Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country did India formally join as the 12th member in February 2026 to strengthen AI and semiconductor supply chains?
A) Quad Alliance
B) Pax Silica coalition
C) AUKUS
D) IONS
Answer: B
Explanation: India joined the US-led Pax Silica coalition in February 2026 as the 12th country. This alliance focuses on building secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure.
2. Who launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) in February 2026 to boost MSME exports?
A) Amit Shah
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Narendra Modi
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Minister Piyush Goyal (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) launched these interventions in February 2026 to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for global competitiveness.
3. The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized ‘Chintan Shivir’ in February 2026 at which location?
A) New Delhi
B) Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar
C) Mumbai
D) Assam
Answer: B
Explanation: The ‘Chintan Shivir’ was held from 18-19 February 2026 at Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, as a strategic platform to review and strengthen minority welfare policies.
4. February 2026 marked the Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) of which landmark Indian legislation?
A) Right to Education Act
B) Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
C) RTI Act
D) GST Act
Answer: B
Explanation: The Government of India observed the 50th anniversary of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, aimed at eliminating bonded labour and debt bondage.
5. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced which vision for human-centric AI governance?
A) Digital India
B) M.A.N.A.V. vision
C) AI for All
D) Tech Vision 2030
Answer: B
Explanation: The M.A.N.A.V. vision (emphasizing moral ethics, accountability, national sovereignty, accessibility, and safety) was presented to ensure ethical and inclusive AI development.
6. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held in which city from February 16-20, 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C
Explanation: The summit, inaugurated by PM Modi and addressed by leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
7. Which major subsea cable initiative was announced by Google at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
A) America-India Connect
B) Indo-Pacific Link
C) Global AI Cable
D) Pacific Connect
Answer: A
Explanation: Google's America-India Connect initiative expands subsea cable networks, connecting four continents and supporting India's AI infrastructure growth.
8. Union Minister Amit Shah launched Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II) in February 2026 in which state?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam (Nathanpur village, Cachar district)
C) Bihar
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: VVP–II was launched to boost border development, security, and infrastructure in Assam's border regions.
9. Which multilateral naval forum will India chair for two years from 2026 to 2028?
A) MILAN
B) Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
C) QUAD Naval Group
D) AUKUS
Answer: B
Explanation: India assumed chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026-2028 to enhance maritime cooperation.
10. Which movie won the most awards (six, including Best Film) at the 79th BAFTA Awards in February 2026?
A) Oppenheimer
B) One Battle After Another
C) Dune: Part Two
D) Barbie
Answer: B
Explanation: The American film *One Battle After Another* topped the 2026 BAFTAs.
11. Which US-led initiative involves stockpiling critical minerals to counter China's dominance, announced around February 2026?
A) Project Vault
B) Pax Silica
C) Artemis II
D) New START
Answer: A
Explanation: The US launched Project Vault for a strategic national stockpile of critical minerals amid global supply chain concerns.
12. NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed Moon mission since 1972, was set for no earlier than which date in February 2026?
A) February 1
B) February 6
C) February 24
D) February 28
Answer: B
Explanation: Artemis II was scheduled as part of February 2026's key global events, marking a return to crewed lunar exploration.
13. Which major event reached its fourth anniversary on February 24, 2026?
A) COVID-19 pandemic declaration
B) Russo-Ukrainian war
C) Artemis I launch
D) Brexit finalization
Answer: B
Explanation: The war in Ukraine marked four years on February 24, 2026, with ongoing impacts like Russian strikes on infrastructure.
14. President Trump's State of the Union address in February 2026 was expected to focus on which upcoming political event?
A) Presidential elections
B) Midterm elections
C) G20 summit
D) UNGA session
Answer: B
Explanation: The address on February 24, 2026, aimed to set the GOP message ahead of midterms deciding Congress control.
15. In February 2026, which ministry organized a 'Chintan Shivir' for minority welfare at Nalanda University?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: B
Explanation: MoMA held the event from February 18-19, 2026, to strengthen minority policies.
16. Which coalition did India join in February 2026 related to AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals?
A) Minerals Security Partnership
B) Pax Silica
C) Chip 4 Alliance
D) Five Eyes
Answer: B
Explanation: Pax Silica is a US-led alliance for resilient supply chains in these strategic areas.
17. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act celebrated its how many years in February 2026?
A) 25th
B) 40th
C) 50th
D) 75th
Answer: C
Explanation: The 1976 Act marked its Golden Jubilee in February 2026.
18. Which forest region in Northeast India faced severe fires in February 2026, requiring IAF aerial support?
A) Western Ghats
B) Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland areas
C) Sundarbans
D) Himalayan foothills
Answer: B
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland experienced severe forest fires threatening biodiversity.
19. Google's $15 billion investment (2026-2030) in India focuses on which area, announced in February 2026?
A) EVs
B) Foundational AI infrastructure
C) Renewable energy
D) Railways
Answer: B
Explanation: The investment supports AI data centers, subsea cables, and related infrastructure.
20. Which program was launched by NITI Aayog in February 2026 related to apprenticeship reforms?
A) Revitalizing Apprenticeship Ecosystem report
B) Skill India 2.0
C) Digital Apprenticeship
D) Youth Employment Mission
Answer: A
Explanation: The report addresses insights, challenges, and best practices for revitalizing apprenticeships.
21. The Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor was in news for inauguration around February 2026 in which sector?
A) Aviation
B) Rapid rail transit
C) Highway expansion
D) Metro extension
Answer: B
Explanation: It relates to infrastructure developments like the Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor.
22. Which international body held discussions on energy security and clean transition in February 2026?
A) OPEC
B) International Energy Agency (IEA)
C) WTO
D) IMF
Answer: B
Explanation: IEA's ministerial meeting reinforced cooperation on energy, minerals, and clean energy.
23. Merchandise Trade Indices base year was revised to which year by DGCI&S in February 2026?
A) FY 2011-12
B) FY 2022-23
C) FY 2015-16
D) FY 2020-21
Answer: B
Explanation: Revised to FY 2022-23 to reflect current trade structures.
24. Which US policy saw nationwide protests and a judge's ruling in early February 2026?
A) Trade tariffs
B) Immigration crackdown and ICE surge
C) Climate accords
D) Gun control
Answer: B
Explanation: Protests against Trump's immigration policies, including fatal incidents and anti-ICE demonstrations.
25. The Justice Department released over 3 million pages of which files in February 2026?
A) Watergate
B) Epstein files
C) Pentagon Papers
D) WikiLeaks
Answer: B
Explanation: Over 3 million pages related to Jeffrey Epstein were released.