Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently emphasised the early resolution of pending water-related issues concerning which region of India?
A) North-Eastern States
B) Southern States
C) Western States
D) Himalayan States
Answer: B) Southern States
Explanation: Amit Shah called for joint meetings involving the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Home Affairs, Inter-State Council.
2. The Union Cabinet has decided to establish a High Court Bench in which Union Territory?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Ladakh
C) Puducherry
D) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: B) Ladakh
Explanation: The decision aims to improve access to justice in Ladakh.
3. Indian Railways launched a new Amrit Bharat Express connecting which two cities?
A) Delhi – Mumbai
B) Bhagalpur – Ahmedabad
C) Kolkata – Chennai
D) Lucknow – Bengaluru
Answer: B) Bhagalpur – Ahmedabad
Explanation: The train was introduced by Eastern Railway to meet rising passenger demand and improve connectivity between Bihar and Gujarat.
4. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved infrastructure projects worth approximately how much, including railway multi-tracking and NH-22 four-laning?
A) ₹8,500 crore
B) ₹13,041 crore
C) ₹18,200 crore
D) ₹22,000 crore
Answer: B) ₹13,041 crore
Explanation: The package includes four multi-tracking railway projects (≈ ₹9,450 crore).
5. India qualified for the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after a match against:
A) Australia
B) England
C) Netherlands
D) Germany
Answer: B) England
Explanation: India played out a goalless draw with England in their final Pool D match.
6. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 to:
A) 6.5%
B) 6.7%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.0%
Answer: C) 6.8%
Explanation: Ind-Ra raised the forecast by 10 basis points from 6.7% citing lower crude oil prices.
7. World Senior Citizens Day is observed every year on:
A) 15 August
B) 21 August
C) 1 October
D) 26 January
Answer: B) 21 August
Explanation: The day highlights the contributions, wisdom and dignity of senior citizens.
8. Google recently announced a free one-year AI subscription for:
A) All Indian citizens
B) College students
C) Government employees
D) Senior citizens
Answer: B) College students
Explanation: The offer aims to make advanced AI tools accessible to students for educational purposes.
9. Who was elected as the new President of Bangladesh in August 2026?
A) Sheikh Hasina
B) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
C) Khaleda Zia
D) Muhammad Yunus
Answer: B) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Explanation: The ruling BNP stalwart was elected by lawmakers in the first contested presidential election in decades; oath-taking was scheduled shortly after.
10. The United States has launched what it calls an “Economic D-Day” / economic war primarily targeting which country?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Iran
D) North Korea
Answer: C) Iran
Explanation: The US is pushing allies and China to join efforts to isolate the Iranian economy, with Treasury officials warning of the “toughest sanctions in history.”
11. The US national debt recently crossed which historic mark for the first time?
A) $30 trillion
B) $35 trillion
C) $40 trillion
D) $45 trillion
Answer: C) $40 trillion
Explanation: Treasury data showed the debt reaching approximately $40.047 trillion.
12. US President Donald Trump signed an order targeting at least how many space launches and re-entries annually by 2030?
A) 500
B) 750
C) 1,000
D) 1,500
Answer: C) 1,000
Explanation: The commercial-first executive order also aims to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028.
13. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was recently shifted for medical examination to a hospital in:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Rawalpindi
Answer: C) Islamabad
Explanation: He was taken to Shifa International Hospital under court order amid health concerns before being returned to jail.
14. The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande was recently sentenced to:
A) 10 years imprisonment
B) Life imprisonment
C) Death sentence
D) 25 years imprisonment
Answer: B) Life imprisonment
Explanation: Hui Ka Yan was sentenced for financial fraud, bribery and embezzlement; the company was also heavily fined.
15. India and Japan recently agreed to deepen cooperation in which key area?
A) Space exploration only
B) Maritime security, naval coordination and possible joint naval shipbuilding
C) Nuclear energy
D) High-speed rail only
Answer: B) Maritime security, naval coordination and possible joint naval shipbuilding
Explanation: Defence ministers held talks focusing on Indo-Pacific maritime partnership, ship repair and maritime domain awareness.
16. The Supreme Court of India constituted a 5-member panel to probe alleged excessive use of force during protests at:
A) India Gate
B) Jantar Mantar
C) Red Fort
D) Parliament Street
Answer: B) Jantar Mantar
Explanation: The panel will examine the use of force, including reports of pellet guns and tear gas, during a student protest.
17. Manipur ordered a three-day closure of schools and colleges primarily due to:
A) Flood situation
B) Prevailing law-and-order situation
C) Heatwave
D) Examination schedule
Answer: B) Prevailing law-and-order situation
Explanation: Educational institutions remained closed from 20–22 August 2026.
18. Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, recently:
A) Was released on bail
B) Passed away
C) Was given presidential pardon
D) Filed a fresh appeal
Answer: B) Passed away
Explanation: He died at Safdarjung Hospital while serving a life sentence.
19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently called for greater engagement between government departments and:
A) Foreign embassies
B) Universities and the youth
C) Private corporations only
D) International NGOs
Answer: B) Universities and the youth
Explanation: He stressed integrating fresh and unconventional ideas into policymaking.
20. North Korea recently fired a suspected:
A) Intercontinental ballistic missile towards the Pacific
B) Ballistic missile towards the sea
C) Satellite launch vehicle
D) Cruise missile over Japan
Answer: B) Ballistic missile towards the sea
Explanation: Japanese authorities confirmed the launch.
21. Russian strikes in recent days caused significant casualties and damage in which Ukrainian city?
A) Kharkiv
B) Kyiv
C) Odesa
D) Lviv
Answer: B) Kyiv
Explanation: Overnight attacks killed multiple people and damaged residential areas, a school and a children’s hospital.
22. A US envoy visiting Srinagar stated that Jammu & Kashmir is an:
A) Internationally disputed territory
B) Important part of India
C) Autonomous region
D) UN-administered zone
Answer: B) Important part of India
Explanation: The remark led to Pakistan summoning a US diplomat; the envoy also indicated a review of travel warnings.
23. The Supreme Court recently directed educational institutions to integrate education on which subject so that students can influence elders?
A) Climate change only
B) Solid waste management
C) Digital literacy
D) Financial literacy
Answer: B) Solid waste management
Explanation: The Court observed that children can act as agents of behavioural change in households and communities.
24. Rights groups have flagged gaps in disability categories ahead of which upcoming census?
A) Census 2025
B) Census 2026
C) Census 2027
D) Census 2031
Answer: C) Census 2027
Explanation: Concerns were raised about incomplete or outdated disability classifications in the upcoming census exercise.
25. Transmission constraints have been highlighted as a major threat to India’s expansion in which sector?
A) Coal power
B) Renewable energy
C) Nuclear energy
D) Oil refining
Answer: B) Renewable energy
Explanation: Experts and reports noted that grid and transmission bottlenecks could hinder the country’s renewable capacity growth.