Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which state saw the establishment of the National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park (NSHIP) as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in collaboration with the Government of India on January 29, 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The GoI and Tamil Nadu Government established NSHIP in Thoothukudi to develop a mega shipbuilding cluster, boosting maritime infrastructure and self-reliance in heavy industries.
2. In January 2026, the Government of India notified 'Coking Coal' under which act to reduce import dependence?
A) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
B) Coal Mines Act, 1952
C) Environment Protection Act, 1986
D) Critical Minerals Act, 2025
Answer: A) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
Explanation: Coking coal was classified as a critical and strategic mineral to promote domestic production and cut reliance on imports for steel manufacturing.
3. What is the name of the web-based portal operationalised by MoSPI in January 2026 for monitoring Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth Rs 150 crore and above?
A) OCMS-2006
B) PAIMANA
C) NIP Dashboard
D) InfraTrack
Answer: B) PAIMANA
Explanation: PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) replaced the older OCMS-2006 system for better real-time tracking and analytics.
4. Which two entities signed an MoU in January 2026 to set up a 150 TPD e-Methanol plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat?
A) Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited and Deendayal Port Authority
B) ONGC and Kandla Port Trust
C) IOCL and Gujarat Maritime Board
D) NTPC and Adani Ports
Answer: A) Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited and Deendayal Port Authority
Explanation: This green fuel initiative supports India's net-zero goals by producing e-Methanol from renewable sources.
5. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was concluded at the 16th India-EU Summit in which city in January 2026?
A) Brussels
B) New Delhi
C) Paris
D) Mumbai
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The historic FTA was announced in New Delhi, aiming to boost trade, reduce dependence on China/Russia/US, and promote green technology transfers.
6. How many confirmed Nipah virus (NiV) cases were reported in West Bengal in January 2026, involving healthcare workers?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B) Two
Explanation: Two cases (a female and male nurse) were confirmed in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district, highlighting risks in healthcare settings.
7. On January 1, 2026, India and Pakistan continued their tradition by exchanging lists of what?
A) Trade agreements
B) Nuclear installations
C) Border disputes
D) Prisoners only
Answer: B) Nuclear installations
Explanation: Under the 1988 agreement prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities, both nations exchanged lists, along with prisoner lists.
8. Which virus outbreak alert was issued by WHO for India in January 2026?
A) Dengue
B) Nipah
C) Zika
D) COVID-19 variant
Answer: B) Nipah
Explanation: WHO reported two confirmed Nipah cases in West Bengal, with lab confirmation from NIV Pune.
9. Which state signed an MoU for e-Methanol plant at Kandla?
A) Assam
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Assam (Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited).
Explanation: For green energy transition.
10. World Hindi Day is observed on which date, commemorating the first World Hindi Conference in Nagpur?
A) January 1
B) January 10
C) January 16
D) January 26
Answer: B) January 10
Explanation: It marks the 1975 conference during Indira Gandhi's tenure, promoting Hindi globally.
11. Which port is associated with the e-Methanol plant MoU signed by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited in January 2026?
A) Mumbai Port
B) Kandla Port
C) Chennai Port
D) Paradip Port
Answer: B) Kandla Port
Explanation: The 150 TPD plant at Deendayal (Kandla) Port supports sustainable fuel production.
12. In January 2026, which ministry operationalised the PAIMANA portal?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
C) Ministry of Road Transport
D) Ministry of Power
Answer: B) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Explanation: It monitors large infrastructure projects for better transparency and efficiency.
13. The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 ranked India at which position?
A) 5th
B) 10th
C) 16th
D) 20th
Answer: C) 16th
Explanation: Launched by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Singapore led the index evaluating ethical governance.
14. Which initiative was launched to saturate essential services in backward districts in January 2026?
A) PM-GRAM
B) Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
C) Jalaj Livelihood Centres
D) Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat
Answer: B) Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
Explanation: NITI Aayog's 90-day campaign targets full coverage of services in underdeveloped areas.
15. India submitted a nomination dossier for which cultural landscape to UNESCO in January 2026?
A) Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya
B) Hooghly River Mapping
C) Lakkundi Excavation
D) Agarwood Sites
Answer: A) Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya
Explanation: Titled Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai, for the 2026-27 World Heritage cycle.
16. Which missile system was in the news in January 2026?
A) Pechora
B) Agni-V
C) BrahMos
D) S-400
Answer: A) Pechora
Explanation: Classified as a Surface-to-Air missile air defence system.
17. The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) was launched by which authority?
A) Ministry of Health
B) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
C) Ministry of Finance
D) IRDAI
Answer: B) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Explanation: The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) was launched as a Proof of Concept under the Regulatory Sandbox by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on 27 January 2026
18. Which country hosted the GULF SHIELD 2026 exercise?
A) India
B) Saudi Arabia
C) UAE
D) Qatar
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Involving GCC nations for regional security cooperation.
19. India pledged to double trade to $200 billion with which country in January 2026?
A) USA
B) UAE
C) Japan
D) EU
Answer: B) UAE
Explanation: During high-level visits and talks.
20. Which portal replaced OCMS-2006 for infrastructure monitoring?
A) PAIMANA
B) NIP Portal
C) GEM
D) e-Samiksha
Answer: A) PAIMANA
Explanation: By MoSPI for projects ≥ Rs 150 crore.
21. The Board of Peace initiative was proposed by which country?
A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) France
Answer: B) United States
Explanation: Related to Gaza peace efforts, with invitations extended.
22. Which state hosted two Nipah cases among healthcare workers in January 2026?
A) Kerala
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: In Barasat district.
23. The Economic Survey 2026 highlighted concerns over which issue as a public health threat?
A) Malnutrition
B) Digital addiction and screen time
C) Air pollution
D) Vector-borne diseases
Answer: B) Digital addiction and screen time
Explanation: Flagged risks to mental health and productivity in children and youth..
24. Which mineral was notified as critical in January 2026?
A) Lithium
B) Coking Coal
C) Rare Earths
D) Cobalt
Answer: B) Coking Coal
Explanation: To boost domestic steel production.
25. The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth was hosted in which city?
A) London
B) New Delhi
C) Canberra
D) Ottawa
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: From January 14-16, 2026.