Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. On 20 April 2026, what significant development was reported regarding India's daily LPG consumption?
A) It crossed 60 lakh cylinders
B) It dropped below 50 lakh cylinders
C) It remained stable at 55 lakh cylinders
D) It increased due to winter demand
Answer: B)
Explanation: With the onset of summer and stabilising supply, India's daily LPG demand has softened and fallen below 50 lakh cylinders.
2. The Jammu & Kashmir government recently took over how many private schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, most of which are located in north Kashmir?
A) 25
B) 58
C) 82
D) 110
Answer: B)
Explanation: In a major administrative move, the J&K government seized control of 58 such schools for regulatory compliance.
3. Ahead of Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India acted on more than how many social media posts to curb misinformation?
A) 5,000
B) 11,000
C) 15,000
D) 20,000
Answer: B)
Explanation: Over 11,000 posts were flagged/removed, especially in poll-bound states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, using AI guidelines.
4. Who was arrested in Ghaziabad on 20 April 2026 for vandalising Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue?
A) Two local politicians
B) Two unidentified individuals
C) Two foreign nationals
D) Two students
Answer: B)
Explanation: Two persons were detained following the incident that triggered protests.
5. Two US citizens were detained at which Indian airport on 20 April 2026 while carrying a satellite communicator?
A) Delhi
B) Srinagar
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B)
Explanation: The detention occurred at Srinagar airport in Jammu & Kashmir.
6. BCCI has decided to extend the tenure of chief selector Ajit Agarkar until which date, keeping the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind?
A) June 2026
B) June 2027
C) December 2027
D) June 2028
Answer: B)
Explanation: Agarkar’s contract (expiring June 2026) has been renewed by one year till June 2027 for continuity after India’s recent ICC successes.
7. Who became India’s 95th Grandmaster on 20 April 2026?
A) Gukesh Dommaraju
B) Aronyak Ghosh
C) Praggnanandhaa
D) Vidit Gujrathi
Answer: B)
Explanation: Aronyak Ghosh achieved the title four years after earning his first GM norm.
8. The Atomic Energy Commission approved FDI policy in the nuclear sector under the proposed name of which Act?
A) NUCLEAR Act
B) SHANTI Act
C) ATOMIC Act
D) ENERGY Act
Answer: B)
Explanation: The policy has been sent for inter-ministerial consultation to boost investments.
9. Maharashtra government has mandated the teaching of which language in schools or risk losing recognition?
A) Hindi
B) Marathi
C) English
D) Urdu
Answer: B)
Explanation: The new language policy aims to promote Marathi in school curricula.
10. CBSE Class 10 results for the April session 2026 were declared on which platform(s)?
A) Only CBSE website
B) Official portals and DigiLocker
C) Only school notice boards
D) NTA portal
Answer: B)
Explanation: Results are available on CBSE portals and DigiLocker.
11. On 19 April 2026, the US Navy seized which Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Hormuz Queen
B) Touska
C) Persian Star
D) Gulf Trader
Answer: B)
Explanation: The ship was stopped after repeated warnings; US Marines boarded it for inspection.
12. Iran described the US seizure of the ship Touska as an act of:
A) Self-defence
B) Piracy and ceasefire violation
C) Routine inspection
D) Humanitarian aid
Answer: B)
Explanation: Iran’s joint military command vowed a swift response.
13. US President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would travel to which city on 20 April 2026 for talks with Iran?
A) Tehran
B) Islamabad
C) Riyadh
D) Doha
Answer: B)
Explanation: The delegation, led by VP JD Vance, is heading to Pakistan’s capital amid the Hormuz standoff.
14. Indonesia announced it would stop diesel imports from July 2026 and shift to which biofuel blend?
A) B20
B) B50 (50% palm oil)
C) B100
D) B30
Answer: B)
Explanation: The move promotes domestic palm oil use.
15. The fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire (effective from 17 April 2026) is set to expire on:
A) 20 April
B) 22 April
C) 25 April
D) 30 April
Answer: B)
Explanation: The 10-day truce is nearing its end amid regional tensions.
16. According to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026), global growth in 2026 is projected at:
A) 2.8%
B) 3.1%
C) 3.5%
D) 4.0%
Answer: B)
Explanation: Growth has been revised downward due to the Middle East war and related disruptions.
17. China completed an 11-km underwater tunnel under which river, enabling bullet trains to run at 350 kmph?
A) Yellow River
B) Yangtze River
C) Pearl River
D) Mekong River
Answer: B)
Explanation: The project marks a major infrastructure milestone.
18. JEE Main Session 2 results 2026 were under discussion on 20 April with expected changes in:
A) Cut-off marks
B) Exam pattern
C) Eligibility criteria
D) Application fees
Answer:A)
Explanation: Cut-off adjustments are being anticipated.
19. The 130th Boston Marathon was held on:
A) 19 April 2026
B) 20 April 2026
C) 21 April 2026
D) 22 April 2026
Answer: B)
Explanation: The iconic race took place in Boston on Patriots’ Day (20 April).
20. In the ongoing IPL 2026, which Chennai Super Kings batter was ruled out for three weeks due to injury?
A) Ruturaj Gaikwad
B) Ayush Mhatre
C) Shivam Dube
D) Rachin Ravindra
Answer: B)
Explanation: The young batter will miss crucial matches.
21. India has reportedly slipped to which position as the world’s largest economy per latest IMF estimates?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 7th
Answer:C)
Explanation: India is now behind the UK and Japan despite strong growth.
22. Varun Chakaravarthy helped which IPL team secure its first win in the 2026 season despite playing with two fractures?
A) Mumbai Indians
B) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
C) Rajasthan Royals
D) Punjab Kings
Answer: B)
Explanation: KKR registered its maiden victory in the ongoing season.
23. Tanvi Kolte won the title of which reality show’s Season 6 on 20 April 2026?
A) Bigg Boss OTT
B) Bigg Boss Marathi
C) Bigg Boss Hindi
D) Khatron Ke Khiladi
Answer: B)
Explanation: She received ₹15 lakh as prize money.
24. Foreign universities are set to open campuses in which Indian city in 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B)
Explanation: Several global institutions have announced plans for Mumbai..
25. The war in the Middle East entered its eighth week on 19 April 2026. When did it begin?
A) 1 February 2026
B) 28 February 2026
C) 15 March 2026
D) 1 April 2026
Answer: B)
Explanation: It started with US and Israeli actions amid Iran nuclear talks.