Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Indian Organ Donation Day is observed every year on which date?
A) 13 August
B) 3 August
C) 1 August
D) 15 August
Answer: B) 3 August
Explanation: India observes Indian Organ Donation Day on 3 August to commemorate the country’s first successful deceased-donor heart transplant performed on this date in 1994.
2. Heavy rains and landslides in Kerala in early August 2026 resulted in approximately how many deaths (as reported around 2–3 August)?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 8
D) 15
Answer: C) 8
Explanation: Torrential monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides, leaving at least eight people dead, several missing/injured, hundreds of houses damaged, and thousands evacuated to relief camps.
3. Which airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi near Visakhapatnam in early August 2026?
A) Bhogapuram International Airport
B) Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
C) Andhra Pradesh International Airport
D) Vizag Greenfield Airport
Answer: B) Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram (Vizianagaram district) and highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a manufacturing hub under CM N. Chandrababu Naidu.
4. Renowned mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja died in an avalanche on which peak in July–August 2026?
A) K2
B) Broad Peak
C) Nanga Parbat
D) Gasherbrum I
Answer: B) Broad Peak
Explanation: Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers died after an avalanche struck their expedition on Broad Peak (world’s 12th-highest mountain) in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region.
5. Tejaswin Shankar made history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning India’s first medal in which event?
A) High Jump
B) Decathlon
C) Long Jump
D) Pole Vault
Answer: B) Decathlon
Explanation: Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian to win a medal (bronze) in the men’s decathlon at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, scoring around 7,976 points.
6. Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Test series against which country in August 2026 due to a knee injury?
A) England
B) Australia
C) Sri Lanka
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Bumrah was advised against travelling for the two-Test series starting mid-August in Sri Lanka after incomplete recovery from a left-knee injury.
7. India and China resumed traditional border trade from 1 August 2026 through which key pass in Sikkim?
A) Lipulekh
B) Shipki La
C) Nathu La
D) Jelep La
Answer: C) Nathu La
Explanation: Border trade resumed at Nathu La (Sikkim), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Lipulekh (Uttarakhand) after a six-year hiatus due to COVID-19 and border tensions.
8. Patanjali Group announced expansion into which new sectors beyond Ayurveda and consumer goods (as reported around early August 2026)?
A) Only real estate
B) Insurance and green energy
C) Only automobiles
D) Only pharmaceuticals
Answer: B) Insurance and green energy
Explanation: The Haridwar-based group is diversifying into unrelated areas including insurance and renewable energy.
9. Which of the following is a founding member of the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance (besides Saudi Arabia)?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: B) Pakistan
Explanation: Founding members include Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti, Türkiye, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Somalia.
10. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled around early August 2026 was widely expected to:
A) Raise the repo rate sharply
B) Cut the repo rate by 50 bps
C) Keep the repo rate unchanged
D) Introduce a new policy rate
Answer: C) Keep the repo rate unchanged
Explanation: Experts anticipated a status-quo decision due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and elevated global crude oil prices.
11. Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed preparations and announced student-centric reforms for which major examination in 2026?
A) NEET-UG
B) NEET-PG
C) JEE Advanced
D) UPSC CSE
Answer: B) NEET-PG
Explanation: Reforms included multi-layered security (Aadhaar + biometrics), more time per question, and better centre allocation. A record number of candidates registered.
12. Which country formally notified its withdrawal from the Rome Statute (ICC) in July 2026?
A) Russia
B) Venezuela
C) Israel
D) Myanmar
Answer: B) Venezuela
Explanation: Under Interim President Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela initiated withdrawal under Article 127; it takes effect one year after notification and does not halt ongoing investigations.
13. The UT of Ladakh notified how many heritage sites as Protected Monuments in July 2026?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 23
D) 30
Answer: C) 23
Explanation: Sites across Leh, Sham, Nubra, Zanskar, and Kargil (including petroglyphs, forts, caves, and rock carvings) received protection under the J&K Ancient Monuments Preservation Act.
14. India improved its ranking to which position in the Competere Foundation’s Global Competitiveness Reforms Ranking (as per the 2026 report covering 2010–2023)?
A) 82nd
B) 57th
C) 45th
D) 30th
Answer: B) 57th
Explanation: India jumped 25 places from 82nd (2010) to 57th (2023), driven by GST, IBC, and trade facilitation reforms.
15. IN-SPACe issued new guidelines in July 2026 related to:
A) Satellite launches only
B) Planned re-entry of space objects
C) Private rocket manufacturing
D) Astronaut training
Answer: B) Planned re-entry of space objects
Explanation: Guidelines under the Indian Space Policy-2023 regulate authorisation, risk assessment (casualty risk < 1 in 10,000), and liability for private entities.
16. NSDC partnered with AVPL International to establish how many Advanced Skill Centres for drone technology?
A) 100
B) 200
C) 350
D) 500
Answer: C) 350
Explanation: Centres will train in piloting, manufacturing, GIS, AI applications, etc., over three years, starting with 75 in the first year.
17. Which list recognised Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Priya Nair, and others among top women leaders in 2026?
A) Forbes India Rich List
B) Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2026
C) Fortune India Most Powerful Women
D) Business Today Top Women
Answer: B) Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2026
Explanation: The second edition featured 117 women across 12 categories with a combined valuation of about ₹39 lakh crore.
18. An Indonesian passenger ferry fire off Madura Island in early August 2026 left at least how many dead/missing?
A) 5 dead, 41 missing
B) 20 dead, 10 missing
C) 2 dead, 5 missing
D) 50+ casualties
Answer: A) 5 dead, 41 missing
Explanation: The ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire; rescue operations were underway.
21. Which of the following is NOT listed among the founding members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance?
A) Türkiye
B) Bangladesh
C) India
D) Egypt
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India is not among the 14 founding members announced.
20. Which Indian athlete became the first to win two medals in athletics at different Commonwealth Games editions (including 2026)?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Tejaswin Shankar
C) Hima Das
D) Avinash Sable
Answer: B) Tejaswin Shankar
Explanation: He had earlier won bronze in high jump (Birmingham 2022) and added the decathlon medal in Glasgow 2026.
21. The theme and focus of Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 primarily encourage:
A) Only blood donation
B) Voluntary organ pledging and family discussions
C) Mandatory organ harvesting
D) International organ trade
Answer: B) Voluntary organ pledging and family discussions
Explanation: One donor can save up to eight lives; government bodies, hospitals, and banks promoted registration via official portals.
22. Sunil Chhetri urged which football club to reverse its decision to pull out of the Indian Super League?
A) Mohun Bagan
B) Bengaluru FC
C) Jamshedpur FC
D) Kerala Blasters
Answer: C) Jamshedpur FC
Explanation: The club had announced withdrawal from the next season; Chhetri appealed for reconsideration.
23. IIT Gandhinagar signed an MoU with which organisation in July 2026 to advance AI research and talent development?
A) NITI Aayog
B) IAIRO (Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organisation)
C) DRDO
D) ISRO
Answer: B) IAIRO (Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organisation)
Explanation: The MoU covers joint research, faculty exchange, PhD supervision, internships, and infrastructure development.
24. Broad Peak, the site of the tragic avalanche, is located in which region?
A) Nepal Himalayas
B) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan
C) Indian Himalayas (Ladakh)
D) Tibet
Answer: B) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan
Explanation: It is the world’s 12th-highest peak (approx. 8,051 m).
25. The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is named after a:
A) Freedom fighter
B) Former Chief Minister
C) Industrialist
D) Scientist
Answer: A) Freedom fighter
Explanation: Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion against British rule in the early 20th century.