Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Who was appointed as the new Union Minister of Education in July 2026 following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) Pralhad Joshi
C) Jitendra Singh
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: B) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation: Pralhad Joshi (BJP MP from Dharwad, Karnataka) was given additional charge of the Education Ministry on 25–26 July 2026 after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid NEET paper-leak protests.
2. Viswanathan Anand was appointed Interim President of which organisation in July 2026?
A) IOC
B) FIDE
C) BCCI
D) FIFA
Answer: B) FIDE
Explanation: Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand became Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside due to EU sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
3. What is the total financial outlay of the BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
A) ₹1,000 crore
B) ₹2,030 crore
C) ₹3,030 crore
D) ₹5,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹3,030 crore
Explanation: The Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA-Rasayan) Scheme to set up three dedicated chemical parks.
4. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to address which issue?
A) Electoral reforms
B) Paper leaks in public exams
C) Corporate fraud
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: B) Paper leaks in public exams
Explanation: Introduced on 27 July 2026 by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, the Bill proposes stricter penalties (up to 10 years jail and higher fines), fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations to curb examination paper leaks.
5. CRPF celebrated its which Raising Day on 27 July 2026?
A) 85th
B) 86th
C) 87th
D) 88th
Answer: D) 88th
Explanation: The Central Reserve Police Force was raised on 27 July 1939.
6. On which date is the death anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam observed?
A) 15 October
B) 26 July
C) 27 July
D) 28 July
Answer: C) 27 July
Explanation: Former President and “Missile Man of India” Dr. A.P.J. The nation paid tributes on his 11th death anniversary in 2026.
7. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed on:
A) 22 July
B) 26 July
C) 28 July
D) 5 June
Answer: B) 26 July
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO, this day raises awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems for biodiversity, coastal protection, and carbon sequestration.
8. Which university was approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet as the state’s first private women’s university?
A) Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
B) Vishnu Women’s University
C) Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University
D) Andhra Mahila University
Answer: B) Vishnu Women’s University
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the establishment of Vishnu Women’s University (upgradation of Sri Vishnu Engineering College for Women
9. Mirabai Chanu won gold in which weight category at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
A) 45 kg
B) 48 kg
C) 49 kg
D) 55 kg
Answer: B) 48 kg
Explanation: Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the women’s 48 kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, completing a hat-trick of CWG titles and securing India’s first gold of the Games.
10. Punjab National Bank (PNB) partnered with which state to set up India’s first bank-led Quantum Finance Innovation Hub?
A) Telangana
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: PNB signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Quantum Mission to establish the hub at Amaravati Quantum Valley, focusing on quantum computing and AI for secure banking.
11. The BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme aims to establish how many dedicated chemical parks?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
Answer: C) Three
Explanation: The scheme will develop three world-class chemical parks with plug-and-play infrastructure under a challenge route with state governments.
12. Who has been appointed to head the high-powered task force constituted by PM Narendra Modi for reforming India’s examination system?
A) S. Somanath
B) Nandan Nilekani
C) V. Kamakoti
D) Anita Karwal
Answer: B) Nandan Nilekani
Explanation: PM Modi announced a six-member high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder and former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani to recommend technology-driven reforms to make the public examination system leak-proof, transparent and reliable.
13. Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved 10% reservation for Agniveers in which category of posts?
A) Group A
B) Group B
C) Group C
D) All groups
Answer: C) Group C
Explanation: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved 10% reservation for eligible Agniveers in direct recruitment to Group C posts (including police, forest, and jail services).
14. The 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention is observed on:
A) 20 June
B) 26 July
C) 28 July
D) 10 December
Answer: C) 28 July
Explanation: The Convention relating to the Status of Refugees was signed on 28 July 1951. 2026 marks its 75th anniversary, with UNHCR organising year-long activities.
15. What is the minimum land area required for each chemical park under the BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme?
A) 4 sq km
B) 6 sq km
C) 8 sq km
D) 10 sq km
Answer: C) 8 sq km
Explanation: Each park must have a minimum area of 8 sq km (approximately 2,000 acres) and will feature common infrastructure such as effluent treatment plants.
16. Viswanathan Anand was serving as what before becoming Interim FIDE President?
A) President
B) Deputy President
C) Secretary
D) Treasurer
Answer: B) Deputy President
Explanation: Anand had been FIDE Deputy President since 2022 and assumed the interim role as per the FIDE Charter when the President stepped aside.
17. The death toll from flash floods in Assam rose to around how many by late July 2026?
A) 30–40
B) 50–60
C) 60–70
D) Over 100
Answer: C) 60–70
Explanation: Reports indicated the death toll reached 62–68 in the latest wave of floods affecting several districts, mainly in Upper Assam, with lakhs of people affected.
18. Which student-led movement was prominent in the protests that led to the Education Minister’s resignation?
A) Youth Congress
B) Cockroach Janta Party
C) NSUI
D) ABVP
Answer: B) Cockroach Janta Party
Explanation: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, organised widespread protests against exam leaks and irregularities, forcing major government responses.
19. Under the BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme, the Centre provides a grant of up to how much per park?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹750 crore
C) ₹1,000 crore
D) ₹1,500 crore
Answer: C) ₹1,000 crore
Explanation: Subject to a minimum state contribution of ₹500 crore, the Centre offers up to ₹1,000 crore per park for common infrastructure.
20. CRPF was originally raised in which year?
A) 1935
B) 1939
C) 1947
D) 1950
Answer: B) 1939
Explanation: Raised on 27 July 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police, it later became the Central Reserve Police Force.
21. The Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill proposes a maximum jail term of up to:
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 14 years
Answer: C) 10 years
Explanation: The Bill strengthens penalties, including up to 10 years imprisonment and substantial fines for those involved in paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
22. PNB became the first bank in India to partner with a state government for a dedicated hub in which technology domain?
A) Blockchain
B) Quantum Computing
C) 5G
D) Artificial Intelligence only
Answer: B) Quantum Computing
Explanation: The PNB Quantum Finance Innovation Hub at Amaravati focuses on quantum computing and AI applications for banking security and innovation.
23. With the inscription of Sarnath, how many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India now have?
A) 42
B) 43
C) 44
D) 45
Answer: D) 45
Explanation: The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath became India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site and the fourth such site in Uttar Pradesh (after Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri).
24. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem was established by:
A) UNEP
B) UNESCO
C) IUCN
D) FAO
Answer: B) UNESCO
Explanation: UNESCO proclaimed the day in 2015; it has been celebrated annually on 26 July since 2016.
25. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the successful completion of which operation?
A) Operation Blue Star
B) Operation Vijay
C) Operation Meghdoot
D) Operation Cactus
Answer: B) Operation Vijay
Explanation: Operation Vijay was the Indian military operation that recaptured positions occupied by Pakistani forces in the Kargil sector in 1999.