPSC-relevant mapping and energy news.
10. Which event focused on climate finance preparations, with COP31 scheduled for November 2026 in Brazil?
A) UN Climate Summit
B) G20 Summit
C) World Economic Forum
D) BIOFACH
Answer: A) UN Climate Summit
Explanation: The UN announced COP31's focus on climate finance in February 2026 updates.
11. In the Russo-Ukrainian war, a Russian drone strike in Dnipro killed at least how many people in early February 2026?
A) 7
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: C) 15
Explanation: The strike targeted a minibus carrying mineworkers, killing 15 and injuring 7.
12. Pakistani forces ended a counterterrorism operation in Balochistan in February 2026, resulting in the deaths of how many BLA insurgents?
A) 100
B) 145
C) 200
D) 250
Answer: B) 145
Explanation: The 40-hour operation killed 145 Baloch Liberation Army insurgents, plus civilians and security personnel.
13. Nigerian forces killed a senior Boko Haram commander named what in February 2026?
A) Abu Bakr
B) Abu Khalid
C) Shekau
D) Abubakar
Answer: B) Abu Khalid
Explanation: Described as the deputy leader in Sambisa Forest, along with 10 other fighters in Borno State.
14. Which country launched a €1 billion loan program to rebuild after Storm Kristin in February 2026?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Italy
Answer: B) Portugal
Explanation: Portugal extended state of calamity in 60 municipalities amid heavy rain and flooding.
15. The 16th Finance Commission retained what tax devolution share for States?
A) 38%
B) 41%
C) 45%
D) 50%
Answer: B) 41%
Explanation: It pushed for outcome-linked spending and fiscal discipline.
16. India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in February 2026 to boost cooperation in which sector?
A) Trade
B) Defence Industrial
C) Tourism
D) Education
Answer: B) Defence Industrial
Explanation: Aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations.
17. ADB approved a USD 182 million loan in February 2026 for flood and soil erosion management in which Indian state?
A) Bihar
B) Assam
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: To strengthen resilience along the Brahmaputra river.
18. Which Ramsar site-leading state in India had 20 sites as of February 2026?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: India had 98 Ramsar Sites total, with Tamil Nadu leading.
19. World Pulses Day 2026 (February 10) theme was?
A) Pulses for Future
B) Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence
C) Sustainable Pulses
D) Nutrition from Pulses
Answer: B) Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence
Explanation: Highlighting pulses' transformation in agrifood systems.
20. Which country hosted the World Defence Show 2026 where India showcased indigenous defence?
A) UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Qatar
D) Oman
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: In Riyadh, with India's delegation led by Minister of State for Defence.
21. A school shooting occurred in which Canadian province in February 2026?
A) Ontario
B) British Columbia
C) Quebec
D) Alberta
Answer: B) British Columbia
Explanation: Reported as a major incident in Canada's westernmost province.
22. Cholera outbreak worsened in which country, prompting UN warnings in February 2026?
A) Yemen
B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
C) Sudan
D) Nigeria
Answer: B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation: Over 1,300 suspected cases and 35 deaths since early 2026.
23. Which missile system (SCALP/Storm Shadow) was in news for joint development?
A) France-UK
B) France-Germany
C) US-Russia
D) India-Russia
Answer: A) France-UK
Explanation: Mentioned in defence contexts around February 2026.
24. The UN announced COP31 would focus on what in November 2026?
A) Biodiversity
B) Climate Finance
C) Renewable Energy
D) Deforestation
Answer: B) Climate Finance
Explanation: Hosted in Brazil.
25. India’s U-19 Women’s Football Team won the SAFF U-19 Championship in February 2026 by defeating which country?
A) Nepal
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Bhutan
Answer: B) Bangladesh
Explanation: 4-0 victory in the final held in Pokhara, Nepal.