Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Who became the longest-serving continuous Finance Minister of India and presented her ninth straight Union Budget on February 1, 2026?
A) Arun Jaitley
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) P. Chidambaram
Answer: B) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: Nirmala Sitharaman achieved this milestone in continuous office and delivered the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth consecutive presentation.
2. How many Ramsar sites does India now have after adding two new ones (in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) in early February 2026?
A) 96
B) 97
C) 98
D) 100
Answer: C) 98
Explanation: The addition of two new wetlands brought India's total Ramsar sites to 98, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts.
3. In which rank did India stand in the Global Soft Power Index 2026, as reported around February 2026?
A) 25th
B) 28th
C) 32nd
D) 35th
Answer: C) 32nd
Explanation: India's position at 32nd reflects its growing cultural, diplomatic, and economic influence globally.
4. What did the Supreme Court of India declare as a fundamental right in schools around February 2026?
A) Free education up to class 12
B) Menstrual health facilities
C) Digital literacy programs
D) Sports infrastructure
Answer: B) Menstrual health facilities
Explanation: The ruling emphasized menstrual health access in schools as part of fundamental rights to promote gender equality and health.
5. Which organization plans to launch India’s first-ever National Household Income Survey (NHIS) and Annual Survey of Incorporated Service Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) starting April 2026?
A) RBI
B) NSO (National Statistical Office)
C) NITI Aayog
D) SEBI
Answer: B) NSO (National Statistical Office)
Explanation: The NSO, under MoSPI, announced these surveys in January 2026 to improve data on household income and service sectors.
6. Where was India’s first-ever LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train launched in early 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Indian Railways launched this eco-friendly train at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
7. Which country’s first indigenous submarine was highlighted in news around February 2026?
A) India
B) South Korea
C) Taiwan
D) Japan
Answer: C) Taiwan
Explanation: Taiwan's milestone in defense self-reliance was noted amid regional tensions.
8. What rare natural phenomenon was observed in Ladakh around early February 2026?
A) Solar eclipse
B) Red aurora
C) Meteor shower
D) Volcanic eruption
Answer: B) Red aurora
Explanation: The rare red aurora sighting added to atmospheric and climate-related observations.
9. Who became Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister around February 2026?
A) Supriya Sule
B) Sunetra Pawar
C) Pankaja Munde
D) Oormila Matondkar
Answer: B) Sunetra Pawar
Explanation: This historic appointment marked a milestone in Maharashtra politics.
10. Which city hosted the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit on February 5–6, 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Mumbai
Explanation: The summit at the NSE Complex in Bandra Kurla Complex focused on agricultural advancements.
11. On February 2, 2026, Pakistani forces ended a counterterrorism operation against which group in Balochistan, resulting in significant casualties?
A) TTP
B) BLA (Baloch Liberation Army)
C) ISIS-K
D) LeT
Answer: B) BLA (Baloch Liberation Army)
Explanation: The 40-hour operation killed 145 BLA insurgents, 18 civilians, and 15 security personnel amid ongoing insurgency.
12. Which mission is NASA set to launch no earlier than February 6, 2026, as the first crewed Moon mission since 1972?
A) Artemis I
B) Artemis II
C) Apollo revival
D) Orion test
Answer: B) Artemis II
Explanation: Artemis II will test systems for future lunar landings.
13. What major political event is scheduled for February 24, 2026, in the US?
A) Presidential inauguration
B) President Trump’s State of the Union address
C) Midterm elections
D) Supreme Court ruling
Answer: B) President Trump’s State of the Union address
Explanation: The address is expected to outline GOP priorities ahead of midterms.
14. As of February 2026, the war in Ukraine reaches its fourth anniversary on which date?
A) February 20
B) February 24
C) March 1
D) January 24
Answer: B) February 24
Explanation: Marking four years since the full-scale invasion, with ongoing attacks on infrastructure.
15. Which country is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games starting February 6?
A) China
B) Italy
C) Canada
D) France
Answer: B) Italy
Explanation: The Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
16. What key nuclear treaty expires in 2026, as highlighted in February news?
A) NPT
B) New START
C) INF Treaty
D) CTBT
Answer: B) New START
Explanation: The expiration raises concerns about arms control between the US and Russia.
17. In which country did a major mine collapse kill at least 200 people around early 2026?
A) Congo
B) Rubaya (DRC-related)
C) Chile
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Rubaya (DRC-related)
Explanation: The Rubaya mine collapse caused massive casualties due to a landslide.
18. Which Indian defense company was in news for a Sukhoi Superjet 100 deal around February 2026?
A) DRDO
B) HAL
C) BEL
D) ISRO
Answer: B) HAL
Explanation: The deal involved aircraft collaboration or acquisition.
19. What is the primary focus of the 2026 Union Budget amid US tariff concerns?
A) Agriculture subsidies
B) Industrial growth and vulnerable sectors
C) Defense spending
D) Education reforms
Answer: B) Industrial growth and vulnerable sectors
Explanation: The budget addressed potential US demands while supporting key sectors.
20. Which astronomical event features a planetary parade with six planets on February 28, 2026?
A) Meteor shower
B) Planetary alignment
C) Lunar eclipse
D) Solar flare
Answer: B) Planetary alignment
Explanation: Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter visible after sunset.
21. In which state did the Indian Army and ITBP conduct Exercise Agni Pariksha around February 2026?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Ladakh
D) Sikkim
Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh (based on border exercise patterns)
Explanation: Focused on high-altitude preparedness.
22. What is ‘Diplocentrum papillosum’ that appeared in news around February 2026?
A) A new virus
B) An orchid species
C) A missile
D) A satellite
Answer: B) An orchid species
Explanation: Likely a biodiversity discovery.
23. Which coast guard day was observed in India around February 2026?
A) February 1
B) February 4
C) February 15
D) February 28
Answer: B) February 4 (standard date)
Explanation: Celebrating the Indian Coast Guard's role.
24. Which country summoned EU ambassadors to protest the listing of its Revolutionary Guard as a terror group in February 2026?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Yemen
D) Iraq
Answer: B) Iran
Explanation: Iran protested the EU designation.
25. The Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic in early February 2026 as part of which process?
A) Gaza ceasefire
B) Trade agreement
C) Refugee return
D) Military withdrawal
Answer: A) Gaza ceasefire
Explanation: A key step in humanitarian access amid ongoing conflict.