Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which issue did the Indian government reject discussions on during the Budget session starting around January 28, 2026?
A) Farm laws
B) VB-G RAM G Act and SIR
C) GST compensation cess
D) Digital Personal Data Protection
Answer: B) VB-G RAM G Act and SIR
Explanation: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the VB-G RAM G Act and SIR had already been debated in both Houses, and discussions could not be reopened as the Budget session began.
2. What did India reject in response to Pakistan's remarks around January 28, 2026?
A) Comments on Kashmir
B) Remarks on Operation Sindoor
C) Trade proposals
D) Border disputes
Answer: B) Remarks on Operation Sindoor
Explanation: India firmly rejected Pakistan's statements regarding Operation Sindoor, as highlighted in school assembly headlines and national news updates.
3. Which country replaced Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup around January 28, 2026?
A) India
B) Scotland
C) Zimbabwe
D) Australia
Answer: B) Scotland
Explanation: Scotland was announced as the replacement for Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup, featured in key sports news for January 28, 2026.
4. What major Russian action was reported in Ukraine around late January 2026?
A) Ground invasion
B) Drone and missile strikes on Kyiv killing 4 and wounding 28
C) Naval blockade
D) Cyber attack
Answer: B) Drone and missile strikes on Kyiv killing 4 and wounding 28
Explanation: Russian strikes targeted high-rise buildings in Kyiv, killing four, wounding 28, and damaging the Qatari embassy, as per global current events.
5. Which draft rules propose age-based classification of digital content in India around January 2026?
A) IT Rules 2021
B) Draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026
C) DPDP Act amendments
D) Broadcasting Bill
Answer: B) Draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026
Explanation: The draft aims to curb obscenity online, set red lines against attacks on religions/communities, and classify content by age suitability.
6. When do HBSE Class 10 and 12 theory exams begin in 2026?
A) February 25 and 26
B) March 1
C) January 28
D) April 1
Answer: A) February 25 and 26 (Class 12 on Feb 25, Class 10 on Feb 26)
Explanation: Haryana Board exams run from late February to early April 2026.
7. Which team did India face in the Super 6 stage of the 2026 U-19 World Cup around January 28?
A) Australia
B) Zimbabwe
C) England
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Zimbabwe
Explanation: India played hosts Zimbabwe in their first Super 6 match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
8. Which country faced a plane crash involving an ATR 42 in South Sulawesi around January 2026?
A) Myanmar
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) Chad
Answer: B) Indonesia
Explanation: An Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42 carrying 11 lost contact and crashed in Maros Regency; search efforts followed.
9. Why was Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 cancelled?
A) Funding issues
B) Protest over disinviting Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah
C) Venue problems
D) Health concerns
Answer: B) Protest over disinviting Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah
Explanation: Over 180 writers withdrew after the board's decision, leading to the director's resignation and festival cancellation.
10. What was a key announcement for Budget session 2026?
A) President Murmu address and Economic Survey
B) No session
C) Tax cuts
D) Defence budget
Answer: A) President Murmu address and Economic Survey
Explanation: Joint sitting address with Economic Survey eyed for next day.
11. Which state approved an AI-ML Policy in January 2026?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: States advanced AI policies in January 2026 for tech growth.
12. What was inaugurated in Hyderabad in early January 2026?
A) Rainbow Trout Aquaculture Farm & Research Institute
B) AI Centre
C) Space facility
D) Tiger reserve
Answer: A) Rainbow Trout Aquaculture Farm & Research Institute
Explanation: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated India's first commercial-scale tropical RAS-based facility.
13. Which global event's 2026 edition faced cancellation due to protests?
A) Davos WEF
B) Adelaide Writers' Week
C) Olympics
D) G20
Answer: B) Adelaide Writers' Week
Explanation: As noted in global events, protests over author disinvitation led to cancellation.
14. What major winter storm impacted the US in late January 2026?
A) Affecting 30+ states
B) Only Northeast
C) Midwest only
D) No storm
Answer: A) Affecting 30+ states
Explanation: A North American winter storm impacted over 230 million people with multiple states of emergency.
15. Which country extradited scam center-linked nationals to China in January 2026?
A) Thailand
B) Cambodia
C) Vietnam
D) Laos
Answer: B) Cambodia
Explanation: Cambodia extradited three Chinese nationals, including Prince Group founder, linked to fraud networks.
16. What theme was highlighted for Davos 2026 discussions?
A) Spirit of Dialogue
B) Climate Action
C) AI Ethics
D) Trade Wars
Answer: A) Spirit of Dialogue
Explanation: The theme addressed the absence of dialogue in recent international affairs.
17. Which animal was noted in wildlife news for CITES Appendix II?
A) Tiger
B) Agarwood (linked)
C) Bactrian Camel
D) Indian Skimmer
Answer: B) Agarwood
Explanation: Regulated trade under CITES in 2026 updates.
18. What was the base year proposed for new emission intensity assessments in India?
A) 2023-24
B) 2020
C) 2025
D) 2019
Answer: A) 2023-24
Explanation: Source apportionment studies set 2023-24 as baseline for 3-7% reduction by 2026-27.
19. Which event's opening was around early January 2026 for youth?
A) Khelo India
B) Sub-Junior Nationals
C) Olympics prep
D) Asian Games
Answer: B) Sub-Junior Nationals
Explanation: League-cum-knockout format with finals early January.
20. What was India's rank in Responsible Nations Index 2026?
A) 1st
B) 16th
C) 10th
D) 25th
Answer: B) 16th
Explanation: Score of 0.5515, ahead of South Korea and others.
21. Which company returned to India with Duster model in 2026?
A) Toyota
B) Renault
C) Hyundai
D) Ford
Answer: B) Renault
Explanation: Renault Duster re-launch with engine options and features announced.
22. What caused an explosion at a bar in Switzerland in January 2026?
A) Gas leak
B) Pyrotechnics
C) Bomb
D) Electrical fault
Answer: B) Pyrotechnics
Explanation: 40 killed, 116 injured in Crans-Montana incident.
23. Which minister inaugurated key facilities in January 2026?
A) Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Rainbow Trout)
B) Kiren Rijiju
C) Amit Shah
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: A) Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Explanation: For aquaculture in Hyderabad.
24. What was the focus of draft IT rules in 2026?
A) Cybersecurity
B) Obscenity and age classification in online content
C) AI regulation
D) Data localization
Answer: B) Obscenity and age classification in online content
Explanation: Red lines on religious attacks, incitement, etc
25. Which global body warned on peacekeeping risks in Middle East in January 2026?
A) UN
B) NATO
C) EU
D) WHO
Answer: A) UN
Explanation: UN peacekeeping head highlighted security, funding, and political issues.