Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which Indian startup unveiled the country’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype in July 2026?
A) Boeing India
B) The ePlane Company
C) Tata Advanced Systems
D) HAL
Answer: B)
Explanation: The ePlane Company, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, unveiled India’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype, advancing urban air mobility.
2. Where and when are the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held?
A) Glasgow, Scotland (July 23 – August 2, 2026)
B) Birmingham, UK (2022 carryover)
C) Melbourne, Australia
D) New Delhi, India
Answer: A)
Explanation: The 23rd edition will take place in Glasgow with India sending a 120-member contingent.
3. What is QDENGA, approved by India in July 2026?
A) First indigenous dengue vaccine
B) COVID-19 booster
C) Malaria vaccine
D) Polio oral drop
Answer: A)
Explanation: Takeda’s QDENGA became India’s first approved dengue vaccine, protecting against all four serotypes for ages 4-60.
4. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame uniform post-retirement norms for which judges in July 2026?
A) High Court judges
B) District judges
C) Tribunal members
D) CBI officers
Answer: A)
Explanation: The SC asked for a committee to recommend uniform benefits for retired Chief Justices and High Court judges.
5. By how much did India’s Index of Core Industries grow year-on-year in June 2026?
A) 5%
B) 2.8%
C) 8.1%
D) 1.2%
Answer: A)
Explanation: Provisional data showed 5% YoY growth.
6. Who became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2026?
A) Keir Starmer
B) Andy Burnham
C) Rishi Sunak
D) Boris Johnson
Answer: B)
Explanation: Andy Burnham was sworn in after meeting King Charles III.
7. In July 2026, what total number of Supreme Court judges was proposed in the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha?
A. Increase the strength to 38
B. Increase the strength to 34
C. Increase the strength to 25
D. Increase the strength to 50
Answer: A. Increase the strength to 38
Explanation: The Government introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to 38.
8. Which activist was shifted to Medanta Hospital in July 2026 following a Delhi HC order?
A) Medha Patkar
B) Sonam Wangchuk
C) Arundhati Roy
D) Greta Thunberg
Answer: B)
Explanation: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted after medical concerns during protests.
9. What major defence-related development involved India and Canada in July 2026?
A) Defence collaboration agreement
B) Joint naval exercise cancellation
C) Arms embargo
D) Missile technology denial
Answer: A)
Explanation: Discussions focused on deeper Canada-India defence ties.
10. Bengaluru is set to host which bilateral space meeting in August 2026?
A) India-U.S. space group meet
B) ISRO-NASA joint mission
C) BRICS Space Forum
D) QUAD Space Dialogue
Answer: A)
Explanation: The India-U.S. space cooperation meeting was announced.
11. What ongoing regional conflict saw continued U.S. strikes on Iran in July 2026?
A) 2026 Iran war / Strait of Hormuz crisis
B) Ukraine-Russia war
C) Israel-Hamas war only
D) Yemen civil war
Answer: A)
Explanation: Multiple nights of strikes and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz were reported.
12. India summoned the envoy of which country after an Indian national was killed in a ship attack?
A) Iran (and Russia in separate incidents)
B) China
C) Pakistan
D) North Korea
Answer: A)
Explanation: Protests and summons followed attacks involving Iranian and Russian actions.
13. What is the reported death toll context in the 2026 Venezuela earthquakes?
A) Over 3,300
B) Under 500
C) Around 1,000
D) None reported
Answer: A)
Explanation: Significant casualties were reported from the earthquakes.
14. Heavy rains and landslides in July 2026 affected which Indian state with notable fatalities?
A) Kerala (Wayanad) and multiple states including J&K
B) Rajasthan only
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A)
Explanation: Floods and landslides caused deaths and disruptions across several states.
15. What diplomatic action did India take regarding Russians after an attack on a commercial vessel?
A) Summoned Russian Chargé d’Affaires
B) Imposed sanctions
C) Joint military exercise
D) Trade deal suspension
Answer: A)
Explanation: Protest over the MV Golden Leo incident.
16. Which international leader visited India or had key bilateral talks highlighted in July 2026?
A) Multiple (e.g., Moldova President context)
B) Only U.S. President
C) Chinese Premier
D) Pakistani PM
Answer: A)
Explanation: Engagements like President Murmu’s interactions were noted.
17. What economic measure did the RBI undertake that saw over $20 bn inflow?
A) Special swap
B) Rate hike
C) Gold purchase
D) Forex sale
Answer: A)
Explanation: A special dollar-rupee swap brought significant inflows.
18. France passed a law in July 2026 banning social media for children under what age?
A) 15
B) 13
C) 18
D) 16
Answer: A)
Explanation: A landmark digital regulation.
19. What sports event is India preparing a large contingent for in late July 2026?
A) Commonwealth Games 2026
B) Olympics
C) Asian Games
D) SAFF Championship
Answer: A)
Explanation: 120-member team for Glasgow.
20. What is the focus of “Mission Golden Spice”?
A) Lakadong Turmeric value chain in Meghalaya
B) Saffron
C) Cardamom
D) Black pepper
Answer: A)
Explanation: Launched for NE turmeric.
21. What protest involving “Cockroaches” was reported in Delhi in July 2026?
A) CJP or opposition-related march
B) Farmer protest only
C) Student NEET protest
D) All of the above elements
Answer: A)
Explanation: Police action against activists at Jantar Mantar.
22. India’s green transition challenge highlighted in July 2026 relates to missing what?
A) Long-duration energy storage
B) Solar panels
C) EV batteries
D) Wind turbines
Answer: A)
Explanation: Critical gap in renewable integration.
23. What major infrastructure incident occurred in Sikkim in July 2026?
A) Tunnel collapse (methane gas leak suspected)
B) Bridge collapse only
C) Airport closure
D) Highway blockade
Answer: A)
Explanation: Fatalities reported in the incident.
24. President Droupadi Murmu visited which country for bilateral talks?
A) Moldova (or similar engagements)
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Pakistan
Answer: A)
Explanation: Strengthening ties highlighted.
25. What milestone did India achieve in renewable energy capacity over the last decade (mentioned in July 2026)?
A) From ~76 GW to over 288 GW
B) Doubled only
C) No growth
D) Halved
Answer: A)
Explanation: Significant expansion reported.