Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
On 13 Oct 2026
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1. On what date did the Government of India convene an all-party meeting to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis?
A) 24 March 2026
B) 25 March 2026
C) 26 March 2026
D) 27 March 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre called the all-party meeting for 5 PM on 25 March 2026 to brief leaders on the West Asia situation, its implications for India's energy security, and strategic response.
2. Which Indian state has seen police managing long queues at petrol pumps due to panic over possible fuel shortages linked to the West Asia conflict?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: In Gujarat, police were deployed at petrol stations amid growing public panic over fuel shortages caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
3. India receives more than what percentage of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been affected by the ongoing Iran-related conflict?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%
Answer: C
Explanation: Over 40% of India's crude imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz; Iran's actions amid the war have raised concerns about supply disruptions and price spikes.
4. What is the primary reason for the current LPG/cooking gas shortage affecting Indian households and industries?
A) Domestic production halt
B) Disruptions in imports due to the West Asia (Iran) war
C) Monsoon-related logistics issues
D) Export bans by India
Answer: B
Explanation: The US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipping routes, squeezing LPG supplies to India (with ~90% of imports transiting affected areas), forcing some textile workers in Surat to return home.
5. Who is likely to chair or address the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis scheduled for 25 March 2026?
A) Home Minister
B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (or PM Narendra Modi)
C) External Affairs Minister
D) Finance Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: Reports indicate Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may chair the meeting, with PM Modi expected to make statements on energy security and the conflict's impact.
6. Which international body or group has not been directly involved in the all-party meeting but is monitoring the West Asia situation closely?
A) UN Security Council (contextually)
B) The meeting is domestic (Indian Parliament/political parties)
C) OPEC
D) NATO
Answer: B
Explanation: The 25 March meeting is an internal Indian political consultation on the external crisis.
7. Which Israeli envoy recently highlighted that threats from Iran could impact the lives of around 10 million Indians living in the Gulf region?
A) Ambassador to the US
B) Ambassador to India Reuven Azar
C) Foreign Minister
D) Defence Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, warned about the potential effects on Indian expatriates and welcomed India's balanced approach.
8. What major US military deployment was announced amid the Iran war as of 25 March 2026?
A) 82nd Airborne Division troops to the Middle East
B) Naval ships to the Pacific
C) Ground forces to Europe
D) Cyber units to Africa
Answer: A
Explanation: The US plans to send up to 3,000 troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to bolster its presence.
9. US President Donald Trump recently described Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) as what in the context of the Iran conflict?
A) A peacemaker
B) A warrior
C) A neutral observer
D) A mediator
Answer: B
Explanation: Trump confirmed Saudi involvement and praised MBS as “a warrior” while claiming the war against Iran was “very complete.”
10. The USS Gerald R. Ford, a US aircraft carrier involved in operations against Iran, recently faced issues after docking in which location?
A) Red Sea
B) Crete
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Persian Gulf
Answer: B
Explanation: The carrier docked in Crete following a fire, raising questions about its combat readiness after leading operations in the region.
11. Iran has threatened major retaliation if the US targets which type of infrastructure?
A) Oil refineries only
B) Power plants
C) Hospitals
D) Schools
Answer: B
Explanation: Iran vowed strong response to any strikes on its power plants amid escalating exchanges with the US and Israel.
12. Which Indian industry hub has seen migrant workers returning home due to the LPG shortage caused by the Iran war?
A) Surat (textile hub)
B) Mumbai (financial)
C) Bengaluru (IT)
D) Chennai (auto)
Answer: A
Explanation: In Surat, textile workers faced days without cooking gas, leading to an exodus and temporary shutdown risks.
13. PM Narendra Modi has assured the nation of sufficient energy supplies despite the West Asia crisis. What was the context?
A) Nuclear power expansion
B) Acute gas (LPG/LNG) shortage
C) Coal import ban
D) Solar energy targets
Answer: B
Explanation: Modi sought to calm public concerns over the gas shortage triggered by war-related shipping disruptions.
14. Iran recently launched a missile with a cluster warhead that split mid-air and targeted which region, causing panic?
A) Northern Israel
B) Central Israel (Tel Aviv region)
C) Southern Lebanon
D) Gaza
Answer: B
Explanation: The attack hit central Israel, triggering sirens and panic in the Tel Aviv area, with injuries reported.
15. The West Asia crisis has entered roughly which week as of 25 March 2026, significantly disrupting global trade?
A) First week
B) Fourth week
C) Eighth week
D) Twelfth week
Answer: B
Explanation: The conflict, now in its fourth week, has affected the Strait of Hormuz and raised energy security concerns for import-dependent nations like India.
16. Which US elite division's troops are being prepared for rapid deployment to the Middle East amid the Iran war?
A) 101st Airborne
B) 82nd Airborne
C) 10th Mountain
D) 1st Infantry
Answer: B
Explanation: Up to 3,000 troops from the highly combat-ready 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy.
17. The Iranian attack reportedly rendered which US warship less operational, forcing it to dock?
A) USS Abraham Lincoln
B) USS Gerald R. Ford
C) USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
D) USS Theodore Roosevelt
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ford faced a fire and other issues, diminishing its power and readiness after Red Sea operations.
18. India's government has been reviewing the West Asia situation through which high-level body recently?
A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
B) Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
C) National Security Council
D) Both B and C
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi chaired a CCS meeting to assess the conflict's impact and order protective measures for India.
19. What has Iran blocked or threatened in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows and India's imports?
A) Passenger ships only
B) Crude oil and LNG shipments
C) Fishing vessels
D) Naval exercises
Answer: B
Explanation: Disruptions and threats have squeezed supplies, leading to fuel and gas shortages in India.
20. Which country’s ambassador to India discussed “great plans with India” while warning about Iran threats?
A) US
B) Israel (Reuven Azar)
C) Saudi Arabia
D) UAE
Answer: B
Explanation: The Israeli envoy emphasized regional stability and India's role amid the crisis.
21. The LPG crisis in India risks pushing industries and households toward which type of fuels temporarily?
A) Cleaner renewables
B) More polluting alternatives
C) Electric alternatives only
D) Imported coal
Answer: B
Explanation: Supply squeezes from the war may lead to a shift to dirtier fuels in the short term.
22. US President Trump has made mixed statements on the Iran war, alternating between claiming it is “very complete” and acknowledging what?
A) Complete withdrawal
B) Continued fighting
C) Peace treaty signing
D) UN mediation success
Answer: B
Explanation: Trump praised allies like Saudi Arabia but noted ongoing operations despite victory claims.
23. In response to the West Asia crisis, which Indian state has witnessed queues and panic buying at fuel stations?
A) Punjab
B) Gujarat
C) Kerala
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Gujarat reported visible panic and police intervention at petrol pumps.
24. The all-party meeting on 25 March 2026 aims to build consensus on India’s approach focusing on diplomacy, energy security, and what else?
A) Military alliance
B) Strategic and economic implications
C) Refugee intake
D) Trade bans
Answer: B
Explanation: The meeting will cover the conflict's effects on India’s interests, economy, and security.
25. Iran has launched attacks using missiles and drones on several Gulf countries’ energy infrastructure, including facilities in which nation’s Ras Laffan?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Qatar
C) UAE
D) Kuwait
Answer: B
Explanation: Qatar’s massive LNG facility was hit, contributing to global supply concerns affecting India. (Context from ongoing war reports.)