Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19, 2026, emphasized that AI must be democratized to prevent humans from becoming what?
A) Mere consumers
B) Mere data points / raw material
C) Obsolete workers
D) Dependent on foreign tech
Answer: B) Mere data points / raw material
Explanation: PM Modi highlighted the need to democratize AI so humans are not reduced to mere data points or raw material for AI systems, stressing responsible development and India's talent, energy, and policy clarity in AI.
2. Bill Gates was scheduled to deliver a keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 but canceled his appearance on February 19, 2026. What was the stated reason from the Gates Foundation?
A) Health concerns
B) To ensure focus remains on the summit's key priorities
C) Schedule conflict with another event
D) Security issues in Delhi
Answer: B) To ensure focus remains on the summit's key priorities
Explanation: The Gates Foundation announced Bill Gates would not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to keep attention on the event's core themes, amid organizational issues and other high-profile cancellations (e.g., Nvidia's Jensen Huang).
3. The Election Commission announced Rajya Sabha elections for vacant seats in how many states, scheduled for March 16, 2026?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: C) 10
Explanation: The Election Commission notified Rajya Sabha elections for vacant seats across 10 states to be held on March 16, 2026.
4. Which digital initiative for farmers was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Jaipur, Rajasthan (reported around mid-February 2026)?
A) Kisan e-Mitra
B) Bharat VISTAAR
C) Agri AI Portal
D) Farmer's UPI
Answer: B) Bharat VISTAAR
Explanation: On February 17, 2026, the ‘Bharat-Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources (Bharat-VISTAAR)’ was launched in Jaipur as a farmers’ digital companion.
5. Which team scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy final, as highlighted in news on February 19, 2026?
A) Kerala
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Services
D) Mumbai
Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, marking a landmark in domestic cricket.
6. OpenAI announced partnerships with which Indian institutions for AI advancements (reported February 19, 2026)?
A) IIT Bombay and AIIMS Delhi
B) AIIMS and IIT Delhi
C) IISc Bangalore and ICMR
D) NIT Trichy and PGIMER
Answer: B) AIIMS and IIT Delhi
Explanation: OpenAI partnered with AIIMS and IIT Delhi to advance AI applications in healthcare and education.
7. Who was reported as returning as Prime Minister of Japan around February 19, 2026?
A) Fumio Kishida
B) Sanae Takaichi
C) Shigeru Ishiba
D) Yoshihide Suga
Answer: B) Sanae Takaichi
Explanation: Sanae Takaichi made a comeback as Japan's Prime Minister, as noted in key headlines.
8. Which initiative called "Bee Corridors" was launched by the National Highways Authority of India around February 2026?
A) For electric vehicle charging
B) For pollinator conservation on highways
C) For wildlife crossings
D) For solar-powered lighting
Answer: B) For pollinator conservation on highways
Explanation: NHAI launched "Bee Corridors" to support bee habitats and pollination along national highways.
9. Which state declared tidal flooding as a State-specific disaster for the first time in India (noted in February 2026 quizzes)?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka became the first state to classify tidal flooding as a state-specific disaster.
10. The Shahpur Kandi Dam project, recently in news in February 2026, is located on which river?
A) Chenab
B) Ravi
C) Beas
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Ravi
Explanation: The Shahpur Kandi Dam is on the Ravi River and has been highlighted in recent irrigation and border-related developments.
11. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on which date?
A) February 16, 2026
B) February 17, 2026
C) February 19, 2026
D) February 20, 2026
Answer: C) February 19, 2026
Explanation: PM Modi addressed and inaugurated the main day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 19, with keynotes from global leaders like Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dennis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), Mukesh Ambani, and others.
12. Which international leader addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing responsible innovation and ending with "Jai Ho"?
A) Sam Altman
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Bill Gates
D) Brad Smith
Answer: B) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit overlapping the summit, stressed human-centric AI, celebrated India-France partnership, and concluded his address with "Jai Ho".
13. What major announcement was made regarding India's AI efforts during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (around February 19)?
A) Launch of IndiaAI Mission 3.0
B) IndiaAI Mission 2.0 with more GPUs and R&D push
C) Ban on foreign AI models
D) AI export policy
Answer: B) IndiaAI Mission 2.0 with more GPUs and R&D push
Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined IndiaAI Mission 2.0, including additional GPUs for common compute, AI diffusion, and a UPI-style playbook for responsible AI.
14. The Government of India unveiled India's first comprehensive AI Governance Framework in February 2026 under which mission?
A) Digital India Mission
B) IndiaAI Mission
C) Make in India
D) Skill India
Answer: B) IndiaAI Mission
Explanation: As part of the IndiaAI Mission, the framework promotes safe, trusted AI in sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture via seven guiding principles, without new standalone legislation.
15. NHAI's "Bee Corridors" initiative, highlighted in current affairs around February 19, 2026, aims to support what along national highways?
A) Electric vehicle charging stations
B) Pollinator (bee) conservation and habitats
C) Wildlife animal crossings
D) Solar energy panels
Answer: B) Pollinator (bee) conservation and habitats
Explanation: The National Highways Authority of India launched "Bee Corridors" to create bee-friendly habitats along highways, promoting pollination, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.
16. On February 19, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and shared an AI-generated image with PM Narendra Modi on social media. What caption did he use to accompany the image?
A) "AI for a better tomorrow"
B) "When friends connect, innovation follows"
C) "India leads the AI revolution"
D) "Jai Hind, together in AI"
Answer: B) "When friends connect, innovation follows"
Explanation: President Macron posted an AI-generated image of himself and PM Modi during his India visit and the summit, using the caption "When friends connect, innovation follows" to highlight the strong India-France partnership in responsible AI development and innovation.
17. Which farmers' digital initiative, 'Bharat-VISTAAR', was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Jaipur around mid-February 2026?
A) Kisan AI App
B) Bharat-Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources
C) Digital Krishi Portal
D) Farmer Connect
Answer: B) Bharat-Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources
Explanation: Launched on February 17, 2026, at SIAM Jaipur, Bharat-VISTAAR serves as a virtual digital companion for farmers, integrating resources for agriculture.
18. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, inaugurated on February 19, 2026, by PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, is positioned as the first major global AI event in which category?
A) First AI summit in Asia
B) First major global AI gathering in the Global South
C) First UN-sponsored AI summit
D) First private-sector led AI summit
Answer: B) First major global AI gathering in the Global South
Explanation: The summit is billed as the inaugural large-scale global AI event hosted in the Global South, attracting over 20 Heads of State, ministers, and AI leaders (including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Google DeepMind's Dennis Hassabis).
19. The Supreme Court pushed for which labelling system to promote healthier food choices in February 2026 discussions?
A) Back-of-Pack Labelling
B) Front-of-Package (FOP) Labelling
C) QR Code Nutrition Info
D) Color-Coded Shelf Tags
Answer: B) Front-of-Package (FOP) Labelling
Explanation: The SC emphasized FOP labels to help consumers identify healthy options and combat issues like obesity, as per FSSAI guidelines.
20. Which initiative was highlighted for addressing systemic failures in urban governance following an incident in Greater Noida (reported February 2026)?
A) Smart Cities 2.0
B) Need for better urban planning and accountability
C) AMRUT 3.0
D) Swachh Bharat Urban
Answer: B) Need for better urban planning and accountability
Explanation: The death of Yuvraj Mehta spotlighted institutional failures in urban governance, calling for structural reforms beyond mere accidents.
21. Karnataka became the first state in India to classify which environmental issue as a state-specific disaster in February 2026?
A) Land subsidence
B) Tidal flooding
C) Urban heatwaves
D) River pollution
Answer: B) Tidal flooding
Explanation: Karnataka declared tidal flooding a state-specific disaster to enable better response and funding mechanisms.
22. Which ballistic missile, Khorramshahr-4, developed by Iran, was in news in February 2026 current affairs quizzes?
A) Short-range
B) Medium-range
C) Intercontinental
D) Cruise missile
Answer: B) Medium-range
Explanation: The Khorramshahr-4 is a medium-range ballistic missile, frequently featured in defence-related current affairs MCQs.
23. The White-rumped vulture's IUCN status, often asked in February 2026 quizzes, is:
A) Least Concern
B) Vulnerable
C) Endangered
D) Critically Endangered
Answer: D) Critically Endangered
Explanation: The White-rumped vulture remains Critically Endangered due to diclofenac poisoning and habitat issues, a recurring environment question.
24. Which naval ship, INS Tarangini, was in news for its voyage or activities in February 2026?
A) Aircraft carrier
B) Sailing training ship
C) Submarine
D) Destroyer
Answer: B) Sailing training ship
Explanation: INS Tarangini, the Indian Navy's sail training ship, featured in updates related to maritime training and international voyages.
25. The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with Rs 1 lakh crore central assistance was approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2026 to bolster:
A) Rural infrastructure
B) Urban infrastructure financing
C) Defence modernization
D) Startup ecosystem only
Answer: B) Urban infrastructure financing
Explanation: Alongside Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, the UCF aims to strengthen urban development and infrastructure projects across cities.