Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which company is conducting the resumed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 wreckage starting December 30, 2025?
A) Boeing
B) Ocean Infinity
C) Airbus
D) Deep Sea Ventures
Answer: B) Ocean Infinity
Explanation: Malaysia announced the resumption of the search on a "no-find, no-fee" basis with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day underwater search in the southern Indian Ocean.
2. The Arctic recorded its warmest year on record in 2025, with temperatures how much above the 1991–2020 baseline?
A) 1.20 °C
B) 1.60 °C
C) 2.00 °C
D) 2.88 °C
Answer: B) 1.60 °C
Explanation: The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported average temperatures from October 2024 to September 2025 were 1.60 °C above the baseline.
3. Who inaugurated the Anti-Terror Conference 2025 in New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nityanand Rai
Answer: B) Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day conference organized by the National Investigation Agency in December 2025.
4. A new AI centre of excellence was inaugurated in Baramati, Maharashtra, in December 2025 by:
A) Narendra Modi
B) Gautam Adani
C) Mukesh Ambani
D) Ratan Tata
Answer: B) Gautam Adani
Explanation: The Sharadchandra Pawar Centre focuses on Artificial Intelligence.
5. China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan in late December 2025 named:
A) Justice Mission 2025
B) Dragon Shield 2025
C) Taiwan Blockade Exercise
D) Eastern Thunder
Answer: A) Justice Mission 2025
Explanation: The drills involved encircling Taiwan with live-fire exercises, simulated strikes, and port blockades, escalating tensions.
6. U.S. President Donald Trump met which leader at Mar-a-Lago in late December 2025 to discuss Ukraine peace plans?
A) Vladimir Putin
B) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C) Emmanuel Macron
D) Olaf Scholz
Answer: B) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Explanation: The meeting focused on security guarantees and peace proposals, with reports of progress on a 15-year U.S. security pact for Ukraine.
7. Which country carried out joint airstrikes with the U.S. on Islamic State targets in Syria in December 2025?
A) Israel
B) Turkey
C) Jordan
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: C) Jordan
Explanation: The strikes targeted 70 IS sites in retaliation for an attack in Palmyra.
8. The Reserve Bank of India announced liquidity infusion measures worth how much in December 2025?
A) ₹1 lakh crore
B) ₹2 lakh crore
C) ₹3 lakh crore
D) ₹4 lakh crore
Answer: B) ₹2 lakh crore
Explanation: RBI planned Open Market Operations in four tranches of ₹50,000 crore each starting December 29, 2025, plus a USD/INR swap.
9. India concluded trade talks with which country in December 2025, alongside Oman?
A) Australia
B) UK
C) New Zealand
D) Canada
Answer: C) New Zealand
Explanation: Talks were finalized for FTAs with Oman and New Zealand, building on earlier deals like UK and EFTA.
10. The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025 was held in which city?
A) New York
B) Doha
C) Moscow
D) Singapore
Answer: B) Doha
Explanation: The event ran from December 26 to 30 in Doha, Qatar.
11. Which new Indian Standard was released in December 2025 for incense sticks?
A) IS 19412:2025
B) IS 19445:2025
C) IS 19400:2025
D) IS 19500:2025
Answer: A) IS 19412:2025
Explanation: Released by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to enhance consumer safety in agarbatti products.
12. India launched its first national-level database in December 2025 for tracking:
A) Cyber Crimes
B) Organised Crime Networks
C) Wildlife Poaching
D) Tax Evasion
Answer: B) Organised Crime Networks
Explanation: The Organised Crime Network Database (OCND) was launched by Amit Shah to combat organised crime and terror links.
13. The Bureau of Indian Standards notified India's first dedicated standard for what in December 2025?
A) Electric Vehicles
B) Bomb Disposal Systems
C) Solar Panels
D) Drones
Answer: B) Bomb Disposal Systems
Explanation: IS 19445:2025 aims to strengthen internal security infrastructure.
14. Which women's cricket team led a T20I series 4-0 against Sri Lanka as of late December 2025?
A) Australia
B) England
C) India
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India Women defeated Sri Lanka by 30 runs in the 4th T20I on December 28.
15. A new technology announced in December 2025 can eliminate PFAS ("forever chemicals") from water how much faster than current filters?
A) 10-50 times
B) Hundreds to thousands of times
C) 5-10 times
D) 50-100 times
Answer: B) Hundreds to thousands of times
Explanation: Developed by researchers, the eco-friendly material captures and destroys PFAS efficiently even in real water sources.
16. Scientists identified a promising Mars landing site in 2025 with water ice less than how deep beneath the surface?
A) 10 meters
B) 1 meter
C) 5 meters
D) 50 cm
Answer: B) 1 meter
Explanation: In northern Amazonis Planitia, ice is accessible for harvesting water, oxygen, and fuel.
17. Which French actress and activist died in 2025 at age 91?
A) Catherine Deneuve
B) Brigitte Bardot
C) Isabelle Huppert
D) Audrey Tautou
Answer: B) Brigitte Bardot
Explanation: The iconic actress and animal rights activist passed away in 2025.
18. The U.S. imposed a blockade on oil tankers related to which country in December 2025?
A) Iran
B) Russia
C) Venezuela
D) North Korea
Answer: C) Venezuela
Explanation: President Trump ordered the blockade amid Operation Southern Spear.
19. India released the Constitution in which language using Ol Chiki script in December 2025?
A) Santhali
B) Gondi
C) Bodo
D) Manipuri
Answer: A) Santhali
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu released the version to promote linguistic inclusivity.
20. Which bank received RBI approval for re-appointment of its Executive Director in December 2025?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Bandhan Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Yes Bank
Answer: B) Bandhan Bank
Explanation: Ratan Kumar Kesh was re-appointed for three years from March 2026.
21. A winter storm in late December 2025 caused massive flight disruptions in which U.S. region?
A) California
B) Minnesota
C) Florida
D) Texas
Answer: B) Minnesota
Explanation: The storm brought potentially life-threatening conditions, leading to over 30,000 delayed flights nationwide.
22. Israel approved how many new settlements in the occupied West Bank in December 2025?
A) 10
B) 19
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: B) 19
Explanation: The approvals were criticized as illegal under international law.
23. Which submarine class had a unit commissioned under Project-75 in January 2025?
A) Arihant
B) Kalvari
C) Vagir
D) INS Vikrant
Answer: B) Kalvari
Explanation: A Scorpene-class Kalvari submarine was commissioned, highlighting indigenous capabilities.
24. North Korea test-fired long-range cruise missiles in December 2025 to demonstrate:
A) Nuclear capability
B) Combat readiness
C) Satellite launch
D) Anti-ship defense
Answer: B) Combat readiness
Explanation: State media described it as heightened preparedness.
25. The Indian National Congress marked which foundation day on December 28, 2025?
A) 130th
B) 140th
C) 150th
D) 100th
Answer: B) 140th
Explanation: The party reflected on its role in India's freedom struggle and politics.