Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which U.S. military integration of AI (like Claude AI) was reported in national security news around March 11, 2026?
A) Logistics
B) Kill chain for targeting
C) Cyber defense
D) Training
Answer: B) Kill chain for targeting
Explanation: Reports highlighted U.S. military use of Anthropic’s Claude AI for real-time targeting in conflicts.
2. Who became the first team in history to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2026?
A) Australia
B) West Indies
C) India
D) South Africa
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India achieved this feat by winning the 2026 edition after their previous win in 2024, making them the first to defend the championship.
3. India’s first semiconductor facility was mentioned in weekly pointers for which period in March 2026?
A) March 2-8
B) March 9-15
C) March 1
D) March 11
Answer: A) March 2-8
Explanation: It was covered in UPSC current affairs pointers for that week.
4. Which report in March 2026 noted India's child obesity ranking high globally (2nd in some metrics)?
A) World Happiness Report
B) World Obesity Atlas 2026
C) Global Hunger Index
D) Human Development Report
Answer: B) World Obesity Atlas 2026
Explanation: The atlas highlighted rising child obesity in India, ranking it high globally.
5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth around Rs 33,500 crore in which city in March 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: In March 2026, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth Rs 33,500 crore in New Delhi, including metro expansions and housing.
6. Which Finnish leader visited India from March 4-7, 2026, leading to elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership for Digitalisation and Sustainability?
A) Sauli Niinistö
B) Alexander Stubb
C) Pekka Haavisto
D) Sanna Marin
Answer: B) Alexander Stubb
Explanation: Finland's President Alexander Stubb's state visit strengthened cooperation in digitalisation, sustainability, innovation, and trade.
7. What was India's cheetah population reported to have risen to in March 2026 current affairs?
A) 35
B) 53
C) 68
D) 80
Answer: B) 53
Explanation: Reports in March 2026 highlighted India's cheetah population increasing to 53 under conservation efforts.
8. Which Supreme Court ruling in March 2026 allowed passive euthanasia for a man in vegetative state?
A) Aruna Shanbaug case revival
B) Harish Rana case
C) Common Cause case
D) None
Answer: B) Harish Rana case
Explanation: Allowed withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana.
9. World Wildlife Day in March 2026 was observed on which date?
A) March 1
B) March 3
C) March 8
D) March 15
Answer: B) March 3
Explanation: World Wildlife Day (along with World Hearing Day) is annually observed on March 3.
10. Which important day is observed on March 8 every year, with special events like ASMITA League in India in 2026?
A) World Environment Day
B) International Women’s Day
C) World Health Day
D) Earth Day
Answer: B) International Women’s Day
Explanation: International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, saw initiatives like the nationwide ASMITA League promoting women in sports.
11. The 9th International Santal Conference was attended by President Droupadi Murmu in which location in March 2026?
A) Ranchi
B) Darjeeling
C) Kolkata
D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: B) Darjeeling
Explanation: President Murmu attended the event organized by the International Santal Council in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
12. In March 2026, India remained the world's what in arms imports according to reports?
A) Largest
B) Second-Largest
C) Third-Largest
D) Fourth-Largest
Answer: B) Second-Largest
Explanation: India continued as the second-largest arms importer globally in March 2026 updates.
13. Which project was highlighted with PM Modi's visit to Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli on March 11, 2026, worth Rs 16,450 crore?
A) Space missions
B) Development projects in petroleum, highways, railways
C) Education reforms
D) Health schemes
Answer: B) Development projects in petroleum, highways, railways
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around Rs 16,450 crore across sectors like petroleum, highways, rural connectivity, and railways.
14. International Women’s Day 2026 saw a nationwide initiative called ASMITA League focused on what?
A) Education
B) Women in sports
C) Health awareness
D) Entrepreneurship
Answer: B) Women in sports
Explanation: The ASMITA League was organized across 250 locations to promote women's participation in sports.
15. What was a key focus in India's biodiversity report under CBD in March 2026?
A) All targets on track
B) Only two targets on track
C) No targets on track
D) All targets failed
Answer: B) Only two targets on track
Explanation: India’s report showed limited progress on biodiversity targets.
16. Which country was India linked with for a pharma-nutraceutical corridor launch around March 2026?
A) USA
B) Uzbekistan
C) Finland
D) France
Answer: B) Uzbekistan
Explanation: India and Uzbekistan launched a pharma-nutraceutical corridor.
17. Which ministry oversees the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: CDSCO functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for drug regulation.
18. Which country’s president attended the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling in March 2026?
A) PM Narendra Modi
B) President Droupadi Murmu
C) Finnish President Alexander Stubb
D) U.S. President
Answer: B) President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: President Murmu attended the event organized by the International Santal Council.
19. Which scheme was associated with sanctioning Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells in March 2026 quizzes?
A) Van Dhan Yojana
B) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan
C) PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
D) Jal Jeevan Mission
Answer: B) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan
Explanation: FRA Cells were linked to tribal welfare schemes.
20. CISF Raising Day is celebrated on which date in March?
A) March 8
B) March 10
C) March 12
D) March 15
Answer: C) March 12
Explanation: It also marks the anniversary of the Dandi March.
21. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date?
A) March 8
B) March 12
C) March 15
D) March 20
Answer: C) March 15
Explanation: It is an annual global observance on March 15.
22. In March 2026, India called for protection of UN Peacekeepers in which country?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Yemen
D) Gaza
Answer: B) Lebanon
Explanation: India advocated for UN peacekeepers' safety in Lebanon amid regional tensions.
23. Bharat Tex 2026 was highlighted as a global event related to what?
A) Textiles
B) Technology
C) Tourism
D) Trade
Answer: A) Textiles
Explanation: It was a major global textile event organized in India.
24. Which scheme was linked to PM Matsya Sampada Yojana in March 2026 current affairs?
A) Fisheries development
B) Agriculture
C) Forestry
D) Mining
Answer: A) Fisheries development
Explanation: It focuses on the fisheries sector for sustainable growth.
25. Rajya Sabha elections in 2026 began in which month for electing members?
A) February
B) March
C) April
D) May
Answer: B) March
Explanation: Mid-March 2026 saw the commencement of elections for 72 Rajya Sabha seats.