Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. What was the theme of India's 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
A) Unity in Diversity
B) 150 Years of Vande Mataram
C) Nari Shakti
D) Make in India
Answer: B
Explanation: The overarching theme highlighted during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path was 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', featuring unique formations and tableaux.
2. What was the venue for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 opening?
A) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A
Explanation: Hosted by the Election Commission of India, it began at Bharat Mandapam with screenings like “India Decides”.
3. What major agreement was expected to be advanced during the India-EU Summit on or around January 27, 2026?
A) Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
B) Defence Pact only
C) Climate Accord
D) Visa Waiver
Answer: A
Explanation: The summit was set to sign or advance the India-EU Free Trade Agreement along with a comprehensive strategic agenda on security, defence, and mobility.
4. Why were many schools closed in states like Chandigarh, Punjab, and parts of Delhi-NCR on January 27, 2026?
A) Republic Day holiday extension
B) Winter vacation and cold weather
C) State elections
D) Teacher training
Answer: B
Explanation: Administrations declared closures due to ongoing winter breaks, prioritizing student safety amid cold conditions following Republic Day.
5. What caused a nationwide disruption in banking services on January 27, 2026?
A) Public holiday
B) Nationwide strike by bank unions (UFBU)
C) Cyber attack
D) System upgrade
Answer: B
Explanation: The United Forum of Bank Unions called a strike demanding a five-day workweek, affecting public sector banks from midnight January 26 to midnight January 27.
6. Which Indian cricketer was confirmed to remain in the squad for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand as of late January 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Shreyas Iyer
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Tilak Varma
Answer: B
Explanation: Shreyas Iyer stayed in the team, while Tilak Varma was to join later for the 2026 T20 World Cup warm-ups.
7. What was seized by Rajasthan police around Republic Day 2026?
A) Illegal arms
B) 10,000 kg of ammonium nitrate
C) Counterfeit currency
D) Smuggled gold
Answer: B
Explanation: Authorities seized a large quantity of ammonium nitrate, highlighting security concerns during national celebrations.
8. Which diplomat passed away at age 90 around January 2026?
A) S. Jaishankar
B) Avtar Singh Bhasin
C) Vijay Gokhale
D) Shivshankar Menon
Answer: B
Explanation: Veteran diplomat Avtar Singh Bhasin, known for his contributions, passed away at 90.
9. What event was IIT Delhi organizing in Kota on January 31, 2026?
A) JEE 2026 aspirants open house
B) Alumni meet
C) Sports fest
D) Tech expo
Answer: A
Explanation: Under the ExperienceIITD initiative, an open house session for JEE 2026 aspirants was scheduled at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University.
10. According to Fitch Ratings in January 2026, what is expected for Indian corporates in FY27?
A) Decline in performance
B) Improved financial performance with stable credit metrics
C) Major defaults
D) No change
Answer: B
Explanation: Ratings agency Fitch forecasted better performance and relatively stable credit metrics for FY27.
11. What did Indian negotiators seek from the EU in trade talks around January 2026?
A) Easier access to steel scrap
B) Higher tariffs
C) Tech transfers only
D) Agricultural subsidies
Answer: A
Explanation: To offset the EU's new carbon emission-linked import duty (effective January 1), India sought better access to EU steel scrap.
12. Which military operation was showcased in the Republic Day 2026 parade tableaux?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Rahat
D) Operation Meghdoot
Answer: B
Explanation: Tri-services tableaux featured Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam attack.
13. What happened at Srinagar Airport on January 27, 2026?
A) 50 flights cancelled due to snowfall
B) New terminal inauguration
C) Protest
D) Expansion announcement
Answer: A
Explanation: Bad weather (snowfall in Kashmir) led to cancellation of about 50 flights to/from Srinagar.
14. Which international body commemorated its 80th anniversary with a special event in January 2026?
A) UN General Assembly
B) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
C) WHO
D) WTO
Answer: B
Explanation: ECOSOC held a special event on January 23, 2026, marking 80 years.
15. What was the focus of India's Republic Day parade display related to Kerala?
A) Kochi Water Metro services
B) Spice trade
C) Backwaters
D) Hill stations
Answer: A
Explanation: Popular water metro services in Kochi were prominently displayed.
16. In which department did clashes between FARC dissidents leave at least 27 dead in January 2026?
A) Guaviare, Colombia
B) North Kivu
C) Chakwal
D) Lubero
Answer: A
Explanation: Clashes in El Retorno, Guaviare Department, Colombia, resulted in 27 insurgent deaths.
17. How many EU countries approved the trade deal with Mercosur in January 2026?
A) All 27
B) 21
C) 15
D) 10
Answer: B
Explanation: 21 of the 27 EU countries approved the deal, creating one of the world's largest free trade areas after 25 years of talks.
18. What incident in Pakistan (Chakwal) killed 5 and injured 27 in January 2026?
A) Bus plunging into ravine
B) Avalanche
C) Terror attack
D) Flood
Answer: A
Explanation: A bus accident in a 100-foot-deep ravine caused the casualties.
19. Which US strategy document in January 2026 shifted focus from confrontation with China?
A) National Defence Strategy (NDS) 2026
B) Indo-Pacific Plan
C) Nuclear Policy
D) Trade Policy
Answer: A
Explanation: The NDS emphasized deterring China through strength, not confrontation, marking a posture shift.
20. What was inaugurated in Hyderabad on January 5, 2026?
A) Rainbow Trout Aquaculture Farm
B) New airport
C) Metro line
D) AI center
Answer: A
Explanation: India's first commercial-scale tropical RAS-based Rainbow Trout farm and research institute was inaugurated.
21. Which telecom company rolled out nationwide VoWiFi services in January 2026?
A) BSNL (public sector)
B) Jio
C) Airtel
D) Vodafone
Answer: A
Explanation: A public sector telecom rolled out Voice over WiFi nationwide.
22. What was the outcome of the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship?
A) Indiana Hoosiers defeated Miami Hurricanes 27–21
B) Miami won
C) Tie
D) Cancelled
Answer: A
Explanation: Indiana Hoosiers won 27–21 against Miami Hurricanes.
23. On which date is International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed (relevant globally including 2026)?
A) January 27
B) January 26
C) January 25
D) February 1
Answer: A
Explanation: UN-designated day commemorating Holocaust victims falls on January 27 annually.
24. What natural event was the largest solar particle event since 2003 reported in January 2026?
A) Solar flare towards Earth
B) Earthquake
C) Tsunami
D) Volcano
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sun released a major solar particle event, the largest since the 2003 Halloween storms.
25. Which fictional or reported US deployment occurred amid Middle East tensions in January 2026?
A) Aircraft carrier in the region
B) Troops withdrawal
C) Peace talks
D) Sanctions lift
Answer: A
Explanation: US deployed an aircraft carrier amid tensions (e.g., with Iran), as part of ongoing regional dynamics.