Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued rainfall alerts in June 2026 due to the progress of which weather system?
A) Western Disturbance
B) Southwest Monsoon
C) El Niño
D) La Niña
Answer: B) Southwest Monsoon
Explanation: IMD issued alerts as the Southwest Monsoon advanced over several parts of India, bringing heavy rainfall chances in many states.
2. Which Indian cricketer became the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A) Deepti Sharma
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Shree Charani
D) Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: C) Shree Charani
Explanation: Indian spinner Shree Charani created history by becoming India’s most successful bowler in one Women’s T20 World Cup edition.
3. India played the first T20I against which country on 26 June 2026?
A) England
B) Australia
C) Ireland
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Ireland
Explanation: India’s white-ball tour of Ireland began with the first T20I at Belfast on 26 June 2026.
4. Which young Indian player was in news for a possible T20I debut against Ireland?
A) Yashasvi Jaiswal
B) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
C) Riyan Parag
D) Tilak Varma
Answer: B) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Explanation: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in focus after his impressive IPL performance and selection discussions.
5. India’s monsoon season mainly provides what percentage of annual rainfall?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%
Answer: C) 70%
Explanation: Southwest Monsoon contributes around 70% of India’s annual rainfall and is crucial for agriculture.
6. The QR-code track and trace system was expanded for which products?
A) Electronics
B) Medicines
C) Vehicles
D) Textiles
Answer: B) Medicines
Explanation: QR/barcode tracking rules were expanded to vaccines, antimicrobials and cancer medicines.
7. Which ministry is associated with drug QR-code tracking rules?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Education
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation: The Ministry amended the Drugs Rules to improve medicine traceability.
8. The purpose of medicine track-and-trace technology is mainly:
A) Increase exports only
B) Prevent fake medicines
C) Reduce prices
D) Stop production
Answer: B) Prevent fake medicines
Explanation: The system helps identify counterfeit and substandard medicines.
9. Which platform reported a world record peak concurrency during T20 World Cup?
A) Hotstar
B) JioStar
C) Netflix
D) Amazon Prime
Answer: B) JioStar
Explanation: JioStar reported record digital viewership during the T20 World Cup.
10. Peak concurrency achieved by JioStar during T20 World Cup was approximately:
A) 10 million
B) 25 million
C) 72.5 million
D) 100 million
Answer: C) 72.5 million
Explanation: JioStar recorded a peak concurrency of 72.5 million viewers.
11. Strait of Hormuz is important mainly because of:
A) Gold trade
B) Oil transportation
C) Tourism
D) Agriculture
Answer: B) Oil transportation
Explanation: Strait of Hormuz is a key global route for energy shipments.
12. Operation Chakra-VI is related to:
A) Space mission
B) Cybercrime crackdown
C) Agriculture scheme
D) Railway project
Answer: B) Cybercrime crackdown
Explanation: Operation Chakra-VI focused on action against digital fraud networks.
13. Which organisation conducted Operation Chakra-VI?
A) RBI
B) CBI
C) ISRO
D) DRDO
Answer: B) CBI
Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation led the nationwide operation.
14. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is linked mainly with:
A) Excessive antibiotic misuse
B) Climate change only
C) Plastic pollution
D) Space radiation
Answer: A) Excessive antibiotic misuse
Explanation: Misuse of antibiotics contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
15. India is popularly called the “pharmacy of the world” because of:
A) Largest medicine imports
B) Generic medicine production
C) Highest drug prices
D) Largest hospitals
Answer: B) Generic medicine production
Explanation: India is a major global supplier of generic medicines.
16. Which Indian mission focuses on human spaceflight?
A) Chandrayaan
B) Mangalyaan
C) Gaganyaan
D) Aditya-L1
Answer: C) Gaganyaan
Explanation: Gaganyaan is India’s human spaceflight programme developed by ISRO.
17. Sunil Chhetri praised which football legends for longevity?
A) Neymar and Mbappe
B) Messi and Ronaldo
C) Pele and Maradona
D) Kane and Salah
Answer: B) Messi and Ronaldo
Explanation: Sunil Chhetri appreciated their dedication and long careers.
18. India’s monsoon season generally lasts from:
A) January–March
B) June–September
C) October–December
D) February–May
Answer: B) June–September
Explanation: Southwest Monsoon season normally covers June to September.
19. Which sector benefits directly from good monsoon rainfall?
A) Agriculture
B) Space
C) Aviation only
D) IT only
Answer: A) Agriculture
Explanation: Rainfall supports crop sowing and rural economy.
20. QR codes on medicines help consumers verify:
A) Movie tickets
B) Product authenticity
C) Bank balance
D) Train timings
Answer: B) Product authenticity
Explanation: QR codes provide medicine details like batch and manufacturing information.
21. The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is located in:
A) London
B) Dubai
C) Mumbai
D) Melbourne
Answer: B) Dubai
Explanation: ICC headquarters is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
22. Which Indian state is known as the largest producer of tea?
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Assam is India’s leading tea-producing state and is famous for Assam tea.
23. Which disease risk increases due to fake antibiotics?
A) AMR
B) Diabetes
C) Cancer
D) Malaria only
Answer: A) AMR
Explanation: Fake or improper antibiotics contribute to resistance problems.
24. The main objective of digital medicine tracking is:
A) Supply chain transparency
B) Increase pollution
C) Reduce production
D) Stop exports
Answer: A) Supply chain transparency
Explanation: Tracking improves safety and monitoring of medicines.
25. Monsoon revival in June 2026 helped:
A) Crop sowing
B) Snowfall
C) Desert expansion
D) Sea level rise
Answer: A) Crop sowing
Explanation: Improved rainfall supports agriculture activities.