Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved a mega deal worth approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore in February 2026 for procuring how many additional Rafale fighter jets?
A) 72
B) 114
C) 90
D) 36
Answer: B
Explanation: The DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale jets from France to bolster the Indian Air Force's capabilities amid evolving regional security needs.
2. The Goa Book Festival 2026 recorded over how many attendees?
A) 50,000
B) 1 lakh
C) 1.25 lakh
D) 2 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation: It saw record 1.25 lakh+ footfall with 250+ stalls.
3. In February 2026, the Indian Navy assumed command of which Combined Task Force (CTF) under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Bahrain?
A) CTF 150
B) CTF 151
C) CTF 154
D) CTF 152
Answer: C
Explanation: The Indian Navy took over CTF 154 (focused on maritime training and capacity building) for the first time, highlighting India's growing role in global maritime security.
4. Which ministry/leader launched India's first CBDC-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar in February 2026?
A) Finance Minister
B) Union Minister Amit Shah
C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D) Food Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: Amit Shah launched the CBDC-PDS pilot in Gujarat to enable transparent, secure ration distribution using digital rupee technology.
5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the North East's first Emergency Landing Facility in February 2026 at which location?
A) Guwahati, Assam
B) Dibrugarh, Assam
C) Imphal, Manipur
D) Agartala, Tripura
Answer: B
Explanation: The facility in Dibrugarh enhances defence preparedness, emergency aviation response, and connectivity in the strategically important Northeast region.
6. The Union Cabinet approved the launch of which new fund with ₹1 lakh crore central assistance in February 2026 for addressing urban development challenges?
A) Smart Cities Fund 2.0
B) Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)
C) AMRUT 3.0
D) PMAY Urban Extension
Answer: B
Explanation: The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) aims to tackle infrastructure gaps, sustainability, and innovation in cities through competitive grants.
7. Which initiative was approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2026 to support startups via expanded funding mechanisms?
A) Make in India Fund
B) Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
C) Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
D) Digital India Fund
Answer: B
Explanation: Startup India FoF 2.0 builds on the original to provide catalytic capital to startups through alternative investment funds.
8. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) celebrated how many years of establishment in February 2026?
A) 35 years
B) 40 years
C) 45 years
D) 50 years
Answer: B
Explanation: APEDA marked 40 years of promoting India's agri and processed food exports globally.
9. India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16–20, 2026 in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C
Explanation: The summit in New Delhi focused on AI innovation, ethics, governance, and India's role in shaping global AI conversations.
10. Which scheme was launched in February 2026 to provide immediate hospitalization and assured treatment for road accident victims?
A) PM Suraksha Bima
B) PM RAHAT
C) Ayushman Bharat Expansion
D) PM Jeevan Suraksha
Answer: B
Explanation: PM RAHAT ensures prompt medical aid and financial support to road accident victims across India.
11. Pakistan announced a boycott of the India match in which upcoming event (February 2026 news)?
A) Asian Games
B) ICC T20 World Cup 2026
C) Olympics 2028
D) SAFF Championship
Answer: B
Explanation: Tensions led to the boycott announcement for the ICC event.
12. Who was appointed Chairman of the GIFT City Company in February 2026?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) Uday Kotak
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: B
Explanation: Uday Kotak's appointment strengthens leadership at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India's premier IFSC.
13. The first-ever International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 is being hosted by which force from February 18–23?
A) Indian Navy
B) Indian Army
C) Indian Air Force
D) CRPF
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Army is organizing IMACC in the Eastern Himalayas to promote adventure, fitness, and international military cooperation.
14. Which country hosted the Winter Olympics 2026, with the opening ceremony held in February 2026?
A) China
B) France
C) Italy
D) Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: Italy hosted the Winter Olympics 2026, marking a major global sporting event with notable achievements like South America's first Winter medal.
15. Which state hosted India's first Black Swan Summit 2026 on AI, FinTech, and InsurTech?
A) Gujarat
B) Karnataka
C) Odisha
D) Telangana
Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha organized the summit to discuss disruptive technologies and risk management in emerging sectors.
16. What is “Tetrataenium paikadae” recently in the news (February 2026)?
A) A new virus strain
B) A plant species
C) A mineral deposit
D) An animal species
Answer: B
Explanation: It is a newly identified or highlighted rare plant species in biodiversity news.
17. The Lead Bank Scheme was introduced based on the recommendations of which committee?
A) Narasimham Committee
B) Rangarajan Committee
C) Nariman Committee
D) Urjit Patel Committee
Answer: A
Explanation: The Narasimham Committee (1970s) recommended the Lead Bank Scheme for district-level banking coordination.
18. Mia Amor Mottley is the Prime Minister of which country (highlighted in February 2026 news)?
A) Jamaica
B) Barbados
C) Guyana
D) Cuba
Answer: B
Explanation: She is the PM of Barbados, often featured in global south leadership discussions.
19. Rajaji National Park is located in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajaji NP in Uttarakhand is known for its biodiversity and tiger reserve status.
20. Which port authority in India received IGBC Platinum Rating for sustainability in February 2026?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B) V.O. Chidambaranar Port
C) Deendayal Port
D) Paradip Port
Answer: B
Explanation: V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin) became India's first major port with Platinum rating due to green initiatives.
21. The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL in February 2026 for how many Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: B
Explanation: The deal includes 8 Dornier aircraft with operational role equipment to enhance coastal surveillance.
22. National Productivity Week 2026 (February 12–18) was observed by which body?
A) NITI Aayog
B) National Productivity Council (NPC)
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Quality Council of India
Answer: B
Explanation: NPC celebrated its 68th Foundation Day alongside the week to promote productivity culture.
23. In February 2026, which country’s CEO met PM Modi to discuss expanding operations under Viksit Bharat?
A) Boeing
B) Rolls-Royce (Tufan Erginbilgic)
C) Airbus
D) General Electric
Answer: B
Explanation: Rolls-Royce CEO discussed manufacturing, technology transfer, and defence ties.
24. Which initiative focuses on women-led decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in India (February 2026 discussions)?
A) PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
B) Women-led DRE initiatives
C) Ujjwala 2.0
D) Green Hydrogen Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: It promotes gender-inclusive clean energy access in rural areas.
25. The mechanism for handling complaints against judges in India primarily follows which procedure?
A) NJAC Act
B) In-house procedure and statutory provisions
C) Lokpal mechanism
D) CVC guidelines
Answer: B
Explanation: Judicial accountability uses in-house procedures supplemented by statutory laws like the Judges (Inquiry) Act.