Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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Current Affairs 28th April 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is observed globally on 28 April 2026?
A) World Health Day
B) World Malaria Day
C) World Day for Safety and Health at Work
D) Earth Day
Answer: C) World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Explanation: International Labour Organization observes this day to promote workplace safety and prevent occupational diseases.
2. Who observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work?
A) WHO
B) ILO
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: B) ILO
Explanation: International Labour Organization started observing this day in 2003 to improve workplace conditions.
3. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit on 28 April 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Varanasi
C) Jaipur
D) Lucknow
Answer: B) Varanasi
Explanation: Varanasi is the PM’s constituency where he reviewed development works.
4. Which organization forecasts heatwaves in India?
A) ISRO
B) IMD
C) DRDO
D) BARC
Answer: B) IMD
Explanation: India Meteorological Department predicted heatwave conditions in northwest and central India.
5. Which international grouping meeting is India participating in (April 2026)?
A) BRICS
B) G7
C) SCO
D) NATO
Answer: C) SCO
Explanation: Defence ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries are meeting with India’s participation.
6. Which Indian President visited Himachal Pradesh recently?
A) Ram Nath Kovind
B) Droupadi Murmu
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer: B) Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: Droupadi Murmu is on an official visit to Himachal Pradesh.
7. Which Indian institution released a commemorative stamp for SRCC?
A) RBI
B) UGC
C) NITI Aayog
D) India Post
Answer: D) India Post
Explanation: A stamp was released marking 100 years of Shri Ram College of Commerce.
8. Which organization warned about strict action on election disruption?
A) Supreme Court
B) Election Commission of India
C) RBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Election Commission of India
Explanation: Election Commission of India emphasized maintaining fair elections.
9. Which state launched the “CM Inspire Scheme”?
A) Meghalaya
B) Assam
C) Tripura
D) Manipur
Answer: A) Meghalaya
Explanation: Meghalaya launched this scheme to support UPSC aspirants.
10. Which port project is linked with India and Iran?
A) Gwadar Port
B) Chabahar Port
C) Colombo Port
D) Hambantota Port
Answer: B) Chabahar Port
Explanation: Chabahar Port is a key connectivity project for India.
11. Which Indian state launched a startup policy 2026?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Gujarat
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana introduced policies to boost startups and innovation.
12. Which financial institution formed a panel on AI risks?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) Ministry of Finance
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C) Ministry of Finance
Explanation: Ministry of Finance India formed a panel to assess risks of AI platform “Mythos”.
13. Which bank partnered with Kiwi to launch a credit card?
A) SBI
B) HDFC Bank
C) PNB
D) ICICI Bank
Answer: C) PNB
Explanation: Punjab National Bank launched “PNB Kiwi Credit Card”.
14. Which organization is India’s policy think tank?
A) RBI
B) NABARD
C) SEBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: D) NITI Aayog
Explanation: NITI Aayog was recently reconstituted.
15. Which species was recently discovered in Pushkar Lake?
A) Fish
B) Cyanobacteria
C) Mammal
D) Bird
Answer: B) Cyanobacteria
Explanation: A new species named Pushkarmema curajae was discovered.
16. INS Kalpeni was built by which shipyard?
A) Mazagon Dock
B) Cochin Shipyard
C) Garden Reach Shipbuilders
D) Hindustan Shipyard
Answer: C) Garden Reach Shipbuilders
Explanation: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
17. Which Indian organization tested a vertical landing system recently?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BARC
Answer: A) ISRO
Explanation: ISRO tested RLV vertical landing technology.
18. India signed an FTA with which bloc recently?
A) ASEAN
B) EU
C) BRICS
D) SAARC
Answer: B) EU
Explanation: European Union signed a major trade agreement with India.
19. Which Indian organization regulates insurance sector?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) IRDAI
D) NABARD
Answer: C) IRDAI
Explanation: IRDAI regulates insurance.
20. Which global conflict is impacting oil supply in 2026?
A) Russia-Ukraine War
B) Iran War
C) Syria Conflict
D) Yemen War
Answer: B) Iran War
Explanation: The ongoing conflict has disrupted global energy markets.
21. Which institution organized a data governance summit?
A) MoSPI
B) RBI
C) SEBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: A) MoSPI
Explanation: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is hosting a national summit.
22. Which wildlife sanctuary is proposed as eco-sensitive zone?
A) Kaziranga
B) Barasingha Sanctuary
C) Gir National Park
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B) Barasingha Sanctuary
Explanation: Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary is proposed for protection.
23. Which sports event saw a sub-2-hour performance in 2026?
A) Olympics
B) Asian Games
C) London Marathon
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer: C) London Marathon
Explanation: A historic performance occurred in the London Marathon.
24. Which community is mainly found in Mizoram and Manipur?
A) Bodo
B) Naga
C) Khasi
D) Bnei Menashe
Answer: D) Bnei Menashe
Explanation: Bnei Menashe resides in these states.
25. Which organization manages India’s weather forecasting?
A) ISRO
B) IMD
C) DRDO
D) CSIR
Answer: B) IMD
Explanation: India Meteorological Department provides weather forecasts and warnings.