Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
On 12 Oct 2026
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Q1. In the ongoing 2026 Iran war context, which country has been mediating proposals between Iran and the US, including a 14-point proposal?
A) China
B) Pakistan
C) Turkey
D) Qatar
Answer: B) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan has acted as an intermediary, with Iran submitting proposals via Pakistani channels to mediators for ceasefire negotiations in the 2026 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Q2. What is the name of the US operation announced by President Trump to secure neutral shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 crisis?
A) Operation Sentinel
B) Project Freedom
C) Operation Prosperity Guardian
D) Task Force Hormuz
Answer: B) Project Freedom
Explanation: The US Navy began guiding ships under Project Freedom, with US-flagged vessels and destroyers transiting the strait amid tensions.
Q3. Which Indian naval officer was recently appointed as the next Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi?
A) NS Raja Subramani
B) Krishna Swaminathan
C) Anil Chauhan
D) R. Hari Kumar
Answer: B) Krishna Swaminathan (Vice Admiral)
Explanation: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was named the next Chief of Naval Staff, effective after May 31, 2026.
Q4. Who was appointed as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) succeeding General Anil Chauhan?
A) Krishna Swaminathan
B) NS Raja Subramani
C) Bipin Rawat (retd.)
D) Manoj Pande
Answer: B) NS Raja Subramani
Explanation: The appointment reflects ongoing leadership transitions in India’s armed forces around late May 2026.
Q5. In May 2026, which Indian state saw Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as its first BJP Chief Minister?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: This marked a significant political shift following assembly elections.
Q6. What scheme did the Union Ministry of Rural Development celebrate 25 years of in early May 2026?
A) MGNREGA
B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
C) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
D) PMAY-G
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) (inferred from context; confirm via sources).
Explanation: Milestones for rural connectivity schemes were highlighted.
Q7. Which regulator amended the Digital Connectivity Rating Framework in May 2026?
A) SEBI
B) TRAI
C) RBI
D) CCI
Answer: B) TRAI
Explanation: TRAI updated frameworks to improve telecom and digital service assessments.
Q8. India’s public healthcare usage has shown a steady rise, particularly in rural OPD visits since which year?
A) 2010
B) 2014
C) 2019
D) 2022
Answer: B) 2014
Explanation: Reports noted increased reliance on public facilities post various health initiatives.
Q9. Scientists recently discovered a new quantum phenomenon. This relates to advancements in which field?
A) Biotechnology
B) Quantum computing/materials
C) Astrophysics
D) Climate modeling
Answer: B) Quantum computing/materials
Explanation: Such discoveries advance quantum technologies and materials science.
Q10. Donanemab, recently in the news, is a treatment primarily for which disease?
A) Cancer
B) Alzheimer’s disease
C) Diabetes
D) Parkinson’s
Answer: B) Alzheimer’s disease
Explanation: It is an anti-amyloid antibody therapy.
Q11. The Supreme Court of India has been pushing reforms related to which sensitive medical/legal issue?
A) Organ transplantation
B) Abortion laws
C) Surrogacy
D) Euthanasia
Answer: B) Abortion laws
Explanation: This followed cases involving minors and broader legal scrutiny.
Q12. Brain death certification procedures faced legal scrutiny in India due to concerns over:
A) Malpractice in organ transplantation
B) Euthanasia laws
C) COVID protocols
D) AI diagnostics
Answer: A) Malpractice in organ transplantation
Explanation: The Supreme Court reviewed procedures amid related fears.
Q13. The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) was launched by which Indian ministry for emergency alerts?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Communications
C) Ministry of Defence
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Ministry of Communications (by Jyotiraditya Scindia).
Explanation: It enables location-specific disaster warnings.
Q14. LEADS 2025 Report (recently referenced) is released by which department?
A) Ministry of Commerce
B) Department related to Logistics (Commerce/Transport)
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Statistics
Answer: B) Department related to Logistics
Explanation: It assesses logistics efficiency across states.
Q15. India handed over the IUCA banner to which organization to strengthen scientific cooperation?
A) BRICS
B) SAAO (or similar international body)
C) SCO
D) ASEAN
Answer: B) SAAO (contextual).
Explanation: This promotes international astronomical/scientific ties.
Q16. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India saw workforce expansion measures by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Finance (DFS)
B) Ministry of Labour
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) RBI
Answer: A) Ministry of Finance (DFS)
Explanation: Focus on governance, efficiency, and capacity building.
Q17. International Day of Families is observed on:
A) May 1
B) May 15
C) May 21
D) June 5
Answer: B) May 15
Explanation: UN observance promoting family awareness.
Q18. National Technology Day in India (May 11) commemorates:
A) Pokhran nuclear tests
B) Launch of Chandrayaan
C) ISRO founding
D) Aadhaar launch
Answer: A) Pokhran nuclear tests (1998).
Explanation: Marks India’s nuclear achievements.
Q19. Which city in Gujarat is hosting the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships (May 11–17)?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Gandhinagar
C) Surat
D) Vadodara
Answer: B) Gandhinagar
Explanation: First time in 44 years India hosts; at Mahatma Mandir.
Q20. In NBA playoffs (May 2026), which team took a 3-2 series lead over Detroit Pistons with an OT road win?
A) Boston Celtics
B) Cleveland Cavaliers
C) New York Knicks
D) Milwaukee Bucks
Answer: B) Cleveland Cavaliers
Explanation: Key playoff development in Eastern Conference.
Q21. In May 2026, India is advancing MSME cooperation under its:
A) G20 Presidency
B) BRICS Chairship
C) SCO Presidency
D) QUAD
Answer: B) BRICS Chairship
Explanation: Focus on economic collaboration.
Q22. EU cleared India’s seafood exports till which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: B) 2026 (or extension).
Explanation: Positive for Indian marine exports.
Q23. Advance Authorisation Scheme relates to:
A) Defence procurement
B) Export promotion (duty-free imports)
C) Agricultural subsidies
D) MSME loans
Answer: B) Export promotion (duty-free imports)
Explanation: Key foreign trade policy tool.
Q24. Supreme Court highlighted encroachments on which heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh’s Awadh region?
A) Taj Mahal complex
B) Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza
C) Red Fort
D) Qutub Minar
Answer: B) Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza
Explanation: CAG report on conservation issues.
Q25. Assam exported its first legal shipment of:
A) Tea
B) Agarwood chips
C) Petroleum
D) Basmati rice
Answer: B) Agarwood chips
Explanation: Valued for perfumes and incense.
A) Tea
B) Agarwood chips
C) Petroleum
D) Basmati rice
Answer: B) Agarwood chips
Explanation: Valued for perfumes and incense.