Current Affairs 14th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Hindi
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1. Which state did the Union Cabinet officially approve to rename as "Keralam"?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: The Union Cabinet cleared the proposal to rename the state to "Keralam" to reflect its linguistic and cultural identity in the Malayalam language.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day state visit to which country on February 25, 2026?
A) USA
B) UAE
C) Israel
D) Russia
Answer: C) Israel
Explanation: PM Modi arrived in Israel for his second visit to the nation, focusing on defense, trade, and strategic cooperation.
3. In his 2026 State of the Union address, Donald Trump claimed to have delivered the longest speech in history. How long was it?
A) 1 hour 20 minutes
B) 1 hour 41 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 58 minutes
Answer: B) 1 hour 41 minutes
Explanation: Trump set a new record, surpassing Bill Clinton's previous record for the longest State of the Union address.
4. Which cricketer scored a 51-ball century to guide England into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
A) Jos Buttler
B) Harry Brook
C) Ben Stokes
D) Phil Salt
Answer: B) Harry Brook
Explanation: Brook's explosive century helped England defeat Pakistan by 2 wickets to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
5. The Supreme Court of India recently took *suo motucognisance of a controversial reference to "corruption in judiciary" in which textbook?
A) Class 10 History
B) Class 8 Social Science (NCERT)
C) Class 12 Political Science
D) Class 7 NCERT Textbook
Answer: D) Class 7 NCERT Textbook
Explanation: The SC flagged content in the NCERT Class 7/8 materials that highlighted "corruption at various levels" within the judicial system.
6. Which city in India topped the list for online searches for mental health support and therapy in February 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) Kolkata
D) Delhi
Answer: C) Kolkata
Explanation: A new report indicated a surge in mental health awareness, with Kolkata recording the highest search volume for counseling services.
7. A major fraud case involving ₹590 crore recently hit which private sector bank?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) IDFC First Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: C) IDFC First Bank
Explanation: Haryana authorities arrested individuals in connection with a massive fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.
8. Which organization recently launched the "Make A Safety Statement" road safety campaign in India?
A) WHO
B) United Nations (UN)
C) NHAI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) United Nations (UN)
Explanation: UN Special Envoy Jean Todt launched the global campaign in India to prioritize road safety and reduce fatalities.
9. The "Him-CONNECT" event, focusing on sustainable development, was organized by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) Ministry of Education
Answer: B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: The event was held in New Delhi during the TERI World Sustainable Development Summit.
10. India is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets from which country?
A) USA (F-35)
B) France (Rafale)
C) Russia (Su-57)
D) UK (Tempest)
Answer: C) Russia
Explanation: India is exploring the Su-57 Russian stealth fighters to enhance its air combat strategy.
11. Which company secured a major order for 378.75 MW solar modules on February 25, 2026?
A) Tata Power Solar
B) Vikram Solar
C) Adani Green
D) Waaree Energies
Answer: B) Vikram Solar
Explanation: Vikram Solar Ltd announced a significant module supply order, boosting India's renewable energy infrastructure.
12. The 2026 "Jallikattu" competition ahead of CM MK Stalin's birthday was organized in which city?
A) Madurai
B) Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
C) Coimbatore
D) Salem
Answer: B) Tiruchirappalli
Explanation: A grand Jallikattu event was held at Kajamalai, Tiruchirappalli, to celebrate the Tamil Nadu CM's upcoming birthday.
13. Which tech giant signed a major AI chip deal with Meta in February 2026?
A) NVIDIA
B) Intel
C) AMD
D) Qualcomm
Answer: C) AMD
Explanation: AMD secured a massive deal to supply AI chips to Meta, heating up the competition in the AI hardware sector.
14. The "Vanjeevi Didi" initiative for women-led wildlife conservation was launched in which Tiger Reserve?
A) Sariska, Rajasthan
B) Palamau, Jharkhand
C) Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
D) Periyar, Kerala
Answer: B) Palamau, Jharkhand
Explanation: The initiative trains local women as "reserve ambassadors" to prevent forest destruction and poaching.
15. Which country recently added 20 Japanese companies to its export control list due to rising tensions?
A) USA
B) South Korea
C) China
D) North Korea
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China intensified trade restrictions against Japan amid geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan.
16. What is the current total installed capacity of NTPC Ltd as of February 2026?
A) 75,000 MW
B) 82,345 MW
C) 88,132 MW
D) 90,000 MW
Answer: C) 88,132 MW
Explanation: NTPC achieved a new milestone in its power generation capacity, reaching over 88 GW.
17. Which Indian state reported 100 NTA scores in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning)?
A) Kerala
B) Telangana
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: Candidates from Kerala dominated the JEE Main Paper 2 results with perfect scores.
18. The "SHE-Mart" platform, announced in the Budget 2026-27, is designed for whom?
A) Farmers
B) Students
C) Women Entrepreneurs
D) Senior Citizens
Answer: C) Women Entrepreneurs
Explanation: SHE (Self-help Entrepreneur) Marts are community-owned retail outlets to support Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
19. Which island in the Gulf of Mannar was recently in news for a successful 10-year artificial reef project?
A) Majuli Island
B) Vaan Island
C) Wheeler Island
D) Barren Island
Answer: B) Vaan Island
Explanation: The project helped restore the island's ecology and combat severe coastal erosion.
20. Who concluded their tenure as the IOC Athletes' Commission Vice Chair in February 2026?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) P.V. Sindhu
D) Mary Kom
Answer: B) Abhinav Bindra
Explanation: India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, completed his prominent role at the International Olympic Committee.
21. Canada recently moved to revoke the citizenship of which individual involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks?
A) David Headley
B) Tahawwur Rana
C) Hafiz Saeed
D) Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi
Answer: B) Tahawwur Rana
Explanation: Canada took this step ahead of PM Mark Carney's visit to India to address diplomatic sensitivities.
22. The "Sayyad-3G" is a naval air defense missile developed by which country?
A) Israel
B) Russia
C) Iran
D) India
Answer: C) Iran
Explanation: Iran’s IRGC Navy tested this medium-range surface-to-air missile designed for maritime warships.
23. Which organization released the "World Economic Outlook Update 2026"?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) WEF
Answer: B) IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides periodic updates on global economic growth and challenges.
24. In which city was India’s first digital nomad village established?
A) Goa
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Sikkim
Explanation: Sikkim became the first state to launch a dedicated village to attract remote workers and digital nomads.
25. The government plans to run a nationwide vaccination drive against HPV to prevent which disease?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Cervical Cancer
C) Malaria
D) Hepatitis B
Answer: B) Cervical Cancer
Explanation: The campaign targets girls aged 9–14 to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India.