Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. India’s federalism was discussed as needing a structural reset in which context in February 2026?
A) GST reforms
B) Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report
C) Election funding
D) State boundaries
Answer: B) Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report
Explanation: Part I submission reignited debates on centre-state relations.
2. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved highway projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore in which three states in February 2026?
A) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana
C) Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana
D) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana
Explanation: These projects aim to improve connectivity and infrastructure in these states, chaired by PM Narendra Modi.
3. Who inaugurated the Missile Integration Facility and flagged off Akash 3rd & 4th Regiment Combat Systems in February 2026?
A) PM Narendra Modi
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Amit Shah
D) S. Jaishankar
Answer: B) Rajnath Singh
Explanation: As Defence Minister, he did this at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, along with unveiling the Mountain Fire Control Radar and BEL’s AI Policy.
4. The International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 (ICDS 2026) was held in which city under the DRIP Phase II and III?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Bengaluru
Explanation: It took place from February 13-14, 2026, at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), focusing on dam rehabilitation.
5. The NGT approved which major project in recent news around February 2026?
A) Great Nicobar Project
B) Bullet Train Phase 2
C) Smart City Expansion
D) River Linking
Answer: A) Great Nicobar Project
Explanation: Related to infrastructure with environmental clearances.
6. What is the IUCN status of the White-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) rescued in Kerala and highlighted in February 2026 news?
A) Endangered
B) Vulnerable
C) Critically Endangered
D) Near Threatened
Answer: C) Critically Endangered
Explanation: Forest officials rescued a weak individual; this species faces severe population decline due to diclofenac poisoning and other threats.
7. Which country developed the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile mentioned in recent defence news around February 2026?
A) India
B) Israel
C) Iran
D) North Korea
Answer: C) Iran
Explanation: It appeared in current affairs quizzes as part of international missile developments.
8. PM Modi emphasized cooperation to tackle bias and risks in which technology during February 2026 statements?
A) Blockchain
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Quantum Computing
D) 5G
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: He highlighted this in relation to the IndiaAI Mission 2.0 and global AI governance.
9. Which lake or site was in news for environmental or development reasons in February 2026?
A) Futala Lake
B) Chilika
C) Loktak
D) Dal Lake
Answer: A) Futala Lake
Explanation: Featured in regional current affairs quizzes.
10. Which ministry amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules in early 2026?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
C) Ministry of Defence
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
Explanation: The Amendment Rules, 2026, focused on digital media ethics and intermediary responsibilities.
11. Sara Duterte announced her candidacy for which election, noted in global politics news on February 18, 2026?
A) 2028 Philippine presidential election
B) US midterm elections
C) French parliamentary polls
D) Indian state assembly
Answer: A) 2028 Philippine presidential election
Explanation: As Philippine vice president, her announcement was covered in international current events.
12. Which wetland was added or highlighted in Ramsar Sites context in February 2026 current affairs?
A) Patna Bird Sanctuary
B) Chilika Lake
C) Sundarbans
D) Wular Lake
Answer: A) Patna Bird Sanctuary
Explanation: It was noted in monthly compilations for environmental conservation efforts.
13. The India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise was mentioned in February 2026 defence news. What is its typical focus?
A) Naval operations
B) Mountain warfare/counter-terrorism
C) Cyber security
D) Air defence
Answer: B) Mountain warfare/counter-terrorism
Explanation: Such exercises strengthen bilateral defence ties in high-altitude terrains.
14. Who was appointed as Director (HR) of Airports Authority of India around February 2026?
A) Nivedita Dubey
B) Rajiv Kumar
C) Anjali Singh
D) Vikram Misri
Answer: A) Nivedita Dubey
Explanation: This key appointment was part of administrative updates.
15. Which day is celebrated as Indian Coast Guard Day in February (often around early February but referenced in 2026)?
A) February 1
B) February 18
C) February 28
D) February 4
Answer: A) February 1
Explanation: It marked 50 years in some 2026 references, though exact date varies slightly in reports.
16. The Supreme Court urged political leaders to foster fraternity in line with which ideals in February 2026?
A) Economic growth
B) Constitutional ideals
C) Digital India
D) Make in India
Answer: B) Constitutional ideals
Explanation: This was part of judicial observations on public conduct.
17. Renewed US–China trade tensions impacted which Indian markets in February 2026?
A) Stock market only
B) Rupee and bond markets
C) Gold prices
D) Crypto
Answer: B) Rupee and bond markets
Explanation: The rupee faced pressure, potentially needing RBI intervention.
18. Which AI-related summit did Emmanuel Macron participate in during his February 2026 India visit?
A) Global AI Summit
B) Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026
C) Bharat AI Conclave
D) Indo-Pacific AI Forum
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026
Explanation: It positioned India centrally in global AI discourse.
19. The ‘BharatGPT’ discussion highlighted the lack of what as a challenge for India’s AI development?
A) Funding
B) Maths PhDs
C) Hardware
D) Data centres
Answer: B) Maths PhDs
Explanation: Experts noted this as a genuine issue but not the sole barrier for solutions.
20. Which tiger was reintroduced in Papikonda National Park under Operation Stripes in February 2026?
A) Explorer
B) Raju
C) Maya
D) Stripe
Answer: A) Explorer
Explanation: An adult male tiger was released in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari landscape.
21. A CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot was launched in which state around mid-February 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Delhi
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: It integrated with the Public Distribution System.
22. The Waterjet Production & Testing Facility was inaugurated in which location for maritime self-reliance?
A) Mumbai
B) Goa
C) Kochi
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: B) Goa
Explanation: By Marine Jet Power, boosting India’s naval capabilities.
23. Which vulture species was rescued in Kerala, emphasizing conservation needs?
A) Griffon Vulture
B) White-rumped vulture
C) Egyptian Vulture
D) Bearded Vulture
Answer: B) White-rumped vulture
Explanation: Critically endangered and grounded individual rescued.
24. India-France ties were elevated to what level during Macron’s 2026 visit?
A) Strategic Partnership
B) Special Global Strategic Partnership
C) Comprehensive Economic Partnership
D) Defence Alliance
Answer: B) Special Global Strategic Partnership
Explanation: Reflected deepened cooperation across sectors.
25. The Akash missile regiments flagged off belong to which category?
A) Air defence
B) Anti-tank
C) Ballistic
D) Cruise
Answer: A) Air defence
Explanation: Akash is a surface-to-air missile system.