Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. What is “Dillenia nagalim” that was recently seen in news?
A) Newly discovered plant species
B) A type of virus
C) Newly discovered species of Fish
D) Traditional medicine
Answer: A
Explanation: It is a newly discovered plant species (a flowering tree) from Nagaland, highlighting India's biodiversity discoveries.
2. The Painted Leopard Gecko is a rare, colourful terrestrial reptile recently spotted in which state?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Odisha
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: C
Explanation: It was spotted in Odisha, underscoring the state's rich reptile diversity and conservation efforts.
3. “Ayush Chintan Shivir 2026” was inaugurated in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A
Explanation: It was inaugurated in New Delhi to discuss advancements in traditional medicine systems under AYUSH.
4. Which state is home to India’s first chip fabrication (fab) plant?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: Gujarat hosts India's first semiconductor fab plant, a major step in the country's electronics manufacturing push.
5. The Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) is a specialized agency that operates under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B) Ministry of MSME
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: C
Explanation: It functions under the Ministry of Finance to combat money laundering and terror financing.
6. In April 2026, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary launched two mobile applications for LIC. What is the name of the app specifically designed to assist LIC’s intermediaries and agents?
A) LIC Agent Connect
B) Super Sales Saathi
C) MyLIC
D) LIC Mitra
Answer: B
Explanation: Super Sales Saathi helps agents with productivity tools; MyLIC is the customer app. This supports digital transformation in insurance.
7. India’s R. Vaishali made history in April 2026 by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. In which country was this prestigious tournament held?
A) India
B) China
C) Cyprus
D) Russia
Answer: C
Explanation: The FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 was held from 28 March to 16 April 2026 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia (near Paphos), Cyprus.
8. INS Taragiri was commissioned at which place in April 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Kochi
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: It strengthens India's naval capabilities.
9. DRDO’s LRDE has developed new mountain radars primarily for which purpose?
A) Naval surveillance
B) Border surveillance in high-altitude areas
C) Airport traffic control
D) Cyclone tracking
Answer: B
Explanation: These radars enhance surveillance and detection capabilities along India’s mountainous borders (e.g., LAC with China).
10. Murali Sreeshankar won the gold medal in which event at the Indian Athletics Series 2026?
A) Triple Jump
B) High Jump
C) Long Jump
D) Pole Vault
Answer: C
Explanation: He won the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.15 metres at the Kanteerava Stadium during the Indian Athletics Series 2026.
11. Which state recorded the highest rooftop solar installations in March 2026 under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Gujarat topped installations, boosting renewable energy goals.
12. Qdenga vaccine, recently approved in India, is used for prevention of which disease?
A) Dengue
B) Zika
C) Malaria
D) Typhoid
Answer: A
Explanation: It is India's first indigenous dengue vaccine.
13. The 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup (Badminton) is scheduled to be held in which country?
A) India
B) China
C) Denmark
D) Indonesia
Answer: C
Explanation: The prestigious badminton team championship (Thomas & Uber Cup 2026) is being held in Denmark in late April 2026.
14. The 33rd edition of 'Energy Statistics India 2026' was released by which organization?
A) Central Electricity Authority
B) NITI Aayog
C) National Statistics Office (NSO)
D) Ministry of Power
Answer: C
Explanation: NSO releases it for policy planning on energy.
15. Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, what is the maximum subsidy incentive per vehicle for electric two-wheelers?
A) Rs 2,500
B) Rs 5,000
C) Rs 10,000
D) Rs 15,000
Answer: B
Explanation: It promotes e-mobility via FAME-like incentives.
16. The AI translation tool 'Anuvadini,' which CCRAS will use for Ayurveda research, was originally developed by which body?
A) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
B) IIT Delhi
C) ISRO
D) Ministry of AYUSH
Answer: A
Explanation: It aids multilingual research in traditional medicine.
17. RBI has revised its Capital Market Exposure (CME) framework. What is the new limit for IPO-related loans for individuals?
A) Rs 1 Crore
B) Rs 10 Lakh
C) Rs 50 Lakh
D) Rs 25 Lakh
Answer: D
Explanation: The cap reduces speculation risks.
18. Under the new IRDAI mandate, by when must all insurers adopt Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)?
A) March 31, 2026
B) July 01, 2026
C) January 01, 2027
D) April 01, 2026
Answer: D
Explanation: It aligns insurance reporting with global standards.
19. The warship 'Dunagiri' delivered by GRSE belongs to which class of stealth frigates?
A) Brahmputra-Class
B) Nilgiri-Class
C) Talwar-Class
D) Shivalik-Class
Answer: B
Explanation: Part of Project 17A for naval self-reliance.
20. Which renewable energy source currently contributes the largest share to India’s total potential?
A) Large Hydro
B) Wind Power
C) Solar Energy
D) Biomass
Answer: C
Explanation: Solar leads (~71% of potential), key to Panchamrit goals.
21. The PM-KUSUM scheme deadline has been extended by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to which date?
A) March 31, 2026
B) March 31, 2027
C) December 31, 2026
D) June 30, 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: MNRE extended timelines for projects with PPAs/LOIs signed by December 31, 2025, to March 31, 2027, due to financing challenges and to ensure smooth transition to PM-KUSUM 2.0. This supports solar irrigation and farmer income.
22. What is the current PPF interest rate for the April–June 2026 quarter?
A) 7.0%
B) 7.1%
C) 7.5%
D) 8.0%
Answer: B
Explanation: The government has kept the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate unchanged at 7.1% per annum for Q1 FY 2026-27 (April–June 2026). It remains a popular tax-free savings option.
23. Under Punjab’s ‘Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’, how much monthly assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) women?
A) ₹500
B) ₹1,000
C) ₹1,500
D) ₹2,000
Answer: C
Explanation: The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to general category women (18+) and ₹1,500 to SC women. It covers nearly 97% of adult women in Punjab and excludes high-income groups like taxpayers and political families.
24. Which organization developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MH-EWDSS)?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
D) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Answer: C
Explanation: IMD developed MH-EWDSS to improve disaster preparedness through better early warnings for cyclones, floods, etc.
25. Who broke India’s 48-year-old national marathon record in April 2026?
A) Murali Sreeshankar
B) Sawan Barwal
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) Avinash Sable
Answer: B) Sawan Barwal
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh runner Sawan Barwal set a new national record with a timing of 2:11:58 at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, breaking Shivnath Singh’s 48-year-old record (2:12:00) from 1978.