Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Search and rescue operations continued for how many crew members after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 22
D) 25
Answer: C) 22
Explanation: The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard intensified search operations after the vessel sank.
2. Who is India’s National Security Advisor expected to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing?
A) S. Jaishankar
B) Ajit Doval
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Amit Shah
Answer: B) Ajit Doval
Explanation: NSA Ajit Doval was scheduled to visit Beijing (23–24 August) for the 25th SR talks, ahead of a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
3. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Russia to attend which session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission?
A) 25th
B) 26th
C) 27th
D) 28th
Answer: C) 27th
Explanation: Jaishankar attended the 27th Session of the IRIGC-TEC and was also scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
4. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) clarified that circulating Influenza A (H1N1) viruses in India belong to which strain?
A) A new variant
B) A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like
C) H5N1
D) A/California/07/2009
Answer: B) A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like
Explanation: ICMR stated there is no new H1N1 strain and existing vaccines remain sufficient; there is no cause for panic.
5. Congress flagged a delay in the prorogation of Lok Sabha after it was adjourned sine die on which date?
A) 10 August 2026
B) 13 August 2026
C) 15 August 2026
D) 20 August 2026
Answer: B) 13 August 2026
Explanation: Jairam Ramesh noted the 10-day delay in prorogation and linked it to possible efforts related to a delimitation Bill.
6. Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir was scheduled to visit which country on 24 August 2026 for regional security talks?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) China
C) Iran
D) Turkey
Answer: C) Iran
Explanation: Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Munir’s visit to Tehran to discuss peace and security amid rising regional tensions.
7. A Chinese humanoid robot (Tiangong Ultra) set a new mark by completing 100 metres in how many seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s human world record?
A) 9.58
B) 9.39
C) 9.72
D) 9.15
Answer: B) 9.39
Explanation: The robot achieved the time during a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
8. National Space Day in India commemorates the soft landing of which mission?
A) Chandrayaan-1
B) Chandrayaan-2
C) Chandrayaan-3
D) Aditya-L1
Answer: C) Chandrayaan-3
Explanation: Observed on 23 August, it marks India’s historic lunar south-pole soft landing in 2023.
9. Former international cricket captains, led by Greg Chappell, appealed for humane treatment and medical care for which former Pakistan Prime Minister?
A) Nawaz Sharif
B) Imran Khan
C) Shehbaz Sharif
D) Benazir Bhutto
Answer: B) Imran Khan
Explanation: Over 20 former captains jointly urged the Pakistan government to ensure proper medical care for the former PM and cricket captain.
10. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian described a memorandum of understanding with which country as the best path out of a stalled war?
A) Russia
B) China
C) United States
D) European Union
Answer: C) United States
Explanation: Pezeshkian defended the MoU with the US while Iranian officials also warned neighbouring countries against supporting further US sanctions.
11. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven infrastructure projects worth approximately how much at Paradip Port in Odisha?
A) ₹250 crore
B) ₹427.80 crore
C) ₹600 crore
D) ₹350 crore
Answer: B) ₹427.80 crore
Explanation: The projects were inaugurated under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at Paradip Port Authority.
12. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) eased rules related to which type of invoicing for Indian exporters?
A) Dollar-only
B) Rupee-based
C) Euro-based
D) Crypto
Answer: B) Rupee-based
Explanation: The move under the Foreign Trade Policy gives exporters greater flexibility to invoice and receive payments in INR or foreign currencies.
13. India’s women’s hockey team was knocked out of World Cup semi-final contention after a goalless draw against which team?
A) Netherlands
B) Australia
C) Argentina
D) Germany
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: The 0-0 draw in the must-win match ended India’s podium hopes at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.
14. Devdutt Padikkal scored back-to-back Test centuries during India’s match against which country in Colombo?
A) Australia
B) England
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: C) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Padikkal achieved the feat in the ongoing Test series in Sri Lanka.
15. China postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was planned to search for what on the Moon?
A) Helium-3
B) Water ice
C) Rare earths
D) Oxygen
Answer: B) Water ice
Explanation: The ambitious mission, set for launch from Wenchang, was delayed shortly before the planned lift-off.
16. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated which youth-centric classical music event in New Delhi?
A) Sangeet Natak
B) MALHAR 2026
C) Tansen Festival
D) Spic Macay
Answer: B) MALHAR 2026
Explanation: Organised by Antar Hriday Connect, it was a monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music.
17. Justice Sanjay Karol, popularly known as ‘Chachaji’ in the Supreme Court, recently?
A) Took oath as CJI
B) Retired
C) Was elevated
D) Resigned
Answer: B) Retired
Explanation: He demitted office after serving on the apex court bench.
18. An RTI reply revealed that approximately how many government posts were vacant in India?
A) 5.5 lakh
B) 8.23 lakh
C) 10 lakh
D) 6.8 lakh
Answer: B) 8.23 lakh
Explanation: The data highlighted significant workforce gaps across government departments.
19. Assam recorded its first IVF-born calf as a step toward conservation of which type of cattle?
A) Exotic breeds
B) Indigenous cattle
C) Dairy hybrids
D) Buffalo
Answer: B) Indigenous cattle
Explanation: The development marks progress in scientific conservation of native cattle breeds.
20. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised complete self-reliance in the production of which defence platform?
A) Fighter jets
B) Warships
C) Tanks
D) Missiles
Answer: B) Warships
Explanation: He stressed indigenous capability while laying foundations for expansion projects at GRSE and related units.
21. PM Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs of how many Indian space startups ahead of National Space Day?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: C) 20
Explanation: The interaction included firms such as Skyroot Aerospace; Modi encouraged building India into a global space hub.
22. A wildfire known as the Hawk Fire forced thousands of evacuations near which US city?
A) Los Angeles
B) Reno, Nevada
C) Phoenix
D) Seattle
Answer: B) Reno, Nevada
Explanation: The fast-moving fire grew rapidly with zero containment initially, prompting mass evacuations.
23. Indian Railways operated its first-ever double-stack container train of approximately what length?
A) 0.8 km
B) 1.3 km
C) 2 km
D) 1 km
Answer: B) 1.3 km
Explanation: This marked a milestone in increasing freight efficiency on the network.
24. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 came into force after receiving Presidential assent on which date?
A) 15 August
B) 18 August
C) 20 August
D) 22 August
Answer: B) 18 August
Explanation: The Act took effect on 23 August; opposition parties indicated possible legal challenges.
25. BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting was held in which Indian city as part of India’s BRICS chairmanship?
A) New Delhi
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hosted the meeting with representatives from BRICS member countries.