Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Rakesh Bhanot was appointed Acting Director General of which regulatory body in April 2026?
(A) SEBI
(B) CCI
(C) TRAI
(D) IRDAI
Answer: (B) CCI
Explanation: He succeeded Ansuman Pattanaik at the Competition Commission of India..
2. Which new insurance pool worth ₹12,980 crore with sovereign guarantee was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2026 to cover Indian-flagged vessels on high-risk routes?
(A) Bharat Ship Insurance Pool
(B) Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)
(C) National Marine Risk Pool
(D) Indian Ocean Insurance Pool
Answer: B) Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)
Explanation: The BMI Pool will reduce dependence on foreign insurers and provide coverage for hull, cargo, war risks, and liabilities for vessels linked to Indian ports.
3. Who visited India from 14–17 April 2026, marking the first official visit by an Austrian Chancellor in 42 years?
(A) Karl Nehammer
(B) Christian Stocker
(C) Sebastian Kurz
(D) Alexander Schallenberg
Answer: B) Christian Stocker
Explanation: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and EAM Jaishankar; the 17th India-Austria Joint Economic Commission was also held.
4. What is the name of the designer collection launched by the Ministry of Textiles and NIFT in April 2026, featuring 30 Indian weaves paired with 30 international inspirations?
(A) Bharat Weaves
(B) Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World
(C) Global Handloom Fusion
(D) Atmanirbhar Textiles
Answer: B) Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World
Explanation: It was showcased at the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 in Bhubaneswar to globalise Indian handlooms under the 5F Framework.
5. India has set a target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by which year, against the current 8.8 GW?
(A) 2035
(B) 2040
(C) 2047
(D) 2050
Answer: C) 2047
Explanation: Announced by CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad in April 2026; it requires over ₹20 lakh crore investment and faster approval timelines.
6. Where was the foundation stone laid on 19 April 2026 for India’s first advanced 3D chip packaging unit?
(A) Hyderabad
(B) Bengaluru
(C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(D) Noida
Answer: C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation: The unit at Info Valley will strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem and position Odisha as a tech hub.
5. Who became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster in April 2026?
(A) Gukesh D
(B) R Praggnanandhaa
(C) L.R. Srihari
(D) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: C) L.R. Srihari
Explanation: L.R. Srihari from Andhra Pradesh achieved the Grandmaster title, becoming India’s 86th GM. This reflects India’s continued dominance in global chess..
8. India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park was inaugurated in which UT in April 2026?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Ladakh
(C) Chandigarh
(D) Andaman & Nicobar
Answer: B) Ladakh
Explanation: Foundation laid by Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on the banks of the Indus River in Leh on World Heritage Day.
9. Who was crowned Miss India World 2026 at the 61st Femina Miss India pageant held in Bhubaneswar?
(A) Rajnandini Pawar
(B) Sadhvi Satish Sail
(C) Sree Advaita
(D) Divya Agarwal
Answer: B) Sadhvi Satish Sail
Explanation: She is the first woman from Goa to win the title and will represent India at the 74th Miss World Festival in 2027.
10. BCCI extended the contract of Ajit Agarkar as Chairman of the Senior Selection Committee by how many years in April 2026?
(A) Six months
(B) One year
(C) Two years
(D) Three years
Answer: B) One year
Explanation: The extension ensures continuity ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup; India secured three major ICC titles under his tenure.
11. Who won the men’s title at the 2026 Boston Marathon and also broke the course record?
(A) Eliud Kipchoge
(B) Kelvin Kiptum
(C) John Korir
(D) Geoffrey Kamworor
Answer: C) John Korir
Explanation: Kenyan runner John Korir defended his title and set a new Boston Marathon course record of 2:04:45 on 21 April 2026.
Fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi also won the women’s race with a course.
12. According to SBI Research Report released in April 2026, what is the projected GDP growth range for India in FY27?
(A) 5.5–6.0%
(B) 6.8–7.1%
(C) 7.5–8.0%
(D) 8.2–8.5%
Answer: B) 6.8–7.1%
Explanation: FY26 growth is estimated at 7.6%, with average inflation at 4.5% and fiscal deficit at 4.5–4.6%.
13. Who received the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award for 2024-25 in April 2026 for contributions to climate-resilient farming?
(A) Dr. R.S. Paroda
(B) Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao (ICAR-IARI Director)
(C) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (posthumous)
(D) Dr. V.K. Singh
Answer: B) Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao (ICAR-IARI Director)
Explanation: The award was presented by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in Hyderabad during Swaminathan’s birth centenary year.
14. MeitY constituted which expert committee in April 2026 to support AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG)?
(A) National AI Advisory Board
(B) Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC)
(C) Digital India AI Task Force
(D) Bharat AI Council
Answer: B) Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC)
Explanation: Chaired by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, it provides technical and policy support for AI regulation.
15. On 18 April 2026, which two organisations signed an MoU for collaboration in AI, ML, IoT, Cybersecurity, and 5G?
(A) ISRO and DRDO
(B) BECIL and C-DAC
(C) NIC and UIDAI
(D) TRAI and MeitY
Answer: B) BECIL and C-DAC
Explanation: The MoU aims at digital transformation and technology transfer under the Digital India initiative.
16. Where and when was the inaugural BRICS Academic Forum held under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026?
(A) Beijing, March 2026
(B) New Delhi, 17–18 April 2026
(C) Johannesburg, April 2026
(D) Moscow, May 2026
Answer: B) New Delhi, 17–18 April 2026
Explanation: Hosted by ORF and RIS as a Track-II initiative to generate policy inputs for the 18th BRICS Summit.
17. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Greece in April 2026?
(A) Vikram Misri
(B) Ravi Shankar (IFS: 1995)
(C) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
(D) Pavan Kapoor
Answer: B) Ravi Shankar (IFS: 1995)
Explanation: The senior diplomat will represent India in Athens.
18. India and South Korea agreed to commemorate which period as the “Year of India–ROK Friendship”?
(A) 2026–27
(B) 2027–28
(C) 2028–29
(D) 2029–30
Answer: C) 2028–29
Explanation: Announced during President Lee Jae Myung’s State Visit to strengthen people-to-people ties.
19. During the April 2026 India–South Korea Summit, India decided to join which Seoul-headquartered organisation?
(A) Asian Development Bank
(B) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
(C) AIIB
(D) ASEAN+3
Answer: B) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Explanation: In reciprocity, South Korea joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and International Solar Alliance.
20. World Liver Day was observed on 19 April 2026 with which theme?
(A) Healthy Liver, Happy Life
(B) Solid Habits, Strong Liver
(C) Protect Your Liver
(D) Liver Health for All
Answer: B) Solid Habits, Strong Liver
Explanation: The day focused on preventive healthcare and lifestyle habits for liver wellness.
21. The AI-powered chatbot “Abhay” was launched by which organisation in April 2026 to combat digital arrest scams?
(A) NIA
(B) CBI
(C) IB
(D) ED
Answer: B) CBI
Explanation: It was unveiled by CJI Surya Kant at the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture to help citizens verify notices.
22. Col. Sher Jung National Park (also known as Simbalbara National Park) is located in which state?
(A) Uttarakhand
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: It lies in the Sirmaur district along the Haryana border.
23. The Muthuvan tribe is primarily found in the Anaimalai hills of which region?
(A) Eastern Himalayas
(B) Western Ghats (Kerala–Tamil Nadu)
(C) Chotanagpur Plateau
(D) Aravalli Range
Answer: B) Western Ghats (Kerala–Tamil Nadu)
Explanation: They are forest-dwelling cultivators in the hills between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
24. Apis mellifera, which was in the news in April 2026, belongs to which species?
(A) Spider
(B) Frog
(C) Honey bee
(D) Fish
Answer: C) Honey bee
Explanation: A hybrid Apis mellifera population in Southern California showed natural resistance to Varroa mites (study published 20 April 2026).
25. India and South Korea aim to nearly double their bilateral trade to what amount by 2030 through CEPA upgrade?
(A) $30 billion
(B) $40 billion
(C) $50 billion
(D) $60 billion
Answer: C) $50 billion
Explanation: Focus areas include shipbuilding, semiconductors, critical minerals, energy, and steel.