Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which painting by Raja Ravi Varma was sold for a record ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart auction in April 2026?
A) Shakuntala
B) Nair Lady Adorning Her Hair
C) Yashoda and Krishna
D) Damayanti
Answer: C) Yashoda and Krishna
Explanation: In April 2026, Raja Ravi Varma’s “Yashoda and Krishna” fetched ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart, underscoring the global demand for his mythological works blending Indian themes with European realism. Varma (born 1848 in Kerala) pioneered oil painting and lithographic printing in India.
2. Which state has the highest number of women SHG members trained as drone pilots under the Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY) as of April 2026?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka leads with 145 trained SHG members (Koppal district tops with 13). The scheme distributes 15,000 drones to women SHGs under DAY-NRLM with 80% central assistance for rental services to farmers.
3. Which country was the largest destination for India’s seafood exports in FY 2024-25, accounting for over one-third of the total value?
A) China
B) Japan
C) European Union
D) United States
Answer: D) United States
Explanation: The US accounted for 36.42% of India’s seafood exports (₹62,408 crore total in FY24-25). Shrimp dominated (₹43,334 crore). India is the world’s 2nd largest aquaculture producer.
4. What is the coupon rate announced by RBI for Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (FRB 2028) for the period April–October 2026?
A) 5.75%
B) 6.00%
C) 6.17%
D) 6.50%
Answer: C) 6.17%
Explanation: RBI fixed the rate at 6.17% p.a. (fixed spread of 0.64% + average WAY of last three 182-day T-bill auctions) for 4 April to 3 October 2026.
5. What is the theme for the International Day for Mine Awareness 2026 observed on 4 April?
A) Peace Through Action
B) Invest in Peace; Invest in Mine Action
C) Global Safety First
D) Landmine-Free World
Answer: B) Invest in Peace; Invest in Mine Action
Explanation: The UN observes the day (proclaimed 2005, first observed 2006) to promote mine clearance and victim assistance.
6. INS Aridhaman, recently commissioned by the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of submarines?
A) Kalvari class
B) Scorpene class
C) Chakra class
D) Arihant class
Answer: D) Arihant class
Explanation: INS Aridhaman (S4), the third indigenous SSBN under the Advanced Technology Vessel project, was commissioned at Visakhapatnam in April 2026 by Rajnath Singh. It has ~70% indigenous content and vertical launch tubes for K-4/K-15 SLBMs.
7. The Ministry of Education recently declared NCERT as a ‘Deemed to be University’ under which Act?
A) UGC Act, 1956 (Section 3)
B) NEP 2020
C) AICTE Act
D) National Education Policy Act
Answer: A) UGC Act, 1956 (Section 3)
Explanation: On 30 March 2026, NCERT and its six RIEs were granted deemed university status, allowing it to offer diploma, UG, PG, and PhD programmes while continuing curriculum work.
8. India and South Korea signed a Plan of Implementation (PoI) in April 2026 for skill development in which sector?
A) Shipbuilding and maritime
B) IT and software
C) Renewable energy
D) Automobile manufacturing
Answer: A) Shipbuilding and maritime
Explanation: Signed on 2 April 2026 by MoPSW and KOICA in New Delhi to support Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 through research, workshops, and workforce modernisation.
9. A Rs 5 commemorative postage stamp was released in April 2026 to mark 75 years of which institution?
A) Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur
B) India Post Payments Bank
C) Speed Post
D) India Post Gramin Dak Sevak
Answer: A) Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur
Explanation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released the stamp on the Platinum Jubilee of PTC Saharanpur (est. 2 April 1951).
10. Which two entities recently adopted DoT’s SAMPANN platform for pension management?
A) Government of Goa and Cochin Port Authority
B) Government of Karnataka and Mumbai Port
C) Government of Kerala and Chennai Port
D) Government of Maharashtra and Paradip Port
Answer: A) Government of Goa and Cochin Port Authority
Explanation: MoU signed in April 2026 for cloud-based digital pension disbursement.
11. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at which institute in April 2026?
A) CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
B) CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
C) IIT Delhi
D) NIFTEM
Answer: A) CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
Explanation: The centre nurtures startups in food bioprocessing and biotechnology; a hostel foundation stone under RKVY was also laid.
12. RBI released the indicative borrowing calendar for Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026). What is the total amount states/UTs will raise?
A) ₹2.54 lakh crore
B) ₹1.50 lakh crore
C) ₹3.00 lakh crore
D) ₹2.00 lakh crore
Answer: A) ₹2.54 lakh crore
Explanation: RBI, as debt manager, introduced pilot Benchmark Issuance Strategy for nine states.
13. What was India’s CASA ratio in the December 2025 quarter according to RBI data released in April 2026?
A) 37.9% (2-year low)
B) 40.1%
C) 42.5%
D) 35.0%
Answer: A) 37.9% (2-year low)
Explanation: Decline driven by shift to higher-yield instruments; bank deposits grew 10% YoY.
14. India completed its first Iranian oil purchase in how many years without payment issues (April 2026)?
A) Seven years
B) Five years
C) Ten years
D) Three years
Answer: A) Seven years
Explanation: Amid sanctions, showcasing resilient energy diplomacy.
15. RBI projected India’s GDP growth for the ongoing period at what rate (April 2026 update)?
A) 7.4%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.0%
D) 8.0%
Answer: A) 7.4%
Explanation: Driven by resilient domestic demand and global trade, despite geopolitical risks.
16. RBI extended the inflation targeting framework with 4% CPI target (±2% band) for which period?
A) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
B) 2025-26 only
C) 2026-27 only
D) 2027-32
Answer: A) 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
Explanation: Government committed to flexible inflation targeting.
17. What repo rate did the RBI MPC maintain in its latest review (April 2026 context)?
A) 5.25% (neutral stance)
B) 6.00%
C) 5.50%
D) 4.75%
Answer: A) 5.25% (neutral stance)
Explanation: After 125 bps cuts since February 2025; GDP growth projected at 7.4%.
18. Which organisation developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MH-EWDSS)?
A) India Meteorological Department
B) ISRO
C) NDMA
D) DRDO
Answer: A) India Meteorological Department (contextual from recent news)
Explanation: Recent deployment for disaster preparedness.
19. Newcastle Disease recently in news is caused by which agent?
A) Virus
B) Bacteria
C) Fungus
D) Protozoa
Answer: A) Virus
Explanation: Viral poultry disease highlighted in recent agricultural alerts.
20. The SAMPANN platform is a flagship initiative of which department?
A) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Labour
D) Department of Pension
Answer: A) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
Explanation: Cloud-based pension management system now adopted by states/PSUs.
21. Which state hosted the National Level Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh (recent event)
Explanation: The National Level Advanced Agriculture Festival-Exhibition & Training 2026 is scheduled to be held at Dussehra Ground in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, from 11th to 13th April 2026
22. INS Taragiri was commissioned at which location in April 2026?
A) Visakhapatnam
B) Mumbai
C) Kochi
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Visakhapatnam (aligned with naval developments)
Explanation: INS Taragiri (F41), the fourth stealth frigate of the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 3 April 2026 at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
23. Kar Saathi AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform was launched by which body?
A) Income Tax Department
B) RBI
C) CBIC
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: A) Income Tax Department
Explanation: The Income Tax Department (under the Central Board of Direct Taxes - CBDT) launched Kar Saathi in early April 2026 (around 2 April 2026).
24. Which state topped the medal tally in Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
A) Odisha
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka emerged as the overall champions of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh), topping the medal tally with 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze (total 38 medals), ahead of Odisha (21 gold) and Jharkhand (16 gold)
25. Min Aung Hlaing was recently elected president of which country?
A) Myanmar
B) Bangladesh
C) Sri Lanka
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) Myanmar
Explanation: Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s junta leader since the 2021 coup, was elected as the country’s 11th president on 3 April 2026