Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which state/UT saw the launch of PM-FCT pilot?
A) New Delhi
B) Gujarat (Gandhinagar)
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Gujarat (Gandhinagar)
Explanation: By Amit Shah.
2. What was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in July 2026?
A) PM Family Care Tracker
B) FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Ecosystem
C) TRL Compass Platform
D) Corporate Mitra Scheme
Answer: B) FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Ecosystem
Explanation: Amit Shah launched these to strengthen digital governance, simplify compliance, and enhance citizen services with features like AI chatbots and online processing.
3. Which bank celebrated its 119th Foundation Day with new digital initiatives in June 2026?
A) State Bank of India
B) Punjab & Sind Bank
C) Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank
D) Punjab National Bank
Answer: B) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation: It launched Navjyoti HR App, PSB Bharat Connect Account, and a new Vision & Mission Statement.
4. How many Tiger Reserves (TRs) did the Government of India identify for priority science-led recovery in June 2026?
A) 15
B) 25
C) 58
D) 10
Answer: B) 25
Explanation: Based on reports highlighting low tiger/prey numbers in some reserves; examples include Satkosia (Odisha) and Buxa (West Bengal).
5. What did the Ministry of Finance keep unchanged for Q2 FY27 (July–September 2026)?
A) Repo Rate
B) Small Savings Schemes interest rates
C) GST Rates
D) Bank Deposit Rates
Answer: B) Small Savings Schemes interest rates
Explanation: This marked the 9th consecutive quarter with no revision.
27. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has created over:
A) 50 crore ABHA accounts
B) 90 crore ABHA accounts
C) 10 crore health records
D) 100 crore ABHA accounts only
Answer: B) 90 crore ABHA accounts
Explanation: And over 100 crore health records.
7. India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to come into force on:
A) July 1, 2026
B) July 15, 2026
C) August 15, 2026
D) June 30, 2026
Answer: B) July 15, 2026
Explanation: Piyush Goyal’s visit to the UK focused on its implementation.
8. What is the total government commitment to NIIF after the recent Cabinet approval?
A) Rs 30,000 Cr
B) Rs 60,000 Cr
C) Rs 1 Lakh Cr
D) Rs 90,000 Cr
Answer: B) Rs 60,000 Cr
Explanation: Additional Rs 30,000 Cr approved for Infrastructure Fund II.
9. Who was appointed chairperson of the High-level Study Group by MIB for the Indian film industry?
A) Ashwini Vaishnaw
B) Prasoon Joshi
C) JP Nadda
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: B) Prasoon Joshi
Explanation: The group will recommend measures for global competitiveness; Model State Cinema Regulations were also announced.
10. Which country signed an MoU with India on water resources cooperation during Saudi Water Week?
A) UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) UK
D) Japan
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Focus on sustainable water management and knowledge exchange.
11. What platform did OPSA launch in partnership with DSCI?
A) FCRA 2.0
B) TRL Compass
C) e-OCI
D) NHCX
Answer: B) TRL Compass
Explanation: Standardizes Technology Readiness Level assessment for R&D projects.
12. Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank achieved which status after deposits crossed Rs 2,000 Cr?
A) Tier-I
B) Tier-II
C) Tier-III
D) Scheduled Bank
Answer: C) Tier-III
Explanation: Under RBI norms, with zero net NPAs.
13. Indian Navy participated in the 30th edition of which exercise in Hawaii in June-July 2026?
A) MALABAR
B) RIMPAC
C) TROPEX
D) VARUNA
Answer: B) RIMPAC
Explanation: Theme: “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.”
14. What does SUMAN Roadmap 2030 aim to achieve?
A) Reduce MMR below 70 per lakh live births
B) 100% Digital Health Records
C) Tiger Population Doubling
D) 100% Literacy
Answer: A) Reduce MMR below 70 per lakh live births
Explanation: Launched under JP Nadda along with other health initiatives.
15. Which ministry released SDG publications on Statistics Day (29 June 2026)?
A) Ministry of Health
B) MoSPI
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) MoSPI
Explanation: Included NIF Progress Report 2026 with 277 national indicators.
16. Union Minister Rajnath Singh released which document for DRDO?
A) DFP-2026
B) FCRA 2.0
C) TRL Compass
D) Yamuna Water Project MoA
Answer: A) DFP-2026 (Delegation of Financial Powers)
Explanation: To accelerate defence R&D projects.
17. The Yamuna Water Project MoA benefits which states primarily?
A) UP and MP
B) Haryana and Rajasthan
C) Punjab and Haryana
D) Rajasthan and MP
Answer: B) Haryana and Rajasthan
Explanation: Rs 34,102 Cr project for water supply via pipelines.
18. MCA signed MoU with IIT Madras for which scheme?
A) Corporate Mitra Scheme
B) SARAS Shakti
C) PM-FCT
D) Aarogya Setu 2.0
Answer: A) Corporate Mitra Scheme
Explanation: To support MSMEs with compliance and governance training.
19. India resumed regular tourist visas for nationals of which country in late June 2026?
A) Pakistan
B) Bangladesh
C) China
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Bangladesh
Explanation: Applications opened on 28 June.
20. What major reform replaced MGNREGA effective 1 July 2026?
A) VB G RAM G law
B) PM-KISAN expansion
C) Ayushman Bharat 2.0
D) Digital India Act
Answer: A) VB G RAM G law
Explanation: As per events in 2026 in India.
21. General Dhiraj Seth took charge as:
A) New Army Chief
B) Air Force Vice Chief
C) Navy Chief
D) CDS
Answer: A) New Army Chief
Explanation: General Dhiraj Seth assumed the charge of Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army.
22. India participated in RIMPAC 2026 under the theme:
A) “Ready, Set, Go”
B) “Partners: Integrated and Prepared”
C) “Indo-Pacific Alliance”
D) “Blue Waters”
Answer: B) “Partners: Integrated and Prepared”
Explanation: World’s largest multinational maritime exercise.
23. NITI Aayog released a report on:
A) Tiger Reserves
B) Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector
C) Defence R&D
D) Water Disputes
Answer: B) Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Explanation: Recommends regulatory reforms.
24. EPFO’s CITES project relates to:
A) Tiger conservation
B) Compliance/Tech modernisation in social security (EPF services)
C) International trade
D) Cybersecurity
Answer: B)
Explanation: CITES stands for Centralised IT-Enabled System project of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
25. RBI introduced a framework for:
A) Digital scam compensation
B) Tiger reintroduction
C) Film regulations
D) Water MoUs
Answer: A) Digital scam compensation
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a Digital Scam Compensation Framework.