Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. What significant decision did India take regarding the COP33 Climate Summit?
A. Decided to host it in New Delhi
B. Officially withdrew its bid to host the summit
C. Increased its climate funding commitment
D. Postponed the summit to 2029
Answer: B
Explanation: India withdrew its bid for hosting COP33, surprising observers and raising questions about its global climate leadership role.
2. Which two languages were granted official status alongside English in Meghalaya (effective from April 16, 2026)?
A. Hindi and Bengali
B. Khasi and Garo
C. Manipuri and Assamese
D. Urdu and Tamil
Answer: B
Explanation: Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance 2026, making Khasi and Garo official languages.
3. Which Act was repealed by Meghalaya to grant official status to Khasi and Garo languages?
A. Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005
B. Official Languages Act, 1990
C. Indian Constitution Amendment Act
D. Language Recognition Act, 2000
Answer: A
Explanation: The repeal allows Khasi and Garo to be used in governance, Assembly debates, and official communications.
4. What is the primary objective of the AICTE-VAANI scheme?
A. Promote English in technical education
B. Strengthen the use of Indian languages in technical education
C. Eliminate native languages from education
D. Enhance online learning globally
Answer: B
Explanation: The scheme aims to make technical education more accessible by promoting Indian languages.
5. By 2047, India plans to expand its nuclear power capacity to:
A. 50 GW
B. 100 GW
C. 80 GW
D. 20 GW
Answer: B
Explanation: This represents a tenfold increase from the current 8.8 GW to support clean energy goals.
6. What is the main purpose of the Rosalind Franklin rover mission (part of ExoMars programme)?
A. Establish a human colony on Mars
B. Search for signs of past or present life on Mars
C. Study the geology of the Moon
D. Launch communication satellites
Answer: B
Explanation: The rover will explore Mars for biosignatures as part of international space collaboration.
7. The Punjab government partnered with IIT Ropar to develop:
A. Better road infrastructure
B. An AI-based crime tracking system
C. A new educational curriculum
D. Enhanced agricultural output
Answer: B
Explanation: The AI system will enable real-time crime tracking and analysis for better policing.
8. What was India’s unemployment rate in March 2026 (as per latest PLFS data)?
A. 4.5%
B. 4.8%
C. 5.1%
D. 5.5%
Answer: C
Explanation: The rate rose from 4.9% in February, with urban unemployment at 6.8%.
9. The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to implement which policy?
A. Work From Home Policy
B. Maternity Leave Policy
C. Menstrual Leave Policy
D. Equal Pay Policy
Answer: C
Explanation: The directive aims to support women’s health and workplace rights.
10. ITC Limited became the first Indian company to receive which certification?
A. ISO 14001
B. Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0
C. Green India Certification
D. ESG Platinum Rating
Answer: B
Explanation: This recognises ITC’s sustainable farming practices.
11. By which year does India aim to achieve self-sufficiency in cocoa production?
A. 2030
B. 2035
C. 2040
D. 2045
Answer: C
Explanation: The target supports domestic chocolate and confectionery industries.
12. The SEZ for Tata Semiconductor was approved in:
A. Pune
B. Dholera, Gujarat
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad
Answer: B
Explanation: This boosts India’s semiconductor manufacturing push.
13. HAL signed an agreement with which company for co-production of F414 jet engines?
A. Boeing
B. Lockheed Martin
C. GE Aerospace
D. Airbus
Answer: C
Explanation: The deal strengthens India’s indigenous fighter jet engine capabilities.
14. The TIME100 List 2026 recognises:
A. Top Companies
B. Influential Cities
C. Most Influential People
D. Richest Individuals
Answer: C
Explanation: It highlights global leaders and changemakers.
15. The 9th Indian Ocean Conference 2026 was held in:
A. Colombo
B. Male
C. Port Louis
D. Jakarta
Answer: C
Explanation: The conference was hosted in Port Louis, Mauritius.
16. World Hemophilia Day is observed on:
A. 15 April
B. 16 April
C. 17 April
D. 18 April
Answer: C
Explanation: It raises awareness about the bleeding disorder.
17. Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis is a newly discovered:
A. Snake
B. Frog
C. Gecko
D. Bird
Answer: C
Explanation: It is a new species of gecko found in India.
18. Gross Direct Premium of non-life insurers in FY26 stood at:
A. ₹3.07 lakh crore
B. ₹3.20 lakh crore
C. ₹3.35 lakh crore
D. ₹3.50 lakh crore
Answer: C
Explanation: This reflects growth in the insurance sector.
19. India’s total exports in FY 2025–26 were:
A. USD 800 billion
B. USD 820 billion
C. USD 860.09 billion
D. USD 900 billion
Answer: C
Explanation: Exports showed robust performance despite global challenges.
20. Who launched LIC’s new mobile apps?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. M. Nagaraju
C. Narendra Modi
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: M. Nagaraju (LIC MD) launched the apps to enhance customer services.
21. The main purpose of the MoU between DoT and SEBI is to:
A. Expand telecom infrastructure
B. Promote financial inclusion
C. Prevent financial frauds
D. Boost digital payments
Answer: C
Explanation: The collaboration aims to curb frauds involving telecom and financial sectors.
22. The title of IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report is:
A. Global Recovery Ahead
B. Economic Shift
C. Global Economy in the Shadow of War
D. World Growth Outlook
Answer: C
Explanation: The report highlights geopolitical tensions affecting the global economy.
23. Who was elected as the 9th President of Iraq?
A. Barham Salih
B. Abdul Latif Rashid
C. Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amedi
D. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
Answer: C
Explanation: Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amedi assumed the presidency.
24. IAF signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for:
A. F414 engines
B. F404-IN20 engines
C. Rafale upgrades
D. Tejas Mk-2 engines
Answer: B
Explanation: The deal supports production of F404-IN20 engines for Indian fighters.
25. ‘Radio Sikkim Sundari’ was launched by:
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Army
C. BRO
D. Doordarshan
Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian Army launched the radio station for community outreach in Sikkim.