Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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Current Affairs 29th April 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. In which state/region is the second and final phase of the 2026 Assembly elections being held on 29 April 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) West Bengal
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: Polling for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections (covering 142 seats across seven districts including Kolkata) is scheduled for 29 April 2026, with about 3.21 crore voters and 1,448 candidates in the fray.
2. What major international development involving India and New Zealand was highlighted in current affairs discussions around late April 2026?
A) A defence pact
B) Signing/implementation of a Free Trade Agreement
C) Joint space mission
D) Cultural exchange year
Answer: B) Signing/implementation of a Free Trade Agreement
Explanation: Recent discussions noted the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, with references to its signing date around 27 April 2026.
3. Which country’s Defence Minister’s X (Twitter) account was reportedly withheld in India around 29 April 2026?
A) China
B) Pakistan
C) Iran
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) Pakistan
Explanation: Reports indicated that Pakistan’s Defence Minister’s X account was withheld in India amid ongoing bilateral tensions.
4. What significant warning did Pentagon generals issue regarding US missile defence capabilities?
A) Gaps in defence against hypersonic weapons
B) Shortage of nuclear warheads
C) Cyber attack vulnerabilities
D) Satellite communication failures
Answer: A) Gaps in defence against hypersonic weapons
Explanation: Top US generals stated that the United States currently has “no defence” against hypersonic missiles from adversaries like China and Russia, prompting discussions on initiatives like the “Golden Dome” shield.
5. What tragic incident involving Hezbollah was reported in southern Lebanon on or around 29 April 2026?
A) A major ground offensive
B) A drone strike that killed an Israeli civilian contractor
C) A peace agreement signing
D) A missile interception success
Answer: B) A drone strike that killed an Israeli civilian contractor
Explanation: A Hezbollah drone attack targeted an Israeli military bulldozer/excavator in southern Lebanon, killing a 44-year-old civilian contractor (Amer Hujirat) working for the Israeli Defence Ministry.
6. Which global oil cartel member reportedly decided to quit amid tensions related to the Iran conflict around April 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) UAE
C) Iraq
D) Kuwait
Answer: B) UAE
Explanation: Reports highlighted the UAE quitting OPEC amid ongoing Iran war tensions, impacting global oil markets.
7. What important educational result was scheduled to be declared on 29 April 2026 in Telangana?
A) TS Inter Result
B) TS SSC (Class 10) Result
C) NEET UG Result
D) EAMCET Result
Answer: B) TS SSC (Class 10) Result
Explanation: The Telangana SSC Public Examination results for March 2026 were set to be announced on 29 April 2026 at 2 PM.
8. Which high-profile British royal delivered an address to the US Congress around late April 2026?
A) Prince William
B) King Charles III
C) Queen Camilla
D) Princess Anne
Answer: B) King Charles III
Explanation: King Charles addressed the US Congress during a state visit amid efforts to manage relations with the Trump administration.
9. What controversial legal action was taken against former FBI Director James Comey?
A) Arrest for espionage
B) Indictment over a seashell photo interpreted as a threat to Trump
C) Appointment as special counsel
D) Testimony in a major trial
Answer: B) Indictment over a seashell photo interpreted as a threat to Trump
Explanation: Comey was indicted for allegedly posting a photo of seashells forming “86 47”, seen as a threat against President Trump.
10. What major economic event involving the US Federal Reserve was scheduled for 29 April 2026?
A) Release of new stimulus package
B) Jerome Powell’s news conference on interest rates
C) Announcement of new trade tariffs
D) Launch of a digital dollar pilot
Answer: B) Jerome Powell’s news conference on interest rates
Explanation: Fed Chair Jerome Powell was scheduled to hold a briefing on the interest rate decision.
11. What health-related campaign (launched earlier in 2026) was discussed in Indian newspaper analyses on 29 April?
A) COVID booster drive
B) Nationwide HPV vaccination campaign
C) Polio eradication week
D) National TB elimination mission
Answer: B) Nationwide HPV vaccination campaign
Explanation: Discussions covered the HPV vaccination campaign launched in February 2026.
12. Which Indian state issued a heatwave alert for districts including Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar around mid-to-late April 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: A yellow alert was issued as temperatures crossed 40°C in several coastal and western districts.
13. What major democratic exercise commenced in India in early April 2026?
A) General Elections
B) Nationwide Population Census 2026
C) Delimitation exercise
D) Voter list revision
Answer: B) Nationwide Population Census 2026
Explanation: India began its massive Population Census 2026 involving over 3 million officials.
14. What international organisation or alliance faced internal challenges due to the UAE’s reported exit?
A) NATO
B) OPEC
C) BRICS
D) QUAD
Answer: B) OPEC
Explanation: The UAE’s exit from OPEC was seen as a significant development amid oil market pressures.
15. What sports or cultural observance falls on 29 April (last Wednesday of April)?
A) World Health Day
B) Denim Day / International Guide Dog Day
C) Earth Day
D) World Environment Day
Answer: B) Denim Day / International Guide Dog Day
Explanation: 29 April 2026 (Wednesday) marks observances like Denim Day and International Guide Dog Day.
16. Which Indian ministry or body is associated with the ongoing Population Census 2026?
A) Ministry of Health
B) Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (under Ministry of Home Affairs)
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Statistics
Answer: B) Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (under Ministry of Home Affairs)
Explanation: The decennial census is conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
17. What geopolitical tension involving Iran was frequently mentioned in global news around 29 April 2026?
A) Nuclear deal revival
B) Ongoing conflict/war tensions with Israel and regional actors
C) New oil export sanctions
D) Accession to BRICS
Answer: B) Ongoing conflict/war tensions with Israel and regional actors
Explanation: Multiple reports highlighted escalating or continuing Middle East conflict involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel.
18. What significant infrastructure or defence project in Arunachal Pradesh (Siang Upper Multipurpose Project) was in the news?
A) Railway tunnel
B) Multipurpose hydroelectric/power project
C) International airport
D) Border road project
Answer: B) Multipurpose hydroelectric/power project
Explanation: Questions in daily quizzes referred to the location of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
19. Which country’s Prime Minister faced a crucial vote in Parliament regarding alleged misleading of the House (related to Lord Mandelson)?
A) Australia
B) United Kingdom
C) Canada
D) New Zealand
Answer: B) United Kingdom
Explanation: UK PM faced a vote on whether he misled the Commons over issues involving Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.
20. What AI-related legal concern was highlighted involving celebrities like Taylor Swift?
A) Copyright of algorithms
B) Protection of voice and image from AI mimicry/deepfakes
C) Ban on AI training data
D) Taxation of AI companies
Answer: B) Protection of voice and image from AI mimicry/deepfakes
Explanation: Reports discussed legal steps by artists like Taylor Swift against AI-generated content using their voice and likeness.
21. What major Indian economic year transition occurred in April 2026?
A) Implementation of new GST rates
B) Start of FY 2026–27
C) Union Budget presentation
D) Launch of new digital currency
Answer: B) Start of FY 2026–27
Explanation: The new financial year 2026-27 began on 1 April 2026, bringing fresh fiscal planning.
22. Which global market indices and commodities were closely watched on 29 April 2026 in Indian market updates?
A) Only Sensex
B) Nifty, Bank Nifty, Gold, Silver, and global cues
C) Only crypto indices
D) Agricultural commodity futures
Answer: B) Nifty, Bank Nifty, Gold, Silver, and global cues
Explanation: Daily market updates covered Indian indices along with gold, silver, and international influences.
23. What was the reported status of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill related to delimitation in 2026 discussions?
A) Passed with majority
B) Defeated in Lok Sabha
C) Referred to a joint committee
D) Pending in Rajya Sabha
Answer: B) Defeated in Lok Sabha
Explanation: April 2026 current affairs summaries noted that the bill targeting delimitation based on the 2011 Census failed to secure the required votes.
24. What environmental observance is associated with 29 April in some calendars?
A) Earth Hour
B) Stop Food Waste Day
C) World Water Day
D) Ozone Day
Answer: B) Stop Food Waste Day
Explanation: 29 April is observed as Stop Food Waste Day in various international calendars.
25. Which Indian state swept local body polls (winning all 15 corporations) in results announced or discussed around April 2026?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: BJP achieved a record mandate by winning all 15 municipal corporations in Gujarat local body elections.