Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
On 12 Oct 2026
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1. Nepal's Foreign Minister visiting India from 5–7 June 2026 is:
A) Narayan Kaji Shrestha
B) Shisir Khanal
C) Pradeep Gyawali
D) Bimala Rai
Answer: B) Shisir Khanal
Explanation: Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is on an official visit to India.
2. Which organization leads World Environment Day celebrations?
A) UNESCO
B) UNEP
C) WHO
D) IMF
Answer: B) UNEP
Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates World Environment Day activities worldwide.
3. The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged in June 2026 at:
A) 4.75%
B) 5.00%
C) 5.25%
D) 5.50%
Answer: C) 5.25%
Explanation: RBI maintained the repo rate at 5.25% during its June 2026 policy meeting.
4. RBI's decision to keep rates unchanged was mainly aimed at:
A) Increasing exports
B) Controlling inflation and maintaining stability
C) Reducing GST
D) Increasing imports
Answer: B) Controlling inflation and maintaining stability
Explanation: RBI adopted a cautious approach considering inflation and global uncertainties.
5. The southwest monsoon has already covered:
A) Kashmir only
B) Kerala and parts of South India
C) Entire India
D) Rajasthan only
Answer: B) Kerala and parts of South India
Explanation: Monsoon activity has advanced across Kerala and nearby regions.
6. El Niño may particularly affect India's:
A) Monsoon rainfall
B) Currency market
C) Parliament sessions
D) Census operations
Answer: A) Monsoon rainfall
Explanation: El Niño is associated with weaker monsoon conditions in India.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth over ₹18,777 crore in:
A) Rajasthan
B) South Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Punjab
Answer: B) South Gujarat
Explanation: Multiple development projects were launched in South Gujarat on 5 June 2026.
8. Which government is launching a public outreach campaign from 5–21 June 2026 marking 12 years of the Modi government?
A) Bihar Government
B) Gujarat Government
C) Uttar Pradesh Government
D) Maharashtra Government
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh Government
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is conducting a statewide outreach campaign during this period.
9. India's GDP growth for Jan–March 2026 is estimated at:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.4%
C) 7.2%
D) 8.5%
Answer: C) 7.2%
Explanation: Reuters economists projected GDP growth of about 7.2%.
10. Which Indian badminton pair entered the Men's Doubles Quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open 2026?
A) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty
B) Lakshya Sen & Priyanshu Rajawat
C) M. R. Arjun & Hariharan Amsakarunan
D) Krishna Prasad & Vishnuvardhan Goud
Answer: C) M. R. Arjun & Hariharan Amsakarunan
Explanation: The Indian duo defeated Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing to reach the quarterfinals.
11. Which Formula One race marks the beginning of the European season in 2026?
A) British Grand Prix
B) Spanish Grand Prix
C) Monaco Grand Prix
D) Italian Grand Prix
Answer: C) Monaco Grand Prix
Explanation: The 2026 European Formula One season begins with the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix.
12. India's U-18 Men's Hockey team will face which country in the semifinal of the U-18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Pakistan
Answer: D) Pakistan
Explanation: India qualified for the semifinals and is scheduled to play against Pakistan.
13. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage recently created headlines in athletics for which sport?
A) Shot Put
B) Discus Throw
C) Javelin Throw
D) Hammer Throw
Answer: C) Javelin Throw
Explanation: Rumesh Pathirage recorded a 92.62m throw, becoming the second-longest javelin thrower in Asian history.
14. The Union Cabinet approved a vehicle replacement scheme primarily for:
A) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
B) Delhi-NCR
C) Chennai Region
D) Hyderabad Region
Answer: B) Delhi-NCR
Explanation: The scheme targets older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
15. The Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement scheme is worth:
A) ₹5,000 crore
B) ₹7,500 crore
C) ₹9,585 crore
D) ₹15,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹9,585 crore
Explanation: The Cabinet approved a ₹9,585 crore scheme.
16. The vehicle replacement scheme aims to replace:
A) BS-II vehicles
B) BS-III vehicles
C) BS-IV and older vehicles
D) BS-V vehicles
Answer: C) BS-IV and older vehicles
Explanation: The scheme promotes cleaner BS-VI and EV adoption.
17. The approved ATF Price Stabilisation Fund is worth up to:
A) ₹5,000 crore
B) ₹8,000 crore
C) ₹10,000 crore
D) ₹15,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹10,000 crore
Explanation: The fund supports airlines facing higher fuel costs.
18. ATF stands for:
A) Air Transport Fuel
B) Aviation Turbine Fuel
C) Advanced Thermal Fuel
D) Aviation Transit Fund
Answer: B) Aviation Turbine Fuel
Explanation: ATF is the primary fuel used by aircraft.
19. India recently issued a Letter of Request to which country for Rafale fighter jets?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) France
D) Israel
Answer: C) France
Explanation: India initiated discussions for acquiring additional Rafale jets from France.
20. The proposed Rafale deal involves:
A) 72 aircraft
B) 96 aircraft
C) 114 aircraft
D) 150 aircraft
Answer: C) 114 aircraft
Explanation: The proposal covers 114 Rafale fighter jets.
21. Mission Senehjori is related to:
A) Tea production
B) Muga Silk
C) Fisheries
D) Coffee cultivation
Answer: B) Muga Silk
Explanation: The initiative focuses on promoting Assam's Muga silk sector.
22. Which ministry launched PMRC Scheme 2026?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Defence
D) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: B) Ministry of Education
Explanation: PMRC Scheme 2026 aims to attract global Indian talent.
23. Chandigarh University became India's first private university to establish:
A) Quantum Lab
B) Space Research Centre
C) IndiaAI Data Lab
D) Semiconductor Hub
Answer: C) IndiaAI Data Lab
Explanation: The university announced the establishment of an IndiaAI Data Lab.
24. VYOMA Innovation Challenge was launched by:
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) BHASHINI
D) NIC
Answer: C) BHASHINI
Explanation: The challenge promotes multilingual AI solutions.
25. The India–Oman CEPA came into force on:
A) 1 May 2026
B) 15 May 2026
C) 1 June 2026
D) 5 June 2026
Answer: C) 1 June 2026
Explanation: The trade agreement became operational from 1 June 2026.