Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country’s military launched new daytime airstrikes on coastal defence systems and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb Island in Iran on 15-16 July 2026?
A) Israel
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) United States
Explanation: US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted strikes for the fifth consecutive day amid the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis and ongoing Iran-US tensions.
2. What is the primary focus of the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis involving the US and Iran?
A) Nuclear negotiations
B) Naval blockade and attacks on commercial shipping
C) Oil price controls
D) Border disputes
Answer: B) Naval blockade and attacks on commercial shipping
Explanation: The US reimposed a naval blockade; Iran has threatened to keep the Strait closed until US aggression ends, with incidents involving tankers reported.
3. On 16 July 2026, which two teams were scheduled to face each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal?
A) Brazil vs Germany
B) England vs Argentina
C) France vs Spain
D) Portugal vs Netherlands
Answer: B) England vs Argentina
Explanation: The match was highly anticipated, with Argentina (featuring Messi) advancing in the tournament.
4. What major India-UK trade agreement came into force around mid-July 2026, providing zero-duty access for nearly 99% of India’s exports?
A) India-UK FTA (CETA)
B) RCEP
C) CPTPP
D) SAFTA
Answer: A) India-UK FTA (CETA)
Explanation: PM Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted it as a significant boost to bilateral economic ties.
5. The Union Cabinet approved the second phase of which mission with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore?
A) National Solar Mission
B) India Semiconductor Mission
C) Ayushman Bharat
D) Digital India
Answer: B) India Semiconductor Mission
Explanation: It focuses on subsidising the semiconductor supply chain, including gases and chemicals for chip production.
6. What major change did the ICC approve regarding men’s cricket World Cups?
A) Reduction in team numbers
B) Revamp of ODI and T20 World Cup formats for more competitive matches
C) Ban on associate nations
D) Shift to annual events
Answer: B) Revamp of ODI and T20 World Cup formats for more competitive matches
Explanation: The ICC Board also backed new qualification pathways.
7. In the ongoing 2026 Iran war context, which US President announced the release of American citizen Dena Karari from Iran?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) Barack Obama
Answer: B) Donald Trump
Explanation: She had been detained since 2024.
8. Which Indian state’s CM Mohan Yadav took additional charge of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development portfolio in July 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: He withdrew it from Minister Lakhan Patel.
9. What significant post-Brexit change occurred between the UK, EU, Spain, and Gibraltar?
A) New trade barriers
B) Removal of the land-border fence
C) Joint military exercises
D) Currency union
Answer: B) Removal of the land-border fence
Explanation: It allows free movement with joint checks at airport/port.
10. Which African country saw its Ebola cases exceed 2,000 in the 2026 epidemic?
A) Nigeria
B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
C) South Africa
D) Kenya
Answer: B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation: The outbreak has been a major health concern.
11. Which country established a council of international war crimes lawyers for accountability in its eastern conflicts?
A) Ukraine
B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
C) Syria
D) Yemen
Answer: B) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation: Focused on violence and reparations.
12. What did the US do to the Curaçao-flagged oil tanker M/T Belma heading to Iran?
A) Seized it
B) Disabled it via aircraft
C) Escorted it
D) Ignored it
Answer: B) Disabled it via aircraft
Explanation: Amid the naval blockade.
13. Which country’s parliament speaker (Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf) commented on ongoing ceasefire talks with the US?
A) Israel
B) Iran
C) Syria
D) Yemen
Answer: B) Iran
Explanation: Despite renewed fighting.
14. In July 2026, which country approved rules requiring AI-generated content in elections to be labelled?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: To combat false information.
15. What tragic incident in Almería, Spain, was reported in mid-July 2026?
A) Earthquake
B) Wildfire killing 13 people
C) Floods
D) Volcanic eruption
Answer: B) Wildfire killing 13 people
Explanation: A major disaster event.
16. Which country’s military recaptured the Orshi Reservoir area in North Darfur from the Rapid Support Forces?
A) Ethiopia
B) Sudan (Sudanese Armed Forces)
C) Egypt
D) Libya
Answer: B) Sudan (Sudanese Armed Forces)
Explanation: This occurred amid the ongoing Sudanese civil war and Darfur campaign.
17. What major cricket event concluded with Australia defeating England, with Beth Mooney as player of the match?
A) Men’s T20 World Cup
B) Women’s T20 World Cup
C) Ashes Test series
D) Champions Trophy
Answer: B) Women’s T20 World Cup
Explanation: The final highlighted strong Australian performance.
18. In July 2026, which two former Nepali ministers were sentenced in the Bhutanese refugees scam case?
A) Former PM and Foreign Minister
B) Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Bal Krishna Khand
C) Current ruling party leaders
D) Opposition figures only
Answer: B) Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Bal Krishna Khand
Explanation: They received prison terms for forging documents in the resettlement scheme.
19. France’s National Assembly approved a bill on what sensitive topic (pending Constitutional review)?
A) Immigration reform
B) Medically assisted dying (euthanasia) for eligible adults
C) Nuclear energy expansion
D) EU membership referendum
Answer: B) Medically assisted dying (euthanasia) for eligible adults
Explanation: For those with incurable, life-threatening illnesses under strict conditions.
20. What did the US propose in a revised bill backed by Senator Lindsey Graham regarding Russian energy?
A) Complete import ban
B) Tariffs of up to 100% on top five buyers of Russian oil/gas
C) Subsidies for alternatives
D) Joint production deals
Answer: B) Tariffs of up to 100% on top five buyers of Russian oil/gas
Explanation: Aimed at curbing Russia’s export revenues.
21. Which health outbreak in Bangladesh saw the death toll reach 766 children by mid-July 2026?
A) Dengue
B) Measles
C) Cholera
D) COVID-19 variant
Answer: B) Measles
Explanation: The Directorate General of Health Services reported rising fatalities.
22. OpenAI was reported to be entering hardware with the launch of what product?
A) Codex Micro
B) GPT Robot
C) Neural Implant
D) Quantum Processor
Answer: A) Codex Micro
Explanation: Marking its move into physical computing devices.
23. In the 2026 US-Iran tensions, explosions were reported in which Iranian locations?
A) Tehran and Isfahan only
B) Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm islands
C) Northern border regions
D) Caspian Sea coast
Answer: B) Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm islands
Explanation: Linked to US strikes and regional escalation.
24. The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of which country’s Olympic Committee?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Belarus
D) North Korea
Answer: B) Russia
Explanation: A notable development in international sports governance.
25. A fire at a building under construction in which European city killed six workers?
A) Paris
B) Brussels, Belgium
C) Berlin
D) Madrid
Answer: B) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation: Highlighted safety concerns in construction.