Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. The Union Cabinet approved amendments to strengthen which Act in July 2026?
A) RTI Act
B) Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
C) Companies Act
D) Disaster Management Act
Answer: B) Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
Explanation: The Cabinet approved stricter provisions against organized paper leaks, including tougher penalties and faster trials.
2. The proposed maximum imprisonment for organized paper leak offences is:
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
Answer: D) 10 years
Explanation: The draft amendments propose imprisonment of up to 10 years for organized examination fraud.
3. The proposed maximum fine for organized paper leak offences is:
A) ₹1 crore
B) ₹2 crore
C) ₹5 crore
D) ₹10 crore
Answer: D) ₹10 crore
Explanation: The proposed amendments include fines of up to ₹10 crore for major examination fraud.
4. The proposed amendments also recommend establishing:
A) Consumer Courts
B) Fast-track Courts
C) Green Tribunals
D) Family Courts
Answer: B) Fast-track Courts
Explanation: Fast-track courts are proposed to ensure speedy disposal of examination fraud cases.
5. Which Union Minister reportedly resigned amid protests over examination irregularities?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Ashwini Vaishnaw
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: C) Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation: Reports stated that Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread protests related to examination issues.
6. Who reportedly took charge as Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan?
A) G. Kishan Reddy
B) Pralhad Joshi
C) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
D) C. R. Patil
Answer: B) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation: Pralhad Joshi was reported as the new Education Minister.
7. Which commemorative day was observed on 26 July across India?
A) Kargil Vijay Diwas
B) National Sports Day
C) Constitution Day
D) Armed Forces Flag Day
Answer: A) Kargil Vijay Diwas
Explanation: India observed Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the soldiers of the 1999 Kargil conflict.
8. India won its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in which sport?
A) Athletics
B) Wrestling
C) Weightlifting
D) Boxing
Answer: C) Weightlifting
Explanation: India secured its first medal—a silver—in weightlifting.
9. According to IMD, the heavy rainfall over eastern India was mainly associated with a:
A) Heat wave
B) Western Disturbance
C) Deep Depression
D) Cyclone
Answer: C) Deep Depression
Explanation: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal was expected to bring heavy rainfall.
10. Which coast was expected to be affected by the approaching weather system?
A) Gujarat Coast
B) Odisha–West Bengal Coast
C) Kerala Coast
D) Tamil Nadu Coast
Answer: B) Odisha–West Bengal Coast
Explanation: IMD forecast landfall near the Odisha–West Bengal coast.
11. IMD advised which group to avoid venturing into the sea?
A) Tourists
B) Navy personnel
C) Merchant ships
D) Fishermen
Answer: D) Fishermen
Explanation: Rough sea conditions prompted IMD to advise fishermen not to venture into the sea.
12. Which defence organization was highlighted for technological achievements during the week?
A) BEL
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) ISRO
Answer: B) DRDO
Explanation: Reports highlighted DRDO's technological milestones.
13. Which international organization is responsible for the World Heritage List?
A) WHO
B) UNESCO
C) UNEP
D) UNICEF
Answer: B) UNESCO
Explanation: UNESCO manages the World Heritage Convention and List.
14. Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because it is a major route for:
A) Crude oil shipments
B) Wheat exports
C) Gold trade
D) Tourism
Answer: A) Crude oil shipments
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit routes.
15. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz mainly affect:
A) Coffee prices
B) Cotton exports
C) Global oil markets
D) IT services
Answer: C) Global oil markets
Explanation: Disruptions in the region can significantly impact oil supply and prices.
16. Which region experienced widespread wildfire concerns during late July 2026?
A) South America
B) Antarctica
C) Australia
D) Europe
Answer: D) Europe
Explanation: Several European countries faced severe wildfires.
17. The anti-paper leak amendments mainly aim to improve:
A) Tourism
B) Examination integrity
C) Banking reforms
D) Urban transport
Answer: B) Examination integrity
Explanation: The reforms seek to strengthen the credibility of public examinations.
18. The proposed amendments specifically target:
A) Tax evasion
B) Organized examination fraud
C) Banking fraud
D) Election funding
Answer: B) Organized examination fraud
Explanation: The amendments focus on organized paper leaks and unfair examination practices.
19. Heavy rainfall warnings were issued by:
A) RBI
B) NITI Aayog
C) ISRO
D) IMD
Answer: D) IMD
Explanation: IMD regularly issues weather forecasts and alerts across India.
20. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are recognized for their:
A) Outstanding universal cultural or natural value
B) Stock market performance
C) Industrial production
D) Population growth
Answer: A) Outstanding universal cultural or natural value
Explanation: UNESCO designates sites of exceptional cultural or natural importance.
21. Fast-track courts primarily help by:
A) Increasing tax collection
B) Promoting exports
C) Speeding up legal proceedings
D) Conducting elections
Answer: C) Speeding up legal proceedings
Explanation: They aim to ensure quicker resolution of specific categories of cases.
22. India's examination reform efforts are mainly intended to ensure:
A) Higher imports
B) More GST revenue
C) Transparency and fairness
D) Lower inflation
Answer: C) Transparency and fairness
Explanation: The reforms are designed to improve trust in public recruitment and entrance examinations.
23. The India Meteorological Department functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Earth Sciences
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: B) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation: IMD operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
24. The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event involving nations of the:
A) European Union
B) Commonwealth of Nations
C) G20
D) ASEAN
Answer: B) Commonwealth of Nations
Explanation: The Commonwealth Games are contested by athletes from Commonwealth member countries.
25. One of the key governance themes in India during late July 2026 was:
A) Strengthening examination security and public recruitment transparency
B) Olympic bid preparations
C) Nobel Prize nominations
D) Global space tourism
Answer: A) Strengthening examination security and public recruitment transparency
Explanation: Legislative and administrative reforms focused on preventing examination fraud and enhancing the integrity of public examinations.