Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Which country celebrated its 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) on July 4, 2026?
A) France
B) United States
C) India
D) Australia
Answer: B
Explanation: The US marked 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with major celebrations, including fireworks and events in Washington, D.C.
2. What was the reported death toll range from the 2026 Venezuela earthquakes as of early July 2026?
A) Under 500
B) 2,000–3,500+
C) Exactly 1,000
D) Over 10,000
Answer: B
Explanation: Multiple reports indicated the death toll rising significantly (e.g., to 2,295 then 3,342+), with national mourning declared.
3. Which Indian minister began a four-nation West Asian tour in early July 2026, later heading to the US?
A) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
B) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
C) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
D) Home Minister Amit Shah
Answer: B
Explanation: EAM Jaishankar’s tour focused on regional security, bilateral ties, and included a planned US visit around July 13.
4. Which country clinched a record seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title around July 2026?
A) India
B) England
C) Australia
D) New Zealand
Answer: C
Explanation: Australia achieved this milestone in the tournament.
5. What major diplomatic pact did Australia sign with Fiji in July 2026?
A) Trade agreement
B) Defence pact
C) Climate accord
D) Education MoU
Answer: B
Explanation: The pact makes Fiji one of Australia’s treaty-bound allies for security and mutual defence in the Pacific.
6. Which Indian union minister laid foundation/inaugurated projects in Pune, Maharashtra?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Amit Shah
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: B
Explanation: Focused on development initiatives.
7. What significant milestone did GST complete in India around July 1, 2026?
A) 5 years
B) 9 years
C) 11 years (Digital India)
D) 15 years
Answer: B
Explanation: GST, rolled out under the 101st Constitutional Amendment, marked nine years.
8. Who was appointed as RBI Executive Director effective July 1, 2026?
A) Sunil Bharti Mittal
B) Ravi Shankar
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Shaktikanta Das (reappointed)
Answer: B
Explanation: Ravi Shankar assumed the role.
9. A major Russian missile/drone attack on Kyiv in July 2026 reportedly killed at least how many?
A) 5
B) 30+
C) 100+
D) Under 10
Answer: B
Explanation: The attack killed at least 30 and injured 98, with widespread sheltering.
10. Over 50 engineering colleges were reportedly shut in India in the past year as of July 2026. What was a key context?
A) Funding cuts
B) Regulatory/quality issues
C) Merger with medical colleges
D) Shift to online-only
Answer: B
Explanation: Reports highlighted closures linked to regulatory and operational challenges.
11. US President Donald Trump commented on his relationship with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in July 2026, saying Netanyahu “knows who the boss is.” What was the context?
A) Trade deal
B) White House meeting
C) Iran ceasefire
D) UN vote
Answer: B
Explanation: This followed talks underscoring the US-Israel alliance.
12. Which day is observed as World Zoonoses Day (noted in recent July coverage)?
A) July 4
B) July 6
C) July 1
D) July 11
Answer: B
Explanation: It raises awareness about zoonotic diseases.
13. What major US event involved the world’s largest fireworks display around July 4, 2026?
A) Super Bowl
B) America 250 Salute to America
C) FIFA World Cup opening
D) Independence Day in Texas only
Answer: B
Explanation: Part of the 250th anniversary celebrations.
14. NPCI partnered with which banks for cross-border UPI real-time FX settlement in July 2026?
A) SBI and HDFC
B) HSBC India and JP Morgan
C) RBI and World Bank
D) Axis and ICICI
Answer: B
Explanation: The collaboration boosted international UPI payments.
15. Himachal Pradesh secured how many new GI tags in July 2026, taking the total to 17?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 12
Answer: C
Explanation: This strengthened its GI-tagged products portfolio.
16. Super Typhoon Bavi impacted which US territories in early July 2026?
A) Hawaii
B) Northern Mariana Islands/Guam area
C) Alaska
D) Puerto Rico
Answer: B
Explanation: It brought intense winds and flooding risks.
17. Which bank entered a strategic partnership with Japan’s Mizuho Bank for M&A financing?
A) State Bank of India
B) Bank of Baroda
C) Punjab National Bank
D) Canara Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: The partnership aimed to enhance collaboration.
18. What major football event is ongoing across North America in 2026?
A) UEFA Euro
B) FIFA World Cup
C) Copa America
D) Asian Cup
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
19. A bus accident in which Pakistani district killed around 40 people in July 2026?
A) Karachi
B) Sherani District, Balochistan
C) Lahore
D) Islamabad
Answer: B
Explanation: The incident involved a Quetta-Islamabad bus.
20. Digital India programme completed how many years on July 1, 2026?
A) 9
B) 11
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B
Explanation: It marked 11 years as a key digital empowerment initiative.
21. What was the reported status of India’s fintech startup funding globally (recent Tracxn report)?
A) 1st
B) 3rd
C) 5th
D) 10th
Answer: B
Explanation: India ranked third in global fintech funding.
22. Which Indian state’s cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University after former PM Manmohan Singh (noted in recent coverage)?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: The decision honoured the former leader.
23. What was a key focus of the India–US Strategic Partnership Forum award to Sunil Bharti Mittal?
A) Sports
B) Leadership Award 2026
C) Environmental Prize
D) Tech Innovation
Answer: B
Explanation: Recognized his contributions.
24. A performer called for Trump’s death at the funeral of which Iranian figure (reported in July 2026)?
A) Current President
B) Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
C) Foreign Minister
D) Revolutionary Guard head
Answer: B
Explanation: This occurred amid heightened tensions.
25. Cabinet approved major highway projects worth over ₹14,000 crore, including one in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur-Kabrai)
C) Bihar
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Projects included tunnels and greenfield highways.