Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. China’s Foreign Ministry described the India-China border situation as:
A) Highly tense
B) Generally stable at the moment
C) Escalating rapidly
D) Completely resolved
Answer: B
Explanation: On 12 August 2026, China stated the border is “generally stable at the moment” amid reports of tensions in Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern sector.
2. A landslip in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area on 12 August 2026 resulted in at least how many deaths?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 12
Answer: C
Explanation: Heavy rains triggered a landslip that killed at least seven people, with rescue operations ongoing for possible trapped individuals.
3. Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who played a key role in China’s economic reforms, passed away at the age of:
A) 89
B) 92
C) 95
D) 97
Answer: D
Explanation: Zhu Rongji died on 12 August 2026 in Beijing at age 97; he was instrumental in transforming China into a global economic power.
4. A total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 was visible (among other places) in:
A) India and Australia
B) Greenland, Iceland, and Spain
C) Only South America
D) Japan and Korea
Answer: B
Explanation: The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 was visible in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain (first total eclipse in mainland Europe since 1999), with partial visibility across parts of North America, Europe, and elsewhere.
5. The Karnataka government imposed a ban on the sale and distribution of:
A) Plastic bags
B) All tobacco and nicotine products
C) Single-use plastics only
D) Alcohol
Answer: B
Explanation: In the interest of public health, Karnataka banned sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products (including gutka and pan masala) for one year.
6. Who stepped down as Chairman of Tata Sons (while continuing till February 2027)?
A) Ratan Tata
B) N Chandrasekaran
C) Cyrus Mistry
D) Noel Tata
Answer: B
Explanation: N Chandrasekaran resigned as Chairman of Tata Sons; he remains chairman of several major Tata Group companies.
7. BCCI confirmed that Afghanistan will host a three-match T20I series against India in September 2026 at which venue?
A) Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
B) Eden Gardens, Kolkata
C) Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
D) M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Answer: C
Explanation: The series is scheduled for 13–17 September 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
8. A Lok Sabha-appointed inquiry committee found former judge Justice Yashwant Varma:
A) Completely cleared of all charges
B) Guilty of misconduct in the cash-at-home case
C) Eligible for promotion
D) Not under any probe
Answer: B
Explanation: The panel concluded that charges of unexplained cash at his official premises were substantiated and found him guilty of misconduct.
9. The Centre decided to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a:
A) Select Committee of Rajya Sabha
B) Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
C) Supreme Court panel
D) State governments only
Answer: B
Explanation: Facing opposition and protests (including from states like Tamil Nadu and Mizoram), the government moved to refer the FCRA Bill to a JPC.
10. President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to a Bill criminalising intentional disruption of the singing of:
A) Jana Gana Mana only
B) Vande Mataram
C) Both national anthem and state songs
D) None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: The Bill grants the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ legal protection similar to the national anthem against intentional disruption or prevention of singing.
11. Colombia declared a national emergency after a powerful earthquake of magnitude approximately:
A) 6.2
B) 7.4
C) 8.1
D) 5.8
Answer: B
Explanation: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing significant casualties (deaths reported in the hundreds range across updates) and widespread damage; a state of emergency was declared.
12. US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has “total control” over which strategic waterway amid ongoing tensions?
A) Suez Canal
B) Strait of Malacca
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Panama Canal
Answer: C
Explanation: Trump described the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a “wall of steel” in the context of the ongoing Iran-related conflict.
13. 13 August is observed annually as:
A) World Environment Day
B) World Organ Donation Day
C) International Yoga Day
D) World Health Day
Answer: B
Explanation: World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August to raise awareness about organ donation and dispel myths around transplantation.
14. Which African country held its general election on 13 August 2026, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema seeking re-election?
A) Kenya
B) Zambia
C) Ghana
D) Nigeria
Answer: B
Explanation: Zambians voted to elect a president and members of the National Assembly on 13 August 2026.
15. A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted which Indian region early on 13 August 2026?
A) Sikkim
B) Leh, Ladakh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Centre for Seismology reported a 5.5-magnitude tremor at a depth of about 10 km in Leh, Ladakh.
16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind titled:
A) My Journey
B) Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles
C) The Making of a Nation
D) Life in Public Service
Answer: B
Explanation: The book was released at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 12 August 2026.
17. IBM partnered with which institutions to establish AI-focused centres in India?
A) IITs only
B) MIT-Bengaluru and CHRIST University
C) IISc and NIT
D) Delhi University and JNU
Answer: B
Explanation: IBM collaborated with Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) for AI centres.
18. The Cook Islands held a general election amid debates over cost-of-living and a past partnership with:
A) India
B) China
C) Australia
D) USA
Answer: B
Explanation: Voters elected all 24 parliamentary seats; incumbent PM Mark Brown faced a challenge, with China partnership being a key issue.
19. J&K Police’s special cell reopened a 1990 case involving the double murder of a:
A) Political leader
B) Kashmiri Pandit father and son
C) Tourist couple
D) Security personnel
Answer: B
Explanation: The special cell carried out searches and began reinvestigation of the 1990 Kashmiri Pandit father-and-son murder case.
20. India increased urea imports from alternative sources (including Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, and Georgia) mainly due to:
A) Domestic surplus
B) Supply disruptions linked to West Asia conflict
C) Export ban
D) Price drop
Answer: B
Explanation: Diversification helped maintain fertiliser availability amid disruptions from the West Asia (Iran-related) situation.
21. New York and New Jersey issued proclamations recognising 15 August 2026 as:
A) International Peace Day
B) India Independence Day / Indian Independence Day
C) World Trade Day
D) Asia-Pacific Day
Answer: B
Explanation: The governors issued official proclamations recognising India’s Independence Day and the contributions of the Indian-American community.
22. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she would leave her post by the end of the month primarily to:
A) Contest elections
B) Spend more time with her family
C) Join the private sector immediately
D) Take up a diplomatic role
Answer: B
Explanation: President Trump announced her departure so she could spend more time with her young children and family.
23. A ferry fire off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, resulted in:
A) No casualties
B) One woman killed and about 172 people rescued
C) Over 50 deaths
D) Complete loss of the vessel with all passengers missing
Answer: B
Explanation: One woman died and 172 others were rescued after the ferry caught fire.
24. SBI Research projected India’s GDP growth for Q1 of FY27 (April–June) at around:
A) 6%
B) 7%
C) 8%
D) 9.5%
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ecowrap report projected a rebound to around 8%, higher than the RBI’s projection of 7%.
25. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched attacks (including drones) in which African country’s conflict zone around mid-August 2026?
A) Ethiopia
B) Sudan (including El Obeid / North Kordofan)
C) Somalia
D) Libya only
Answer: B
Explanation: RSF carried out multiple drone and land attacks across El Obeid and other areas in Sudan’s civil war.