Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
On 12 Oct 2026
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1. India and the United States resumed trade talks on 2 June 2026 in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: India and the US resumed negotiations in New Delhi to finalize the remaining issues of the proposed trade agreement.
2. Who is India's Commerce and Industry Minister leading the India-US trade discussions?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C) Piyush Goyal
Explanation: Piyush Goyal stated that large portions of the India-US trade deal have already been finalized.
3. Which company secured FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting rights in India?
A) Sony Sports
B) JioStar
C) Zee Entertainment
D) Star Sports
Answer: C) Zee Entertainment
Explanation: FIFA signed a broadcasting agreement with Zee Entertainment for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India.
4. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by which three countries?
A) USA, Canada, Mexico
B) USA, Brazil, Canada
C) Mexico, Argentina, USA
D) Canada, Spain, Mexico
Answer: A) USA, Canada, Mexico
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
5. India's GDP growth for January–March 2026 is estimated at approximately:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.4%
C) 7.2%
D) 8.5%
Answer: C) 7.2%
Explanation: Economists surveyed by Reuters estimated India's GDP growth at 7.2% for the quarter.
6. Which country's Business Secretary Peter Kyle visited India regarding FTA implementation?
A) Australia
B) France
C) United Kingdom
D) Germany
Answer: C) United Kingdom
Explanation: UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle visited India to discuss the rollout of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
7. The India-UK discussions mainly focused on:
A) Defence Pact
B) Free Trade Agreement
C) Space Cooperation
D) Climate Treaty
Answer: B) Free Trade Agreement
Explanation: The major agenda was accelerating implementation of the India-UK FTA.
8. Which Grand Slam tournament was being played during the first week of June 2026?
A) Wimbledon
B) US Open
C) Australian Open
D) French Open (Roland-Garros)
Answer: D) French Open (Roland-Garros)
Explanation: The French Open 2026 was underway in Paris during late May and early June, featuring the world's top tennis players.
9. The South Coast Railway (SCoR) became India's:
A) 16th Railway Zone
B) 17th Railway Zone
C) 18th Railway Zone
D) 19th Railway Zone
Answer: C) 18th Railway Zone
Explanation: South Coast Railway was notified as India's 18th railway zone.
10. Who launched the World Yogasana Championship 2026 initiative?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the initiative.
11. India and Australia held their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue in:
A) Canberra
B) Sydney
C) Mumbai
D) New Delhi
Answer: D) New Delhi
Explanation: The second Defence Ministers' Dialogue was held in New Delhi.
12. Australia's Defence Minister who participated in the dialogue was:
A) Anthony Albanese
B) Richard Marles
C) Peter Dutton
D) Penny Wong
Answer: B) Richard Marles
Explanation: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles attended the meeting.
13. Which media company reportedly saw its stock rise after the FIFA deal announcement?
A) Sony
B) Disney
C) Zee Entertainment
D) Netflix
Answer: C) Zee Entertainment
Explanation: Zee shares gained after securing FIFA broadcasting rights.
14. Who was appointed as India's Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
A) PT Usha
B) Rohit Rajpal
C) Abhinav Bindra
D) Anil Khanna
Answer: B) Rohit Rajpal
Explanation: The Indian Olympic Association appointed former Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal as India's Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
15. NATO tensions recently increased due to a Russian drone attack in:
A) Poland
B) Romania
C) Finland
D) Sweden
Answer: B) Romania
Explanation: Reports highlighted a Russian drone strike in Romania.
16. Which country is strengthening strategic ties with India according to recent reports?
A) Cyprus
B) Greece
C) Portugal
D) Hungary
Answer: A) Cyprus
Explanation: India and Cyprus are enhancing strategic cooperation.
17. Morocco has recently emerged as Africa's:
A) Largest democracy
B) Most industrialized economy
C) Richest country
D) Largest exporter
Answer: B) Most industrialized economy
Explanation: Morocco has become Africa's most industrialized economy.
18. UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is scheduled to visit:
A) India and China
B) Japan and India
C) China and Russia
D) France and India
Answer: A) India and China
Explanation: Her visit focuses on global issues and bilateral relations.
19. Which major conflict was among the issues to be discussed during Yvette Cooper's visit?
A) Israel-Palestine
B) Russia-Ukraine
C) Armenia-Azerbaijan
D) Sudan Crisis
Answer: B) Russia-Ukraine
Explanation: The Russia-Ukraine war remains a major discussion topic.
20. India's Gross Value Added (GVA) growth is estimated at:
A) 5.9%
B) 6.2%
C) 7.3%
D) 8.1%
Answer: C) 7.3%
Explanation: Reuters economists estimated GVA growth at 7.3%.
21. The India-Oman CEPA became effective from:
A) May 1, 2026
B) June 1, 2026
C) July 1, 2026
D) August 1, 2026
Answer: B) June 1, 2026
Explanation: The agreement came into effect on June 1, 2026.
22. India-Oman CEPA provides tariff-free access to approximately what percentage of Indian exports?
A) 75%
B) 85%
C) 99.38%
D) 100%
Answer: C) 99.38%
Explanation: Nearly all Indian exports receive tariff-free access under the agreement.
23. Which court ruled that Lok Adalats cannot grant divorce decrees?
A) Supreme Court
B) Delhi High Court
C) Allahabad High Court
D) Bombay High Court
Answer: C) Allahabad High Court
Explanation: The court clarified that divorce decrees fall under Family Court jurisdiction.
24. The three-language formula issue is linked with:
A) GST Policy
B) NEP 2020
C) PM Gati Shakti
D) Digital India
Answer: B) NEP 2020
Explanation: The language policy debate is related to implementation of NEP 2020.
25. Which organization notified new National Sports Governance Rules in 2026?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Sports Ministry
C) SAI
D) IOA
Answer: B) Sports Ministry
Explanation: The Sports Ministry issued the new governance rules.