Current Affairs in Gujarati 10th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. ISRO successfully launched which Earth observation satellite on 4 September 2026 using GSLV-F17?
A. EOS-04
B. EOS-05 (GISAT-1A)
C. Cartosat-3
D. RISAT-2B
Answer: B
Explanation: EOS-05 (also known as GISAT-1A), weighing about 2,367 kg, is India’s first imaging satellite designed for geosynchronous orbit.
2. Which platform is being enhanced with IMD data under the NABARD–IMD MoU for climate-resilient agriculture?
A. e-NAM
B. DiCRA
C. Kisan Suvidha
D. PM-KISAN
Answer: B
Explanation: DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture) is an open-source platform that will now include a dedicated Weather Portal with forecasts and alerts.
3. Smriti Mandhana surpassed which former Indian captain to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket?
A. Anjum Chopra
B. Mithali Raj
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Jhulan Goswami
Answer: B
Explanation: On 3 September 2026, during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match against Hong Kong, Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls, taking her career tally to 10,880 runs and overtaking Mithali Raj’s 10,868.
4. During India’s match against Hong Kong in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, which Indian bowler became the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals?
A. Poonam Yadav
B. Deepti Sharma
C. Radha Yadav
D. Shreyanka Patil
Answer: B
Explanation: In the same match against Hong Kong on 3 September 2026 where Mandhana scored 124, Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in the history of Women’s T20 Internationals.
5. Which city was named the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27?
A. Varanasi
B. Almaty
C. Lahore
D. Qingdao
Answer: C
Explanation: Lahore (Pakistan) was designated at the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek.
6. New Zealand became the second country (after Australia) to authorize pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for the treatment of which condition?
A. Depression
B. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
C. Anxiety disorders
D. Schizophrenia
Answer: B
Explanation: On 4 September 2026, Medsafe approved controlled prescription of pharmaceutical-grade MDMA by two psychiatrists alongside psychotherapy for severe PTSD.
7. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared which temple in Telangana a Monument of National Importance in September 2026?
A. Ramappa Temple
B. Gollala Gudi
C. Thousand Pillar Temple
D. Kakatiya Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: Gollala Gudi in Palampet village, Mulugu district (a Trikutalaya near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple), became the 10th ASI-protected site in Telangana under the AMASR Act, 1958.
8. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 5th edition of which ocean conservation campaign in September 2026?
A. Swachh Bharat Mission
B. Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026
C. Namami Gange
D. Clean India Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: SSSS v5.0 runs from 12–19 September 2026 (culminating on International Coastal Cleanup Day, 17 September).
9. India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on the conservation of which ecosystems during the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum?
A. Mangroves
B. Wetlands of International Importance
C. Coral reefs
D. Himalayan forests
Answer: B
Explanation: Signed in New Delhi under the theme “Together for More Resilience” by Environment Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Carsten Schneider, focusing on wise use, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
10. NABARD signed an MoU with which organisation to integrate agro-meteorological data into the DiCRA platform?
A. ISRO
B. India Meteorological Department (IMD)
C. ICAR
D. Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: B
Explanation: The MoU enables weather forecasts, advisories, and alerts on the Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) platform (supported by NABARD and UNDP) to aid farmers and rural finance.
11. What is the theme of CARA’s Adoption Awareness 2026 campaign?
A. Every Child Matters
B. Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!
C. Adopt a Child, Change a Life
D. Family for Every Child
Answer: B
Explanation: Launched by CARA (under the Ministry of Women and Child Development) to promote legal, transparent, child-centric adoption and curb illegal practices, with workshops planned nationwide.
12. SEBI granted a Category-I merchant banking licence to which fintech company in September 2026?
A. Groww
B. Zerodha Corporate Advisors
C. Upstox
D. Angel One
Answer: B
Explanation: Zerodha’s subsidiary received the licence (249th merchant banker) to enter investment banking, focusing on IPOs, FPOs, and advisory services with a low-cost model.
13. The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal crossed approximately how many by early September 2026?
A. 500
B. 1,000
C. 1,250+
D. 2,000
Answer: C
Explanation: Official figures reported around 1,222–1,259 deaths with over 4,000–5,000 still missing after severe flash floods (described as a “Himalayan Tsunami”) affecting multiple districts.
14. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renaming which strategic waterway the “Trump Strait”?
A. Strait of Malacca
B. Strait of Hormuz
C. Bab-el-Mandeb
D. Strait of Gibraltar
Answer: B
Explanation: Amid the ongoing 2026 conflict with Iran, Trump proposed the name on Truth Social after claiming U.S. control over the vital oil shipping route.
15. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that Bihar’s concerns would be considered before renewing which treaty?
A. Indus Waters Treaty
B. Ganga Water Treaty (1996)
C. Mahakali Treaty
D. Teesta Agreement
Answer: B
Explanation: In response to concerns raised by a Bihar MP about negative impacts on the state, Jaishankar confirmed Bihar’s interests would be factored into any renewal decision with Bangladesh.
16. The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in India around mid-September 2026 at which venue?
A. Rashtrapati Bhavan
B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C. India Gate
D. Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Answer: B
Explanation: Security rehearsals and preparations were underway in Delhi/Haryana for the 12–13 September event; a holiday was declared in Delhi on 11 September in view of the summit.
17. Which Indian Army officer recently retired after serving as ADC to President Droupadi Murmu?
A. Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal
B. Colonel Anil Kumar
C. Major General (Retd.) Sharma
D. Captain Vikram Singh
Answer: A
Explanation: Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal completed about 12 years of service, including his tenure as Aide-de-Camp to the President.
18. Türkiye became the 71st country to join which space-related agreement?
A. Outer Space Treaty
B. Artemis Accords
C. Moon Agreement
D. ISS Partnership
Answer: B
Explanation: Türkiye joined the U.S.-led Artemis Accords, which promote peaceful and safe exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
19. The Kerala government announced plans to develop a Coconut Park with the support of which organisation to boost value addition and exports?
A. NABARD
B. Coconut Development Board
C. APEDA
D. Spices Board
Answer: B
Explanation: In September 2026, the Kerala government decided to set up a Coconut Park with facilitation from the Coconut Development Board.
20. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated an International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes organised by which alliance?
A. Project Tiger
B. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
C. WWF India
D. Global Tiger Forum
Answer: B
Explanation: Held in New Delhi (theme: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism), it involved IBCA, ADB, and NTCA; an MoU was signed between IBCA and ADB.
21. BPCL signed an MoU with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) focusing primarily on which area?
A. Electric vehicles
B. Biofuels, biomass utilisation, and circular economy
C. Solar energy
D. Hydrogen fuel
Answer: B
Explanation: The partnership covers feedstock assessment, Compressed Biogas (CBG), waste-to-resource solutions, and by-products such as fermented organic manure.
22. Dadabhai Naoroji, known for the “Drain of Wealth” theory, was born on which date?
A. 4 September 1825
B. 15 August 1825
C. 26 January 1825
D. 2 October 1825
Answer: A
Explanation: 4 September marks the birth anniversary of the pioneering economic nationalist, three-time Congress President, and early Indian nationalist leader.
23. Google Inc. was officially incorporated on which date in 1998?
A. 4 September
B. 15 August
C. 1 April
D. 25 December
Answer: A
Explanation: Larry Page and Sergey Brin incorporated Google on 4 September 1998 in California.
24. World Sexual Health Day is observed on which date?
A. 4 September
B. 10 September
C. 1 December
D. 8 March
Answer: A
Explanation: It is observed internationally on 4 September to promote sexual health education, rights, and bodily autonomy.
25. Iran launched drones and missiles targeting U.S. military facilities in which two countries in early September 2026?
A. Saudi Arabia and Qatar
B. Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates
C. Iraq and Syria
D. Jordan and Bahrain
Answer: B
Explanation: Iran targeted Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base (Kuwait) and Al Minhad Air Base (UAE) in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes.