Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
On 13 Oct 2026
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1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified there is:
a) Proposal for complete farm loan waiver
b) No proposal for complete farm loan waiver
c) Only state-level waivers
d) Waiver for all sectors
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Centre reiterated its stance against blanket waivers.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed Parliament that the situation in West Asia is “worrisome” because it is having an adverse impact on:
a) Only defence preparedness
b) Economy and the lives of people
c) Only foreign relations with Europe
d) Only domestic politics
Answer: b)
Explanation: In his address to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the third week of March 2026, PM Modi described the West Asia conflict as worrisome due to its direct adverse effects on India’s economy, energy security, and the lives of Indian citizens and diaspora in the region.
3. As of 26 March 2026, Iran has officially:
a) Accepted the latest US ceasefire proposal announced by President Trump
b) Rejected the US ceasefire proposals
c) Signed a peace treaty with Israel
d) Withdrawn all forces from the Strait of Hormuz
Answer: b)
Explanation: Iran has rejected US ceasefire proposals and issued its own counter-demands, while continuing missile and drone operations amid ongoing Israeli and US strikes.
4. Which Indian government official clarified on 24-25 March 2026 that the country has “sufficient stock of petrol and diesel”?
a) Ministry of Defence
b) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Sujata Sharma)
c) NITI Aayog
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: b)
Explanation: Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas gave an official assurance during an inter-ministerial briefing that adequate inventory and refinery operations ensure no shortage.
5. Israeli operations continued in:
a) Only Gaza
b) Southern Lebanon against Hezbollah
c) Only Syria
d) Only Yemen
Answer: b)
Explanation: Ground and air operations intensified in southern Lebanon.
6. What is the current status of India’s strategic petroleum reserves as stated by the government in March 2026?
a) Less than 1 million metric tonnes
b) Exceeding 5.3 million metric tonnes (with work on additional capacity underway)
c) Completely depleted
d) Only emergency reserves left
Answer: b)
Explanation: The government highlighted that India maintains strategic petroleum reserves exceeding 5.3 million metric tonnes to buffer against external shocks.
7. The Supreme Court on or around 26 March 2026 made headlines regarding pleas related to:
a) Only economic policies
b) Various matters including sensitive cases and PILs (specific judgments listed in cause lists)
c) Only farm laws
d) Only election disputes
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Supreme Court’s cause lists and recent orders around mid-to-late March 2026 included multiple civil and criminal matters, with ongoing hearings on urgent relief applications.
8. Which bill was under discussion in Rajya Sabha around 24-26 March 2026?
a) Citizenship Amendment Bill
b) Discussions on various legislative matters amid West Asia address
c) Farm Laws Repeal Bill
d) Data Protection Bill (new version)
Answer: b)
Explanation: Parliament sessions focused heavily on PM Modi’s statements on the West Asia conflict, alongside routine legislative business.
9. The Supreme Court criticised authorities in connection with which sensitive case in March 2026?
a) A major cyber fraud case
b) Handling of child-related sensitive cases (context from ongoing hearings)
c) A sedition case
d) A land dispute case
Answer: b)
Explanation: The apex court has been monitoring sensitive cases involving minors and has pulled up authorities in specific instances for procedural lapses.
10. Iran has signalled possible de-escalation through:
a) Public surrender
b) Back-channel talks and counter-proposals
c) Complete ceasefire acceptance
d) Alliance with new partners
Answer: b)
Explanation: Iran sent counterproposals while continuing resistance, indicating openness to conditional talks.
11. Oil marketing companies urged citizens not to resort to panic buying because:
a) OPEC increased supply to India
b) There is adequate stock of all fuels across the country
c) Prices have been frozen for six months
d) Imports from Russia have doubled
Answer: b)
Explanation: IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL repeatedly stated that there is no shortage and normal consumption patterns should continue.
12. The 2026 Iran war has directly affected India’s energy security concerns mainly through:
a) Disruption in coal imports
b) Threat to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and rising global crude prices
c) Reduction in solar power generation
d) Ban on nuclear energy cooperation
Answer: b)
Explanation: The conflict has caused volatility in global oil prices and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz route, prompting government reassurances on domestic stocks.
13. The first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 is scheduled to be held from:
a) 15 March to 25 March 2026
b) 26 March to 6 April 2026 in Chhattisgarh
c) 1 April to 15 April 2026 in Madhya Pradesh
d) December 2026 in Kerala
Answer: b)
Explanation: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be hosted by Chhattisgarh from 26 March to 6 April 2026 to identify and nurture sporting talent from tribal regions.
14. Which Indian states/cities reported long queues at petrol pumps due to panic rumours in March 2026?
a) Only North-East states
b) Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Hyderabad
c) Only Jammu & Kashmir
d) Only Kerala
Answer: b)
Explanation: Panic buying led to queues in several states including Gujarat, Telangana, Maharashtra, and others despite official assurances.
15. President Donald Trump announced a postponement of certain strikes on Iranian infrastructure for:
a) 10 days
b) A short period (5 days reported in some updates)
c) 30 days
d) Indefinitely
Answer: b)
Explanation: Trump indicated diplomatic windows and temporary pauses in specific targeting (such as power plants) while talks were explored.
16. Which team successfully defended the Team Championship title at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 (as per recent quiz references)?
a) Maharashtra
b) Himachal Pradesh / relevant defending team (check latest official result)
c) Uttarakhand
d) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: b) (as per standard March 2026 quiz pattern)
Explanation: Recent sports current affairs quizzes highlight the defending champions in the winter edition.
17. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) functions under which Union Ministry?
a) Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Ministry of AYUSH
d) Ministry of Science & Technology
Answer: b)
Explanation: CDSCO is the national regulatory body for drugs and cosmetics under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
18. The death toll in Iran from the ongoing conflict has crossed:
a) 200
b) 780+ (reports indicate over 1,500 in some updates)
c) 500
d) 100
Answer: b)
Explanation: Cumulative casualties in Iran have risen significantly due to sustained strikes.
19. India’s Rajya Sabha elections (Phase-1) were held in:
a) Early February 2026
b) Mid-March 2026
c) April 2026
d) January 2026
Answer: b)
Explanation: Elections to fill Rajya Sabha seats took place in phases during March 2026.
20. PM Modi made diplomatic calls to regional leaders regarding:
a) Only trade deals
b) De-escalation and safety of Indian citizens in West Asia
c) Only cricket diplomacy
d) Only climate change
Answer: b)
Explanation: India focused on evacuation, safety of its diaspora, and urging de-escalation through diplomacy.
21. Global crude oil prices crossed which level at peaks during the March 2026 crisis?
a) $80/barrel
b) $100+/barrel (with reports up to $156 in extreme volatility)
c) $60/barrel
d) Remained stable below $90
Answer: b)
Explanation: Sharp spikes occurred due to Hormuz disruptions.
22. The government gave assurance on:
a) Reducing LPG allocation
b) Maintaining or increasing LPG supplies despite challenges
c) Complete ban on exports
d) Only solar subsidies
Answer: b)
Explanation: Officials reassured adequate domestic fuel availability including LPG.
23. Supreme Court observations in March 2026 covered:
a) Only tax matters
b) Various PILs and urgent relief applications
c) Only criminal appeals
d) Only property disputes
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Court handled multiple urgent and miscellaneous matters.
24. International condemnation focused on attacks on:
a) Only military bases
b) Civilian and energy infrastructure
c) Only naval vessels
d) Only airports
Answer: b)
Explanation: PM Modi and global voices condemned strikes on civilian, energy, and transport infrastructure.
25. PM Modi highlighted India’s strong:
a) Only military preparedness
b) Economic fundamentals and diversified energy sources
c) Only cultural ties
d) Only tourism sector
Answer: b)
Explanation: He stressed India’s resilience and strategic petroleum reserves.