Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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Current Affairs 13th January 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which actor’s party leader (Vijay of TVK) was questioned by CBI in the Karur stampede case around January 13, 2026?
A) Rajinikanth
B) Vijay
C) Ajith Kumar
D) Suriya
Answer: B) Vijay
Explanation: He was questioned for six hours but sought another date due to Pongal festival.
2. Who took charge as the new U.S. Ambassador to India on January 12, 2026?
A) Kenneth Juster
B) Sergio Gor
C) Eric Garcetti
D) Donald Lu
Answer: B) Sergio Gor
Explanation: Sergio Gor assumed office as U.S. Ambassador to India, emphasizing stronger ties between the democracies and noting discussions on a trade deal starting January 13, 2026.
3. The U.S. announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with which nation in January 2026?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Iran
D) Venezuela
Answer: C) Iran
Explanation: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, impacting global oil trade and nations like India.
4. India is likely to become a full member of which U.S.-led strategic initiative as early as February 2026?
A) QUAD
B) Pax Silica
C) AUKUS
D) I2U2
Answer: B) Pax Silica
Explanation: The U.S. indicated that India would join the Pax Silica initiative soon, with discussions highlighted during the new ambassador's arrival.
5. Which edition of the Indusfood trade show was inaugurated by Union Minister Chirag Paswan in Greater Noida in January 2026?
A) 7th
B) 8th
C) 9th
D) 10th
Answer: C) 9th
Explanation: The 9th edition of Indusfood (Asia’s premier F&B sourcing show) was inaugurated by Chirag Paswan from January 8-10, 2026.
6. The 2nd Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue (VBYLD 2026) concluded on which date, coinciding with National Youth Day?
A) January 10
B) January 11
C) January 12
D) January 13
Answer: C) January 12
Explanation: The event ran from January 9-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, ending on National Youth Day (birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda).
7. On January 13, 2026, the RBI was scheduled to infuse liquidity through OMOs and a swap amounting to how much?
A) ₹1.5 lakh crore
B) ₹1.89 lakh crore
C) ₹2 lakh crore
D) ₹2.5 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹1.89 lakh crore
Explanation: The RBI planned to inject ₹1.89 lakh crore via Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion USD/INR swap on January 13, 2026.
8. Which defence system did DRDO successfully test in January 2026?
A) Agni-V
B) Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
C) BrahMos-II
D) Akash-NG
Answer: B) Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
Explanation: DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the third-generation MPATGM against a medium-range target.
9. Which high court ruled in January 2026 that a wife cannot be denied maintenance just because she is educated?
A) Bombay High Court
B) Delhi High Court
C) Allahabad High Court
D) Madras High Court
Answer: C) Allahabad High Court
Explanation: The court emphasized that education or skills do not disqualify a wife from claiming maintenance.
10. What major infrastructure project’s foundation was laid in Bhubaneswar by Odisha CM on January 13, 2026?
A) New airport
B) Integrated Secretariat and Assembly Complex
C) Metro Phase-II
D) Smart City expansion
Answer: B) Integrated Secretariat and Assembly Complex
Explanation: CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for the ₹3,623 crore complex.
11. Which airport in Maharashtra will be named after late D B Patil?
A) Mumbai Airport
B) Navi Mumbai International Airport
C) Pune Airport
D) Nagpur Airport
Answer: B) Navi Mumbai International Airport
Explanation: The decision honors D B Patil's contributions to farmers’ and local rights movements.
12. Suspected Nipah virus cases were reported among healthcare workers in which district of West Bengal in January 2026?
A) Kolkata
B) Nadia
C) North 24 Parganas (Barasat)
D) Howrah
Answer: C) North 24 Parganas (Barasat)
Explanation: Two healthcare workers were under treatment after suspected exposure.
13. The Centre proposed stricter cybersecurity rules in January 2026, including mandating smartphone makers to share what?
A) User data
B) Source code
C) Encryption keys
D) Hardware specs
Answer: B) Source code
Explanation: The proposed overhaul aims to enhance security by requiring source code sharing.
14. Which day is observed on January 13 as National Rubber Ducky Day (among others)?
A) January 12
B) January 13
C) January 14
D) January 15
Answer: B) January 13
Explanation: January 13, 2026, includes observances like National Rubber Ducky Day, Korean American Day, and Public Radio Broadcasting Day.
15. Who inaugurated the 1st World Culinary Heritage Conference during Indusfood 2026?
A) Ministry of Commerce
B) Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)
C) MoFPI
D) TPCI
Answer: B) Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)
Explanation: The conference was held on January 9, 2026, as part of Indusfood.
16. Direct tax collections in India rose by what percentage YoY as of mid-January 2026?
A) 6.5%
B) 8.8%
C) 10.2%
D) 12.1%
Answer: B) 8.8%
Explanation: Collections reached ₹18.37 trillion, showing strong growth.
17. Which former Indian hockey Olympian passed away in January 2026 at age 73?
A) Dhanraj Pillay
B) Davinder Singh Garcha
C) Balbir Singh Sr.
D) Sardar Singh
Answer: B) Davinder Singh Garcha
Explanation: He passed away in Jalandhar, Punjab.
18. India and Germany signed an agreement focusing on which aspect of defence cooperation?
A) Joint exercises only
B) Co-production and co-development
C) Arms imports only
D) Intelligence sharing
Answer: B) Co-production and co-development
Explanation: The agreement aims to boost bilateral defence industry ties.
19. Which new pavilions were added to Indusfood 2026?
A) Electronics & Gadgets
B) Pet Food & Animal Nutrition and Cookware & Kitchenware
C) Textiles & Fashion
D) Automotive & EVs
Answer: B) Pet Food & Animal Nutrition and Cookware & Kitchenware
Explanation: These reflect demand for wellness, premium, and sustainable products.
20. The first call between India-U.S. trade deal negotiators was scheduled for which date?
A) January 12
B) January 13
C) January 14
D) January 15
Answer: B) January 13
Explanation: Announced by the new U.S. Ambassador during his address.
21. Which ministry organized the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
C) Ministry of Women & Child Development
D) Ministry of Skill Development
Answer: B) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Explanation: Through the Department of Youth Affairs.
22. What is the name of the pollution control vessel dedicated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in early January 2026?
A) ICGS Varuna
B) ICGS Samudra Pratap
C) ICGS Sindhu
D) ICGS Ganga
Answer: B) ICGS Samudra Pratap
Explanation: It was the first of two such vessels dedicated to the nation.
23. Which state’s textile policy supported a new yarn plant expected by April 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Supported by UP Textile & Garmenting Policy 2022.
24. Which organization signed an MoU with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for research collaboration in January 2026?
A) ISRO
B) CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
C) DRDO
D) ICMR
Answer: B) CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
Explanation: The MoU enhances collaboration in science communication and policy.
25. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck which country’s Talaud Islands in January 2026?
A) Japan
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) New Zealand
Answer: B) Indonesia
Explanation: It occurred in the Pacific Ring of Fire region.