Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which city in India implemented hybrid mode for schools up to classes IX and XI starting December 15, 2025, due to severe air pollution under GRAP-IV restrictions?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Kolkata
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi-NCR enforced Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) due to deteriorating air quality, leading schools to switch to hybrid learning for lower classes to protect students from pollution exposure.
2. The Eleventh Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention against Corruption began on December 15, 2025, in which city?
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Doha
D) Vienna
Answer: C) Doha
Explanation: The UN Anti-Corruption Conference (CoSP11) is scheduled from December 15–19, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, focusing on global efforts to combat corruption.
3. A reported shooting incident during a Hanukkah celebration occurred on December 14–15, 2025, at which famous beach in Australia?
A) Gold Coast
B) Bondi Beach
C) Manly Beach
D) Byron Bay
Answer: B) Bondi Beach
Explanation: The attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach targeted a Jewish holiday event amid rising antisemitic incidents in Australia since the Gaza conflict escalated.
4. Which country hosted the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on December 15, 2025, chaired by High Representative Kaja Kallas?
A) France
B) Belgium
C) Germany
D) Spain
Answer: B) Belgium
Explanation: The meeting took place in Brussels, Belgium, at the Europa building, discussing key foreign policy issues with a press conference scheduled afterward.
5. Nnena Kalu, the winner of the 2025 Turner Prize, is notable for being the first artist with what condition to win the award?
A) Visual impairment
B) Learning disability
C) Physical disability
D) Hearing impairment
Answer: B) Learning disability
Explanation: British autistic artist Nnena Kalu won for her wrapped fabric sculptures, marking a historic milestone for artists with learning disabilities.
6. Which film received the most nominations (9) for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards announced in December 2025?
A) The White Lotus
B) One Battle After Another
C) Oppenheimer sequel
D) Dune Part Three
Answer: B) One Battle After Another
Explanation: The nominations honored 2025 productions, with "One Battle After Another" leading the film categories and introducing a new Best Podcast category.
7. A Russian Iskander missile strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, reported in December 2025, resulted in how many deaths?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: B) 4
Explanation: The strike killed four people and injured at least 40, amid ongoing conflict developments in December 2025.
8. Which Indian state topped the National Education Commission's School Learning Index 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala ranked highest based on foundational literacy, digital readiness, and STEM performance in the 2025 index.
9. India recorded its highest ever monthly solar power output in which period leading into December 2025?
A) November 2025
B) October 2025
C) December 2025
D) September 2025
Answer: A) November 2025
Explanation: The surge was attributed to new utility-scale projects and improved grid integration, as reported by the Ministry of Power.
10. The EU Foreign Affairs Council on December 15, 2025, was part of discussions potentially involving which ongoing conflict?
A) Russia-Ukraine
B) Israel-Gaza
C) Both A and B
D) India-China border
Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: EU foreign policy meetings in late 2025 often addressed the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East tensions, including Gaza.
11. Which former Indian Union Minister passed away in December 2025?
A) Sushma Swaraj
B) Shivraj Patil
C) Arun Jaitley
D) Pranab Mukherjee
Answer: B) Shivraj Patil
Explanation: Senior Congress leader and former Home Minister Shivraj Vishwanath Patil died in Latur, Maharashtra, at age 90.
12. The 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025' was organized by which ministry in December 2025?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Education
Explanation: Held on December 11, 2025, in New Delhi to mark poet Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary, celebrating India's linguistic diversity.
13. According to the World Inequality Report 2026 released around December 2025, what percentage of India's national income do the top 10% capture?
A) 45%
B) 58%
C) 65%
D) 72%
Answer: B) 58%
Explanation: The report highlighted high income inequality in India, with the bottom 50% receiving only 15%.
14. ISRO planned to launch which heavy American communication satellite on December 15, 2025, using the LVM3 rocket?
A) BlueBird-5
B) BlueBird-6
C) Starlink-10
D) Orion-2
Answer: B) BlueBird-6
Explanation: BlueBird-6, weighing 6.5 tonnes, was set to be the heaviest US commercial satellite launched by India.
15. In December 2025, India's nuclear power capacity is projected to reach how many MW by 2032?
A) 15,000 MW
B) 18,880 MW
C) 21,880 MW
D) 25,000 MW
Answer: C) 21,880 MW
Explanation: The government announced an increase from 8,780 MW currently, with expansions planned under new policies.
16. Which artist won the 2025 Turner Prize for wrapped fabric sculptures?
A) Tracey Emin
B) Nnena Kalu
C) Damien Hirst
D) Anish Kapoor
Answer: B) Nnena Kalu
Explanation: Nnena Kalu became the first winner with a learning disability.
17. The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 wreckage was set to resume on December 30, 2025, in which ocean?
A) Atlantic
B) Pacific
C) Southern Indian Ocean
D) Arctic
Answer: C) Southern Indian Ocean
Explanation: Ocean Infinity resumed the "no-find, no-fee" search under agreement with Malaysia.
18. In NFL Week 15 around December 15, 2025, which quarterback was diagnosed with a torn ACL?
A) Aaron Rodgers
B) Patrick Mahomes
C) Josh Allen
D) Lamar Jackson
Answer: B) Patrick Mahomes
Explanation: Reports highlighted Mahomes' injury impacting the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
19. Which TV series topped the television categories with 6 nominations in the 2025 Golden Globes?
A) Succession
B) The White Lotus
C) The Bear
D) House of the Dragon
Answer: B) The White Lotus
Explanation: It led TV nominations for productions honoring 2025 works.
20. Delhi schools shifted to hybrid mode on December 15, 2025, primarily due to enforcement of which plan?
A) GRAP-III
B) GRAP-IV
C) NCAP
D) AQI Alert
Answer: B) GRAP-IV
Explanation: Stage IV restrictions were activated in Delhi-NCR for severe pollution levels.
21. The 2025 Under-19 Asia Cup cricket matches were ongoing on December 15, 2025, in which city?
A) Colombo
B) Dubai
C) Lahore
D) Dhaka
Answer: B) Dubai
Explanation: Multiple group matches, including Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, were scheduled in Dubai.
22. In December 2025, which country dismantled a helicopter-based hashish trafficking network from Morocco?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) Portugal
Answer: B) Spain
Explanation: Spanish authorities arrested six in a joint European operation targeting southern Spain routes.
23. The IMF approved a $1.2 billion disbursement in December 2025 to which country for economic recovery?
A) Argentina
B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Egypt
Answer: B) Pakistan
Explanation: The funds assisted Pakistan's recovery from economic crisis.
24. Which NHL game was highlighted for December 15, 2025, featuring Dallas Stars hosting Los Angeles Kings?
A) Eastern Conference final
B) Regular season matchup
C) Playoff game
D) All-Star preview
Answer: B) Regular season matchup
Explanation: It was a key regular season game at American Airlines Center.
25. In December 2025 reports, India's income inequality saw the bottom 50% receiving what share of national income?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: B) 15%
Explanation: Per the World Inequality Report 2026, contrasting with 58% for the top 10%.