Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on January 20, 2026. Between which two cities does it run?
A) Delhi - Mumbai
B) Howrah (Kolkata) - Guwahati (Kamakhya)
C) Chennai - Bengaluru
D) Mumbai - Ahmedabad
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi flagged off India's inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Howrah (West Bengal) to Guwahati (Assam) at Malda town, boosting long-distance rail connectivity in eastern India.
2. On January 17-18, 2026, PM Narendra Modi visited West Bengal and Assam. In Assam, he attended which cultural event?
A) Bihu Festival
B) ‘Bagurumba Dwhou 2026’
C) Hornbill Festival
D) Onam Celebrations
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi participated in the ‘Bagurumba Dwhou 2026’ Bodo cultural program at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati to promote regional culture and connectivity.
3. Which country's President visited India around January 20, 2026, strengthening India-UAE ties amid West Asia tensions?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) UAE (Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan)
C) Qatar
D) Oman
Answer: B
Explanation: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit deepened the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical stability.
4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified which scheme in January 2026 to streamline customer grievance redressal?
A) RBI Ombudsman Scheme 2025
B) Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2026
C) Banking Ombudsman 2.0
D) Digital Grievance Portal
Answer: B
Explanation: RB-IOS 2026 integrates and simplifies grievance mechanisms for better efficiency in banking customer complaints.
5. In January 2026, the Government of India blocked how many illegal betting and gambling website links?
A) 100
B) 242
C) 500
D) 1,000
Answer: B
Explanation: As part of an intensified crackdown, 242 illegal betting/gambling links were blocked in January 2026.
6. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), recently in news in January 2026, is classified as which type of disease?
A) Viral infection
B) Autoimmune neurological disorder
C) Bacterial infection
D) Genetic disorder
Answer: B
Explanation: GBS is an autoimmune condition affecting the nerves, often triggered by infections, highlighted in recent health reports.
7. Which wildlife sanctuary started the first phase of All-India Tiger Estimation-2026?
A) Corbett
B) Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Kaziranga
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B
Explanation: Part of national tiger census efforts.
8. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed differences over Pakistan and Russia with which country's Foreign Minister on January 19, 2026?
A) Germany
B) Poland (Radoslaw Sikorski)
C) France
D) UK
Answer: B
Explanation: Diplomatic talks in New Delhi highlighted India's stance on terrorism and regional issues with Poland.
9. The RBI proposed linking central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) of BRICS countries for which purpose in January 2026?
A) Military cooperation
B) Easier cross-border trade and tourism payments
C) Space research
D) Climate funding
Answer: B
Explanation: To reduce dollar reliance amid geopolitical tensions, RBI suggested CBDC linkage for BRICS summit agenda.
10. In January 2026, which court set aside consumer proceedings against actor Mohanlal in a celebrity endorsement case?
A) Supreme Court
B) Kerala High Court
C) Bombay High Court
D) Delhi High Court
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kerala High Court ruled that brand ambassadors are not liable for unfair trade practices without direct links.
11. PM Modi launched projects worth how much in rupees around his January 2026 visits?
A) ₹1,000 crore
B) ₹6,957 crore
C) ₹10,000 crore
D) ₹5,000 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: Projects focused on infrastructure and development in visited states.
12. Which scheme was notified by RBI in January 2026 for NBFCs and ARCs regarding capital and credit limits?
A) Draft Guidelines on Tier-1 Capital Calculation
B) PLI for Textiles
C) PM-Kisan Augmentation
D) Bio-Bitumen Production
Answer: A
Explanation: Draft guidelines aim to strengthen financial stability for non-banking entities.
13. UP CM Yogi Adityanath took action in which case involving a Noida techie in January 2026?
A) Cyber fraud
B) Death investigation
C) Land dispute
D) Employment scam
Answer: B
Explanation: Action followed the death of a techie, highlighting law and order focus.
14. Which international organization declared 2026 as the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists?
A) WHO
B) United Nations
C) WTO
D) IMF
Answer: B
Explanation: Focus on grasslands and sustainable pastoralism globally.
15. In January 2026, India became the biggest electrified rail system globally. Which entity achieved this?
A) Indian Railways
B) Metro Rail
C) High-Speed Rail Corp
D) Konkan Railway
Answer: A
Explanation: Milestone in sustainable transport with widespread electrification.
16. Which fungus was recently in news for health concerns in January 2026?
A) Aspergillus
B) Candida auris
C) Ringworm
D) Mucor
Answer: B
Explanation: Candida auris highlighted in infection control discussions.
17. The first commercial-scale tropical Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for Rainbow Trout was inaugurated in which state in January 2026?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Telangana (Hyderabad)
C) Uttarakhand
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: B
Explanation: Boosts aquaculture innovation and research.
18. In January 2026, which high-profile visit highlighted India-UAE strategic ties amid Gulf tensions?
A) Israel PM
B) UAE President
C) Saudi Crown Prince
D) Iran President
Answer: B
Explanation: Short visit focused on partnership amid regional conflicts.
19. Mumbai is set to host India's first city-led climate action initiative in 2026, known as?
A) Delhi Climate Week
B) Mumbai Climate Week 2026
C) Bangalore Green Summit
D) Chennai Eco Forum
Answer: B
Explanation: Three-day program for urban climate strategies.
20. A study from Nagaland and Beijing turned which plant leaves into a corrosion shield?
A) Neem
B) Apple leaves
C) Tulsi
D) Aloe Vera
Answer: B
Explanation: Eco-friendly innovation for material protection.
21. Delhi launched which unified emergency helpline in January 2026?
A) 100
B) 112
C) 108
D) 181
Answer: B
Explanation: Integrated service for faster emergency response.
22. Which court ruling in January 2026 reinforced celebrity endorsement liability limits?
A) No liability without direct link
B) Full liability on endorsers
C) Shared liability
D) No ruling
Answer: A
Explanation: Kerala HC protected actors from unfair trade claims.
23. India blocked illegal betting sites in January 2026 as part of what drive?
A) Digital India
B) Intensified enforcement drive
C) Cyber Security Mission
D) Financial Inclusion
Answer: B
Explanation: Crackdown on online gambling platforms.
24. Which country sparred with India over Pakistan and Russia in diplomatic talks in January 2026?
A) China
B) Poland
C) USA
D) Russia
Answer: B
Explanation: Discussions on terrorism and regional rivals.
25. RBI proposed BRICS CBDC linkage to reduce reliance on which currency?
A) Euro
B) US Dollar
C) Yuan
D) Yen
Answer: B
Explanation: Geopolitical strategy for trade independence.