Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. On which date did the Maharashtra Assembly unanimously pass the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill?
A) July 1, 2026
B) July 2, 2026
C) July 3, 2026
D) July 4, 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: The Maharashtra Assembly passed the landmark bill on July 2, 2026.
2. Women Farmers Bill makes Maharashtra first state for?
A) Land rights
B) Legal recognition of women farmers
C) Crop insurance
D) Mechanization
Answer: B
Explanation: Landmark empowerment move.
3. Which body is responsible for issuing the 'Women Farmers Certificate' under the Maharashtra Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill?
A) District Collector
B) Gram Sabha or Urban Local Body
C) Agriculture Department
D) State Women’s Commission
Answer: B
Explanation: Certificates are issued through Gram Sabhas or Urban Local Bodies to facilitate easy access to benefits.
4. PM Narendra Modi aimed to bring how much Japanese investment (in yen) to India by 2036?
A) 5 trillion yen
B) 10 trillion yen
C) 15 trillion yen
D) 1 trillion yen
Answer: B
Explanation: Addressing the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, PM Modi set a target of 10 trillion yen investment over the next 10 years and doubling Japanese companies in India, alongside pacts on defence co-development, AI, semiconductors, metals, and energy.
5. Who was the Japanese Prime Minister visiting India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in early July 2026?
A) Fumio Kishida
B) Sanae Takaichi
C) Shigeru Ishiba
D) Yoshihiko Noda
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Sanae Takaichi visited India (July 1-3, 2026). Talks focused on a free, prosperous, rules-based Indo-Pacific, trade, defence, and critical technologies.
6. Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill:
1. It recognizes women in agriculture and allied activities.
2. Land ownership is a precondition for benefits.
3. MSSRF played a key role in drafting.
Which are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 3
D) All three
Answer: C
Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect; the bill explicitly benefits landless women farmers.
7. In which city did a major rock collapse at a stone quarry kill seven Bihar migrant workers in early July 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: The incident occurred at Madapatna village near Bengaluru.
8. What controversy involved a Bengaluru Capgemini campus crèche in July 2026?
A) Financial irregularities
B) Alleged physical abuse of toddlers (including incidents with washing machines)
C) Data breach
D) Labour strike
Answer: B
Explanation: Caregivers were booked under the Juvenile Justice Act after disturbing videos surfaced.
9. The Supreme Court in July 2026 set aside NCLT/NCLAT orders due to reliance on what?
A) Fake/AI-generated judicial precedents
B) Foreign judgments
C) Outdated statutes
D) Anonymous tips
Answer: A
Explanation: The Court emphasized zero tolerance for AI "hallucinations" in legal proceedings and directed guidelines from the Bar Council of India.
10. What new rural employment scheme (replacing aspects of MGNREGA) was launched in Andhra Pradesh in early July 2026?
A) Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee
B) VB G-RAM-G (guaranteeing 125 days)
C) PM Awas Yojana Rural
D) Deen Dayal Antyodaya
Answer: B
Explanation: Launched by CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
11. Newly discovered Impatiens species (berchmansiensis, ninanii, filcyii) were found in which region?
A) Western Ghats
B) Eastern Ghats
C) Himalayas
D) Western Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Part of recent botanical discoveries in India.
12. The PaleoIndia Portal was launched by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Earth Sciences
C) Ministry of Science and Technology
D) Ministry of Environment
Answer: B
Explanation: Focuses on India's paleontological heritage.
13. Transcaspian marinka recently in news is a:
A) Flowering plant
B) Ray-finned fish
C) Asteroid
D) Bird species
Answer: B
Explanation: Conservation or discovery-related news.
14. Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is implemented by:
A) Ministry of Tourism
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of I&B
Answer: B
Explanation: Scheme for cultural development.
15. PM Modi referred to Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as his:
A) Elder sister
B) Little sister
C) Colleague
D) Partner
Answer: B
Explanation: Warm bilateral reference during the visit.
16. India-Japan new pact area?
A) Only trade
B) Defence co-development
C) Tourism only
D) Sports
Answer: B
Explanation: Part of broader strategic partnership.
17. Incident in Navi Mumbai during rains?
A) Building fall
B) Electric shock from wire
C) Train issue
D) Fire
Answer: B
Explanation: Women affected in waterlogged area.
18. Ayodhya donation probe may go to?
A) Local police
B) Central agency
C) CBI only
D) ED
Answer: B
Explanation: UP considering transfer.
19. England’s achievement in FIFA World Cup 2026?
A) Early exit
B) Ended 60-year hoodoo
C) Final loss
D) No match
Answer: B
Explanation: Comeback win vs DR Congo.
20. Delhi Police busted?
A) Drug ring
B) Pakistan-linked terror module
C) Cyber fraud
D) Smuggling
Answer: B
Explanation: VIP area plot foiled.
21. Maharashtra: Sachin Ahir joined which faction?
A) Uddhav Sena
B) Eknath Shinde Sena
C) BJP
D) NCP
Answer: B
Explanation: Boost to Shinde group.
22. US milestone on 4 July 2026?
A) 200th Independence
B) 250th Anniversary
C) 300th
D) Constitution
Answer: B
Explanation: Semiquincentennial celebrations.
23. Bilateral talks focus (India-Japan)?
A) Only economy
B) Trade, defence, AI, semiconductors
C) Culture only
D) Sports
Answer: B
Explanation: Comprehensive partnership.
24. India-Japan priority region?
A) South Asia
B) Indo-Pacific (free & rules-based)
C) Middle East
D) Europe
Answer: B
Explanation: Stated by PM Modi.
25. Manhole death case: Civic body to file against?
A) Victim
B) Contractor
C) Police
D) State govt
Answer: B
Explanation: For homicide due to negligence.