Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
On 10 Oct 2026
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1. Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on which date?
A) July 17
B) July 18
C) July 19
D) July 20
Answer: B
Explanation: It is observed annually on July 18 to honor his legacy.
2. Which country did Iran recently target with ballistic missiles and drones, including strikes on a power plant and desalination facility?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Kuwait
C) Jordan
D) Bahrain
Answer: B
Explanation: Reports confirm Iranian strikes damaged infrastructure in Kuwait as part of retaliatory actions in the regional conflict.
3. US strikes recently hit which Iranian nuclear-related site, according to satellite imagery reports?
A) Natanz
B) Bushehr
C) Fordow
D) Arak
Answer: B
Explanation: Satellite data showed damage to Iran's Bushehr nuclear complex amid ongoing US operations.
4. Who was the former Iranian Supreme Leader whose state funeral drew massive crowds earlier in 2026?
A) Hassan Rouhani
B) Ali Khamenei
C) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
D) Ebrahim Raisi
Answer: B
Explanation: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an earlier airstrike; his funeral became a major event.
5. Which US president has been central to decisions on striking Iranian infrastructure and managing the Gulf standoff?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) JD Vance
Answer: B
Explanation: President Trump has been directly involved in statements on ceasefires, strikes, and threats regarding Iran.
6. What major international sporting event concluded recently with winners including Jannik Sinner?
A) French Open
B) Wimbledon Championships
C) US Open
D) Australian Open
Answer: B
Explanation: Wimbledon 2026 ended with Jannik Sinner (men’s) and Linda Nosková (women’s) as champions.
7. Which country approved a male-only imperial succession law, sparking debate over Princess Aiko?
A) Thailand
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Sweden
Answer: B
Explanation: Japan passed legislation reinforcing male-only succession amid discussions on the imperial line.
8. What tragic incident in Pakistan’s Balochistan province recently caused many deaths?
A) Earthquake
B) Coordinated attacks
C) Floods
D) Mine collapse
Answer: B
Explanation: Attacks left at least 42 dead.
9. Which nation’s ex-minister blamed India for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project?
A) China
B) Japan
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B
Explanation: A Japanese ex-minister publicly commented on the delays.
10. What tragic event in Bangkok, Thailand, recently killed dozens?
A) Earthquake
B) Fire at a pub
C) Flooding
D) Terror attack
Answer: B
Explanation: A pub fire resulted in at least 33 deaths.
11. A massive landslide in which Chinese province recently buried homes and led to evacuations?
A) Sichuan
B) Chongqing
C) Yunnan
D) Henan
Answer: B
Explanation: Heavy rains triggered a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing.
12. What environmental phenomenon is being linked to increased global heat absorption?
A) Global dimming reversal
B) El Niño intensification
C) Ozone depletion
D) Volcanic activity
Answer: A
Explanation: Reduced global dimming (less atmospheric pollution reflecting sunlight) is contributing to hotter conditions.
13. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near which border recently?
A) India-Nepal
B) Mexico-Guatemala
C) Turkey-Syria
D) Chile-Argentina
Answer: B
Explanation: The quake hit the Mexico-Guatemala border with limited immediate damage reported.
14. Wildfire smoke from which regions has been affecting air quality in the US?
A) Mexico and California
B) Canada and Minnesota
C) Australia
D) Siberia
Answer: B
Explanation: Ongoing fires have pushed smoke southward into the US.
15. Europe experienced excess deaths linked to what in June 2026?
A) Floods
B) Early heat wave
C) Air pollution
D) Pandemics
Answer: B
Explanation: A severe early heat wave caused thousands of excess deaths.
16. Which Indian rocket is set for a historic private orbital launch around July 18, 2026?
A) PSLV
B) Vikram-1 (Skyroot)
C) GSLV
D) SSLV
Answer: B
Explanation: Skyroot’s Vikram-1 is India’s first private orbital rocket under ‘Mission Aagaman’.
17. What health outbreak linked to lettuce affected Taco Bell stores?
A) Salmonella
B) Parasite causing explosive diarrhea (cyclosporiasis)
C) E. coli
D) Norovirus
Answer: B
Explanation: A parasite outbreak prompted recalls and store actions.
18. Which AI model from China has been noted for rivaling leading US models?
A) Baidu Ernie
B) Moonshot Kimi K3
C) Alibaba Tongyi
D) Tencent Hunyuan
Answer: B
Explanation: Moonshot’s Kimi K3 showed strong performance in coding and capabilities.
19. Which company overtook Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable?
A) Microsoft
B) Apple
C) Google
D) Amazon
Answer: B
Explanation: Apple regained the top spot amid shifting AI bets.
20. What major infrastructure project in India saw comments on delays from Japan?
A) Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
B) Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train
C) Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
D) Northeast Railway Expansion
Answer: B
Explanation: Ongoing discussions highlighted project timelines.
21. Donald Trump recently paid damages in a case involving which writer?
A) Stormy Daniels
B) E. Jean Carroll
C) Karen McDougal
D) Summer Zervos
Answer: B
Explanation: Payment was made in the sexual abuse and defamation judgment.
22. RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index rose to what value in FY26?
A) 65
B) 67
C) 70
D) 72
Answer: C
Explanation: It improved from 67, reflecting better access to formal finance.
23. Which Indian Navy operation is scheduled in Kochi involving Combined Maritime Forces?
A) Malabar
B) Southern Readiness 26-2
C) Varuna
D) Milan
Answer: B
Explanation: Joint exercise focused on maritime security.
24. What sports team or event saw India achieve historic gold medals at an International Physics Olympiad?
A) Chemistry
B) Physics (IPhO 2026)
C) Mathematics
D) Biology
Answer: B
Explanation: All five Indian team members won gold, securing joint top position.
25. What Indian state or region saw protests and demands related to a China Daily video?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Philippines
C) Ladakh
D) Andaman & Nicobar
Answer: B
Explanation: The Philippines protested a video depicting Filipinos negatively.