Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which state’s Assembly recently passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill via voice vote amid protests?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Assam
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh became the fourth state (after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam) to pass the UCC Bill 2026, with exemptions for tribes.
2. What is the name of India’s first AI-powered bird sanctuary planned in Maharashtra?
A) Keoladeo National Park
B) Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS)
C) Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
D) Chilika Lake Sanctuary
Answer: B) Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS)
Explanation: It integrates AI for wildlife conservation at TCFS.
3. Which operation did the Indian Navy commence at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, for multi-nation maritime security training?
A) Operation Malabar
B) Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
C) TROPEX
D) Milan
Answer: B) Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
Explanation: A four-day exercise focused on maritime security.
4. India’s Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded what growth in June 2026?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 7.2%
D) 4.1%
Answer: B) 5%
Explanation: Year-on-year growth under the revised 2022-23 base year series.
5. Which state faced severe floods affecting over 6.5 lakh people with multiple deaths reported on 23 July 2026?
A) Bihar
B) Assam
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Intense rainfall impacted 11 districts.
6. A major tunnel collapse incident was reported in which Indian state?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim (NHPC tunnel)
C) Uttarakhand
D) J&K
Answer: B) Sikkim
Explanation: Multiple casualties and rescues.
7. Which country passed a law banning social media for under-15s starting 2027?
A) Germany
B) France
C) UK
D) Australia
Answer: B) France
Explanation: Aimed at protecting children in the digital age.
8. Who was appointed as the UK’s first Minister for Artificial Intelligence?
A) Andy Burnham
B) Kanishka Narayan
C) Rishi Sunak
D) Keir Starmer
Answer: B) Kanishka Narayan
Explanation: An Indian-origin MP achieved this historic role.
9. Which alliance was formed involving Ukraine and nine European nations for missile defence?
A) NATO expansion
B) Integrated Ballistic Missile Defence Alliance
C) QUAD+
D) AUKUS
Answer: B) Integrated Ballistic Missile Defence Alliance
Explanation: Includes France, UK, Denmark, Netherlands, etc.
10. Which IIT is establishing a Centre of Excellence for Green Hydrogen Research under the Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Madras
D) IIT Delhi
Answer: B) IIT Kanpur
Explanation: A significant step in India’s clean energy research push.
11. What significant trade pact between India and the UK was highlighted as a win-win?
A) RCEP
B) New trade pact
C) CPTPP
D) SAFTA
Answer: B) New trade pact
Explanation: Offers benefits for both economies.
12. For the first time, what trend was observed in undergraduate enrolments in India?
A) Sharp increase
B) Decline
C) No change
D) Doubling
Answer: B) Decline
Explanation: Reported in recent education statistics.
13. Ajit Doval received which national award in 2026?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) 44th Lokmanya Tilak National Award
C) Padma Vibhushan
D) Jnanpith Award
Answer: B) 44th Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Explanation: For contributions to national security.
14. What did the Supreme Court direct the Centre regarding High Court judges?
A) Increase salaries
B) Frame uniform post-retirement norms
C) Appoint more judges
D) Reduce retirement age
Answer: B) Frame uniform post-retirement norms
Explanation: Committee to be formed within two weeks.
15. India and the UK brought which agreements into force in July 2026?
A) Defence pact only
B) Trade and social security agreements
C) Climate accord
D) Space cooperation
Answer: B) Trade and social security agreements
Explanation: Comprehensive benefits including zero-duty access.
16. What significant appointment or role was given to Andy Burnham in the UK?
A) Foreign Secretary
B) New Prime Minister
C) Chancellor
D) Defence Minister
Answer: B) New Prime Minister
Explanation: Sworn in or positioned as UK PM in recent developments.
17. India unveiled its first air taxi prototype developed by which startup?
A) Tata Advanced Systems
B) The ePlane Company (IIT Madras-incubated)
C) Boeing India
D) HAL
Answer: B) The ePlane Company (IIT Madras-incubated)
Explanation: eVTOL aircraft for urban mobility.
18. What is the Boomerang Nebula known as?
A) Brightest star
B) Coldest place in the Universe
C) Largest black hole
D) Nearest galaxy
Answer: B) Coldest place in the Universe
Explanation: Temperature around 1 Kelvin.
19. India’s first dengue vaccine approved is:
A) Covaxin-D
B) QDENGA by Takeda
C) Covishield variant
D) Bharat Biotech Dengue
Answer: B) QDENGA by Takeda
Explanation: Protects against all four dengue strains.
20. Which environmental concern was raised regarding a new dam and India’s rarest heron?
A) Pollution
B) Habitat destruction
C) Overfishing
D) Deforestation
Answer: B) Habitat destruction
Explanation: The dam ignores the heron’s home.
21. What did the Coal Ministry release for the first time?
A) Import data
B) Annual Scientific Mine Closure Report
C) Export targets
D) Privatization plan
Answer: B) Annual Scientific Mine Closure Report
Explanation: With technical cooperation with Germany’s GIZ.
22. Rajnath Singh flagged off which motorcycle expedition to commemorate Kargil Victory?
A) Swarnim Vijay
B) Shaurya Vijay Yatra
C) Kargil Vijay March
D) Operation Vijay Ride
Answer: B) Shaurya Vijay Yatra
Explanation: 1900 km from New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial.
23. What milestone did India achieve at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2026?
A) Participation only
B) Four gold medals
C) One silver
D) No medals
Answer: B) Four gold medals
Explanation: Strong performance by Indian students.
24. Which Indian Navy-related event is linked to Commonwealth Games preparations?
A) New warship launch
B) Young athletes highlighted for Glasgow 2026
C) Joint exercises only
D) None
Answer: B) Young athletes highlighted for Glasgow 2026
Explanation: Focus on emerging talent.
25. World Brain Day 2026 theme focused on:
A) Alzheimer’s only
B) Healthy brain tips and awareness
C) Neurology research funding
D) Mental health in AI era
Answer: B) Healthy brain tips and awareness
Explanation: Observed on 22 July.