Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which day is observed globally on 3 March every year?A) World Health Day
B) World Wildlife Day
C) Earth Day
D) Environment Day
Answer: B) World Wildlife Day
Explanation: World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March to raise awareness about protecting wild animals and plants.
2. World Wildlife Day 2026 focuses mainly on which theme?
A) Climate Action
B) Wildlife Conservation Finance
C) Clean Energy
D) Ocean Protection
Answer: B) Wildlife Conservation Finance
Explanation: The theme highlights the need for funding to protect biodiversity and wildlife.
3. Which organization declared World Wildlife Day?
A) UNESCO
B) UNEP
C) United Nations
D) WWF
Answer: C) United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations proclaimed World Wildlife Day in 2013.
4. Which country recently launched a new digital currency expansion plan?
A) India
B) China
C) USA
D) Japan
Answer: B) China
Explanation: China is expanding the use of its Digital Yuan (e-CNY).
5. What is India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) called?
A) Digital Rupee
B) e-Rupee
C) Bharat Coin
D) RuPay Coin
Answer: B) e-Rupee
Explanation: India’s CBDC is known as the e-Rupee, introduced by RBI.
6. Which Indian state recently launched a ‘Green Budget’ initiative?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala introduced a Green Budget focusing on sustainable development.
7. Which country recently became the largest exporter of rice globally?
A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) India
D) China
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India continues to lead as the top rice exporter in the world.
8. Which Indian city hosted a global investors summit in March 2026?
A) Lucknow
B) Bhopal
C) Jaipur
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: B) Bhopal
Explanation: A major investors summit was organized in Bhopal to attract investments.
9. Which country recently joined India in a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) USA
Answer: A) France
Explanation: India and France conducted joint naval drills to strengthen maritime cooperation.
10. Which Indian ministry launched a campaign for cyber awareness in schools?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of IT
D) Ministry of Defence
Answer: A) Ministry of Education
Explanation: The campaign aims to educate students about cyber safety.
11. Which organization released the Global Innovation Index 2026?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) WIPO
D) UNDP
Answer: C) WIPO
Explanation: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes this index.
12. Which country ranked first in the Global Innovation Index 2026?
A) USA
B) Switzerland
C) Sweden
D) Germany
Answer: B) Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland consistently ranks top in innovation.
13. Which Indian state recently topped in renewable energy capacity addition?
A) Rajasthan
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan leads in solar and wind capacity additions.
14. Which company launched a new AI chatbot update in 2026?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) OpenAI
D) Meta
Answer: C) OpenAI
Explanation: OpenAI continues to upgrade its AI chatbot technology.
15. Which Indian scheme is related to women empowerment and savings?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
C) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
D) Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: B) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Explanation: This scheme promotes saving for girl children.
16. Which sport is associated with the Davis Cup?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Tennis
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Tennis
Explanation: The Davis Cup is an international men’s tennis competition.
17. Which country recently hosted the Davis Cup qualifiers 2026?
A) Spain
B) India
C) Australia
D) Italy
Answer: A) Spain
Explanation: Spain hosted key matches of the Davis Cup qualifiers.
18. Which mission is related to India’s human spaceflight program?
A) Chandrayaan
B) Aditya-L1
C) Gaganyaan
D) Mangalyaan
Answer: C) Gaganyaan
Explanation: Gaganyaan is India’s first human spaceflight mission.
19. Which Indian city recently launched electric bus services expansion?
A) Delhi
B) Pune
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi expanded its electric bus fleet to reduce pollution.
20. Which country recently faced a major earthquake in March 2026?
A) Japan
B) Turkey
C) Indonesia
D) Chile
Answer: A) Japan
Explanation: Japan experienced seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
21. Which Indian bank introduced a new UPI-based credit system?
A) SBI
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: A) SBI
Explanation: SBI introduced innovations in UPI-linked credit services.
22. Which global organization focuses on climate finance and sustainability?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) Green Climate Fund
D) WTO
Answer: C) Green Climate Fund
Explanation: It supports developing countries in climate action projects.
23. Which country recently launched a new satellite for climate monitoring?
A) USA
B) China
C) India
D) Russia
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India continues to expand its space-based climate monitoring systems.
24. Which Indian state recently introduced a new education policy reform?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The reform focuses on modernizing education systems.
25. Which day is observed on 4 March globally?
A) World Engineering Day
B) World Obesity Day
C) International Women’s Day
D) Earth Hour
Answer: B) World Obesity Day
Explanation: World Obesity Day is observed on 4 March to raise awareness about obesity and health risks.