Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
On 13 Oct 2026
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1. Which country’s Foreign Minister recently stated that India, along with China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan, has been granted passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the current crisis?
A) Israel
B) Iran
C) Saudi Arabia
D) United States
Answer: B) Iran
Explanation: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that friendly nations including India have been allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while adversaries are restricted amid the regional conflict.
2. In his Mann Ki Baat address on 29 March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens not to politicise challenges arising from which ongoing regional situation?
A) Russia-Ukraine conflict
B) West Asia crisis
C) South China Sea disputes
D) Indo-Pacific tensions
Answer: B) West Asia crisis
Explanation: PM Modi highlighted the challenging times created by the West Asia situation and advised against politicising it or spreading rumours.
3. India has secured crude oil supplies sufficient for how many days, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas statement in late March 2026?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: C) 60 days
Explanation: The government clarified that Indian oil companies have arranged supplies for 60 days, with existing stocks also covering 60 days, to address concerns over energy security amid West Asia tensions.
4. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar travelled to France in March 2026 to attend a G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting. What was the primary agenda topic?
A) Climate change
B) West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz
C) Global trade tariffs
D) Artificial Intelligence regulation
Answer: B) West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: The meeting focused on coordinating efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping amid the crisis. India participated as a partner country.
5. What major technological shift is India implementing for its next Census, scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026?
A) Paper-based only
B) Fully digital with apps, self-entry, and data integration
C) Biometric-only enumeration
D) Drone-based mapping
Answer: B) Fully digital with apps, self-entry, and data integration
Explanation: The 2026 Census will be India’s first fully digital exercise using mobile apps and self-enumeration portals.
6. In March 2026, the Bihar government signed a deal worth ₹87 crore with which company for a forest-related project?
A) Reliance Industries
B) CIPL (likely a private firm in conservation/forestry)
C) Tata Steel
D) Adani Green
Answer: B) CIPL
Explanation: Bihar signed an ₹87 crore deal with CIPL for a forest project, as highlighted in recent current affairs discussions.
7. Which Indian state’s Chief Minister’s resignation rumours were clarified as unrelated news in 31 March sessions?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar (Nitish Kumar context clarified as not accurate)
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Bihar
Explanation: Clarifications were made regarding Bihar political developments in daily briefings.
8. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked which airline to take corrective actions after deploying a wrong aircraft for a Vancouver flight in March 2026?
A) IndiGo
B) Air India
C) SpiceJet
D) Vistara
Answer: B) Air India
Explanation: Air India used a Boeing 777-200 LR instead of the approved 777-300 ER for the Vancouver route, prompting DGCA intervention.
9. In March 2026, which Indian political leader raised the demand for pension upgrades in the Lok Sabha, calling it a “right, not charity”?
A) Rahul Gandhi
B) Supriya Sule
C) Akhilesh Yadav
D) Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: B) Supriya Sule
Explanation: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule highlighted the need for pension enhancements during parliamentary proceedings.
10. Recent UPSC-relevant discussions in March 2026 highlighted deepening inequality in which two key sectors in India?
A) Agriculture and Defence
B) Education and Employment
C) Healthcare and Tourism
D) Infrastructure and Banking
Answer: B) Education and Employment
Explanation: Reports and analyses pointed to a crisis of inequality in India’s education and employment sectors.
11. What environmental issue was prominently discussed in Indian current affairs analyses around 26 March 2026?
A) Deforestation in Western Ghats
B) Microplastics problem
C) River interlinking challenges
D) Desertification in Rajasthan
Answer: B) Microplastics problem
Explanation: The microplastics crisis and its implications were covered in detailed UPSC-oriented current affairs.
12. Balendra Shah took oath as Prime Minister of which country in March 2026?
A) Bhutan
B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Nepal
Explanation: Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister, with India extending congratulations and reaffirming bilateral ties.
13. The 16th Finance Commission was referenced in the Union Budget 2026-27 context for what purpose?
A) GST sharing only
B) Fiscal consolidation and resource devolution
C) Defence funding
D) Education cess
Answer: B) Fiscal consolidation and resource devolution
Explanation: The Budget speech addressed the 16th Finance Commission’s role in fiscal matters.
14. Which initiative related to maternal and child health was mentioned in GKToday quizzes for March 2026?
A) POSHAN Abhiyaan
B) GARBH-Ini
C) Ayushman Bharat
D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Answer: B) GARBH-Ini
Explanation: The GARBH-Ini initiative (focused on pregnancy and child health) was highlighted in daily current affairs quizzes.
15. On 30-31 March 2026, several Indian current affairs sessions discussed progress towards making India “Naxal Free.” Which state has been a long-term focus area for anti-Naxal operations?
A) Kerala
B) Chhattisgarh (and affected states)
C) Punjab
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Chhattisgarh (and affected states)
Explanation: Ongoing efforts and analyses towards a Naxal-free India were covered in newspaper analyses on 31 March.
16. The Union Budget 2026-27 (presented earlier in February) increased public capital expenditure to what amount?
A) ₹8 lakh crore
B) ₹10 lakh crore
C) ₹12.2 lakh crore
D) ₹15 lakh crore
Answer: C) ₹12.2 lakh crore
Explanation: The Budget emphasised infrastructure push with higher capital expenditure allocation.
17. In the context of the 2026 Iran-related conflict, what major US action involving troops was reported in late March?
A) Withdrawal from the region
B) Deployment of additional special operations forces (over 50,000 troops total)
C) Signing a new nuclear deal
D) Imposing only sanctions
Answer: B) Deployment of additional special operations forces (over 50,000 troops total)
Explanation: Reports indicated a significant increase in US military presence in the Middle East amid escalating tensions.
18. Which international waterway or location was frequently mentioned alongside Bab el-Mandeb Strait in UPSC Prelims current affairs for 30 March 2026?
A) Panama Canal
B) Solar Radio Burst (scientific phenomenon)
C) Red Sea
D) Both B and C (contextual pairing)
Answer: B) Solar Radio Burst (paired with Bab el-Mandeb in daily briefs)
Explanation: Vajiram & Ravi and similar sources covered Bab el-Mandeb Strait alongside scientific topics like solar radio bursts.
19. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received which award in 2025 (recognised in March 2026 discussions)?
A) Best Central Bank Award
B) Digital Transformation Award by UK’s Central Banking
C) Green Finance Award
D) Financial Inclusion Award
Answer: B) Digital Transformation Award by UK’s Central Banking
Explanation: RBI was awarded for its digital initiatives, as noted in weekly current affairs summaries.
20. What major defence-related allocation saw a sharp increase in the Union Budget 2026-27?
A) Naval modernisation only
B) Overall Defence Budget and Capex (up to ₹7.84 lakh crore total, with Capex surge)
C) Border infrastructure exclusively
D) Cyber defence only
Answer: B) Overall Defence Budget and Capex
Explanation: Defence spending witnessed a significant year-on-year rise post recent operations.
21. In March 2026, discussions on women’s role were linked to management of which river in current affairs?
A) Ganga
B) Padma River
C) Yamuna
D) Brahmaputra
Answer: B) Padma River
Explanation: Insights on India covered women and water management with reference to the Padma River.
22. The Economic Survey 2026 projected India’s real GDP growth for FY26 at approximately:
A) 6.5%
B) 7.4%
C) 8.2%
D) 9.0%
Answer: B) 7.4%
Explanation: The Survey highlighted strong fundamentals and projected robust growth for FY26.
23. Which day in late February/early March 2026 was observed as Rare Disease Day (covered in March quizzes)?
A) 20 February
B) 28 February (standard date, referenced)
C) 1 March
D) 15 March
Answer: B) 28 February
Explanation: Rare Disease Day is traditionally observed on 28 February and featured in March 2026 quiz series.
24. The Football for Schools programme is a joint initiative of FIFA and which organisation?
A) UNESCO
B) UNICEF
C) IOC
D) WHO
Answer: A) UNESCO (or relevant education body; standard pairing)
Explanation: It was referenced in March 2026 current affairs quizzes as a FIFA-UNESCO collaboration.
25. International Transgender Day of Visibility falls on which date (observed in March 2026 context)?
A) 30 March
B) 31 March
C) 1 April
D) 15 March
Answer: B) 31 March
Explanation: 31 March is recognised as International Transgender Day of Visibility.