Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which exercise hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2026 involved GCC nations?
A) Desert Shield
B) Gulf Shield 2026
C) Falcon Shield
D) Arabian Gulf
Answer: B) Gulf Shield 2026
Explanation: Gulf Shield 2026 was a key military exercise involving Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
2. Which state announced significant aid under Namo Laxmi Scheme (Rs. 1,250 crore) in January 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat declared Rs. 1,250 crore assistance under the Namo Laxmi Scheme for women's empowerment/welfare.
3. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was concluded/announced at which summit in New Delhi in January 2026?
A) 15th India-EU Summit
B) 16th India-EU Summit
C) G20 Summit
D) BRICS Summit
Answer: B) 16th India-EU Summit
Explanation: The long-awaited India-EU FTA was concluded at the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi in January 2026.
4. Which report by UNEP in January 2026 highlighted that harmful investments outpace nature protection by 30 to 1?
A) Emissions Gap Report
B) State of Finance for Nature 2026
C) Global Environment Outlook
D) Adaptation Gap Report
Answer: B) State of Finance for Nature 2026
Explanation: UNEP's "State of Finance for Nature 2026" revealed that for every $1 invested in nature protection, $30 is spent on harmful activities (based on 2023 data).
5. The World Bank approved Rs. 5,700 crore for which project in Haryana in January 2026?
A) Smart Cities Mission
B) Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project
C) PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
D) Namami Gange
Answer: B) Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project
Explanation: The World Bank approved Rs. 5,700 crore to support Haryana's self-reliance in water resources through the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project.
6. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched multiple developmental projects in which region in January 2026?
A) Western Ghats
B) North Eastern Region (NER)
C) Andaman & Nicobar
D) Himalayan States
Answer: B) North Eastern Region (NER)
Explanation: As Minister for DoNER and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated projects to boost economic growth and employment in the North Eastern Region.
7. The Economic Survey 2025-26 was tabled in Parliament on which date in January 2026?
A) January 26
B) January 28
C) January 29
D) January 31
Answer: C) January 29
Explanation: Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 on January 29, 2026, ahead of the Union Budget.
8. Which Buddhist site in Odisha joined the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in January 2026?
A) Sanchi Stupa
B) Buddhist Diamond Triangle
C) Ajanta Caves
D) Nalanda
Answer: B) Buddhist Diamond Triangle
Explanation: The Buddhist Diamond Triangle (key sites in Odisha) was added to UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage status.
9. India hosted the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) starting on which date in 2026?
A) January 26
B) January 29
C) January 30-31
D) February 1
Answer: C) January 30-31
Explanation: The 2nd IAFMM was hosted in New Delhi on January 30-31, 2026, with participation from all 22 Arab nations.
10. Which state became the first in India to declare Bacillus subtilis as its State Microbe in January 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan declared Bacillus subtilis as its State Microbe, highlighting its agricultural and environmental significance.
11. The Department of Fisheries approved a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at which location in January 2026?
A) Kochi
B) Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar
C) Visakhapatnam
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation: Approved under PMMSY with Rs. 199.24 crore for development at Mayabunder.
12. Which conference did the Election Commission of India host in January 2026, ending with the Delhi Declaration 2026?
A) IICDEM 2026
B) SCO Summit
C) G7 Meeting
D) BRICS Conference
Answer: A) IICDEM 2026
Explanation: The India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 concluded with the Delhi Declaration 2026.
13. World Data Privacy Day is observed annually on which date?
A) January 26
B) January 28
C) January 30
D) January 25
Answer: B) January 28
Explanation: Observed on January 28 each year to raise awareness about privacy rights and data protection.
14. Which project involves Namami Gange Mission and an institution for JALAJ Livelihood Centres?
A) PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
B) National Mission for Clean Ganga
C) Jal Jeevan Mission
D) Atal Bhujal Yojana
Answer: B) National Mission for Clean Ganga
Explanation: JALAJ Livelihood Centres are jointly implemented by Namami Gange and related institutions for community livelihoods.
15. India joined which US-led initiative/group on critical minerals in January 2026?
A) Pax Silica
B) Minerals Security Partnership
C) G7 Critical Minerals Club
D) Quad Minerals
Answer: A) Pax Silica
Explanation: India joined Pax Silica (US-led) and participated in G7 talks to counter China's dominance in critical minerals.
16. Which state launched the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance in January 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Uttarakhand
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Uttarakhand implemented amendments related to the Uniform Civil Code framework.
17. The UNEP report 'State of Finances for Nature 2026' is also known by which subtitle?
A) Nature in the Red
B) Green Finance Gap
C) Trillion Dollar Transition
D) Harmful Subsidies
Answer: A) Nature in the Red
Explanation: Full title: "State of Finances for Nature: Nature in the Red – Powering the Trillion Dollar Nature Transition Economy".
18. Which minister presented or was associated with key North Eastern projects in January 2026?
A) Amit Shah
B) Jyotiraditya Scindia
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: B) Jyotiraditya Scindia
Explanation: Scindia (MoDNER) launched developmental initiatives in the NER.
19. Coking Coal was notified as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under which Act in January 2026?
A) Mines Act
B) MMDR Act, 1957
C) Environment Protection Act
D) Atomic Energy Act
Answer: B) MMDR Act, 1957
Explanation: Notified to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance in strategic resources.
20. Which scheme/campaign was launched by NITI Aayog for saturation of services in backward areas (Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0)?
A) Aspirational Districts
B) 90-day nationwide campaign
C) Lakhpati Didi
D) Viksit Bharat
Answer: B) 90-day nationwide campaign
Explanation: Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 aimed at full saturation of essential services in underdeveloped districts/blocks.
21. The Supreme Court stayed new regulations of which body in late January 2026?
A) AICTE
B) UGC
C) NCTE
D) MCI
Answer: B) UGC
Explanation: Stayed UGC regulations deemed "too sweeping, vague, and capable of misuse".
22. Which harbour development was approved under PMMSY in Andaman & Nicobar?
A) Port Blair
B) Mayabunder
C) Diglipur
D) Havelock
Answer: B) Mayabunder
Explanation: Smart Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder with central funding.
23. India's foreign exchange reserves crossed which milestone level around mid-January 2026?
A) Over 700 billion USD
B) Over 701 billion USD
C) Over 720 billion USD
D) Over 650 billion USD
Answer: B) Over 701 billion USD
Explanation: Reserves stood over $701 billion for the week ending mid-January 2026.
24. Which initiative promotes Hindi globally and was highlighted in January 2026 events?
A) Hindi Diwas
B) World Hindi Day (January 10)
C) Rajbhasha Week
D) All of the above
Answer: B) World Hindi Day (January 10)
Explanation: World Hindi Day commemorates the first World Hindi Conference and promotes Hindi internationally.
25. The Delhi Declaration 2026 was adopted at the end of which ECI-hosted event?
A) SCO Election Meet
B) IICDEM 2026
C) G20 Democracy Forum
D) UN Election Summit
Answer: B) IICDEM 2026
Explanation: International Conference on Democracy and Election Management concluded with the Delhi Declaration.