Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. National Sports Day is celebrated in India on which date?
A) 15 August
B) 21 August
C) 29 August
D) 31 August
Answer: C) 29 August
Explanation: National Sports Day is observed every year on 29 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
2. National Sports Day commemorates the birth anniversary of which legendary sportsperson?
A) Milkha Singh
B) Major Dhyan Chand
C) Balbir Singh Sr.
D) Kapil Dev
Answer: B) Major Dhyan Chand
Explanation: The day honours Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's greatest hockey players and a symbol of excellence in Indian sport.
3. Which Indian athlete recently qualified for the 2026 Diamond League Final?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Avinash Sable
C) Kishore Jena
D) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Answer: A) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League Final after finishing sixth in the overall standings with 12 points.
4. In which event does Neeraj Chopra compete?
A) Long jump
B) High jump
C) Javelin throw
D) Discus throw
Answer: C) Javelin throw
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra is India's leading javelin thrower and a two-time Olympic medallist.
5. Where is the 2026 Diamond League Final scheduled to be held?
A) Paris
B) Brussels
C) Zurich
D) London
Answer: B) Brussels
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League Final, which is scheduled to be held in Brussels in September 2026.
6. Which country defeated India in the 7th–8th place match of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup?
A) Germany
B) Netherlands
C) Belgium
D) Australia
Answer: C) Belgium
Explanation: Belgium defeated India 4–3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3–3 in regulation time. India finished eighth in the tournament.
7. What position did the Indian men's hockey team finish at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup?
A) Fourth
B) Sixth
C) Seventh
D) Eighth
Answer: D) Eighth
Explanation: India finished eighth after losing the classification match against hosts Belgium in a shootout.
8. Who scored India's late equalising goal against Belgium in the Hockey World Cup classification match?
A) Abhishek
B) Harmanpreet Singh
C) Amit Rohidas
D) Sukhjeet Singh
Answer: B) Harmanpreet Singh
Explanation: Harmanpreet Singh converted a late penalty corner to make the score 3–3 and force the match into a shootout.
9. Which Indian hockey player earned his 250th international cap during the 2026 Hockey World Cup?
A) Harmanpreet Singh
B) Amit Rohidas
C) Manpreet Singh
D) Hardik Singh
Answer: B) Amit Rohidas
Explanation: Defender Amit Rohidas achieved his 250th international cap during India's 7th–8th place classification match against Belgium.
10. Which government scheme completed 12 years in August 2026?
A) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
B) PM-KISAN
C) PM Ujjwala Yojana
D) PM Awas Yojana
Answer: A) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 12 years, highlighting its role in expanding financial inclusion across India.
11. More than how many Jan Dhan accounts had been opened by August 2026?
A) 39 crore
B) 49 crore
C) 59 crore
D) 69 crore
Answer: C) 59 crore
Explanation: More than 59 crore Jan Dhan accounts had been opened, according to information highlighted by the government.
12. What percentage of Jan Dhan accounts were reported to belong to women?
A) 36%
B) 46%
C) 56%
D) 66%
Answer: C) 56%
Explanation: According to the government update, women held approximately 56% of the more than 59 crore Jan Dhan accounts.
13. What percentage of Jan Dhan accounts were located in villages and small towns?
A) 58%
B) 68%
C) 88%
D) 78%
Answer: D) 78%
Explanation: Around 78% of Jan Dhan accounts were reported to be in villages and small towns, demonstrating the scheme's rural financial-inclusion reach.
14. The deposits in Jan Dhan accounts crossed approximately which amount?
A) ₹1.1 lakh crore
B) ₹3.1 lakh crore
C) ₹2.1 lakh crore
D) ₹4.1 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹3.1 lakh crore
Explanation: Government data stated that deposits in Jan Dhan accounts had crossed ₹3.1 lakh crore.
15. Approximately how much money has been transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer using the JAM framework over the 12-year period?
A) ₹53 lakh crore
B) ₹33 lakh crore
C) ₹13 lakh crore
D) ₹73 lakh crore
Answer: A) ₹53 lakh crore
Explanation: Around ₹53 lakh crore was reported to have been transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) framework.
16. India's foreign exchange reserves reached approximately what record level as of 21 August 2026?
A) $529.33 billion
B) $629.33 billion
C) $729.33 billion
D) $829.33 billion
Answer: C) $729.33 billion
Explanation: India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record $729.33 billion as of 21 August 2026, according to RBI data reported by Reuters.
17. Which institution reported India's record foreign exchange reserves?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) SBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India reported the foreign exchange reserve data, which showed reserves reaching an all-time high.
18. Which component accounted for the largest part of India's foreign exchange reserves?
A) Gold
B) Special Drawing Rights
C) Foreign currency assets
D) IMF reserve position
Answer: C) Foreign currency assets
Explanation: As of the reported date, foreign currency assets were about $591.3 billion, making them the largest component of India's reserves.
19. Which facility did the RBI decide to close one month earlier due to strong inflows?
A) Gold deposit facility
B) Deposit hedging facility
C) Export credit facility
D) Agricultural credit facility
Answer: B) Deposit hedging facility
Explanation: Strong foreign-currency inflows, particularly from NRI deposits, led the RBI to close the deposit hedging facility one month ahead of schedule.
20. Which country defeated South Africa in the opening match of a Tri-Nation T20I series?
A) Namibia
B) Zimbabwe
C) Kenya
D) Uganda
Answer: A) Namibia
Explanation: Namibia defeated South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the Tri-Nation T20I series in Windhoek.
21. By how many runs did Namibia defeat South Africa in the Tri-Nation T20I opener?
A) 8 runs
B) 12 runs
C) 18 runs
D) 24 runs
Answer: C) 18 runs
Explanation: Namibia defended a target of 164 and restricted South Africa to 145/9, winning by 18 runs.
22. Which country is currently facing a devastating flash-flood disaster following a glacier collapse in the Nepal-Tibet region?
A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: A) Nepal
Explanation: Severe flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region after a glacier collapse, causing major loss of life and extensive infrastructure damage. Rescue and humanitarian operations were underway.
23. Which international organisation's outgoing ambassador to India was bid farewell by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar?
A) ASEAN
B) European Union
C) African Union
D) United Nations
Answer: B) European Union
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar bid farewell to outgoing EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin and appreciated his contribution to India-EU relations.
24. Which sector is being promoted through the Coconut Promotion Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2026–27?
A) Automobile manufacturing
B) Semiconductor manufacturing
C) Textile exports
D) Coconut production and productivity
Answer: D) Coconut production and productivity
Explanation: The Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to strengthen coconut production and productivity, while also supporting sustainability, exports and farmer incomes.
25. What is the main purpose of National Sports Day in India?
A) To promote only cricket
B) To promote sports and physical activity
C) To select Olympic teams
D) To announce the Union Sports Budget
Answer: B) To promote sports and physical activity
Explanation: National Sports Day commemorates Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary and promotes sports, physical fitness, discipline and sporting excellence across India.