Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country holds the BRICS Chairmanship in 2026?
A) Brazil
B) Russia
C) India
D) China
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on 1 January 2026 and is leading the grouping under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
2. What is the theme of India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026?
A) Inclusive Growth for All
B) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
C) One Earth One Future
D) Sustainable Global Economy
Answer: B) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Explanation: India's BRICS presidency in 2026 focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
3. Where was the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in May 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: India hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 14 May 2026.
4. Which summit on Artificial Intelligence was hosted by India in February 2026?
A) Global AI Forum
B) AI Action Summit
C) India AI Impact Summit 2026
D) World AI Congress
Answer: C) India AI Impact Summit 2026
Explanation: India hosted the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi under the IndiaAI Mission.
5. Where was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 organized?
A) Pragati Maidan, Delhi
B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
D) Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Answer: B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Explanation: The summit was organized at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
6. Which ministry organized the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B) Ministry of Science and Technology
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Education
Answer: A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation: The summit was organized under the IndiaAI Mission of MeitY.
7. Which city is expected to host the G20 Summit 2026?
A) New York
B) Miami
C) Washington D.C.
D) Los Angeles
Answer: B) Miami
Explanation: Miami, USA, is scheduled to host the G20 Summit 2026.
8. Which country is scheduled to host the BRICS Summit 2026?
A) China
B) Brazil
C) South Africa
D) India
Answer: D) India
Explanation: India is the host nation for the BRICS Summit 2026.
9. Which country is expected to host COP31 Climate Summit 2026?
A) France
B) Turkey
C) Germany
D) UAE
Answer: B) Turkey
Explanation: COP31 is expected to be held in Antalya, Turkey.
10. Which city hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026?
A) Jaipur
B) Chennai
C) Pune
D) Kochi
Answer: A) Jaipur
Explanation: The Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 was organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
11. The Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026 was launched during which conference?
A) India AI Impact Summit
B) AI Action Summit
C) Regional AI Impact Conference 2026
D) Digital India Summit
Answer: C) Regional AI Impact Conference 2026
Explanation: Rajasthan launched its AI-ML Policy 2026 during the Regional AI Impact Conference.
12. Which city hosted the 23rd BioAsia International Summit 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Hyderabad
Explanation: The BioAsia International Summit 2026 was held at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.
13. What was the theme of BioAsia International Summit 2026?
A) AI for Humanity
B) Digital Health Revolution
C) TechBio Unleashed: AI, Automation & the Biology Revolution
D) Future of Biotechnology
Answer: C) TechBio Unleashed: AI, Automation & the Biology Revolution
Explanation: The summit focused on biotechnology, AI, and automation.
14. Which city hosted the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2026?
A) Kochi
B) Mumbai
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Goa
Answer: C) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: The Indian Navy hosted the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs in Visakhapatnam.
15. What was the theme of the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2026?
A) Maritime Security First
B) Indo-Pacific Cooperation
C) Blue Economy Growth
D) Maritime Cooperation for Humanitarian Support
Answer: D) Maritime Cooperation for Humanitarian Support
Explanation: The conclave focused on maritime cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
16. Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook report?
A) World Bank
B) WTO
C) IMF
D) OECD
Answer: C) IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook report analyzing global economic trends.
17. National Technology Day is observed in India on which date?
A) 10 May
B) 11 May
C) 12 May
D) 15 May
Answer: B) 11 May
Explanation: National Technology Day is celebrated annually on 11 May in India.
18. Mission Mausam was launched by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Earth Sciences
B) Ministry of Environment
C) Ministry of Science and Technology
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: A) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation: Mission Mausam is an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
19. India's first green methanol project is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Odisha
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: India's first green methanol project has been established in Gujarat.
20. Which ministry introduced the Swasth Bharat Portal?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Women and Child Development
D) Ministry of AYUSH
Answer: A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The Health Ministry introduced the Swasth Bharat Portal to strengthen healthcare services.
21. Where is the headquarters of the BRICS Summit 2026 expected to be hosted?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: A) New Delhi
Explanation: India is hosting the BRICS Summit 2026, with major events centered around New Delhi.
22. Which country will host the ASEAN Summit 2026?
A) Thailand
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) Malaysia
Answer: C) Philippines
Explanation: The ASEAN Summit 2026 is expected to be held in Cebu, Philippines.
23. Which country will host the SCO Summit 2026?
A) India
B) China
C) Kazakhstan
D) Kyrgyzstan
Answer: D) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation: According to recent summit schedules, Kyrgyzstan is expected to host the SCO Summit 2026.
24. Which country is scheduled to host the G7 Summit 2026?
A) Canada
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
Answer: C) France
Explanation: The 52nd G7 Summit is scheduled to be held in Évian-les-Bains, France, in June 2026.
25. Which country will host the AI Summit after India AI Impact Summit 2026?
A) USA
B) Switzerland
C) Germany
D) Japan
Answer: B) Switzerland
Explanation: Following the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the next global AI Summit is planned to be hosted by Switzerland in Geneva.