Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. What significant geopolitical development involving the US and Iran was reported in June 2026?
A) Full-scale invasion by US forces
B) US-Iran Peace Agreement to end the 107-day war
C) Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz permanently
D) Iran joining NATO
Answer: B
Explanation: The US-Iran Peace Agreement aimed to end the 107-day conflict, involving pledges on nuclear weapons, ending military operations, and lifting sanctions. Talks faced some setbacks but marked a major de-escalation.
2. On which date in June 2026 is National Reading Day observed in India to honour Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker?
A) June 18
B) June 19
C) June 20
D) June 21
Answer: B
Explanation: National Reading Day on June 19 honours the contributions of PN Panicker, known as the "Father of the Library Movement" in Kerala/India.
3. Which institution signed an MoU with ARIES for a Himalayan climate observation station?
A) ISRO
B) IITM (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology)
C) DRDO
D) IMD
Answer: B
Explanation: IITM and ARIES signed a long-term MoU (over 50 years) for establishing a Himalayan climate station.
4. What is the focus of the Priyadarshini Scheme?
A) Women empowerment/rural
B) Youth skill development
C) Senior citizens
D) Environmental conservation
Answer: A
Explanation: Featured in welfare schemes.
5. Which country’s Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 was in news?
A) Russia
B) China
C) India
D) Japan
Answer: A
Explanation: Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026.
6. What major development occurred regarding Israel and Hezbollah in mid-June 2026?
A) Permanent annexation of territories
B) Agreement to a ceasefire
C) Joint military alliance
D) Complete withdrawal of all forces
Answer: B
Explanation: The US announced that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire amid ongoing regional tensions and strikes.
7. Which stock exchange launched 11 new sectoral indices in June 2026?
A) BSE
B) NSE
C) MCX
D) NCDEX
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched 11 new sectoral indices.
8. What is the significance of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (observed around early June)?
A) Focus on Aravallis as a shield
B) Launch of new EV policy
C) Announcement of new GI tags
D) Defence exercise
Answer: A
Explanation: Related to environmental concerns, including studies on the Aravallis' role against desertification.
9. Which Indian state’s products, including Tripura Sarinda, received GI tags recently?
A) Assam (multiple products)
B) Tripura
C) Both A and B
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Tripura Sarinda and four traditional Assam products received GI status.
10. Who was appointed or highlighted in news related to Lieutenant General rank?
A) Dhiraj Seth
B) Jaspal Rana
C) Alakh N. Sharma
D) Banwarilal Purohit
Answer: A
Explanation: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth featured in defence-related appointments/news.
11. Alexander Zverev won which Grand Slam in 2026?
A) French Open
B) Wimbledon
C) US Open
D) Australian Open
Answer: A
Explanation: Alexander Zverev wins French Open
12. Which scheme was extended by the Centre related to credit guarantee?
A) PM SVANidhi
B) CGSMFI-2.0
C) Jal Jeevan Mission
D) Textile PLI
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre extended CGSMFI-2.0.
13. India retained EU market access for which category of exports?
A) Animal-origin products
B) Textile goods
C) Electronics
D) Pharmaceuticals
Answer: A
Explanation: India retains EU market access for animal-origin exports.
14. India is projected as the fastest-growing major economy in which fiscal year per World Bank?
A) 2025-26
B) 2026-27
C) 2027-28
D) 2024-25
Answer: B
Explanation: World Bank projection for 2026-27.
15. Which AI model was launched as an indigenous video story-generating tool?
A) Varya
B) ChatGPT
C) Grok
D) Gemini
Answer: A
Explanation: Indigenous Video Story-Generating AI Model ‘Varya’ was launched.
16. What honour was conferred on PM Modi by Slovakia?
A) Highest State Honour
B) Nobel Peace Prize
C) Bharat Ratna
D) Padma Vibhushan
Answer: A
Explanation: Slovakia’s Highest State Honour to PM Modi.
17. Which court upheld aspects related to NEET security measures involving Telegram?
A) Supreme Court
B) Delhi High Court
C) Allahabad High Court
D) Madras High Court
Answer: B
Explanation: Delhi High Court backed the short ban on Telegram for NEET re-exam security.
18. Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is related to which country’s military cooperation?
A) Mongolia
B) Thailand
C) France
D) Japan
Answer: A (multinational, often Mongolia-hosted).
Explanation: Featured in defence news.
19. IIT Delhi topped India in which rankings (announced around June)?
A) NIRF
B) QS Rankings 2027
C) THE
D) ARWU
Answer: B
Explanation: IIT Delhi tops India in QS Rankings 2027.
20. What technology did ICAR-IIOR develop?
A) Smart Seed Coating Technology
B) Drone-based farming
C) AI for crop prediction
D) Salt-tolerant crops
Answer: A
Explanation: ICAR-IIOR developed smart seed coating technology.
21. What did INST develop for batteries?
A) Additive to boost Zinc-Ion Batteries
B) Lithium-sulphur breakthrough
C) Solid-state electrolyte
D) Solar-integrated battery
Answer: A
Explanation: INST developed an additive for zinc-ion batteries.
22. The Supreme Court recognised the economic value of whom?
A) Homemakers
B) Gig workers
C) Farmers
D) Teachers
Answer: A
Explanation: SC recognises value of homemakers.
23. India-UK CETA is set to take effect from which date?
A) 15 July 2026
B) 1 August 2026
C) 15 June 2026
D) 1 January 2027
Answer: A
Explanation: India-UK CETA effective from 15 July.
24. Which state joined the NeVA initiative?
A) West Bengal
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Punjab
Answer: A
Explanation: West Bengal joined NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application).
25. What is Bharat Innovates 2026?
A) Innovation summit/event
B) Defence expo
C) Agricultural fair
D) Cultural festival
Answer: A
Explanation: Highlighted as a key innovation event.