Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Who launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI Portal) in June 2026?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Pralhad Joshi
C) Manohar Lal Khattar
D) Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi (MNRE) launched the portal during a national workshop in New Delhi to enhance transparency, certification, and compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.
2. How many ‘Namo Cities’ (greenfield cities) did the NCRPB approve for development in Delhi-NCR under Regional Plan 2041?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C) 4
Explanation: One each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore over 5 years, to promote balanced regional growth. Selection via challenge mode.
3. Which company partnered with Jeh Aerospace to establish a Global Manufacturing Centre in Hyderabad in June 2026?
A) Boeing
B) Solestra Group (USA)
C) Lockheed Martin
D) Airbus
Answer: B) Solestra Group (USA)
Explanation: The agreement focuses on high-precision aerospace components, NPI, and supply chain resilience.
4. PM Narendra Modi’s June 2026 visit to France included the inauguration of which event with President Emmanuel Macron?
A) VivaTech 2026
B) Bharat Innovates 2026
C) G7 Summit (main)
D) Both B and parts of others
Answer: B) Bharat Innovates 2026
Explanation: Inaugurated in Nice as part of India-France Year of Innovation; key outcomes included Innovation Roadmap 2030 and UPI expansion in France. Modi also attended G7-related events.
5. Which Indian institution topped the country in QS World University Rankings 2027?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IISc Bangalore
D) IIT Madras
Answer: B) IIT Delhi
Explanation: Ranked 118th globally (up from 123rd). MIT retained the global top spot.
6. Bengaluru ranked ________ among global startup ecosystems in GSER 2026.
A) 10th
B) 15th
C) 20th
D) 25th
Answer: B) 15th
Explanation: It is the second-best AI-native cluster in Asia after Beijing (Startup Genome report).
7. What major US-Iran development was highlighted around mid-June 2026?
A) Full trade sanctions lifted
B) MoU/peace deal pathway signed (Trump-Pezeshkian) to reopen Strait of Hormuz
C) New military alliance
D) Nuclear weapons agreement
Answer: B) MoU/peace deal pathway signed (Trump-Pezeshkian) to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: 14-point MoU ends active operations; includes 60-day nuclear talks framework.
8. NSE Indices added how many new sectoral indices in June 2026, taking the total to 34?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 11
D) 15
Answer: C) 11
Explanation: Covers power, capital goods, telecom, healthcare, etc.
9. RBI eased capital norms for loans under which scheme in June 2026?
A) ECLGS 5.0
B) PMEGP
C) MUDRA
D) Stand-Up India
Answer: A) ECLGS 5.0
Explanation: Revised risk weights: 75% zero-risk on guaranteed portion (with conditions).
10. India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA-related aspects) is set to enter into force on:
A) July 1, 2026
B) July 15, 2026
C) August 1, 2026
D) September 1, 2026
Answer: B) July 15, 2026
Explanation: Grants zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports to UK market.
11. Who chairs the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) meeting that approved Namo Cities?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Manohar Lal Khattar
C) Hardeep Singh Puri
D) Rekha Gupta
Answer: B) Manohar Lal Khattar
Explanation: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
12. Which day was observed on 17 June 2026 in India with focus on watershed projects?
A) World Environment Day
B) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
C) International Yoga Day
D) World Water Day
Answer: B) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Explanation: Observed across 813 project areas under PMKSY Watershed component.
13. QS World University Rankings 2027 evaluated how many universities globally?
A) Over 1,000
B) Over 1,500
C) Over 2,000
D) Over 3,000
Answer: B) Over 1,500
Explanation: Across 106 countries/territories.
14. ARIFAC platform was launched to strengthen which framework in India?
A) Digital payments
B) AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism)
C) Green financing
D) Insolvency resolution
Answer: B) AML/CFT
Explanation: National industry platform managed by PCI and FCC, with FIU-IND as observer.
15. Essar Group signed a USD 500 million agreement with which entity for crude oil sourcing?
A) Saudi Aramco
B) International Resources Holding (IRH), Abu Dhabi
C) ONGC
D) BP
Answer: B) International Resources Holding (IRH), Abu Dhabi
Explanation: For crude and petroleum products supply chain optimisation.
16. India-Thailand held their 10th Defence Dialogue in which city in June 2026?
A) New Delhi
B) Bangkok
C) Pattaya
D) Phuket
Answer: B) Bangkok
Explanation: The dialogue focused on enhancing military cooperation, joint exercises, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
17. Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026 is the ________ edition.
A) 12th
B) 13th
C) 14th
D) 15th
Answer: C) 14th
Explanation: By Startup Genome.
18. Which state’s schools entered the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya list in June 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 11 schools selected nationally.
19. UAE set the minimum social media age at:
A) 13
B) 15
C) 16
D) 18
Answer: B) 15
Explanation: Cabinet resolution approved on 18 June 2026.
20. DFS appointed Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi as CMD of:
A) LIC
B) GIC Re
C) SBI
D) NABARD
Answer: B) GIC Re
Explanation: (From appointments section).
21. India and France adopted which roadmap during PM Modi’s visit in June 2026?
A) Defence Cooperation Roadmap 2030
B) Innovation Roadmap 2030
C) Trade Partnership Roadmap 2028
D) Climate Action Roadmap 2035
Answer: B) Innovation Roadmap 2030
Explanation: Adopted during the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice as part of the India-France Year of Innovation.
22. Which country won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 title?
A) India
B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: A) India
Explanation: South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2026 was won by India after defeating Bangladesh 3–1 in the final.
23. Which new appointments were announced around 19 June 2026 (SEBI, ISRO, DRDO, etc.)?
A) Tuhin Kant Pandey as SEBI Chairman; Dr V. Narayanan as ISRO Chairman
B) Only RBI Governor change
C) No major appointments
D) Only BCCI Chairman change
Answer: A) Tuhin Kant Pandey as SEBI Chairman; Dr V. Narayanan as ISRO Chairman
Explanation: Other key appointments included Rajesh Kumar Singh (DRDO) and Mithun Manhas (BCCI-related), reflecting leadership transitions in regulatory and scientific bodies.
24. NSE (National Stock Exchange) filed for a massive ________ crore IPO in June 2026.
A) ₹10,000
B) ₹20,000
C) ₹30,000
D) ₹50,000
Answer: C) ₹30,000
Explanation: The much-awaited IPO filing aims to support expansion, technology upgrades, and market infrastructure development.
25. A new forester moth species was recently discovered in which Tiger Reserve in Karnataka?
A) Bandipur
B) Nagarhole
C) Kali Tiger Reserve
D) Dandeli
Answer: C) Kali Tiger Reserve
Explanation: The discovery adds to India’s biodiversity documentation efforts in the Western Ghats, highlighting the rich moth fauna in the region.