Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which foreign dignitary visited India on January 19, 2026, amid discussions on West Asia tensions and Gaza peace initiatives?
A) US President Donald Trump
B) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
C) Iranian President
D) Israeli Prime Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid an official visit to India on January 19, 2026, holding talks with PM Narendra Modi, in the context of US push for 'Board of Peace for Gaza' and regional tensions.
2. India has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join which proposed international body related to Gaza?
A) Gaza Reconstruction Council
B) Board of Peace for Gaza
C) West Asia Stability Forum
D) Middle East Peace Initiative
Answer: B
Explanation: Described as the 'most consequential board ever', the 'Board of Peace for Gaza' is a new transitional governing body proposed by US President Trump, with India invited to participate.
3. Which major Indian Railways project was highlighted in news around January 19, 2026, involving track renewal?
A) 5,000 km track renewal
B) 7,900 km track renewal
C) 10,000 km track renewal
D) Bullet Train expansion
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Railways outlined a major push to renew approximately 7,900 km of tracks, aimed at improving safety and efficiency.
4. What caused likely closure of schools in Delhi-NCR on January 19, 2026?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) GRAP Stage IV due to hazardous air quality
C) Teachers' strike
D) Holiday announcement
Answer: B
Explanation: Under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV, schools were likely shifted to online/hybrid mode due to severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels.
5. Which airline was fined by DGCA around January 19, 2026?
A) Air India
B) IndiGo
C) SpiceJet
D) Vistara
Answer: B
Explanation: DGCA imposed a fine of over ₹22 crore on IndiGo Airlines for various violations related to safety and operations.
6. Which country hosted the World Economic Outlook Update press briefing on January 19, 2026?
A) United States
B) India
C) Belgium
D) Switzerland
Answer: C
Explanation: The IMF's World Economic Outlook Update was launched with a press briefing in Brussels, Belgium, on January 19, 2026.
7. January 19, 2026, is observed as which major national holiday in the United States?
A) New Year's Day
B) Martin Luther King Jr. Day
C) Presidents' Day
D) Independence Day
Answer: B
Explanation: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the US, celebrated on the third Monday of January (January 19 in 2026), honoring the civil rights leader.
8. Which national day is celebrated on January 19 globally?
A) World Environment Day
B) National Popcorn Day
C) International Yoga Day
D) World Health Day
Answer: B
Explanation: January 19 is observed as National Popcorn Day in several countries, particularly the US, celebrating the popular snack.
9. Which state/UT faced controversies over sports team selection (Santosh Trophy) around mid-January 2026?
A) Punjab
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Kerala
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: Selection issues in the Jammu and Kashmir team for Santosh Trophy led to inquiries and political debates about regional representation.
10. Which bus accident incident was reported in Jharkhand around January 18-19, 2026?
A) School bus accident
B) Wedding guests bus overturning
C) Tourist bus collision
D) Freight vehicle mishap
Answer: B
Explanation: A bus carrying wedding guests overturned in Latehar district, killing at least nine people and injuring over 80.
11. Which Indian cricket player was highlighted for his rise through unorthodox coaching methods in January 2026 news?
A) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
B) Abhigyan Kundu
C) Ayush Badoni
D) Arshdeep Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: India U-19 World Cup star Abhigyan Kundu gained attention for his unconventional training and discipline in Mumbai cricket.
12. The CA Intermediate which paper was postponed in January 2026?
A) Accounting
B) Auditing and Ethics
C) Taxation
D) Financial Management
Answer: B
Explanation: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) postponed the CA Intermediate Auditing and Ethics paper citing administrative reasons.
13. Which new Vande Bharat train was in news for commercial run starting around late January 2026?
A) Delhi-Varanasi
B) Kamakhya-Howrah
C) Mumbai-Ahmedabad
D) Chennai-Bengaluru
Answer: B
Explanation: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Kamakhya and Howrah was set to start commercial operations around January 22, 2026.
14. Which global event related to economic outlook was scheduled for January 19, 2026?
A) Davos WEF Meeting
B) IMF World Economic Outlook Update
C) G20 Summit
D) BRICS Conference
Answer: B
Explanation: The IMF released its World Economic Outlook Update with a press briefing on January 19, 2026.
15. Which Supreme Court observation was reported regarding higher education in India around January 2026?
A) Massification and privatisation leading to distress
B) Need for more IITs
C) Reservation policy changes
D) Fee regulation
Answer: A
Explanation: The Supreme Court noted that rapid massification and privatisation of higher education have caused deaths, distress, vacancies, and exploitation despite high enrolment.
16. Which region saw student-led protests erupt in January 2026 news?
A) India
B) Serbia
C) France
D) Brazil
Answer: B
Explanation: Student-led protests were reported in Serbia around mid-January 2026.
17. Which scam involving Indians in Cambodia was highlighted with Pakistani links in January 2026?
A) Job scam leading to trafficking
B) Crypto scam
C) Visa fraud
D) Education scam
Answer: A
Explanation: Investigations uncovered Pakistani links in the Cambodia job scam that trafficked Indians for cyber crimes.
18. Which international figure's visit was linked to India pushing for consular access to detained seafarers?
A) UAE President
B) Iran-related issues
C) US President
D) Chinese President
Answer: B
Explanation: India pushed for consular access to 16 Indian seafarers detained by Iran around mid-January 2026.
19. Which minister inaugurated projects in Assam around January 18-19, 2026?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Amit Shah
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for major projects like Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam.
20. Which new species discovery was reported in Mizoram in January 2026?
A) New frog
B) Non-venomous reed snake
C) Butterfly
D) Fish
Answer: B
Explanation: A new non-venomous reed snake species named Calamaria mizoramensis was discovered.
21. Which youth event was organized at Bharat Mandapam in January 2026?
A) Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad
B) Youth Olympic Games
C) National Youth Festival
D) Khelo India
Answer: A
Explanation: The three-day Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad 2026 was held under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
22. Which institution released updates on global growth projections around January 19, 2026?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) UN
D) ADB
Answer: B
Explanation: IMF projected global growth slowdown to 3.1% in 2026 in its January update.
23. Which force was linked to Bhairav Battalion in Republic Day preparations?
A) Army commando
B) NSG
C) CRPF
D) BSF
Answer: A
Explanation: The newly-raised Bhairav light commando battalion was to be showcased in Republic Day parade.
24. Which country warned against US tariffs threats on Greenland in January 2026?
A) Canada
B) EU
C) Russia
D) China
Answer: B
Explanation: The EU issued warnings as President Trump threatened tariffs related to Greenland.
25. Which sportsperson was appointed/reappointed as coach in January 2026 news?
A) Sjoerd Marijne (Indian Women’s Hockey)
B) Rahul Dravid
C) Gautam Gambhir
D) Ravi Shastri
Answer: A
Explanation: Sjoerd Marijne was reappointed as Chief Coach of Indian Women’s Hockey Team.