Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. India’s core sector growth in July 2026 stood at:
A) 6.0%
B) 5.4%
C) 4.3%
D) 3.2%
Answer: B) 5.4%
Explanation: Core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July 2026 from a revised 6% in June
2. India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on:
A) Space cooperation
B) Maritime Security Cooperation
C) Free Trade Agreement
D) Nuclear energy
Answer: B) Maritime Security Cooperation
Explanation: Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi signed the MoA on 20 August 2026 in New Delhi.
3. The Supreme Court ruled that the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020:
A) Must follow the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply judgment
B) Must be interpreted independently
C) Applies only to private sector
D) Has been struck down
Answer: B) Must be interpreted independently
Explanation: The SC held that the IRC 2020 definition of “industry” stands on its own and is not automatically governed by the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply case.
4. Who was appointed as a part-time non-official director on the RBI Central Board (effective August 2026)?
A) Anand Mahindra only
B) S. Somanath and Anand Mahindra
C) S. Somanath only
D) Former RBI Governor
Answer: B) S. Somanath and Anand Mahindra
Explanation: Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed and Anand Mahindra (Mahindra Group) was reappointed as part-time non-official directors for a four-year term from 20 August 2026.
5. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a High Court Bench in:
A) Jammu
B) Ladakh
C) Srinagar
D) Leh only
Answer: B) Ladakh
Explanation: The Cabinet cleared a bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh to improve access to justice in the Union Territory (created in 2019).
6. The government allowed duty-free import of up to how much raw sugar till 31 October 2026?
A) 5 lakh tonnes
B) 10 lakh tonnes
C) 15 lakh tonnes
D) 20 lakh tonnes
Answer: B) 10 lakh tonnes
Explanation: The decision was taken to boost domestic availability and control rising sugar prices.
7. Veteran South Indian actress who passed away at the age of 94 on 21 August 2026 was:
A) Sowcar Janaki
B) Nanda Malini
C) Sarala Devi
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Sowcar Janaki
Explanation: Renowned actress Sowcar Janaki died in Chennai after a brief hospitalisation. She had a legendary career in South Indian cinema.
8. Who was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh in August 2026?
A) Oli Ahmed
B) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
C) Sheikh Hasina
D) Tarique Rahman
Answer: B) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Explanation: Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir won the parliamentary election with 255 votes.
9. The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred processing of pending CAA applications to:
A) State governments
B) District Collectors in eight States/UTs
C) Central agencies only
D) High Courts
Answer: B) District Collectors in eight States/UTs
Explanation: District Collectors were empowered to process and grant citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 in specified States and UTs.
10. BRICS Tourism Ministers adopted which declaration in Jaipur on 21 August 2026?
A) Delhi Declaration
B) Jaipur Declaration
C) Pune Declaration
D) BRICS Tourism Charter
Answer: B) Jaipur Declaration
Explanation: Also called the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Communiqué 2026, it was adopted by consensus during the meeting in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
11. PNGRB authorised how many km of new LPG pipelines in August 2026?
A) 1,200 km
B) 1,500 km
C) 1,800 km
D) 2,000 km
Answer: C) 1,800 km
Explanation: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board authorised 1,800 km of new LPG pipeline network on 21 August 2026.
12. The Centre is set to expand which mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission
B) NAMASTE
C) PM-SVANidhi
D) Jal Jeevan Mission
Answer: B) NAMASTE
Explanation: The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme is being expanded to rural areas to include more workers and promote mechanised cleaning.
13. Odisha formed a panel to examine relocation of villages from which Tiger Reserve?
A) Similipal
B) Satkosia
C) Bhitarkanika
D) Chandaka
Answer: B) Satkosia
Explanation: The panel will examine the relocation of villages from Satkosia Tiger Reserve for better wildlife conservation.
14. India’s first Soil Texture Map was developed by:
A) ISRO
B) NBSS&LUP (under ICAR)
C) Geological Survey of India
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: B) NBSS&LUP (under ICAR)
Explanation: The National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (headquartered in Nagpur) developed India’s first comprehensive soil texture map.
15. Core sector growth in July 2026 was primarily driven by which commodities?
A) Crude oil and fertilisers
B) Iron ore, cement and electricity
C) Natural gas and steel
D) Coal only
Answer: B) Iron ore, cement and electricity
Explanation: Iron ore grew ~29.5%, cement ~13.1% and electricity ~9%, while crude oil, natural gas and fertilisers contracted.
16. The Expression of Interest (EoI) for a data centre project was withdrawn for:
A) Lakshadweep
B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C) Puducherry
D) Goa
Answer: B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The EoI seeking private-sector proposals for a data centre project on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was withdrawn.
17. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for early resolution of water issues in:
A) North India
B) South India
C) North-East India
D) Western India
Answer: B) South India
Explanation: He emphasised joint meetings involving the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Home Ministry, Inter-State Council and the concerned southern States.
18. The Supreme Court directed CBSE to ease the three-language rule for:
A) Class 10
B) Class 6
C) Class 8
D) Class 12
Answer: B) Class 6
Explanation: The SC asked CBSE to provide flexibility (“elbow space”) to students and schools regarding the three-language formula at Class 6 level.
19. The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on:
A) 21 August
B) 26 November
C) 15 August
D) 9 September
Answer: A) 21 August
Explanation: Observed by the United Nations on 21 August to honour victims and survivors of terrorism and support their recovery.
20. Which scheme aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers through MSP and related mechanisms (budgeted ~₹7,200 crore in 2026-27)?
A) PM-KISAN
B) PM-AASHA
C) PMFBY
D) e-NAM
Answer: B) PM-AASHA
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) focuses on Price Support Scheme.
21. The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting was held in:
A) Bengaluru
B) Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
C) Hyderabad
D) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: B) Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Zonal Councils (under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956) promote inter-State and Centre-State coordination.
22. Territorial Army launched which cyber security initiative in partnership with CyberPeace in August 2026?
A) Cyber Suraksha
B) Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0)
C) Digital India Shield
D) Cyber Peace Corps
Answer: B) Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0)
Explanation: Launched on 21 August 2026, it focuses on developing indigenous solutions for defence and digital security.
23. India hosted the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in:
A) New Delhi
B) Pune
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Pune
Explanation: Held under India’s BRICS Chairship and chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia with participation from all 11 BRICS members.
24. Two commercial vessels carrying Indian crew members were hijacked in August 2026 off the coasts of:
A) Yemen and Somalia
B) Oman and Iran
C) Sri Lanka and Maldives
D) Myanmar and Bangladesh
Answer: A) Yemen and Somalia
Explanation: An Eritrea-flagged tanker (Gulf of Aden, off Yemen) and a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship (off Somalia’s Puntland) were hijacked; MEA confirmed the Indian nationals were safe.
25. Ashutosh Parida received the Sarala Puraskar 2026 for:
A) Fiction
B) Poetry
C) Drama
D) Non-fiction
Answer: B) Poetry
Explanation: The Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist was awarded for his poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi.