Current Affairs in Gujarati 13th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently elevated India’s ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity” with which country?
A) UAE
B) Israel
C) France
D) Brazil
Answer: B) Israel
Explanation: During PM Modi's visit to Israel in February 2026, the two nations signed 17 pacts and elevated their relationship to a "Special Strategic Partnership."
2. Which international observance is celebrated on February 27th every year to recognize the efforts of social organizations?
A) World NGO Day
B) World Peace Day
C) International Social Justice Day
D) World Mother Language Day
Answer: A) World NGO Day
Explanation: February 27 is observed as World NGO Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of non-governmental organizations worldwide.
3. The Indian government has mandated the nationwide sale of petrol blended with what percentage of Ethanol starting April 1, 2026?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C) 20%
Explanation: The government has set a target for E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) to be available across the entire country from April 1, 2026.
4. Which state cabinet recently approved a hike of ₹30 in the wages of tea garden workers ahead of upcoming elections?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: The Assam cabinet approved the wage hike for tea garden workers to boost the livelihoods of the community.
5. Prime Minister Justin Carney is scheduled to visit India from February 27 to March 02, 2026. He is the Prime Minister of which country?
A) UK
B) Australia
C) Canada
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) Canada
Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the visit of Canadian PM Justin Carney to India starting February 27, 2026.
6. Which controversial NCERT textbook chapter has recently been halted for distribution following Supreme Court scrutiny and government displeasure?
A) History of Ancient India
B) Corruption in Judiciary
C) Gender Equality
D) Economic Reforms of 1991
Answer: B) Corruption in Judiciary
Explanation: The Education Ministry halted the distribution of a Class 8 NCERT chapter titled "Corruption in Judiciary" after it sparked a major controversy.
7. "Iron Alliance" is a term recently discussed in the context of which leader’s "Hexagon of Alliances" plan?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Benjamin Netanyahu
C) Donald Trump
D) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Answer: B) Benjamin Netanyahu
Explanation: Israeli PM Netanyahu discussed the "Iron Alliance" as part of his strategic "Hexagon of Alliances" during high-level diplomatic talks.
8. Which Indian leader is set to join the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on February 27, 2026?
A) Edappadi K. Palaniswami
B) O Panneerselvam
C) K. Annamalai
D) T. T. V. Dhinakaran
Answer: B) O Panneerselvam
Explanation: Former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam is reported to join the DMK in a significant political shift.
9. On February 27, 2026, the Indian government is shifting the GDP base year from 2011-12 to which year?
A) 2018-19
B) 2020-21
C) 2022-23
D) 2024-25
Answer: C) 2022-23
Explanation: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing a new GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year to better reflect current economic structures.
10. According to the revised GDP series, India is projected to have overtaken which country to become the world’s 4th largest economy?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: The GDP overhaul and Q3 data are expected to indicate that India has surpassed Japan in economic size.
11. As per the new air ticket refund rules effective February 2026, passengers can cancel flights without extra charges if done within how many hours of booking?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
Answer: C) 48 hours
Explanation: New DGCA guidelines allow a "zero-cancellation" window for 48 hours after booking, provided the flight is scheduled at least 7 days later.
12. Which new digital portal was launched by Indian Railways as part of the "Railways Reform Plan 2026"?
A) RailSeva
B) RailTech Portal
C) BharatRail Digital
D) GatiShakti Online
Answer: B) RailTech Portal
Explanation: The RailTech Portal was launched to digitize the Railway Claims Tribunal and streamline tech-driven reforms.
13. Which global streaming giant has reportedly stepped aside, allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. in a major media merger?
A) Disney+
B) Netflix
C) Amazon Prime
D) Apple TV+
Answer: B) Netflix
Explanation: In a major business shift, Netflix stepped aside from the bidding war, clearing the path for a Paramount-Warner Bros. deal.
14. What is the projected GDP growth for India in FY 2025-26 according to the median estimate of economists following the data rebasing?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.1%
C) 7.6%
D) 8.2%
Answer: C) 7.6%
Explanation: Economists estimate that the new base year calculations will push India's growth projection up to 7.6% for the current financial year.
15. India defeated which team by 72 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match on February 26/27, 2026?
A) Australia
B) West Indies
C) Zimbabwe
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Zimbabwe
Explanation: India posted a mammoth total of 256 runs and defeated Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8s clash in Chennai.
16. Who scored an unbeaten 97, the highest individual T20 World Cup score for Zimbabwe, during their match against India?
A) Sikandar Raza
B) Brian Bennett
C) Blessing Muzarabani
D) Craig Ervine
Answer: B) Brian Bennett
Explanation: Despite Zimbabwe's loss, Brian Bennett's 97* became a record-breaking performance for his nation in T20 World Cups.
17. South Africa secured a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup 2026 after crushing which team by 9 wickets?
A) India
B) West Indies
C) Pakistan
D) England
Answer: B) West Indies
Explanation: South Africa's dominant win over the West Indies in Ahmedabad guaranteed them a spot in the last four.
18. Which Indian cricketer became the first "Siddi" athlete to qualify for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games?
A) Tilak Varma
B) Arshdeep Singh
C) Majgul (Judoka)
D) Abhishek Sharma
Answer: C) Majgul (Judoka)
Explanation: Majgul, a Judoka from Gir, Gujarat, made history as the first athlete from the Siddi community to qualify for these major games.
19. Which city hosted the 2nd Women's ODI between India and Australia on February 27, 2026?
A) Melbourne
B) Hobart
C) Sydney
D) Perth
Answer: B) Hobart
Explanation: The 2nd ODI of the Women's series took place at the Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium) in Hobart.
20. Which football club moved to ban a supporter for making a Nazi gesture during a Champions League clash against Benfica?
A) Manchester City
B) Real Madrid
C) Bayern Munich
D) PSG
Answer: B) Real Madrid
Explanation: Real Madrid took strict action following an incident in their match against Benfica.
21. A large-scale study led by the University of Queensland recently concluded that brain scans alone are insufficient for diagnosing which condition?
A) Alzheimer's
B) Depression
C) Parkinson's
D) Schizophrenia
Answer: B) Depression
Explanation: The study published on Feb 27, 2026, highlighted that while MRI scans show brain changes, they cannot yet be used as a standalone diagnostic tool for depression.
22. "Science Tokyo" was approved by the Japanese government on February 27, 2026, as a "University for International Research Excellence." Which ministry gave this approval?
A) METI
B) MEXT
C) MoFA
D) Cabinet Office
Answer: B) MEXT
Explanation: The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) approved the Research System Strengthening Plan for Science Tokyo.
23. India is currently the second-largest user base for which AI platform after the United States?
A) Google Gemini
B) OpenAI’s ChatGPT
C) Meta AI
D) Microsoft Copilot
Answer: B) OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Explanation: Reports indicate India generates a massive amount of data and is the second-largest user of ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.
24. The 107th Winter Sports Festival began on February 27, 2026, in which region?
A) Himachal Pradesh, India
B) Gangwon Province, South Korea
C) Hokkaido, Japan
D) Zurich, Switzerland
Answer: B) Gangwon Province, South Korea
Explanation: The 107th Winter Sports Festival is a major domestic and regional event held in South Korea's Gangwon area.
25. Under the new CBSE policy for Class 6 starting in the next academic session, how many languages will students be required to study?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) One
Answer: B) Three
Explanation: CBSE has introduced a three-language policy for Class 6, where English can be chosen as a ‘foreign’ language option.