Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Who has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog in 2026?
A) Raghuram Rajan
B) Arvind Panagariya
C) Ashok Lahiri
D) Vivek Debroy
Answer: C) Ashok Lahiri
Explanation: Recent updates confirm Ashok Lahiri's appointment as Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, as discussed in daily current affairs sessions.
2. India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for which country under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework in April 2026?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Maldives
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Answer: B) Maldives
Explanation: The Government of India approved the ₹30 billion aid package for the Maldives to strengthen financial cooperation.
3. India is signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which country on 27 April 2026, noted as one of its fastest-negotiated deals?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) Canada
D) United Kingdom
Answer: B) New Zealand
Explanation: The India-New Zealand FTA signing marks a significant trade milestone in April 2026.
4. What significant environmental projection was highlighted regarding 2026 in India?
A) It will be the wettest year
B) It will be India's hottest year due to Super El Niño
C) It will see record monsoons
D) It will have the lowest pollution levels
Answer: B) It will be India's hottest year due to Super El Niño
Explanation: Discussions in newspaper analyses point to 2026 potentially being India's hottest year amid climate concerns.
5. The nationwide Population Census 2026 in India commenced in which month?
A) March
B) April
C) January
D) February
Answer: B) April (ongoing process)
Explanation: India began its massive Population Census 2026 exercise involving millions of officials.
6. Which missile did the Indian Navy successfully test in recent developments?
A) BrahMos
B) Taimur Air-Launched Cruise Missile
C) Agni-V
D) Prithvi
Answer: B) Taimur Air-Launched Cruise Missile
Explanation: The Indian Navy conducted a successful test of the Taimur missile, capable of striking surface ships up to 600 km.
7. Pakistan developed which anti-ship missile recently mentioned in defence news?
A) Babur
B) Taimur
C) Shaheen
D) Ghaznavi
Answer: B) Taimur
Explanation: Pakistan's development of the Taimur anti-ship missile has been noted in regional security updates.
8. A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) involving which US President?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) Barack Obama
Answer: B) Donald Trump
Explanation: President Trump and the First Lady were rushed out after gunshots at the event; investigations are ongoing.
9. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz involve standoffs between the US and which country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iran
C) Iraq
D) Yemen
Answer: B) Iran
Explanation: Oil prices rose due to the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire efforts.
10. King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was confirmed to proceed despite security concerns following which event?
A) Economic crisis
B) Shooting at WHCD
C) Natural disaster
D) Trade dispute
Answer: B) Shooting at WHCD
Explanation: Buckingham Palace confirmed the visit would go ahead after heightened security reviews.
11. The Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill 2026 proposed delimitation based on which census to increase Lok Sabha seats?
A) 2001 Census
B) 2011 Census
C) 2021 Census
D) 2031 Census
Answer: B) 2011 Census
Explanation: The bill aimed to increase seats to around 850 but faced legislative challenges.
12. A Constitutional Amendment linking Women's Reservation to delimitation was:
A) Passed unanimously
B) Defeated in Parliament
C) Referred to a committee
D) Withdrawn
Answer: B) Defeated in Parliament
Explanation: The push for linking women's reservation to delimitation was defeated, keeping the 2023 law intact.
13. Delhi recorded a temperature of 42.1°C on 27 April 2026, with rainfall expected from:
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday
D) Thursday
Answer: B) Tuesday
Explanation: The city sweltered at record highs, with forecasts indicating relief from rainfall starting Tuesday.
14. World Malaria Day 2026 was observed on:
A) 24 April
B) 25 April
C) 26 April
D) 27 April
Answer: B) 25 April
Explanation: The day is annually observed on 25 April to raise awareness about malaria prevention.
15. Which platform is a flagship initiative related to pension or financial services (SAMPANN)?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Department of Telecommunications / Pension-related body
C) Ministry of Health
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Department of Telecommunications / Pension-related body (contextually linked to recent quizzes)
Explanation: SAMPANN is highlighted in current affairs quizzes as a key digital platform.
16. The new financial year FY 2026-27 began on:
A) 1 March 2026
B) 1 April 2026
C) 1 January 2026
D) 1 February 2026
Answer: B) 1 April 2026
Explanation: The standard start of India's financial year brought new economic policies into effect.
17. Satellite images highlighted the scale of destruction by the Israeli military in which region?
A) Gaza
B) South Lebanon towns
C) West Bank
D) Syria
Answer: B) South Lebanon towns
Explanation: Images showed extensive damage in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts.
18. RBI's repo rate was maintained at what level in recent policy updates?
A) 5.00%
B) 5.25%
C) 6.00%
D) 6.50%
Answer: B) 5.25%
Explanation: Market updates referenced the RBI's stance on the repo rate amid economic concerns.
19. Which day is observed on 27 April as World Tapir Day?
A) Conservation awareness for tapirs
B) Marine mammal day
C) Design day
D) Prime rib day
Answer: A) Conservation awareness for tapirs
Explanation: 27 April is marked internationally for tapir conservation.
20. International Design Day is celebrated on:
A) 25 April
B) 27 April
C) 30 April
D) 1 May
Answer: B) 27 April
Explanation: The day recognizes the importance of design in daily life and innovation.
21. A herd of elephants recently returned to which wildlife sanctuary?
A) Jim Corbett
B) Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Kaziranga
D) Periyar
Answer: B) Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation: The sanctuary (in Jharkhand) saw the return of elephants amid conservation news.
22. Oil prices rose due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled talks between the US and:
A) Russia
B) Iran
C) China
D) Venezuela
Answer: B) Iran
Explanation: Geopolitical risks in the region impacted global energy markets.
23. The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 was awarded to women from how many countries for climate work?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Eight
D) Ten
Answer: B) Six
Explanation: Six women received the prize for grassroots climate efforts.
24. Which Indian state is implementing AI for water policy and community-led development?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan's use of AI in water management and community projects was highlighted.
25. The Delimitation Bill faced defeat in Parliament amid Opposition concerns over:
A) Economic impact
B) Constitutional amendment procedures and women's reservation linkage
C) Defence spending
D) Foreign policy
Answer: B) Constitutional amendment procedures and women's reservation linkage
Explanation: Debates centered on delimitation based on census data and its impact on reservation laws.