Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which state saw tensions with bulldozer action in Kolkata’s New Market?
A) Maharashtra
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: Related to urban encroachment issues.
2. What is observed on 21 May in India to honour the memory of former PM Rajiv Gandhi?
A) National Youth Day
B) Anti-Terrorism Day
C) National Integration Day
D) Martyrs’ Day
Answer: B) Anti-Terrorism Day
Explanation: Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May to spread awareness against terrorism, commemorating the anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination.
3. India and the Netherlands recently agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to:
A) Comprehensive Economic Partnership
B) Strategic Partnership (2026–2030)
C) Defence Alliance
D) Climate Action Pact
Answer: B) Strategic Partnership (2026–2030)
Explanation: The partnership focuses on semiconductors, green hydrogen, maritime security, and trade.
4. India and Vietnam elevated their relationship to which level during President To Lam’s visit?
A) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
B) Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
C) Special Strategic Partnership
D) Defence and Security Alliance
Answer: B) Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Explanation: They set a $25 billion annual trade target by 2030, with focus on defence, trade, and critical minerals.
5. Which Indian state saw political developments involving TVK chief Joseph Vijay staking claim to form the government?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: TVK emerged as the single largest party in a hung assembly situation.
6. India’s renewable energy capacity addition was a key highlight in which month’s current affairs?
A) April
B) May 2026
C) March
D) June
Answer: B) May 2026
Explanation: Ongoing push for green energy.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced questions on democracy and media during his visit to which European country in May 2026?
A) Germany
B) Norway
C) France
D) Sweden
Answer: B) Norway
Explanation: The MEA defended India’s record following a journalist’s query during the joint press event.
8. India assumed the 2026 Chair of which agreement at a meeting in Navi Mumbai?
A) BRICS
B) Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA)
C) SCO
D) BIMSTEC
Answer: B) Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA)
Explanation: This was at the 48th National Representatives Meeting.
9. Bharat Singh Chauhan was re-elected as Chairman of which organisation?
A) Asian Chess Federation
B) Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA)
C) FIDE
D) All India Chess Federation
Answer: B) Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA)
Explanation: He was re-elected unanimously for a four-year term.
10. Dave Cousins was appointed as India’s Chief Coach for which discipline in archery?
A) Recurve
B) Compound
C) Traditional
D) Field Archery
Answer: B) Compound
Explanation: The appointment is until the 2028 LA Olympics.
11. Which African region is facing a significant Ebola outbreak in May 2026?
A) West Africa
B) Central Africa (including Congo)
C) East Africa
D) Southern Africa
Answer: B) Central Africa (including Congo)
Explanation: The outbreak has claimed over 100 lives, prompting travel restrictions.
12. Who was recently appointed/retained as India’s Compound Archery Chief Coach till 2028 Olympics?
A) Steve McLaughlin
B) Dave Cousins
C) Terry Kim
D) Lee Chang-yong
Answer: B) Dave Cousins
Explanation: Experienced American coach Dave Cousins was appointed as India’s Compound Archery Chief Coach, aiming for strong performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
13. Which two leaders met in Beijing in May 2026 for high-level talks?
A) Trump and Xi
B) Putin and Xi Jinping
C) Modi and Putin
D) Biden and Xi
Answer: B) Putin and Xi Jinping
Explanation: Discussions covered bilateral and global issues.
14. The US threatened Iran with a “higher level” action or “big hit” if it fails to reopen which waterway?
A) Suez Canal
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Panama Canal
D) Bab el-Mandeb
Answer: B) Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: This relates to oil and gas shipments during tensions.
15. Which country announced expansion of high-speed rail infrastructure projects around mid-May 2026?
A) India
B) China
C) Japan
D) France
Answer: B) China
Explanation: Continued focus on connectivity.
16. Which NBA team made an incredible comeback in the playoffs in May 2026, led by Jalen Brunson?
A) Cleveland Cavaliers
B) New York Knicks
C) Oklahoma City Thunder
D) Minnesota Timberwolves
Answer: B) New York Knicks
Explanation: Jalen Brunson scored 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their playoff series.
17. PM Modi chaired the first full Cabinet meeting of 2026 in Delhi, focusing on:
A) Electoral reforms
B) Energy security and inflation amid West Asia conflicts
C) Education policy
D) Space mission
Answer: B) Energy security and inflation amid West Asia conflicts
Explanation: Discussions included crude oil prices and supply chains.
18. Which Indian state’s new CM took oath in May 2026 (related to Himanta Biswa Sarma context)?
A) Tripura
B) Assam (second term)
C) Manipur
D) Meghalaya
Answer: B) Assam (second term)
Explanation: Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected NDA leader.
19. The Supreme Court of India made observations regarding the inclusion of CJI in the panel for appointing:
A) CBI Director
B) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and ECs (temporary)
C) Attorney General
D) Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: B) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and ECs (temporary)
Explanation: It clarified the arrangement as temporary.
20. India’s first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory was inaugurated in:
A) Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Chennai
Explanation: By the Ministry of Earth Sciences under Mission Mausam.
21. Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of which Grand Slam tournament in May 2026 due to injury?
A) French Open
B) Wimbledon
C) US Open
D) Australian Open
Answer: B) Wimbledon
Explanation: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the 2026 Wimbledon Championships because of a wrist injury.
22. India and Vietnam set a bilateral trade target of how much by 2030?
A) $15 billion
B) $25 billion
C) $50 billion
D) $100 billion
Answer: B) $25 billion
Explanation: Part of the enhanced strategic partnership.
23. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a memorial at Imjingak Park, Seoul, marking the anniversary of which war?
A) Vietnam War
B) Korean War (75th)
C) World War II
D) Gulf War
Answer: B) Korean War (75th)
Explanation: Highlighting India’s contributions.
24. Concerns over fake currency in India were highlighted in current affairs around:
A) Early May 2026
B) Mid-May 2026
C) Late April
D) June
Answer: A) Early May 2026
Explanation: Linked to security and economic implications.
25. Which organisation warned about increasing global cybercrime threats targeting banks?
A) IMF
B) Interpol/International organisation (mid-May)
C) WTO
D) WHO
Answer: B) Interpol/International organisation (mid-May)
Explanation: Focus on financial sector vulnerabilities.