Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. What significant anniversary was observed on January 6, 2026, in the United States?
a) 1st anniversary of the Capitol riot
b) 5th anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack
c) 10th anniversary of the Capitol riot
d) 2nd anniversary of the Capitol riot
Answer: b)
Explanation: January 6, 2026, marked the fifth anniversary of the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack by Trump supporters attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
2. Who organized a march to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2026, to commemorate the 2021 event?
a) Nancy Pelosi
b) Enrique Tarrio
c) Joe Biden
d) Mike Johnson
Answer: b)
Explanation: Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader pardoned by President Trump, organized the march involving pardoned January 6 participants.
3. What action did the Trump White House take regarding the narrative of the January 6, 2021, events on its fifth anniversary?
a) Unveiled a plaque honoring Capitol police
b) Launched a website blaming Capitol Police and presenting an alternate narrative
c) Held a bipartisan commemoration
d) Issued an apology
Answer: b)
Explanation: The White House unveiled a website portraying January 6 rioters as "patriotic Americans" and blaming police for instigating chaos.
4. Which former Venezuelan leader pleaded "not guilty" in a U.S. court around January 6, 2026?
a) Hugo Chávez
b) Nicolás Maduro
c) Juan Guaidó
d) Leopoldo López
Answer: b)
Explanation: Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges following his capture by U.S. forces.
5. Who was sworn in as interim President of Venezuela following events involving Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026?
a) María Corina Machado
b) Delcy Rodríguez
c) Juan Guaidó
d) Edmundo González
Answer: b)
Explanation: Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president after Maduro's removal and capture.
6. What did President Trump urge U.S. energy companies to do regarding Venezuela in January 2026?
a) Boycott Venezuelan oil
b) Revive Venezuela's derelict oil industry
c) Impose sanctions
d) Withdraw investments
Answer: b)
Explanation: Trump pressed U.S. companies to access and revive Venezuela's vast oil reserves post-Maduro's removal.
7. Which Ukrainian action was reported on January 6, 2026, targeting Russian infrastructure?
a) Strike on a Moscow oil depot
b) Strike on the 100th Arsenal near Neya, Kostroma Oblast
c) Cyber attack on Russian banks
d) Ground offensive in Kursk
Answer: b)
Explanation: Ukrainian forces struck a major Russian missile and artillery arsenal, causing secondary explosions.
8. What plans were revealed about the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in early January 2026?
a) Expansion of workforce
b) Drafted plans to cut thousands of disaster response roles
c) Merger with another agency
d) Increased funding
Answer: b)
Explanation: Homeland Security Department documents showed plans for significant workforce reductions in FEMA for 2026.
9. Which opposition figure in Venezuela announced plans to return to the country around January 6, 2026?
a) Nicolás Maduro
b) María Corina Machado
c) Henrique Capriles
d) Leopoldo López
Answer: b)
Explanation: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated her intention to return following Maduro's capture.
10. What international condemnation occurred at the UN regarding events in Venezuela in early January 2026?
a) Support for U.S. actions
b) Condemnation of the U.S. assault by allies and adversaries
c) Approval of new elections
d) Sanctions on opposition
Answer: b)
Explanation: The U.S. operation against Maduro was widely condemned at the UN Security Council.
11. Which day is observed as National Siddha Day in India?
a) January 1
b) January 6
c) January 15
d) January 26
Answer: b)
Explanation: January 6 is National Siddha Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, father of the Siddha medicine system.
12. What happened to India's imports of Russian crude oil in January 2026 according to reports?
a) Increased sharply
b) Expected to fall sharply due to Reliance halting purchases
c) Remained stable
d) Completely stopped
Answer: b)
Explanation: Reliance Industries, India's largest buyer, announced no expected Russian crude deliveries in January amid U.S. tariff threats.
13. In which Indian state did the Chief Minister allege that the Election Commission was using BJP-developed apps for voter revision in January 2026?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) West Bengal
c) Maharashtra
d) Delhi
Answer: b)
Explanation: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the ECI of using BJP IT cell apps for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
14. How many voter names were reportedly deleted in Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls published in January 2026?
a) 1 crore
b) 2.89 crore
c) 5 crore
d) 10 crore
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Election Commission published draft rolls after Special Intensive Revision, deleting 2.89 crore names.
15. Due to severe cold wave, schools were closed or holidays extended in several Indian states until when in early January 2026?
a) January 6 only
b) Various dates, including up to mid-January in states like Jharkhand and Tripura
c) No closures
d) Only in southern states
Answer: b)
Explanation: States like Jharkhand, Tripura, and others extended winter vacations or closed schools due to intense cold and fog.
16. What did Democrats demand regarding a plaque in the U.S. Capitol in January 2026?
a) Removal
b) Unveiling to honor police officers from January 6, 2021
c) Replacement
d) Destruction
Answer: b)
Explanation: Democrats demanded Speaker Mike Johnson unveil a congressionally mandated plaque honoring Capitol police defenders.
17. Which Israeli actions were reported in Lebanon around early January 2026?
a) Withdrawal of troops
b) Airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and Hamas
c) Peace talks
d) Aid delivery
Answer: b)
Explanation: Israel launched airstrikes claiming to target Hezbollah weapons and Hamas sites.
18. What exchange occurred between India and Pakistan on January 1, 2026?
a) Prisoner exchange
b) List of nuclear installations (35th consecutive time)
c) Trade agreements
d) Border troops
Answer: b)
Explanation: India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear facilities as per their bilateral agreement.
19. India's AYUSH system was formally recognized in bilateral agreements with which countries in January 2026?
a) USA and Russia
b) Oman and New Zealand
c) China and Pakistan
d) Brazil and South Africa
Answer: b)
Explanation: AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, etc.) gained recognition in CEPA with Oman and FTA with New Zealand.
20. What did former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan controversially suggest could happen to India regarding Venezuela events?
a) Economic boom
b) Similar U.S. coercive action or kidnapping of PM Modi
c) Alliance strengthening
d) Oil supply increase
Answer: b)
Explanation: Chavan criticized the Indian government's silence, warning similar U.S. actions could target India.
21. Reports on January 6, 2026, mentioned Russian intensification of what against Germany?
a) Trade
b) Covert attacks on infrastructure
c) Diplomatic ties
d) Military aid
Answer: b)
Explanation: A German military document highlighted Russian covert attacks as preparation for potential wider conflict.
22. What U.S. health-related change was mentioned in headlines around January 6, 2026?
a) Increased vaccine recommendations
b) Dropped the number of vaccines recommended for children
c) New pandemic declaration
d) Free healthcare expansion
Answer: b)
Explanation: The U.S. reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
23. Which Danish leader warned about U.S. actions on Greenland in early January 2026?
a) King Frederik
b) Prime Minister
c) Foreign Minister
d) Defense Minister
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Danish Prime Minister warned that a U.S. attack on Greenland would end NATO.
24. President Trump commented on tariffs affecting relations with which Indian leader in January 2026?
a) Rahul Gandhi
b) Narendra Modi
c) Amit Shah
d) Mamata Banerjee
Answer: b)
Explanation: Trump said PM Modi was "not that happy" due to U.S. tariffs on India's Russian oil purchases.
25. What Christian feast day is celebrated on January 6?
a) Christmas
b) Easter
c) Epiphany (Three Kings' Day)
d) Pentecost
Answer: c)
Explanation: January 6 is Epiphany, commemorating the Magi's visit to Jesus (Western Christianity).