Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. On 23 June 2026, which organization issued heavy rainfall and heatwave alerts in India?
A) ISRO
B) IMD
C) NITI Aayog
D) RBI
Answer: B) IMD
Explanation: India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued weather alerts for several states, including heavy rainfall warnings and heatwave alerts in some regions.
2. IMD stands for:
A) Indian Meteorological Department
B) India Meteorological Department
C) International Meteorological Division
D) Indian Marine Department
Answer: B) India Meteorological Department
Explanation: IMD is India’s national weather forecasting agency.
3. Which Indian official held talks with Iran’s top security official amid Middle East tensions?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Ajit Doval
D) Amit Shah
Answer: C) Ajit Doval
Explanation: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval discussed regional security issues with Iran’s security officials.
4. Ajit Doval is the National Security Adviser of:
A) USA
B) India
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B) India
Explanation: Ajit Doval serves as India’s National Security Adviser.
5. India’s External Affairs Minister expressed condolences over the deaths of Indians in which country?
A) UAE
B) Qatar
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Oman
Answer: B) Qatar
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed condolences after an explosion in Qatar’s Ras Laffan area killed Indian nationals.
6. Ras Laffan is located in:
A) Qatar
B) Iran
C) Kuwait
D) Bahrain
Answer: A) Qatar
Explanation: Ras Laffan is an industrial area in Qatar.
7. Olympic Games are organized by:
A) FIFA
B) IOC
C) ICC
D) BCCI
Answer: B) IOC
Explanation: International Olympic Committee manages the Olympic movement.
8. “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” was launched by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C) Ministry of Environment
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation: The campaign is conducted by the Agriculture Ministry.
9. NITI Aayog released a roadmap related to which industry?
A) Automobile
B) Semiconductor
C) Textile
D) Tourism
Answer: B) Semiconductor
Explanation: NITI Aayog released a roadmap for India’s semiconductor industry growth.
10. Semiconductor chips are mainly used in:
A) Electronics
B) Agriculture only
C) Construction only
D) Transport only
Answer: A) Electronics
Explanation: Semiconductors are essential components in electronic devices.
11. The Thomas Cup is associated with:
A) Badminton
B) Cricket
C) Tennis
D) Boxing
Answer: A) Badminton
Explanation: Thomas Cup is the world men’s team badminton championship.
12. Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with:
A) Red Sea
B) Gulf of Oman
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Black Sea
Answer: B) Gulf of Oman
Explanation: It is a major oil transportation route.
13. BRICS is a group of:
A) Sports organizations
B) Developing economies
C) Military alliances
D) UN agencies
Answer: B) Developing economies
Explanation: BRICS promotes economic cooperation among member countries.
14. Which country is NOT a founding member of BRICS?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) Russia
D) Japan
Answer: D) Japan
Explanation: Japan is not a BRICS member.
15. June 23 is remembered for the Battle of Plassey in which year?
A) 1757
B) 1857
C) 1947
D) 1764
Answer: A) 1757
Explanation: Battle of Plassey occurred on 23 June 1757 and changed Indian history.
16. GARUDA framework was approved by which regulator?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) IRDAI
D) PFRDA
Answer: B) SEBI
Explanation: SEBI approved GARUDA framework related to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
17. International Olympic Committee was founded in:
A) 1894
B) 1901
C) 1914
D) 1920
Answer: A) 1894
Explanation: Modern Olympic movement began with the establishment of IOC in 1894.
18. The headquarters of IOC is in:
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Lausanne
D) London
Answer: C) Lausanne
Explanation: IOC headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
19. India’s goods exports increased during early FY 2026-27 by approximately:
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%
Answer: C) 15%
Explanation: India’s merchandise exports recorded growth during the early months of FY 2026-27.
20. International Yoga Day is celebrated on:
A) June 5
B) June 21
C) June 23
D) June 30
Answer: B) June 21
Explanation: UN declared 21 June as International Yoga Day.
21. Which Indian institution promotes small industries and MSMEs?
A) NABARD
B) SIDBI
C) RBI
D) SEBI
Answer: B) SIDBI
Explanation: Small Industries Development Bank of India supports MSME development.
22. India’s central bank is:
A) SBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) SEBI
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India is the country’s central bank.
23. CSR rules in India are governed under:
A) Companies Act
B) Banking Act
C) Constitution only
D) Labour Act
Answer: A) Companies Act
Explanation: Corporate Social Responsibility provisions come under Companies Act.
24. ZCZP instruments are related to:
A) Social Stock Exchange
B) Stock Market only
C) Agriculture Market
D) Currency Market
Answer: A) Social Stock Exchange
Explanation: Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments are linked with social sector funding.
25. Which organization works for global peace and cooperation?
A) UN
B) FIFA
C) ICC
D) WTO only
Answer: A) UN
Explanation: United Nations works for international peace and cooperation.