Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in 2025 was hosted by President Donald Trump?
A) 2024
B) December 7, 2025
C) 2026
D) None
Answer: B) December 7, 2025
Explanation: Honorees included Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and others.
2. Which event in December 2025 led to US and Jordanian airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria?
A) Attack on US embassy
B) Palmyra attack
C) Bondi Beach shooting
D) Brown University shooting
Answer: B) Palmyra attack
Explanation: The airstrikes targeted 70 Islamic State locations in retaliation for the December 2025 Palmyra attack.
3. What major shooting incident occurred at Brown University in 2025?
A) No casualties
B) Two people killed
C) Six teenagers injured
D) MIT professor killed
Answer:B) Two people killed
Explanation: A shooting at Brown University resulted in two deaths, contributing to heightened gun violence concerns in the US.
4. Which soccer club, led by Lionel Messi, won its first Major League Soccer Cup in December 2025?
A) LA Galaxy
B) Inter Miami CF
C) New York Red Bulls
D) Atlanta United
Answer: B) Inter Miami CF
Explanation: Inter Miami CF won the MLS Cup on December 6, 2025, marking the club's first title.
5. What large-scale military drills did China conduct around Taiwan in late December 2025?
A) Peace Mission 2025
B) Justice Mission 2025
C) Dragon Shield 2025
D) Unity Exercise 2025
Answer: B) Justice Mission 2025
Explanation: China's People's Liberation Army staged live-fire exercises and blockade drills as part of "Justice Mission 2025."
6. Which scheme did the US government suspend following the 2025 Brown University shooting?
A) Student Visa Program
B) Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme
C) H-1B Visa
D) Refugee Resettlement
Answer: B) Diversity Immigrant Visa scheme
Explanation: The suspension occurred after the suspect was revealed to be from Portugal.
7. What milestone did the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) celebrate in December 2025?
A) 10 years
B) 25 years
C) 30 years
D) 50 years
Answer: B) 25 years
Explanation: PMGSY, launched in 2000, marked its 25th anniversary for rural road development in India.
8. Which hydroelectric project in India saw the commercial operation of its Unit-2 in December 2025?
A) Tehri Dam
B) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
C) Sardar Sarovar
D) Bhakra Nangal
Answer: B) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
Explanation: The 250 MW Unit-2 of the 2000 MW project in Assam began operations.
9. What major arms sale did the United States approve to Taiwan in December 2025?
A) $5 billion
B) $11.1 billion
C) $20 billion
D) $1 billion
Answer: B) $11.1 billion
Explanation: It included medium-range ballistic missiles, drones, and howitzers, the largest in bilateral history.
10. Which airline was fined €255 million by the Italian Competition Authority in December 2025?
A) Lufthansa
B) Ryanair
C) EasyJet
D) British Airways
Answer: B) Ryanair
Explanation: The fine was for abusing its dominant market position by restricting travel agencies.
11. What record did the Arctic set according to the US NOAA in 2025?
A) Coldest year
B) Warmest year
C) Most ice coverage
D) Least snowfall
Answer: B) Warmest year
Explanation: Average temperatures from October 2024 to September 2025 were 1.60 °C above the baseline.
12. What was recorded as the worst humanitarian year on record in 2025?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2023
D) 2026
Answer: B) 2025
Explanation: Marked by escalating conflicts, disasters, and crises globally.
13. What action did the US take regarding Venezuelan oil tankers in December 2025?
A) Lifted sanctions
B) Seized tankers
C) Increased imports
D) Provided aid
Answer: B) Seized tankers
Explanation: The US Coast Guard intercepted and seized sanctioned oil tankers.
14. Which Indian program completed 25 years of rural connectivity in December 2025?
A) MGNREGA
B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
C) Swachh Bharat
D) Digital India
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Explanation: Over 8.25 lakh km of roads were sanctioned under PMGSY.
15. What major event occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025?
A) Festival
B) Mass shooting
C) Surf competition
D) Concert
Answer: B) Mass shooting
Explanation: A shooting at a Hanukkah gathering dominated global headlines.
16. Which database did India launch in December 2025 to combat organised crime?
A) Crime Network Database
B) Organised Crime Network Database (OCND)
C) Terror Link Database
D) Cyber Crime Database
Answer: B) Organised Crime Network Database (OCND)
Explanation: Launched by Union Minister Amit Shah for tracking criminals and terror links.
17. What FDI change was passed by the Lok Sabha in December 2025 for the insurance sector?
A) Reduced to 49%
B) Increased to 100%
C) Kept at 74%
D) Banned foreign investment
Answer: B) Increased to 100%
Explanation: The bill allows 100% FDI to boost capital and technology in insurance.
18. Which standard did BIS notify in December 2025 for bomb disposal systems?
A) IS 19412:2025
B) IS 19445:2025
C) IS 2000:2025
D) IS 2025:2025
Answer: B) IS 19445:2025
Explanation: India's first dedicated standard for bomb disposal to enhance security.
19. What relief package did India announce for Sri Lanka in December 2025?
A) $100 million
B) $450 million
C) $1 billion
D) $200 million
Answer: B) $450 million
Explanation: Announced during EAM Jaishankar's visit post-cyclone.
20. Which country conducted strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria in December 2025?
A) France
B) United States
C) UK
D) Russia
Answer: B) United States
Explanation: US strikes targeted alleged terrorists killing Christians.
21. What was the status of Eurostar trains in late December 2025?
A) Increased services
B) Temporarily suspended
C) New routes added
D) Normal operations
Answer: B) Temporarily suspended
Explanation: Due to an overhead power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel.
22. Which Israeli action in the West Bank was approved in December 2025?
A) Removal of settlements
B) 19 new settlements
C) Peace talks
D) Withdrawal
Answer: B) 19 new settlements
Explanation: Approved despite international law considerations.
23. What major Delhi infrastructure project expansion was approved in December 2025?
A) Airport
B) Metro Rail Phase-V A
C) Highways
D) Railways
Answer: B) Metro Rail Phase-V A
Explanation: Union Cabinet approved three new corridors.
24. Which global treaty saw increased ratifications in 2025, including in December?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Global Ocean Treaty
C) Nuclear Ban Treaty
D) Trade Agreement
Answer: B) Global Ocean Treaty
Explanation: 79 nations ratified, exceeding the required 60 for enforcement.
25. What anti-dumping duty did India impose in December 2025?
A) On US products
B) On two Chinese products
C) On EU goods
D) On Russian oil
Answer: B) On two Chinese products
Explanation: On refrigerant gas and electrical steel to protect domestic manufacturers.