Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which commission's recommendations raised concerns in India in early March 2026?
A) 15th Finance Commission
B) 16th Finance Commission
C) GST Council
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) 16th Finance Commission
Explanation: Debates centered on devolution, equity, and misses in resource allocation.
2. In the 2026 Iran war, the US struck which Iranian naval asset?
A) Submarine fleet
B) IRIS Shahid Bagheri (drone carrier)
C) Frigate squadron
D) Missile boats only
Answer: B) IRIS Shahid Bagheri (drone carrier)
Explanation: CENTCOM confirmed strikes on this IRGC Navy vessel.
3. Which strait’s potential halt worried global oil security amid the 2026 Iran conflict?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Bab-el-Mandeb
D) Bosporus
Answer: B) Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: Iran's actions raised fears of disruption to this critical oil chokepoint, affecting India's energy imports.
4. Which Gulf nation saw its oil refinery in Ras Tanura attacked by Iranian missiles and drones in early March 2026?
A) UAE
B) Bahrain
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Oman
Answer: C) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Iranian strikes targeted Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery, causing fires and temporary closure, highlighting the conflict's impact on global energy supplies.
5. As of early March 2026, how many US service members were reported killed in the conflict with Iran?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 10
D) 15
Answer: B) 6
Explanation: US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported additional deaths, bringing the total to six US soldiers killed since the conflict began.
6. Which organization stated that NATO had no plans to get involved in the 2026 Iran war?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
D) Arab League
Answer: C) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Explanation: Mark Rutte praised the US and Israel strikes but clarified NATO would not participate in the conflict.
7. In early March 2026, which country activated a ₩100 trillion stabilization fund due to financial market volatility from the Iran war?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) China
D) India
Answer: B) South Korea
Explanation: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered the fund's activation to stabilize markets amid the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict.
8. Which airport in the UAE resumed limited flights after Iranian strikes in early March 2026?
A) Abu Dhabi International
B) Dubai International
C) Sharjah International
D) Al Maktoum International
Answer: B) Dubai International
Explanation: Dubai International Airport resumed limited operations for stranded passengers following disruptions from Iranian retaliatory actions.
9. What caused the friendly fire incident involving three US F-15E jets in Kuwait during the Iran conflict?
A) Iranian drones
B) Kuwaiti military air defenses
C) Hezbollah rockets
D) US miscommunication
Answer: B) Kuwaiti military air defenses
Explanation: The jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti defenses during operations against Iran; all crew survived.
10. Which Lebanese figure banned Hezbollah’s military activities following exchanges with Israel in early March 2026?
A) Hassan Nasrallah
B) Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
C) President Joseph Aoun
D) Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
Answer: B) Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
Explanation: Lebanon's PM announced the ban after Hezbollah fired projectiles at Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation and regional escalation.
11. On March 5, 2026, which country was scheduled to hold its presidential election via indirect vote by the assembly?
A) Serbia
B) Kosovo
C) Albania
D) Montenegro
Answer: B) Kosovo
Explanation: Kosovo's 120-member Kuvendi was set to indirectly elect the President on that date.
12. In the context of the Iran conflict, which Qatari force shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets?
A) Qatari Army
B) Qatari Air Force
C) Qatari Navy
D) Qatari Special Forces
Answer: B) Qatari Air Force
Explanation: The Qatari air force downed the jets over the Persian Gulf amid rising regional tensions.
13. Which French leader announced an increase in nuclear warheads in early March 2026, stating “to be free, we have to be feared”?
A) Gabriel Attal
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Marine Le Pen
D) François Hollande
Answer: B) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation: Macron's statement came amid global instability from the Iran war, marking France's first such increase in decades.
14. What was the reported death toll in Iran from the initial US-Israel assault as per the Iranian Red Crescent in early March 2026?
A) Over 200
B) Over 550
C) Over 1,000
D) Over 2,000
Answer: B) Over 550
Explanation: The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 550 killed since the full-scale assault began.
15. Which US President indicated the Iran campaign could last weeks or longer if needed?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) Barack Obama
Answer: B) Donald Trump
Explanation: President Trump stated the US would continue until Iran could no longer pose a threat.
16. In early March 2026, Iran launched strikes evacuating residents near the US embassy in which city?
A) Manama
B) Doha
C) Kuwait City
D) Riyadh
Answer: B) Doha
Explanation: Qatari authorities evacuated areas near the US embassy in Doha as a precaution against Iranian threats.
17. Which wildlife sanctuary in India hosted the Indian Bison Fest around early March 2026?
A) Kaziranga
B) Debrigarh
C) Bandipur
D) Periyar
Answer: B) Debrigarh
Explanation: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Odisha) featured this event highlighting conservation efforts.
18. Which missile was prominently used by the US in strikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites in early March 2026?
A) Patriot
B) Tomahawk
C) Javelin
D) HIMARS
Answer: B) Tomahawk
Explanation: Tomahawk cruise missiles (US-developed) targeted Iranian command centers and launch sites.
19. India signed a $1.9 billion uranium supply deal with which country in early March 2026?
A) Australia
B) Kazakhstan
C) Canada
D) Russia
Answer: C) Canada
Explanation: The 10-year agreement supports India's civil nuclear program and energy security.
20. Which Indian state launched projects worth ₹4,648 crore with ADB support around early March 2026?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) West Bengal
Explanation: The Mamata Banerjee-led government approved these development initiatives.
21. What is the primary purpose of Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond listed on NSE IX (GIFT City) in early 2026?
A) Infrastructure
B) Marine conservation
C) Debt restructuring
D) Tourism revival
Answer: B) Marine conservation
Explanation: Issued by DFCC Bank, it focuses on sustainable blue economy projects.
22. Which Indian regulator announced AI use to curb market manipulation in March 2026?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) IRDAI
D) PFRDA
Answer: B) SEBI
Explanation: SEBI's chairman highlighted advanced tech for surveillance against fraud.
23. The 2026 Iranian strikes included attacks on US embassies in which of the following?
A) Iraq only
B) Kuwait
C) Jordan
D) Egypt
Answer: B) Kuwait
Explanation: Drones struck the US embassy in Kuwait City during retaliations.
24. Which bird species was highlighted in Indian conservation news around March 2026?
A) Great Indian Bustard
B) Ruddy Shelduck
C) Sarus Crane
D) Himalayan Monal
Answer: B) Ruddy Shelduck
Explanation: Featured in mapping and wildlife discussions amid environmental current affairs.
25. What was the focus of Germany's EUR 20 million grant to India in early 2026?
A) Defense
B) Climate resilience
C) Digital infrastructure
D) Education
Answer: B) Climate resilience
Explanation: Under the International Climate Initiative, it strengthens adaptation efforts.