Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which global report showed India's biodiversity targets progress in March 2026?
A) IPCC Report
B) Convention on Biological Diversity Report
C) WHO Health Report
D) UNEP Climate Report
Answer: B) Convention on Biological Diversity Report
Explanation: Only two targets were on track for India.
2. Where was India’s first semiconductor facility inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2026?
A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
B) Sanand, Gujarat
C) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
D) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: B) Sanand, Gujarat
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the country's first semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, boosting India's push toward self-reliance in electronics and chip manufacturing.
3. Which important day is March 4 in India (2026)?
A) National Safety Day
B) CISF Raising Day
C) Pi Day
D) No Smoking Day
Answer: A) National Safety Day
Explanation: Observed alongside Holi/Dhulandi in some calendars.
4. What major event related to Rajya Sabha occurred in mid-March 2026?
A) Dissolution
B) Elections for 72 members began
C) New Speaker elected
D) Budget session end
Answer: B) Elections for 72 members began
Explanation: Biennial Rajya Sabha elections commenced.
5. On which date in March 2026 was Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Saudi Arabia and many other countries?
A) March 18
B) March 19
C) March 20
D) March 21
Answer: C) March 20
Explanation: Saudi Arabia announced Eid al-Fitr on March 20, 2026, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, completing 30 days of Ramadan.
6. Which tribal affairs ministry announced three festivals in March 2026?
A) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Environment
D) Ministry of Education
Answer: A) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation: To celebrate tribal heritage.
7. What is the theme associated with World Obesity Day observed in March 2026?
A) Act Now
B) 8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity
C) Healthy Future
D) Fight Obesity
Answer: B) 8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity
Explanation: The World Obesity Federation released the World Obesity Atlas 2026 on World Obesity Day (March 4), with this theme highlighting the global obesity crisis.
8. Which country’s President Alexander Stubb paid a four-day state visit to India in March 2026?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Denmark
Answer: B) Finland
Explanation: Finland's President Alexander Stubb visited India from March 4–7, 2026, at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi.
9. Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Culture in March 2026 to map India’s manuscript heritage?
A) Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey
B) Digital India Manuscripts
C) Heritage Mapping Project
D) Ancient Texts Mission
Answer: A) Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey
Explanation: Launched on March 16, 2026, this three-month nationwide exercise aims to document and preserve India's manuscript heritage.
10. Under which mission did the Government of India approve quantum teaching laboratories in 23 institutions in March 2026?
A) National Mission on Quantum Technologies
B) National Quantum Mission (NQM)
C) Quantum India Initiative
D) Atal Quantum Mission
Answer: B) National Quantum Mission (NQM)
Explanation: Approved on March 16, 2026, to enhance education and research in quantum technologies.
11. Which app launched ‘Scapia Pay’ in March 2026 for UPI payments with RuPay credit card rewards?
A) PhonePe
B) Scapia
C) Google Pay
D) Paytm
Answer: B) Scapia
Explanation: Scapia, a travel fintech platform, introduced this in-app UPI service in March 2026.
12. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of the BHIM payment app in March 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) MS Dhoni
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: B) MS Dhoni
Explanation: MS Dhoni was named brand ambassador, with the app receiving a new tagline emphasizing India's own payment system.
13. Which international event focused on mobile technology was held in Barcelona from March 2–5, 2026?
A) CES
B) Mobile World Congress (MWC)
C) TechCrunch Disrupt
D) Google I/O
Answer: B) Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Explanation: MWC 2026, the world’s largest mobile and technology event, took place in Spain.
14. Which military exercise began between the United States and South Korea on March 9, 2026?
A) Cobra Gold
B) Freedom Shield
C) Keen Sword
D) Ulchi Freedom
Answer: B) Freedom Shield
Explanation: This large joint military exercise started in March 2026.
15. Which report on unused medicines was highlighted by UNEP in March 2026 current affairs discussions?
A) Global Waste Report
B) Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Report
C) Environmental Impact Report
D) Health Waste Atlas
Answer: B) Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Report
Explanation: UNEP's report emphasized proper disposal to prevent environmental harm.
16. What is the name of the initiative signed by British Council in March 2026 for women entrepreneurs in India?
A) Women Power
B) SPARK – The 100K Collective
C) Gender Equity Mission
D) Women Entrepreneurs Network
Answer: B) SPARK – The 100K Collective
Explanation: MoU with Women’s Collective Forum to support skills and opportunities for women.
17. Which event saw India’s PM visit Rajasthan and Gujarat around early March 2026?
A) Semiconductor launch
B) Reported in daily CA updates
C) T20 World Cup final
D) Eid celebration
Answer: B) Reported in daily CA updates
Explanation: PM Modi's visits covered developmental and inaugural events.
18. On which date is National Vaccination Day observed in India (March 2026)?
A) March 12
B) March 16
C) March 18
D) March 20
Answer: B) March 16
Explanation: It is observed to promote vaccination awareness.
19. Which state celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 with rallies and marathons?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra organized various events including awareness campaigns.
20. What major geopolitical grouping was proposed in March 2026 current affairs quizzes?
A) Quad Alliance
B) Hexagon Alliance
C) Triangle Pact
D) Pentagon Group
Answer: B) Hexagon Alliance
Explanation: Featured in various current affairs quizzes as a new proposed grouping.
21. Which festival coincides with Holika Dahan in March 2026?
A) Diwali
B) World Wildlife Day (March 3)
C) Eid
D) Christmas
Answer: B) World Wildlife Day (March 3)
Explanation: Holika Dahan falls around March 3 in 2026.
22. Which day is World Consumer Rights Day in March 2026?
A) March 12
B) March 15
C) March 16
D) March 20
Answer: B) March 15
Explanation: Annually observed to promote consumer protection.
23. In which state was India’s first State Innovation Mission launched under Atal Innovation Mission in early March 2026?
A) Assam
B) Tripura
C) Meghalaya
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Tripura
Explanation: Launched by NITI Aayog in Tripura.
24. Which country withdrew from WHO in recent current affairs (mentioned in March 2026 discussions)?
A) China
B) Argentina
C) USA (previously)
D) Russia
Answer: B) Argentina
Explanation: Argentina withdrew, citing issues similar to past US concerns.
25. What is the focus of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 theme discussed in March?
A) Tech Future
B) Sanskaar
C) Global Security
D) Economic Growth
Answer: B) Sanskaar
Explanation: Focused on reshaping global order with cultural and value-based cooperation.