Current Affairs 14th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. On February 22, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off which major infrastructure project in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh?
A) Lucknow Metro
B) Meerut Metro and Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor
C) Vande Bharat Express to Agra
D) RapidX to Ghaziabad
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi dedicated the 82 km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor (India’s first RRTS) and flagged off the Meerut Metro, along with projects worth ~Rs 12,930 crore, to boost connectivity in the NCR region.
2. What is the name of the nationwide awareness campaign launched by Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary on February 22, 2026, to promote digital skilling?
A) Digital India Abhiyan
B) Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai
C) Skill India 2.0
D) AI for All
Answer: B
Explanation: The campaign, launched via the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), aims to accelerate India’s digital skilling movement under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
3. Which indigenously manufactured vaccine was launched by Union Minister J.P. Nadda in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, in February 2026?
A) COVID-19 booster
B) Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine
C) Malaria vaccine
D) HPV vaccine
Answer: B
Explanation: The Td vaccine was launched at the Central Research Institute (CRI) in Kasauli to strengthen adult immunization against tetanus and diphtheria.
4. Which leader warned of a 'regional war' in the Middle East if the US attacks, amid tensions in February 2026?
A) Israeli PM
B) Iran’s Supreme Leader
C) Saudi Crown Prince
D) Turkish President
Answer: B
Explanation: Iran's Supreme Leader's warning came amid US threats over protests and regional escalations.
5. The NGT cleared which major infrastructure project in February 2026 citing strategic importance?
A) Bullet Train Corridor
B) Great Nicobar Island mega-project
C) Mumbai Coastal Road
D) Sagarmala Phase 2
Answer: B
Explanation: The ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar project was cleared with conditions for environmental compliance.
6. Which new National Counter Terrorism Policy was launched by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs around February 2026?
A) Suraksha
B) Prahar
C) Raksha
D) Nirbhaya
Answer: B
Explanation: "Prahar" aims to strengthen national security, improve inter-agency coordination, and create an integrated anti-terror strategy.
7. Which anti-submarine warfare (ASW) craft, nicknamed "Dolphin Hunter," was commissioned into the Indian Navy around February 24, 2026?
A) INS Androth
B) INS Anjadip
C) INS Arnala
D) INS Kadmatt
Answer: B
Explanation: INS Anjadip (Dolphin Hunter) enhances the Navy's anti-submarine capabilities as part of ongoing fleet modernization.
8. Greece's Stefanos Sakellaridis won the men's singles title at which tennis tournament in February 2026?
A) Chennai Open
B) Delhi Open 2026
C) Mumbai Open
D) Pune Challenger
Answer: B
Explanation: Sakellaridis defeated India's Shrivalli Adkar in a related final context, but clinched the Delhi Open 2026 men's singles.
9. As of February 2026, which country accounts for the second-highest number of weekly active ChatGPT users (over 100 million), according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman?
A) China
B) India
C) Brazil
D) Indonesia
Answer: B
Explanation: India ranks second only to the US, highlighted during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
10. Which AI company's CEO noted India has over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users during February 2026 events?
A) Google DeepMind
B) OpenAI (Sam Altman)
C) Anthropic
D) Meta AI
Answer: B
Explanation: Sam Altman highlighted India's massive user base (second to the US) at the India AI Impact Summit.
11. Which country’s forces ended a major counterterrorism operation in Balochistan in early February 2026, eliminating 145 BLA insurgents?
A) India
B) Afghanistan
C) Pakistan
D) Iran
Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistani military and Balochistan Police concluded the 40-hour operation with significant casualties on all sides.
12. A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, in February 2026 targeted a minibus carrying mineworkers, killing at least how many people?
A) 7
B) 15
C) 25
D) 38
Answer: B
Explanation: The attack killed 15 and injured 7, part of ongoing strikes amid the war.
13. Which Nigerian militant group lost its deputy leader Abu Khalid in a raid in Borno State in February 2026?
A) ISIS-West Africa
B) Boko Haram
C) Al-Shabaab
D) Ansaru
Answer: B
Explanation: Nigerian forces killed Abu Khalid and 10 others in Sambisa Forest during a counter-insurgency operation.
14. The RBI launched a highly secure second data centre in which city in February 2026?
A) Chennai
B) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B
Explanation: This enhances data security and resilience for India's central banking systems.
15. Which former Congress leader from Assam joined the BJP after 32 years in February 2026?
A) Tarun Gogoi
B) Bhupen Borah
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Gaurav Gogoi
Answer: B
Explanation: Bhupen Borah, former Assam Congress chief, switched parties, marking a significant political development.
16. President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, ahead of which elections?
A) Presidential election
B) Midterm elections
C) Gubernatorial polls
D) Local body polls
Answer: B
Explanation: The address set the GOP message before the 2026 midterms deciding control of Congress.
17. NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed Moon mission since 1972, was targeted for no earlier than which date in February 2026?
A) February 1
B) February 6
C) February 14
D) February 24
Answer: B
Explanation: Artemis II is a key step in returning humans to the Moon.
18. Which policy or scheme's ministry launch was quizzed in recent February 24, 2026 current affairs quizzes (related to pilgrimage)?
A) PRASHAD Scheme – Tourism Ministry
B) Swachh Bharat – Jal Shakti
C) Ayushman Bharat – Health
D) PM-KISAN – Agriculture
Answer: A
Explanation: PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) falls under the Ministry of Tourism.
19. Vaan Island, recently in news in February 2026 quizzes, is located in which region?
A) Andaman Sea
B) Gulf of Mannar
C) Bay of Bengal
D) Arabian Sea
Answer: B
Explanation: It gained attention in environmental or geographical current affairs contexts.
20. Which tennis player defeated India's Shrivalli Adkar 6-0, 6-1 in a final around February 24, 2026?
A) Stefanos Tsitsipas
B) Vandewinkel
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Carlos Alcaraz
Answer: B
Explanation: Vandewinkel clinched a title with a dominant win over the Indian player.
21. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was signed by how many countries/organizations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
A) 50
B) 88
C) 120
D) 200
Answer: B
Explanation: Including major nations like the US, China, France, and the UK, focusing on democratic diffusion of AI.
22. Which state/region saw progress in electricity transition with green tariffs and EV adoption targets in FY2026 reports?
A) Gujarat
B) Bihar
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: Bihar introduced green tariffs, targeted 24 GW renewables by 2030, and advanced EV policies.
23. Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy's demise was condoled by PM Modi in February 2026 news.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Explanation: PM expressed condolences on the passing of the TMC-turned-BJP leader.
24. Which global event's fourth anniversary was observed on February 24, 2026, with continued Russian strikes?
A) COVID-19 pandemic declaration
B) Russo-Ukrainian war escalation
C) Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
D) Brexit finalization
Answer: B
Explanation: The war reached its fourth year with infrastructure attacks affecting civilians.
25. India earmarked how much funding for its state-backed VC fund for AI and advanced manufacturing at the AI Summit 2026?
A) $500 million
B) $1.1 billion
C) $2 billion
D) $5 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: The $1.1 billion fund aims to attract AI investments and support startups.