Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
A) Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
B) Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
C) Purchase of Rafale jets
D) Signing of a nuclear agreement
Answer: B) Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
Explanation: On 1 May 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was associated with a key defence pact with Italy, strengthening bilateral military and strategic cooperation.
2. Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
A) GSAT-31
B) GSAT-32
C) INSAT-4CR
D) Chandrayaan-4
Answer: B) GSAT-32
Explanation: GSAT-32 satellite launch was a significant development in India's communication satellite programme reported around 1 May 2026.
3. What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
A) A new defence missile system
B) AI Tutoring initiative
C) Green hydrogen mission
D) Digital payment platform
Answer: B) AI Tutoring initiative
Explanation: Prerna 2.0 is an AI-based tutoring programme aimed at enhancing education through artificial intelligence.
4. UAE announced its exit from OPEC, with the decision taking effect from:
A) 1 January 2026
B) 1 May 2026
C) 1 July 2026
D) 31 December 2026
Answer: B) 1 May 2026
Explanation: The UAE's exit from OPEC effective 1 May 2026 was a major international energy sector development.
5. A tragic road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on or around 1 May 2026 resulted in how many deaths?
A) 8
B) At least 16 (including 6 children and 7 women)
C) 25
D) 12
Answer: B) At least 16 (including 6 children and 7 women)
Explanation: A pickup truck carrying labourers overturned and collided with an SUV, killing at least 16 people.
6. A wall collapse at a hospital in which city killed seven people around early May 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation: The incident highlighted safety concerns in public infrastructure.
7. Indian airlines (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet) informed the government about potential operational issues due to:
A) High fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz closure amid Iran war
B) Pilot shortage
C) New DGCA regulations
D) Airport congestion
Answer: A) High fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz closure amid Iran war
Explanation: The ongoing West Asia conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz severely impacted fuel costs and supply.
8. RBI's April 2026 Monetary Policy kept the repo rate unchanged at:
A) 6.5%
B) 5.25%
C) 4.75%
D) 6.0%
Answer: B) 5.25%
Explanation: The MPC under Governor Sanjay Malhotra maintained the rate with a neutral stance amid global uncertainties from the Iran conflict.
9. Which initiative or mission was linked to Tatya Tope’s letter discovery?
A) Swachh Bharat
B) Gyan Bharatam Mission
C) Digital India
D) Namami Gange
Answer: B) Gyan Bharatam Mission
Explanation: The mission focuses on unearthing and preserving historical documents
10. Neeraj Chopra began his pre-season training for 2026 in which country?
A) Germany
B) South Africa (Potchefstroom)
C) USA
D) Australia
Answer: B) South Africa (Potchefstroom)
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra undertook a training camp in Potchefstroom, South Africa, focusing on recovery and longevity ahead of the 2026 season
11. What major global sporting event is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026?
A) Winter Olympics
B) FIFA World Cup 2026
C) Asian Games
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer: B) FIFA World Cup 2026
Explanation: The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico..
12. Vaishnath (Railway Minister) flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between:
A) Delhi and Mumbai
B) Jammu and Srinagar
C) Chennai and Bengaluru
D) Kolkata and Guwahati
Answer: B) Jammu and Srinagar
Explanation: Services were set to begin from 2 May 2026, boosting tourism and all-weather connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.
13. What new framework did the RBI announce plans for regarding NBFCs in April 2026?
A) Complete deregulation
B) Classification into upper, middle, and lower layers
C) Merger with banks
D) Ban on new NBFCs
Answer: B) Classification into upper, middle, and lower layers
Explanation: This replaces the existing scale-based regulation to better calibrate oversight.
14. From 1 April 2026, RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references to:
A) Only Mumbai office
B) 7 Regional Offices via PRAVAAH portal
C) SEBI
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) 7 Regional Offices via PRAVAAH portal
Explanation: This decentralisation aims to improve efficiency in handling references.
15. The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to:
A) Record low oil prices
B) Oil prices hitting four-year high
C) Increased Indian exports
D) Rupee appreciation
Answer: B) Oil prices hitting four-year high
Explanation: Geopolitical tensions significantly disrupted global energy supplies.
16. Which Indian state saw clashes between Aboriginal community and police in Alice Springs (international news context)?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: The incident involved demands for traditional law in a murder case.
17. US President Donald Trump commented on considering exiting NATO, calling it a:
A) Strong alliance
B) Paper tiger
C) Economic burden
D) Peacekeeper
Answer: B) Paper tiger
Explanation: Trump made strong remarks on NATO amid shifting US foreign policy priorities.
18. Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in early April 2026 to:
A) Create a unified legal framework for CAPF personnel
B) Increase salaries
C) Reduce recruitment age
D) Merge forces
Answer: A) Create a unified legal framework for CAPF personnel
Explanation: The bill replaces patchwork service rules for the five CAPF forces.
19. What is the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 related to?
A) Performance assessment of over 2.5 lakh panchayats
B) Urban development
C) Defence procurement
D) Export promotion
Answer: A) Performance assessment of over 2.5 lakh panchayats
Explanation: It serves as a report card on panchayat-level governance for 2023-24.
20. Ethanol blending-related amendments to Central Motor Vehicles Rules in 2026 include:
A) E85, E100, and B100 biodiesel
B) Only E20
C) Electric vehicles only
D) CNG mandates
Answer: A) E85, E100, and B100 biodiesel
Explanation: The draft aims to promote higher ethanol and biodiesel usage.
21. On 1 May 2026, rain and thunderstorms were reported to have cooled which region of India?
A) Southern India
B) North India (while heatwave persisted elsewhere)
C) Eastern India
D) Western Ghats
Answer: B) North India (while heatwave persisted elsewhere)
Explanation: Weather brought relief in northern parts amid varying conditions.
22. The government announced focus on connecting Poonch-Rajouri with:
A) National Highway
B) Rail network
C) Airport
D) Inland waterway
Answer: B) Rail network
Explanation: Railway Minister highlighted detailed project reports for these links in Jammu & Kashmir.
23. On 1 May 2026, school assembly news headlines prominently featured:
A) Only sports news
B) Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact, Prerna 2.0, GSAT-32, and Sensex volatility
C) Election results
D) Budget announcements
Answer: B) Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact, Prerna 2.0, GSAT-32, and Sensex volatility
Explanation: These were among the top national and technological stories.
24. What global event involving Iran was a dominant theme in economic and geopolitical news in April-May 2026?
A) Peace treaty with Israel
B) Ongoing war impacting oil prices and Strait of Hormuz
C) Joining NATO
D) Nuclear disarmament
Answer: B) Ongoing war impacting oil prices and Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: The conflict caused widespread energy market volatility and supply concerns.
25. RBI's April 2026 policy projected CPI inflation for FY27 at:
A) 4.0%
B) 4.6%
C) 5.5%
D) 3.8%
Answer: B) 4.6%
Explanation: The forecast was revised upward due to external risks, with core inflation at 4.4%.