Current Affairs in Gujarati 14th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. India recently joined which BRICS initiative to support manufacturing and MSMEs?
A) BRICS New Development Bank
B) BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
C) BRICS Digital Economy Partnership
D) BRICS Trade Facilitation Centre
Answer: B
Explanation: In February 2026, India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at an event in New Delhi organized by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to boost industrial competencies, manufacturing, and MSME support.
2. India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed what document in February 2026 to restart FTA negotiations?
A) Free Trade Agreement
B) Terms of Reference (ToR)
C) Memorandum of Understanding
D) Bilateral Investment Treaty
Answer: B
Explanation: The Terms of Reference (ToR) were signed in New Delhi between India (led by Piyush Goyal) and GCC (led by Raja Al Marzoqi) to formally resume Free Trade Agreement talks.
3. Who flagged off the joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in February 2026?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the expedition to Mt. Aconcagua (highest peak in South America, ~6,960 m) from New Delhi on February 5, 2026.
4. Which authority launched a digital portal for Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants on February 5, 2026?
A) Ministry of AYUSH
B) National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
C) Department of Biotechnology
D) Forest Survey of India
Answer: B
Explanation: The National Biodiversity Authority (under MoEFCC) launched the portal to enable electronic issuance of CoO for ABS exemption applications related to cultivated medicinal plants.
5. What is the venue for the 13th India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise KHANJAR-XIII (started February 4-17, 2026)?
A) New Delhi
B) Misamari, Assam
C) Hyderabad
D) Jaipur
Answer: B
Explanation: The 14-day exercise KHANJAR-XIII between Special Forces of India and Kyrgyzstan is being held at Misamari in Sonitpur district, Assam, to enhance interoperability.
6. What percentage of central tax devolution to states did the 16th Finance Commission recommend retaining for 2026-31?
A) 40%
B) 41%
C) 42%
D) 45%
Answer: B
Explanation: The 16th Finance Commission report (tabled February 1, 2026) recommended retaining states' share at 41%, which the government accepted.
7. In the India-USA Trade Deal 2026 (announced early February), US tariffs on Indian goods were reduced from a peak of 50% to what level?
A) 10%
B) 18%
C) 25%
D) 30%
Answer: B
Explanation: The landmark deal (announced February 2, 2026) reduced effective US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, easing trade friction.
8. Which river water dispute saw the Supreme Court direct the Union Government to constitute a tribunal in early February 2026?
A) Cauvery
B) Pennaiyar (Thenpennai)
C) Krishna
D) Godavari
Answer: B
Explanation: The Supreme Court directed formation of a tribunal for the Pennaiyar (Thenpennai) river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
9. Which country hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A) France
B) Italy
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: Italy is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics (noted in multiple February 2026 updates).
10. Which project received World Bank funding of USD 830 million for modernizing ITIs in India (announced early February 2026)?
A) Skill India
B) PM-SETU
C) Make in India
D) Digital India
Answer: B
Explanation: Funding supports PM-SETU to upgrade industrial training institutes.
11. Which bank launched the 'LUXURA Metal Credit Card' on Visa Infinite platform in early February 2026?
A) SBI
B) Punjab National Bank
C) HDFC Bank
D) ICICI Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: Punjab National Bank launched this premium card for high-end customers.
12. Tripura Gramin Bank introduced India’s first what in partnership with Punjab National Bank in February 2026?
A) Digital RuPay Debit Card
B) RRB Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card
C) Green Banking Initiative
D) Women Entrepreneur Loan Scheme
Answer: B
Explanation: It marked the first RRB co-branded RuPay credit card in India.
13. The National Biodiversity Authority's new digital portal supports exemption under which mechanism?
A) ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing)
B) IPR
C) GST
D) FDI
Answer: A
Explanation: It aids ABS exemption applications for cultivated medicinal plants.
14. Which defense organization successfully tested Ramjet technology in early February 2026?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BEL
Answer: B
Explanation: DRDO's successful Ramjet test was highlighted in defense updates.
15. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (recent census showed over 5 lakh birds) is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: In Gujarat, the sanctuary recorded a 21% jump in bird numbers due to reduced disturbances.
16. The 2nd mountain tunnel (MT-6) breakthrough for which project was announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw in February 2026?
A) Chenab Rail Bridge
B) Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR)
C) Bullet Train Phase 2
D) Dedicated Freight Corridor
Answer: B
Explanation: It was part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project in Palghar, Maharashtra.
17. In February 2026, MoPSW signed MoUs for Bharat Container Shipping Line and financing of which project?
A) Outer Harbour Project at VoCPA, Thoothukudi
B) Sagarmala Phase 3
C) Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
D) Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
Answer: A
Explanation: MoUs were for BCSL and Outer Harbour at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu.
18. Which state saw President's Rule revoked in early February 2026 after imposition in 2025?
A) Manipur
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Uttarakhand
D) Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: President's Rule in Manipur (imposed February 2025) was revoked around February 4, 2026.
19. Who was appointed as the new Chief Minister of Manipur in early February 2026?
A) N. Biren Singh
B) Yumnam Khemchand Singh
C) Okram Ibobi Singh
D) Rajkumar Imo Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: Yumnam Khemchand Singh took over as CM amid political developments.
20. India was placed on the United Nations Honour Roll in February 2026 for what reason?
A) Peacekeeping contributions
B) Prompt payment of annual UN dues
C) Climate action initiatives
D) Humanitarian aid increase
Answer: B
Explanation: India earned the Honour Roll for timely payment of its UN dues.
21. A major counterterrorism operation in Balochistan (announced end February 1, 2026) resulted in deaths of how many BLA insurgents?
A) 100
B) 145
C) 200
D) 50
Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistani forces ended a 40-hour operation killing 145 BLA insurgents, plus civilians and security personnel.
22. A Russian drone strike in Dnipro, Ukraine (early February 2026) targeted a minibus carrying whom?
A) Soldiers
B) Mineworkers
C) School children
D) Journalists
Answer: B
Explanation: The strike killed at least 15 mineworkers and injured seven others.
23. Nigerian forces killed a senior Boko Haram commander named what in a raid in Borno State (early February 2026)?
A) Abubakar Shekau
B) Abu Khalid
C) Mamman Nur
D) Idris Abu Bakr
Answer: B
Explanation: Abu Khalid, described as deputy leader in Sambisa Forest, and ten others were killed.
24. The Super Bowl in February 2026 is scheduled for which date?
A) February 1
B) February 8
C) February 14
D) February 17
Answer: B
Explanation: Super Bowl Sunday falls on February 8, 2026.
25. Yantra India Limited was granted which status in early February 2026?
A) Maharatna
B) Navratna
C) Miniratna
D) unicorn
Answer: C
Explanation: Yantra India achieved Miniratna status, recognizing its performance and autonomy.