Current Affairs in Gujarati 12th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. Special Category Status was historically granted by:
A) National Development Council (NDC)
B) Finance Commission
C) Parliament
D) President
Answer: A
Explanation: For states with developmental challenges.
2. India has opened 100% FDI in the insurance sector via which route?
A) Government route
B) Automatic route
C) Hybrid route
D) Approval route only for specific cases
Answer: B
Explanation: This historic liberalization aims to attract more foreign investment, boost competition, and improve insurance penetration in India (announced around early May 2026).
3. Project Deepak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its Raising Day on May 4, 2026, in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Leh
C) Chandigarh
D) Guwahati
Answer: B
Explanation: Project Deepak is one of BRO’s oldest vital units focused on strategic road construction in challenging terrains.
4. IISc Bengaluru recently entered the top 50 in which rankings?
A) QS World University Rankings
B) THE Asia University Rankings 2026
C) Shanghai Rankings
D) NIRF
Answer: B
Explanation: This reflects India’s improving performance in global higher education benchmarks.
5. The Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, recently deployed in Jamaica, is associated with which Indian initiative?
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Project BHISHM
C) Digital India
D) Mission Indradhanush
Answer: B
Explanation: It is a modular, portable aid system under Project BHISHM for rapid disaster and humanitarian response.
6. International Firefighters’ Day is observed on:
A) May 4
B) May 1
C) May 5
D) May 8
Answer: A
Explanation: Honors firefighters worldwide.
7. Red Cross / Red Crescent Day and World Donkey Day are observed on:
A) May 8
B) May 1
C) May 5
D) May 4
Answer: A
Explanation: May 8 marks multiple awareness days including Red Cross.
8. What tragic incident occurred at Bargi Dam (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh) in early May 2026?
A) Dam breach
B) Cruise boat capsizing (9 dead)
C) Terror attack
D) Major flooding
Answer: B
Explanation: A tourist cruise boat capsized due to a sudden storm; 9 people died, with a mother and child among the victims found together.
9. Two new full-time members were recently appointed to:
A) NITI Aayog
B) RBI Monetary Policy Committee
C) SEBI
D) UPSC
Answer: A
Explanation: Strengthening policy think-tank functions.
10. SEBI’s PaRRVA framework went fully live for:
A) Investor protection and grievance redressal
B) Crypto regulation
C) Banking oversight
D) Environmental compliance
Answer: A
Explanation: It enhances investor complaint mechanisms.
11. India’s natural farming target is set at how many million hectares by FY31?
A) 1 million
B) 3.25 million
C) 5 million
D) 10 million
Answer: B
Explanation: Promotes sustainable agriculture and reduces chemical dependency.
12. The report “Moving Towards Effective City Government” was released by:
A) NITI Aayog
B) World Bank
C) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D) RBI
Answer: A
Explanation: Focuses on urban governance reforms.
13. Hantavirus outbreak news (cruise ship deaths) relates to which primary transmission?
A) Airborne only
B) Rodent droppings/urine
C) Waterborne
D) Person-to-person exclusively
Answer: B
Explanation: Causes severe respiratory or renal issues; recent cases on a Netherlands-based ship.
14. RoDTEP Scheme is administered by which department?
A) Department of Commerce
B) Department of Revenue
C) DPIIT
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: A
Explanation: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products supports exports.
15. India-Vietnam elevated ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a $25 billion trade goal by:
A) 2028
B) 2030
C) 2027
D) 2035
Answer: B
Explanation: President To Lam’s visit strengthened defence and economic cooperation.
16. IIT Delhi study on coal power plants: Mitigating SO2 emissions could prevent how many deaths annually?
A) ~50,000
B) Over 1.24 lakh
C) 2 lakh
D) 80,000
Answer: B
Explanation: Urges stricter FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurisation) implementation; benefits skewed toward vulnerable groups.
17. Medical and Wellness Tourism market in India is projected to reach what by 2030?
A) USD 8-10 billion
B) USD 16.2 billion
C) USD 25 billion
D) USD 50 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: Driven by cost advantages, AYUSH integration, and e-Medical Visas.
18. Preah Vihear Temple (recent news) is located in:
A) Cambodia
B) Thailand
C) Vietnam
D) Indonesia
Answer: A
Explanation: Border temple with historical disputes.
19. Platypus (recently in news) is endemic to:
A) Australia
B) South America
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
Answer: A
Explanation: Semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal.
20. Which major cycling event started on 8 May 2026?
A) Tour de France
B) Vuelta a España
C) Giro d’Italia
D) Paris–Roubaix
Answer: C
Explanation: The Giro d’Italia 2026 began on 8 May, running until 31 May.
21. National Security Summit 2.0 was held in:
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Answer: A
Explanation: Focused on strategic discussions.
22. India’s conservationists won which 2026 awards?
A) Whitley Awards
B) Nobel Peace
C) Ramon Magsaysay
D) Pulitzer
Answer: A
Explanation: Prestigious for nature conservation.
23. Supreme Court ruling: Medical negligence claims (pecuniary loss) survive doctor’s death under which section?
A) Section 306 of Indian Succession Act, 1925
B) Order XXII CPC
C) Consumer Protection Act only
D) Article 21
Answer: A
Explanation: Personal claims like pain & suffering may abate.
24. 11th Heads of Mission Conference was held in:
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Mumbai
Answer: A
Explanation: For Indian diplomats.
25. Piprahwa Relics (Buddhist) were originally discovered in:
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Key archaeological site.