Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
On 12 Oct 2026
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1. India became the world's second-largest solar market in 2025 by surpassing which country?
A) China
B) Germany
C) United States
D) Japan
Answer: C) United States
Explanation: India overtook the United States in annual solar capacity additions during 2025, becoming the world's second-largest solar market.
2. Which state initiative won the 2026 Food Planet Prize?
A) PM-KUSUM
B) APCNF
C) YSR Jalakala
D) Rythu Bharosa
Answer: B) APCNF
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) received the prestigious 2026 Food Planet Prize.
3. Who was elected President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly?
A) Antonio Guterres
B) Annalena Baerbock
C) Khalilur Rahman
D) Andreas Kakouris
Answer: C) Khalilur Rahman
Explanation: Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UNGA Session.
4. Which Indian PSU recently secured a refinery export order from Nigeria?
A) ONGC
B) GAIL
C) BHEL
D) IOCL
Answer: C) BHEL
Explanation: BHEL signed a contract with Nigeria's Dangote Refinery for refinery and petrochemical equipment.
5. Which state plans to launch a one-crore tree plantation drive on World Environment Day 2026?
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Assam
Explanation: Assam announced a massive plantation campaign involving one crore saplings.
6. Which weather phenomenon is expected to weaken India's 2026 monsoon?
A) La Niña
B) El Niño
C) Polar Vortex
D) Cyclone Mocha
Answer: B) El Niño
Explanation: Weather experts have linked the expected weak monsoon to El Niño conditions.
7. India's 2026 monsoon is expected to be the weakest in how many years?
A) 5 Years
B) 8 Years
C) 11 Years
D) 15 Years
Answer: C) 11 Years
Explanation: The weather office forecasts India's weakest monsoon in 11 years.
8. Which country's Foreign Secretary visited India on 4 June 2026?
A) France
B) Australia
C) United Kingdom
D) Canada
Answer: C) United Kingdom
Explanation: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in India for bilateral discussions.
9. The UK Foreign Secretary held talks with which Indian External Affairs Minister?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Amit Shah
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: B) S. Jaishankar
Explanation: Key discussions were held with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
10. Which crop has been significantly affected by emerging El Niño conditions in Asia?
A) Tea
B) Cotton
C) Rice
D) Coffee
Answer: C) Rice
Explanation: Rice production across Asia is facing challenges due to dry weather and reduced rainfall.
11. Wheat prices have risen globally mainly because of:
A) Excess Production
B) Lower Demand
C) Climate Concerns
D) New Taxes
Answer: C) Climate Concerns
Explanation: Weak rainfall and El Niño-related fears have increased wheat prices.
12. Which organization launched the Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationally?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Agriculture
C) NABARD
D) FCI
Answer: B) Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation: The Ministry of Agriculture formally launched the nationwide campaign on 1 June 2026.
13. Khet Bachao Abhiyan promotes:
A) Export Farming
B) Organic Imports
C) Balanced Fertilizer Use
D) Cash Crop Production
Answer: C) Balanced Fertilizer Use
Explanation: The campaign focuses on sustainable farming and soil health management.
14. Nano-urea is primarily associated with:
A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) IFFCO
D) NABARD
Answer: C) IFFCO
Explanation: IFFCO developed nano-urea to improve fertilizer efficiency.
15. Which foundation awards the Food Planet Prize?
A) Gates Foundation
B) Curt Bergfors Foundation
C) Rockefeller Foundation
D) Tata Trusts
Answer: B) Curt Bergfors Foundation
Explanation: The Food Planet Prize is awarded by the Curt Bergfors Foundation.
16. The Food Planet Prize carries a reward of:
A) $500,000
B) $1 Million
C) $1.5 Million
D) $2 Million
Answer: C) $1.5 Million
Explanation: It is one of the world's largest environmental and food-system awards.
17. India's solar power capacity has crossed:
A) 100 GW
B) 120 GW
C) 155 GW
D) 200 GW
Answer: C) 155 GW
Explanation: India's solar capacity has increased dramatically since 2014.
18. Bangladesh previously held the UNGA presidency during which session?
A) 31st
B) 41st
C) 51st
D) 61st
Answer: B) 41st
Explanation: Bangladesh last held the position in 1986–87.
19. Brent crude oil was reported near:
A) $75 per barrel
B) $85 per barrel
C) $95 per barrel
D) $105 per barrel
Answer: C) $95 per barrel
Explanation: Global oil prices remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions.
20. The presidency of the 81st UNGA session was allocated to which regional group?
A) African Group
B) Eastern European Group
C) Asia-Pacific Group
D) Latin American Group
Answer: C) Asia-Pacific Group
Explanation: The UN follows a regional rotation system for the UNGA presidency.
21. Which global sporting event will feature the first-ever halftime show in its final?
A) Olympics
B) FIFA World Cup 2026
C) UEFA Euro
D) Copa America
Answer: B) FIFA World Cup 2026
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature a historic halftime show.
22. Which singer is scheduled to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show?
A) Beyoncé
B) Taylor Swift
C) Shakira
D) Adele
Answer: C) Shakira
Explanation: Shakira confirmed her participation in the event.
23. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be held at:
A) Wembley Stadium
B) Camp Nou
C) MetLife Stadium
D) Maracanã Stadium
Answer: C) MetLife Stadium
Explanation: The final is scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
24. Which day is observed globally on 4 June?
A) World Environment Day
B) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
C) World Oceans Day
D) Earth Day
Answer: B) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Explanation: The UN observes this day annually on 4 June.
25. The ATM patent was granted in which year?
A) 1969
B) 1971
C) 1973
D) 1975
Answer: C) 1973
Explanation: The ATM patent marked a major advancement in banking technology.