Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which institution recently received expanded control over 27 Olympic sports disciplines in India?
A) BCCI
B) SAI TOPS Division
C) IOA
D) NADA
Answer: B) SAI TOPS Division
Explanation: The Sports Authority of India reorganized its operations and handed the TOPS Division responsibility for 27 Olympic sports disciplines.
2. President Droupadi Murmu recently presented which prestigious civilian awards?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Arjuna Awards
C) Padma Awards
D) Dronacharya Awards
Answer: C) Padma Awards
Explanation: President Murmu presented 66 Padma Awards during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
3. Which legendary actor was posthumously honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2026?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Dharmendra
C) Rajinikanth
D) Naseeruddin Shah
Answer: B) Dharmendra
Explanation: Veteran actor Dharmendra received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously at the 2026 Padma Awards ceremony.
4. Which technology was highlighted during the India-Nordic Summit 2026?
A) 3G
B) 4G
C) 5G
D) 6G
Answer: D) 6G
Explanation: India and Nordic countries agreed to collaborate on STEM research and 6G technologies.
5. India upgraded ties with Nordic nations into which partnership?
A) Defence Partnership
B) Green Strategic Alliance
C) Strategic Green Partnership
D) Technology Alliance
Answer: C) Strategic Green Partnership
Explanation: The India-Nordic Summit focused on climate cooperation and strategic green partnership initiatives.
6. Which Indian actor received Padma Shri in 2026?
A) Shah Rukh Khan
B) R Madhavan
C) Salman Khan
D) Aamir Khan
Answer: B) R Madhavan
Explanation: Actor R Madhavan was among the Padma Shri awardees in 2026.
7. Which playback singer was honored at the Padma Awards 2026?
A) Sunidhi Chauhan
B) Shreya Ghoshal
C) Alka Yagnik
D) Kavita Krishnamurthy
Answer: C) Alka Yagnik
Explanation: Alka Yagnik was recognized for her contribution to Indian music.
8. The India-Nordic Summit emphasized cooperation in which region?
A) Antarctica
B) Arctic
C) Pacific
D) Atlantic
Answer: B) Arctic
Explanation: Arctic cooperation was one of the major highlights of the India-Nordic Summit.
9. Which state recently witnessed government formation discussions involving TVK chief Vijay?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Telangana
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: TVK chief Vijay met the Governor to stake claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
10. Which award ceremony is often called the “Oscars of Science”?
A) Nobel Prize
B) Breakthrough Prize
C) Booker Prize
D) Turing Award
Answer: B) Breakthrough Prize
Explanation: The Breakthrough Prize honors achievements in science and mathematics.
11. The 2026 Breakthrough Prize awarded over how much prize money?
A) $5 million
B) $10 million
C) $18 million
D) $25 million
Answer: C) $18 million
Explanation: More than $18 million was awarded to scientists during the 2026 ceremony.
12. Which field was recognized at the Breakthrough Prize 2026?
A) Astrology
B) Genetics
C) Literature
D) Fashion
Answer: B) Genetics
Explanation: Gene therapy achievements were honored at the awards.
13. Which organization conducts the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)?
A) BCCI
B) Sports Authority of India
C) IOA
D) FIFA
Answer: B) Sports Authority of India
Explanation: TOPS is managed by the Sports Authority of India for elite athletes.
14. Which country’s relations with India were upgraded during the India-Nordic Summit?
A) Nordic nations
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) Brazil
Answer: A) Nordic nations
Explanation: India strengthened strategic cooperation with Nordic countries.
15. Which science field received recognition for work on the Muon g-2 experiment?
A) Biology
B) Physics
C) Chemistry
D) Economics
Answer: B) Physics
Explanation: The Muon g-2 collaboration received recognition in physics.
16. Which scientific collaboration challenged the Standard Model through precise measurements?
A) Higgs Project
B) Muon g-2
C) Apollo Mission
D) Chandrayaan
Answer: B) Muon g-2
Explanation: The Muon g-2 experiment received recognition for its precise physics measurements.
17. Which Malayalam actor received Padma Bhushan in 2026?
A) Mohanlal
B) Mammootty
C) Dulquer Salmaan
D) Fahadh Faasil
Answer: B) Mammootty
Explanation: Mammootty was honored with Padma Bhushan.
18. India-Nordic cooperation focused strongly on which sector?
A) Green technology
B) Textile industry
C) Mining
D) Entertainment
Answer: A) Green technology
Explanation: Green growth and climate-focused technologies were major discussion points.
19. Which organization released updates for Android-related security improvements in May 2026?
A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Google
D) Meta
Answer: C) Google
Explanation: Google released system updates improving Android device security and reliability.
20. Which app version introduced Google Play Collections access?
A) v20.5
B) v35.2
C) v51.5
D) v10.1
Answer: C) v51.5
Explanation: Google Play Store app version 51.5 introduced new access features.
21. Which award did actor Prosenjit Chatterjee receive in 2026?
A) Padma Shri
B) Bharat Ratna
C) Padma Bhushan
D) Arjuna Award
Answer: A) Padma Shri
Explanation: Prosenjit Chatterjee was honored with Padma Shri.
22. Which Indian institution manages elite Olympic athlete preparation?
A) UPSC
B) TOPS Division
C) RBI
D) DRDO
Answer: B) TOPS Division
Explanation: TOPS supports India’s elite Olympic athletes.
23. Which partnership area was highlighted for Indo-Pacific cooperation?
A) Space economy
B) Blue economy
C) Gold economy
D) Silk economy
Answer: B) Blue economy
Explanation: Blue economy cooperation was highlighted during the India-Nordic Summit.
24. Which city hosted the Breakthrough Prize 2026 ceremony?
A) London
B) Tokyo
C) Los Angeles
D) Dubai
Answer: C) Los Angeles
Explanation: The 2026 Breakthrough Prize ceremony took place in Los Angeles.
25. Which summit strengthened cooperation on climate and innovation between India and Europe?
A) G20 Summit
B) BRICS Summit
C) India-Nordic Summit
D) ASEAN Summit
Answer: C) India-Nordic Summit
Explanation: The India-Nordic Summit promoted cooperation in innovation, climate, and technology sectors.