Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country announced mandatory caning for scammers starting December 30, 2025?
a) Malaysia
b) Singapore
c) Indonesia
d) Thailand
Answer: b) Singapore
Explanation: Up to 24 strokes for scammers.
2. What percentage of groundwater samples in India showed uranium contamination exceeding BIS limits, as per the Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025?
a) 5–7%
b) 13–15%
c) 20–22%
d) 8–10%
Answer: b) 13–15%
Explanation: The report by the Central Ground Water Board analyzed ~15,000 samples from 2024, revealing 13–15% with uranium levels above safe drinking water limits.
3. Which operation did India launch to provide humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah?
a) Operation Rahat
b) Operation Sagar Bandhu
c) Operation Maitri
d) Operation Karuna
Answer: b) Operation Sagar Bandhu
Explanation: This HADR mission delivered aid after the cyclone's landfall on November 27, 2025, causing widespread disruption.
4. Which country successfully launched the world's first quantum-secured satellite communication network for civilian use in December 2025?
a) United States
b) China
c) India
d) Russia
Answer: c) India
Explanation: ISRO and the Department of Telecommunications jointly launched the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) satellite network, marking a global first in civilian quantum-secure communications.
5. Who was appointed as the new CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) with additional charge from December 16, 2025?
a) B. Sairam
b) Praveen Kumar
c) Satya Nadella
d) Antonio Tajani
Answer: a) B. Sairam
Explanation: B. Sairam, with over three decades in the coal sector, was given additional charge as CMD of NCL.
6. Which country did Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani visit from December 10–12, 2025, to strengthen bilateral ties?
a) France
b) India
c) Germany
d) UK
Answer: b) India
Explanation: The visit aimed to enhance the India-Italy Strategic Partnership.
7. What is the theme of the UNAOC Global Forum 2025?
a) Dialogue for Peace
b) Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity – Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect
c) Multipolar World Unity
d) Global Solidarity
Answer: b) Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity – Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect
Explanation: Held under this theme, it focused on mutual understanding in a multipolar world.
8. Which state government presented a supplementary budget of Rs. 35,000 crores for FY26 in December 2025?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Rajasthan
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: It was the largest supplementary budget in the state's history.
9. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in December 2025?
a) Rekha Sharma
b) Vijaya Rahatkar
c) Archana Majumdar
d) Lalita Kumarmangalam
Answer: b) Vijaya Rahatkar
Explanation: Vijaya Rahatkar, a former Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson, took charge to focus on women's safety and empowerment initiatives.
10. Which country hosted the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention against Corruption in December 2025?
a) India
b) Qatar
c) Switzerland
d) France
Answer: b) Qatar
Explanation: Held in Doha from December 15–19, 2025.
11. Which state approved the Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act in December 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Rajasthan
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation: It provides registration and welfare benefits for gig workers.
12. Who won the maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025?
a) Haryana
b) Jharkhand
c) Maharashtra
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Jharkhand
Explanation: They defeated Haryana by 69 runs, with Ishan Kishan scoring a century.
13. Which meteor shower peaked with high visibility in India on December 13–14, 2025?
a) Leonids
b) Geminids
c) Perseids
d) Quadrantids
Answer: b) Geminids
Explanation: One of the strongest annual meteor showers.
14. Which Indian bank signed a Euro 150 million LoC with KfW for climate projects in December 2025?
a) HDFC Bank
b) State Bank of India
c) ICICI Bank
d) Punjab National Bank
Answer: b) State Bank of India
Explanation: To support renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
15. Which city was awarded the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2025 in the UT category?
a) Delhi
b) Chandigarh
c) Puducherry
d) Andaman
Answer: b) Chandigarh
Explanation: For energy efficiency initiatives.
16. What is the FDI limit in insurance companies raised to under the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025?
a) 74%
b) 100%
c) 49%
d) 90%
Answer: b) 100%
Explanation: To attract more foreign investment.
17. Which country was India's partner in the India-Netherlands MoU signed on December 19, 2025?
a) Germany
b) Netherlands
c) France
d) Belgium
Answer: b) Netherlands
Explanation: For enhancing trade and investment.
18. What record did India achieve in solar power output in December 2025?
a) Highest daily
b) Highest monthly
c) Highest annual
d) Highest quarterly
Answer: b) Highest monthly
Explanation: Due to new projects and grid integration.
19. Which CEO visited India from December 10–12, 2025, for AI collaborations?
a) Elon Musk
b) Satya Nadella
c) Sundar Pichai
d) Tim Cook
Answer: b) Satya Nadella
Explanation: Microsoft CEO for partnerships with TCS, Infosys, etc.
20. What is the theme of the Global Yoga Summit 2025 (December 17–19)?
a) Yoga for Health
b) Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-being
c) Yoga for Peace
d) Global Wellness
Answer: b) Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-being
Explanation: Organized by WHO and Ministry of Ayush.
21. Which state hosted the Regional Artificial Intelligence Impact Conference on December 19–20, 2025?
a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Gujarat
d) Telangana
Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation: To promote AI in governance.
22. What reservation was increased to 50% for ex-Agniveers in CAPFs starting December 2025?
a) Group A posts
b) Group C constable posts
c) Officer posts
d) Technical posts
Answer: b) Group C constable posts
Explanation: First in BSF, under Ministry of Home Affairs.
23. Which project saw final DPRs approved for PM MITRA Textile Parks at Rs. 5,567 crore?
a) Three states
b) Five states
c) Two states
d) Four states
Answer: a) Three states
Explanation: For mega integrated textile regions.
24. Which international day is observed on December 20?
a) Human Rights Day
b) International Human Solidarity Day
c) World AIDS Day
d) Vijay Diwas
Answer: b) International Human Solidarity Day
Explanation: To promote unity and cooperation.
25. Which Indian state introduced wildlife-safe highways on NH-45 in December 2025?
a) Kerala
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Assam
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: With underpasses and eco-friendly designs.