Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
On 10 Oct 2026
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1. India and Uzbekistan recently upgraded their bilateral relationship to which level?
A) Strategic Partnership
B) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
C) Special Economic Partnership
D) Defence Partnership
Answer: B) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Explanation: India and Uzbekistan upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tashkent. The two countries also discussed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and digital connectivity.
2. What annual bilateral trade target did India and Uzbekistan set for 2030?
A) USD 2 billion
B) USD 3 billion
C) USD 5 billion
D) USD 10 billion
Answer: C) USD 5 billion
Explanation: India and Uzbekistan agreed to work towards increasing their bilateral trade to USD 5 billion annually by 2030.
3. Which country's assistance did Nepal seek after devastating floods damaged major hydropower projects?
A) China
B) India
C) Bhutan
D) Bangladesh
Answer: B) India
Explanation: Nepal sought emergency electricity imports from India after severe floods damaged important hydropower infrastructure and affected its power-generation capacity.
4. What was the major outcome of the latest India-China Special Representatives' talks?
A) A new free-trade agreement
B) An eight-point consensus
C) A defence alliance
D) A common currency agreement
Answer: B) An eight-point consensus
Explanation: India and China reached an eight-point outcome and consensus covering border negotiations, border management, military communication and trans-border cooperation.
5. Which organisation is responsible for issuing food-safety regulations in India?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) FSSAI
D) NABARD
Answer: C) FSSAI
Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food safety and standards in India. Recent actions included prohibition orders against substandard food products.
6. What does FSSAI stand for?
A) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
B) Food Supply and Security Authority of India
C) Federal Safety Standards Association of India
D) Food Standards and Services Agency of India
Answer: A) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Explanation: FSSAI is the statutory authority responsible for regulating food safety and standards in India.
7. Which examination was conducted nationwide on 30 August 2026?
A) JEE Main
B) NEET-PG
C) UPSC Civil Services
D) CAT
Answer: B) NEET-PG
Explanation: The NEET-PG 2026 examination was conducted nationwide on 30 August 2026, with more than 2.65 lakh candidates appearing.
8. Why was a re-examination announced for some NEET-PG 2026 candidates in Jaipur?
A) Question paper leak
B) Heavy rainfall
C) Power supply problem
D) Technical error in the admit cards
Answer: C) Power supply problem
Explanation: Candidates at two examination centres in Sitapura, Jaipur, were unable to complete the exam because of an internal power-supply problem. A re-examination was scheduled for 5 September 2026.
9. Which Indian squash player won the men's singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026?
A) Saurav Ghosal
B) Ramit Tandon
C) Mahesh Mangaonkar
D) Abhay Singh
Answer: D) Abhay Singh
Explanation: Indian squash player Abhay Singh defeated Hong Kong's Henry Leung 3–2 in the final in Seremban, Malaysia.
10. Abhay Singh defeated which player in the final of the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026?
A) Henry Leung
B) Paul Coll
C) Mohamed ElShorbagy
D) Tarek Momen
Answer: A) Henry Leung
Explanation: Abhay Singh defeated third-seeded Henry Leung of Hong Kong, China, by 3–2 in the final.
11. The Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 was held in which country?
A) India
B) Singapore
C) Malaysia
D) Thailand
Answer: C) Malaysia
Explanation: The tournament was held in Seremban, Malaysia, as part of the PSA Challenger Tour 15.
12. What was Abhay Singh's final score against Henry Leung?
A) 3–0
B) 3–1
C) 3–2
D) 2–3
Answer: C) 3–2
Explanation: Abhay Singh won the closely contested final by a 3–2 scoreline.
13. Which international sporting body took away the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka?
A) ICC
B) FIFA
C) BWF
D) FIH
Answer: A) ICC
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) withdrew the 2027 Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights from Sri Lanka, according to the latest sports reports.
14. What is the current major concern affecting India's monsoon performance in August 2026?
A) Excessive snowfall
B) Overall rainfall deficit
C) Severe winter conditions
D) Complete absence of rainfall
Answer: B) Overall rainfall deficit
Explanation: Despite some areas receiving above-normal rainfall, India's overall monsoon rainfall deficit remained a concern during August 2026.
15. Which organisation monitors and forecasts India's monsoon rainfall?
A) ISRO
B) CSIR
C) DRDO
D) IMD
Answer: D) IMD
Explanation: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) monitors weather systems and provides rainfall and monsoon forecasts for India.
16. Which river caused flood-like conditions in Chitrakoot on 31 August 2026?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Mandakini
D) Narmada
Answer: C) Mandakini
Explanation: Rising water levels of the Mandakini River created flood-like conditions in Chitrakoot and nearby areas of Madhya Pradesh's Satna district.
17. What was the reported death toll from the devastating Nepal flash floods by 31 August 2026?
A) 503
B) 703
C) 803
D) 903
Answer: D) 903
Explanation: According to Nepalese authorities cited by Indian Express, the death toll from the flash floods had reached 903, with rescue and relief operations continuing.
18. Which central bank intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the Indian rupee on 31 August 2026?
A) Federal Reserve
B) European Central Bank
C) Reserve Bank of India
D) Bank of Japan
Answer: C) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: The RBI intervened in currency markets as the rupee came under pressure from rising global oil prices and expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve rate hike.
19. Around what level did the Indian rupee briefly fall against the US dollar on 31 August 2026?
A) ₹85.60
B) ₹95.60
C) ₹90.60
D) ₹100.60
Answer: B) ₹95.60
Explanation: The rupee opened weaker and briefly declined to around ₹95.60 per US dollar before RBI intervention helped stabilise it near ₹95.44.
20. What was the approximate Brent crude oil price reported on 31 August 2026?
A) $70.92 per barrel
B) $80.92 per barrel
C) $90.92 per barrel
D) $100.92 per barrel
Answer: C) $90.92 per barrel
Explanation: Brent crude rose amid heightened geopolitical tensions, reaching around $90.92 per barrel in the reported market session.
21. Which geopolitical factor was putting pressure on India's currency and oil markets?
A) US-Iran tensions
B) India-Japan trade dispute
C) India-China tariff dispute
D) European elections
Answer: A) US-Iran tensions
Explanation: Heightened US-Iran tensions contributed to rising crude oil prices, which in turn increased pressure on India's import bill and the rupee.
22. Which major central bank's possible rate hike was increasing pressure on global financial markets?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) US Federal Reserve
C) People's Bank of China
D) Bank of England
Answer: B) US Federal Reserve
Explanation: Expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve rate hike increased following comments on inflation, contributing to pressure on currencies and bond markets.
23. Which company announced a leadership transition involving its CEO Tim Cook on 31 August 2026?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Amazon
D) Apple
Answer: D) Apple
Explanation: Apple announced a leadership transition in which Tim Cook's tenure as Chief Executive Officer ends on 31 August 2026, with John Ternus taking over as CEO.
24. Which three countries were associated with the new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?
A) Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
B) Iran, Iraq and Syria
C) Egypt, Jordan and UAE
D) Qatar, Kuwait and Oman
Answer: A) Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
Explanation: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan established the new defence arrangement through the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed in August 2026. The first related ministerial and committee meeting was scheduled in Istanbul on 31 August.
25. Which country was scheduled to host the first ministerial and committee meeting of the Makkah defence pact on 31 August 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Pakistan
C) Turkey
D) Qatar
Answer: C) Turkey
Explanation: The first ministerial and committee meeting of the new Makkah defence pact was scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 31 August 2026.