Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which day in early March 2026 saw focus on World Wildlife Day and related observances?
A) March 3
B) March 4
C) March 5
D) March 8
Answer: A
Explanation: March featured observances like World Wildlife Day alongside festivals and global events.
2. What was the status of India-Canada relations reset in March 2026?
A) Strained with no progress
B) Significant steps during Canadian PM visit
C) Trade sanctions imposed
D) Diplomatic break
Answer: B
Explanation: Visits and agreements marked a reset in bilateral ties.
3. An Iranian warship reportedly sank near which location following a suspected submarine strike in early March 2026?
A) Strait of Hormuz
B) Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka
C) Persian Gulf
D) Arabian Sea near Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: The U.S. sank an Iranian naval ship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, the first such submarine torpedoing since World War II.
4. Which country set its GDP growth target to a record low of 4.5-5% for the period including 2026?
A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: China announced this low target, the lowest since 1991, shifting from export-led growth while drafting its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
5. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, how many children aged 5-9 years in India were estimated to be overweight or obese in 2025?
A) 10 million
B) Nearly 15 million
C) 26 million
D) 5 million
Answer: B
Explanation: The report, released around World Obesity Day (March 4), highlighted nearly 15 million children aged 5-9 and over 26 million aged 10-19 in India.
6. Which ethical issue was covered in UPSC-relevant current affairs on March 5, 2026?
A) Judicial Corruption
B) Electoral Reforms
C) Media Freedom
D) Tax Evasion
Answer: A
Explanation: Discussions included judicial corruption alongside AI ethics and other governance topics.
7. In March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide healthcare initiative during visits to which two states?
A) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan and Gujarat
C) Maharashtra and Karnataka
D) Punjab and Haryana
Answer: B
Explanation: On February 28 (reported in early March coverage), PM Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat to launch the initiative and inaugurate projects.
8. Which leader visited India in early March 2026, strengthening bilateral ties?
A) Finnish President Alexander Stubb
B) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
C) French President Emmanuel Macron
D) U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau
Answer: A
Explanation: Finnish President Alexander Stubb was on a state visit to India, amid other diplomatic engagements.
9. What theme was adopted for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026?
A) Equality for All
B) Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
C) Empower Women Economically
D) Women in Leadership
Answer: B
Explanation: The UN theme emphasized dismantling barriers to equal justice for women and girls worldwide.
10. India increased imports of Russian crude in March 2026 due to disruptions in which key strait?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Bab-el-Mandeb
D) Suez Canal
Answer: B
Explanation: Disruptions from the West Asia conflict led India to boost Russian oil imports to maintain supply.
11. Which bank fraud was highlighted in Indian current affairs discussions around March 5, 2026?
A) HDFC Bank
B) IDFC First Bank
C) SBI
D) ICICI Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: Reports covered fraud cases at IDFC First Bank, raising concerns over banking security.
12. What was the focus of an ASMITA League organized in India for International Women’s Day 2026?
A) Women in Politics
B) Women in Sports across 250 locations
C) Women Entrepreneurs
D) Women Education
Answer: B
Explanation: A nationwide league promoted women's participation in sports at 250 locations.
13. India faced warnings of an unusually hot March 2026, risking yields of which crops?
A) Rice and Pulses
B) Wheat and Rapeseed
C) Sugarcane and Cotton
D) Maize and Soybean
Answer: B
Explanation: Above-average temperatures threatened wheat and rapeseed in key northern states.
14. Which country entered a Strategic Energy Partnership with India, including a CAD 2.6 billion uranium deal in March 2026?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) United Kingdom
D) France
Answer: B
Explanation: Canada agreed to the uranium supply and relaunched energy dialogues for stronger ties.
15. What mandate did SEBI introduce in early March 2026 for social media disclosures?
A) Disclosure of Registered Name & Number
B) Ban on Financial Advice
C) Mandatory Verification
D) Content Censorship
Answer: A
Explanation: SEBI required registered entities to disclose names and numbers on social media for transparency.
16. The conflict escalation in March 2026 involved strikes on which Iranian figure's successor selection body?
A) Parliament
B) Assembly of Experts
C) Revolutionary Guard HQ
D) Foreign Ministry
Answer: B
Explanation: Israel bombed the Assembly of Experts building in Qom where a new Supreme Leader was to be chosen.
17. Which Indian rupee issue was discussed in economic current affairs around March 5, 2026?
A) Appreciation
B) Sliding/Depreciation
C) Pegging to USD
D) Demonetization
Answer: B
Explanation: Analyses covered the sliding value of the Indian Rupee amid global pressures.
18. What did the Supreme Court agree to examine in March 2026 regarding blood banks?
A) Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) compulsory
B) Blood donation age limit
C) Private blood banks ban
D) Donor screening fees
Answer: A
Explanation: The court examined making NAT compulsory for safer transfusions.
19. Which defense system or missile was mentioned in Indian current affairs in early March 2026?
A) Shtil missiles
B) BrahMos
C) Agni-V
D) Akash
Answer: A
Explanation: Discussions included Shtil missiles in defense contexts.
20. Nepal held its General Election in March 2026 on which date?
A) March 3
B) March 5
C) March 7
D) March 8
Answer: B
Explanation: Nepal's election on March 5 featured major leaders and youth voices.
21. What was the reported death toll in Iran from U.S.-Israel strikes by early March 2026?
A) Over 550
B) Over 1,000
C) Under 200
D) 10,000
Answer: B
Explanation: Figures rose to over 1,000 as strikes targeted multiple sites.
22. Which Indian state issued SOPs for Heat Wave Management in higher education ahead of summer 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) (Contextual from March events; one state highlighted)
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Punjab
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan and similar states prepared for extreme heat impacting education and agriculture.
23. What did U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasize during Raisina Dialogue in March 2026?
A) Prioritizing U.S. national interests in trade with India
B) Full free trade agreement
C) Sanctions on India
D) Military alliance
Answer: A
Explanation: He stressed caution in economic engagement, learning from China relations.
24. Which multilateral forum was mentioned with MC14 in March 2026 current affairs?
A) WTO MC14
B) UNGA
C) G20
D) IMF
Answer: A
Explanation: WTO Ministerial Conference 14 discussions appeared in global trade updates.
25. What neurological treatment advancement was linked to ethical AI standards in March 2026?
A) Stroke rehabilitation transformation
B) Cancer detection
C) Heart surgery
D) Diabetes management
Answer: A
Explanation: AI casebooks and standards were tied to potential breakthroughs in stroke and neurological disorders.