Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Who recently stated that a loitering munition may have struck the Kirana Hills area near Pakistan’s Sargodha during Operation Sindoor?
A. CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd.)
B. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
C. NSA Ajit Doval
D. Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
Answer: A
Explanation: Former CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan said a loitering munition may have hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor.
2. India and China held which round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question in Beijing in August 2026?
A. 23rd
B. 24th
C. 25th
D. 26th
Answer: C
Explanation: NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi discussed border delimitation.
3. The Supreme Court directed which journalist to surrender within two weeks in the 2013 rape case?
A. Arnab Goswami
B. Tarun Tejpal
C. Rajdeep Sardesai
D. Barkha Dutt
Answer: B
Explanation: Plea for exemption in the 2013 case was rejected.
4. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of which systems to Indian industry for domestic production?
A. Only strategic missiles
B. All conventional missile systems
C. Only anti-tank missiles
D. Only air-to-air missiles
Answer: B
Explanation: The approval covers all conventional (non-nuclear/strategic) missile systems developed by DRDO.
5. In which domestic tournament did young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impress with the ball in August 2026?
A. Ranji Trophy
B. Duleep Trophy
C. Vijay Hazare Trophy
D. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Answer: B
Explanation: Sooryavanshi picked wickets in the Duleep Trophy matches.
6. According to a recent NITI Aayog report, approximately how many Indian youth (aged 15-29) are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)?
A. 5.7 crore
B. 8.7 crore
C. 10.7 crore
D. 12.7 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: The report “Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047” estimates 8.7 crore youth in the NEET category (based on 2021 NSS data).
7. Delhi recorded over how many H1N1 cases amid a surge in influenza infections around August 2026?
A. Over 1,000
B. Over 1,500
C. Over 2,300
D. Over 5,000
Answer: C
Explanation: Delhi reported over 2,300 H1N1 cases among roughly 3,000 influenza infections.
8. Which country music icon and cultural figure passed away at the age of 80 in August 2026?
A. Johnny Cash
B. Dolly Parton
C. Willie Nelson
D. Loretta Lynn
Answer: B
Explanation: Dolly Parton, legendary country singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
9. The US sanctioned four India-based companies over alleged links to trade in which country’s oil and petrochemical products?
A. Russia
B. Iran
C. Venezuela
D. Syria
Answer: B
Explanation: As part of expanded sanctions (Operation Economic Outcast), the US targeted four India-based firms and three individuals for dealings related to Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.
10. Thousands of students clashed with police in which city while protesting over BPSC examinations and related issues?
A. Lucknow
B. Patna
C. Ranchi
D. Kolkata
Answer: B
Explanation: Students in Patna (Bihar) broke barricades and clashed with police (water cannons and lathi-charge used) .
8. Which Indian spinner took a 10-wicket haul in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle?
A. Ravindra Jadeja
B. Manav Suthar
C. Kuldeep Yadav
D. Axar Patel
Answer: B
Explanation: Manav Suthar recorded his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests.
12. The Supreme Court agreed to consider a special Bench for clarification on the applicability of its judgment on OBC creamy-layer criteria to which examination?
A. UPSC CSE 2024
B. UPSC CSE 2025
C. NDA 2026
D. CDS 2025
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre sought clarification/exemption regarding the March 11 judgment on OBC creamy-layer criteria for candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 (and related).
13. Over how many people have been trained under India’s skilling programmes since 2014-15, as per the NITI Aayog report?
A. 5.67 crore
B. 7.67 crore
C. 9.67 crore
D. 11.67 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: The report notes that more than 7.67 crore people have undergone skills-based training since 2014-15, but outcomes in terms of employment and career progression remain uneven.
14. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with which Russian counterpart on bilateral and global issues?
A. Sergey Lavrov
B. Vladimir Putin
C. Dmitry Medvedev
D. Nikolai Patrushev
Answer: A
Explanation: EAM Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral ties and global issues.
15. The government approved transfer of DRDO missile technologies primarily to promote which goal?
A. Import of advanced systems
B. Indigenous production and Atmanirbharta
C. Export only
D. Joint ventures with foreign firms only
Answer: B
Explanation: The move enables Indian industry (including private sector and MSMEs) to produce conventional missiles indigenously, reducing import dependence and strengthening the domestic defence ecosystem.
16. UPI is now operational/live in approximately how many countries?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 11
D. 15
Answer: C
Explanation: By its 10th anniversary, UPI had expanded its global footprint to 11 countries (including Greece and the Maldives).
17. Which organisation launched the 3rd cohort of its GENESIS EIR programme at a startup summit in Coimbatore?
A. NITI Aayog
B. MeitY (through MeitY Startup Hub)
C. DPIIT
D. Startup India
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the 3rd cohort of the Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme.
18. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched revamped versions of which apps related to postal services?
A. DigiLocker and UMANG
B. Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA
C. India Post and Speed Post
D. Bharat Post and e-Post
Answer: B
Explanation: The Minister of Communications launched the revamped Dak Sewa App and Dak MITRA .
19. Israeli strikes on a hospital in Gaza reportedly killed how many people, including journalists?
A. 10 (including 2 journalists)
B. 20 (including 5 journalists)
C. 30 (including 8 journalists)
D. 50 (including 10 journalists)
Answer: B
Explanation: Israeli strikes hit a hospital in Gaza, resulting in 20 deaths, including five journalists.
20. US President Donald Trump expressed willingness to meet which North Korean leader while hosting South Korea’s President?
A. Kim Jong-un
B. Kim Jong-il
C. Kim Il-sung
D. None
Answer: A
Explanation: Trump indicated openness to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during interactions involving South Korean President Lee.
21. The proposed additional fee for H-1B visas under discussion was reported to be around:
A. USD 50,000
B. USD 75,000
C. Over USD 100,000 (approx. 103,265)
D. USD 150,000
Answer: C
Explanation: An Indian-American advocacy group (FIIDS) raised concerns that a proposed additional fee exceeding USD 100,000 (around 103,265) on H-1B visas could push high-value jobs overseas.
22. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged revision of the questionnaire related to which exercise?
A. Population Census
B. Caste Census
C. Economic Census
D. Agricultural Census
Answer: B
Explanation: They called for scrapping the existing caste census questionnaire and preparing a new one after wider consultations.
23. India increased purchases of LPG and LNG from which country amid West Asia supply disruptions?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Qatar
D. Australia
Answer: B
Explanation: India ramped up LPG and LNG imports from the US to mitigate disruptions linked to West Asia tensions (including Strait of Hormuz issues).
24. The Indian Navy is set to commission the indigenous diving support vessel named:
A. Nipun
B. Arihant
C. Vikrant
D. Sindhughosh
Answer: A
Explanation: The indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nipun’ is scheduled for commissioning (around end of August).
25. Domestic defence production in India reached a record figure of approximately how much (as cited by Defence Production Dept Secretary)?
A. ₹1.28 lakh crore
B. ₹1.58 lakh crore
C. ₹1.78 lakh crore
D. ₹2.08 lakh crore
Answer: C
Explanation: Domestic defence production surged to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore, reflecting progress in indigenous manufacturing.