Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which platform or initiative was highlighted in the Union Budget for biopharma?
A) Biopharma Shakti Initiative
B) Pharma AI
C) Vaccine Mission
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: The budget emphasized initiatives like Biopharma Shakti to scale manufacturing in frontier sectors
2. What milestone did Nirmala Sitharaman achieve with the 2026-27 Budget presentation?
A) First woman to present 5 budgets
B) Longest-serving continuous Finance Minister with ninth straight budget
C) Presented budget on February 3
D) Introduced new GST slab
Answer: B
Explanation: She became the longest-serving continuous Finance Minister and presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026.
3. Which event was held in Hyderabad from January 28-31, 2026, and inaugurated by Union Minister Rammohan Naidu?
A) Aero India
B) Wings India 2026
C) DefExpo
D) India Aviation
Answer: B
Explanation: Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, was held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, and inaugurated by the Minister of Civil Aviation.
4. What disaster types did the 16th Finance Commission recommend including as national disasters?
A) Floods and cyclones
B) Heatwaves and lightning
C) Earthquakes and tsunamis
D) Droughts and landslides
Answer: B
Explanation: The 16th Finance Commission recommended recognizing heatwaves and lightning as national disasters to improve response and funding mechanisms.
5. Which airport in Punjab was renamed after Guru Ravidas on February 2, 2026?
A) Halwara Airport
B) Adampur Airport
C) Bathinda Airport
D) Amritsar Airport
Answer: B
Explanation: Adampur Airport was renamed to honor Guru Ravidas, alongside the inauguration of a new civil terminal at Halwara under the UDAN scheme.
6. What new orchid species was discovered in Kerala’s Kanthalloor region in early February 2026?
A) Dendrobium Kerala
B) A new species in Western Ghats
C) Paphiopedilum Kanthalloor
D) No discovery reported
Answer: B
Explanation: Scientists discovered a new orchid species in Kanthalloor, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
7. When is World Wetlands Day observed annually?
A) February 1
B) February 2
C) February 3
D) February 4
Answer: B
Explanation: World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 each year to raise awareness about wetlands' importance, under the Ramsar Convention.
8. The Winter Olympics 2026 began on which date?
A) February 1
B) February 6
C) February 8
D) February 14
Answer: B
Explanation: The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games started on February 6, 2026, in Italy.
9. Where was Super Bowl LX held in February 2026?
A) New York
B) Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
C) Miami
D) Las Vegas
Answer: B
Explanation: Super Bowl LX took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026.
10. Which NASA mission is scheduled for launch between February and April 2026?
A) Artemis I
B) Artemis II
C) Artemis III
D) Orion Test
Answer: B
Explanation: Artemis II, a key crewed mission in NASA's return-to-the-Moon program, is planned for launch in early 2026.
11. Which country hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A) France
B) Italy
C) China
D) USA
Answer: B
Explanation: Milano Cortina in Italy hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics from February 6-22.
12. What is the theme focus for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2026?
A) Women in Physics
B) From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap
C) AI and Women
D) Climate Science
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2026 observance emphasizes practical solutions and good practices to close the gender gap in STEM.
13. Which city hosted the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit in early 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: Mumbai hosted the summit to discuss advancements in crop nutrition and agriculture.
14. What was expanded by the RBI in early February 2026 related to digital currency?
A) UPI limits
B) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to 15 more cities
C) NEFT timings
D) RTGS charges
Answer: B
Explanation: The RBI expanded the digital rupee (CBDC) pilot to a total of 28 cities.
15. Which leader was elected President of Costa Rica in the February 1, 2026 election?
A) Laura Fernández Delgado
B) Carlos Alvarado
C) Rodrigo Chaves
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: Laura Fernández Delgado won the 2026 Costa Rican general election.
16. What did the Supreme Court direct political parties to submit by February 15, 2026?
A) Voter lists
B) Complete details of electoral bond donations for 2024-25
C) Annual financial reports
D) Candidate lists
Answer: B
Explanation: The Supreme Court ordered submission of electoral bond donation details to the Election Commission.
17. Which Ramsar-related day was observed on February 2, 2026?
A) World Water Day
B) World Wetlands Day
C) World Environment Day
D) International Biodiversity Day
Answer: B
Explanation: World Wetlands Day promotes awareness of wetlands under the Ramsar Convention.
18. What dual-fuel train did Indian Railways launch in Ahmedabad in early 2026?
A) LNG-electric DEMU
B) LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU
C) Hydrogen train
D) Solar-powered train
Answer: B
Explanation: India's first LNG-diesel dual-fuel Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train was launched.
19. Which bank executive was promoted to Chief General Manager in early February 2026?
A) Sarvesh Ranjan at Union Bank of India
B) Rajnish Kumar at SBI
C) Chanda Kochhar
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: Sarvesh Ranjan was promoted at Union Bank of India.
20. What target did the Economic Survey 2025-26 recommend for agricultural exports?
A) $50 billion
B) $100 billion within four years
C) $200 billion
D) $75 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: It recommended a stable policy to achieve $100 billion in agri-exports.
21. How many active internet users did India reach in early 2026?
A) 800 million
B) Close to one billion (958 million)
C) 500 million
D) 1.2 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: India neared one billion active internet users, with significant rural growth.
22. Which new survey was announced by the NSO to start in April 2026?
A) National Household Income Survey (NHIS)
B) Census 2026
C) Employment Survey
D) Health Survey
Answer: A
Explanation: The NSO planned India's first National Household Income Survey and ASISSE starting April 2026.
23. What did the Union Budget 2026-27 propose for aviation manufacturing?
A) Higher customs duty
B) Exemption on basic customs duty for components and engines
C) Ban on imports
D) No change
Answer: B
Explanation: Customs duty exemptions were proposed to boost civilian aircraft and MRO manufacturing.
24. Which country reported killing a senior Boko Haram commander in early February 2026?
A) Chad
B) Nigeria
C) Cameroon
D) Niger
Answer: B
Explanation: Nigeria's forces killed the deputy leader of Boko Haram in Borno State.
25. What major cricket event began in early February 2026?
A) ICC Men's T20 World Cup
B) Ashes Series
C) IPL
D) ODI World Cup
Answer: A
Explanation: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup was scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026, in India and Sri Lanka.