Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. India's Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention aims to help which group primarily?
A) Large corporations
B) MSMEs and first-time exporters
C) Foreign investors
D) Farmers only
Answer: B) MSMEs and first-time exporters
Explanation: Launched under Export Promotion Mission for global market access.
2. A deadly fire at a bar in which Swiss ski resort on January 1, 2026, killed around 47 people and injured over 100?
A) Zermatt
B) Davos
C) Crans-Montana
D) St. Moritz
Answer: C) Crans-Montana
Explanation: The fire, suspected to be caused by pyrotechnics during New Year's celebrations at a bar in Crans-Montana, resulted in significant casualties.
3. Which historic church in Amsterdam was severely damaged by fire on January 1, 2026?
A) Westerkerk
B) Vondelkerk
C) Oude Kerk
D) Nieuwe Kerk
Answer: B) Vondelkerk
Explanation: The Vondelkerk (Vondel Church) caught fire after a New Year's event, collapsing its tower and leaving only exterior walls.
4. Who won the women's World Blitz Chess Championship final held around early January 2026?
A) Anna Muzychuk
B) Bibisara Assaubayeva
C) Ju Wenjun
D) Humpy Koneru
Answer: B) Bibisara Assaubayeva
Explanation: GM Bibisara Assaubayeva (Kazakhstan) defeated GM Anna Muzychuk 2.5–1.5 to win her third World Blitz title and qualify for the 2026 Women’s Candidates.
5. India Post discontinued certain outward international letter mail services starting from which date in 2026?
A) January 1
B) February 1
C) December 30, 2025
D) January 15
Answer: A) January 1
Explanation: The discontinuation, announced on December 30, 2025, took effect from January 1, 2026, to improve tracking, security, and customs compliance.
6. Which Indian chess team, featuring R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, won the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title?
A) Triveni Continental Kings
B) Alpine SG Pipers
C) PBG Alaskan Knights
D) Mumba Masters
Answer: B) Alpine SG Pipers
Explanation: Alpine SG Pipers defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings 4-2 in the finals held in Mumbai.
7. The 11th India International Youth Sailing Championship 2026 is scheduled to be held in which Indian city?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Goa
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: B) Chennai
Explanation: The event, featuring 117 sailors from 13 nations, is set for January 4-10, 2026, at Chennai Port.
8. Select provisions of which Indian Act came into force from January 1, 2026, focusing on sports governance?
A) National Sports Development Act, 2025
B) National Sports Governance Act, 2025
C) Olympic Charter Compliance Act, 2025
D) Sports Transparency Act, 2025
Answer: B) National Sports Governance Act, 2025
Explanation: The Act establishes frameworks for transparency, accountability, and dispute resolution in national sports bodies.
9. Reports in early 2026 projected India's gig economy to create how many new jobs?
A) 1 million
B) 2 million
C) 5 million
D) 10 million
Answer: B) 2 million
Explanation: India's gig economy is expected to see explosive growth with 2 million new jobs in 2026.
10. India surpassed which country to become the world's 4th-largest economy as reported in early 2026?
A) Germany
B) United Kingdom
C) Japan
D) France
Answer: C) Japan
Explanation: India achieved a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion, overtaking Japan, with projections to become third-largest by 2030.
11. The 8th Pay Commission for central government employees in India is set to implement from which date?
A) January 1, 2026
B) February 1, 2026
C) December 31, 2025
D) April 1, 2026
Answer: A) January 1, 2026
Explanation: The 7th Pay Commission term ended on December 31, 2025, with the 8th commencing from January 1, 2026.
12. Banks in India updated minimum balance requirements for savings accounts starting from when in 2026?
A) December 2025
B) January 2026
C) February 2026
D) March 2026
Answer: B) January 2026
Explanation: Updates vary by account type and location, with penalties for non-maintenance.
13. Guy Parmelin was sworn in as President of Switzerland on which date in 2026?
A) January 1
B) January 2
C) December 31, 2025
D) January 6
Answer: A) January 1 (inferred from succession reports)
Explanation: He succeeded Karin Keller-Sutter as part of Switzerland's annual rotation.
14. World Introvert Day is observed on which date?
A) January 1
B) January 2
C) January 4
D) January 12
Answer: B) January 2
Explanation: January 2, 2026, is recognized as World Introvert Day, highlighting introvert strengths.
15. Credit bureaus in India began refreshing customer data how frequently starting January 2026?
A) Daily
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Quarterly
Answer: B) Weekly
Explanation: Shift from 15-day to weekly updates for more accurate credit scores.
16. The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, in India comes into force from which date?
A) January 1, 2026
B) February 1, 2026
C) March 1, 2026
D) April 1, 2026
Answer: B) February 1, 2026
Explanation: It introduces new excise duty rates on tobacco products.
17. India is set to assume the Chairpersonship of which international process from January 1, 2026?
A) Wassenaar Arrangement
B) Kimberley Process
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Paris Agreement
Answer: B) Kimberley Process
Explanation: India takes over the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for ethical diamond trade.
18. Which day is recognized as World Braille Day in January?
A) January 2
B) January 4
C) January 12
D) January 15
Answer: B) January 4
Explanation: World Braille Day is observed on January 4 annually, highlighting accessibility.
19. The India Open Badminton tournament (BWF Super 750) in 2026 is scheduled in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Delhi
Explanation: Scheduled from January 13-18, 2026.
20. Projections indicate India will overtake which country to become the 3rd-largest economy by 2030?
A) Japan
B) Germany
C) United States
D) China
Answer: B) Germany
Explanation: With projected GDP of USD 7.3 trillion by 2030.
21. Mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking deadlines and potential inoperative PANs were highlighted for enforcement around when in 2026?
A) January 1
B) April 1
C) July 1
D) December 31
Answer: A) January 1
Explanation: Non-linked PANs may become inoperative starting early 2026.
22. Which country began its role as President of the Council of the European Union in January 2026?
A) Poland
B) Cyprus
C) Denmark
D) Hungary
Answer: B) Cyprus
Explanation: Cyprus assumed the rotating presidency in January 2026.
23. DRDO successfully tested which missile in salvo mode off Odisha coast as reported in early 2026?
A) Agni-V
B) Pralay
C) BrahMos
D) Akash
Answer: B) Pralay
Explanation: Successful tests of Pralay tactical ballistic missiles.
24. The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, aligns with which international charter?
A) United Nations Charter
B) Olympic Charter
C) FIFA Statutes
D) WTO Agreements
Answer: B) Olympic Charter
Explanation: Ensures transparency and accountability in line with the Olympic Charter.
25. Global New Year celebrations in 2026 were marked by fireworks in major cities like Sydney, Dubai, and which other?
A) New York
B) Tokyo
C) Paris
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Worldwide celebrations featured iconic fireworks displays.