Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Who brokered the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran announced on 8 April 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Pakistan
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: B) Pakistan
Explanation: US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan played the key mediating role.
2. India officially welcomed the US-Iran two-week ceasefire. What was India’s stated hope regarding West Asia?
A) Permanent UN intervention
B) Lasting peace in the region
C) Immediate oil price reduction
D) NATO involvement
Answer: B) Lasting peace in the region
Explanation: Hours after the announcement, India expressed hope that the ceasefire would lead to lasting peace in West Asia.
3. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval on 8-9 April 2026. What
key request did he convey?
A) Extradition of economic offenders
B) Return of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
C) Joint military exercises
D) Trade agreement review
Answer: B) Return of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Explanation: The BNP government led by PM Tarique Rahman conveyed the request while announcing a “Bangladesh First” policy based on mutual trust.
4. On 9 April 2026, polling for the 126-seat Assam Legislative Assembly began in a single phase. What was notable about the election?
A) First use of EVMs in Assam
B) High voter turnout and tight security
C) Postponed due to floods
D) Conducted in two phases
Answer: B) High voter turnout and tight security
Explanation: Voting is underway today with record turnout reported across the state under heavy security.
5. India achieved a major nuclear milestone on 8 April 2026 when the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality. What fuel cycle does this reactor advance?
A) Uranium-Plutonium
B) Thorium-based clean energy
C) Heavy water only
D) Fusion technology
Answer: B) Thorium-based clean energy
Explanation: The PFBR paves the way for India’s three-stage nuclear programme and enhances self-reliance in thorium-based nuclear energy.
6. The Government of India recently declared Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of which state?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The declaration ends the long-standing dispute over the state capital.
7. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the Repo Rate unchanged in its latest review. What is the current Repo Rate?
A) 5.00%
B) 5.25%
C) 5.50%
D) 6.00%
Answer: B) 5.25%
Explanation: The rate was maintained at 5.25% citing global uncertainties from the West Asia conflict.
8. Which Indian FMCG company became the first to cross ₹1 trillion turnover in FY26?
A) ITC
B) HUL
C) Amul (GCMMF)
D) Nestlé India
Answer: C) Amul (GCMMF)
Explanation: Amul reported over ₹1 lakh crore turnover with 11% growth, led by its marketing arm GCMMF.
9. Which bank became the largest urban cooperative bank to cross ₹1 lakh crore in total business in April 2026?
A) Saraswat Cooperative Bank
B) Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank
C) Punjab & Maharashtra Co-op Bank
D) Abhyudaya Co-op Bank
Answer: A) Saraswat Cooperative Bank
Explanation: Headquartered in Mumbai, Saraswat Bank crossed the milestone and plans to double its business in 7-8 years.
10. Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) signed an MoU with which Sri Lankan entity for shipbuilding and repair?
A) Colombo Port Authority
B) Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC)
C) Sri Lanka Navy
D) Ceylon Shipping Corporation
Answer: B) Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC)
Explanation: The MoU aims at cost-effective maritime solutions using DCIL’s dredging expertise.
11. Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an MoU with which platform to provide collateral-free loans to MSME sellers?
A) ONDC
B) GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
C) TReDS
D) Udyam Portal
Answer: B) GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
Explanation: The MoU enables loans via the GeM Sahay Portal against purchase orders.
12. Who was re-elected as President of Vietnam by the National Assembly on 7 April 2026 with 100% votes?
A) Nguyen Xuan Phuc
B) Tô Lâm
C) Pham Minh Chinh
D) Vo Van Thuong
Answer: B) Tô Lâm
Explanation: Tô Lâm (also General Secretary of CPV) was re-elected for 2026-2031.
13. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Advent International’s acquisition of what percentage stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd (ABHFL)?
A) 10.5%
B) 14.286%
C) 25%
D) 49%
Answer: B) 14.286%
Explanation: The stake was acquired via preferential issue; post-transaction valuation is ₹19,250 crore.
14. Former Union Minister and Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passed away on 8 April 2026 at the age of 94. She had served as MP from which two houses?
A) Only Lok Sabha
B) Only Rajya Sabha
C) Both Lok Sabha (Meerut) and Rajya Sabha (Chhattisgarh)
D) Only Vidhan Sabha
Answer: C) Both Lok Sabha (Meerut) and Rajya Sabha (Chhattisgarh)
Explanation: She held key portfolios including Rural Development and Health under Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.
15. Which Regional Passport Office became the first in India to launch Braille script and sign language services for differently-abled applicants?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bhopal
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Bhopal
Explanation: Services were inaugurated by Joint Secretary B.S. Mubarak.
16. The National Biodiversity Authority notified two new national repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Which institutions were notified?
A) CMLRE Kochi & ARI Pune
B) Zoological Survey of India & Botanical Survey
C) IISc Bangalore & IIT Madras
D) CSIR & DRDO
Answer: A) CMLRE Kochi & ARI Pune
Explanation: This takes the total national repositories to 20.
17. IRDAI constituted a sub-panel of the Insurance Advisory Committee to review which sector?
A) Life Insurance
B) Private Health Insurance
C) Motor Insurance
D) Crop Insurance
Answer: B) Private Health Insurance
Explanation: Focus areas include coverage, claims, product design and digital transformation.
18. SEBI extended the validity of IPO observations letters and 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms till which date due to geopolitical tensions?
A) 30 June 2026
B) 30 September 2026
C) 31 December 2026
D) 31 March 2027
Answer: B) 30 September 2026
Explanation: Extension applies to deadlines falling between 1 April and 30 September 2026.
19. Bank of Baroda launched ‘bob SAMVAD’, an AI-powered multilingual platform supporting how many Indian languages?
A) 12
B) 22
C) 15
D) 10
Answer: B) 22
Explanation: It uses speech recognition, NLP and real-time translation.
20. Which state government declared cancer a “notifiable disease” in April 2026 to create a centralized registry?
A) Maharashtra
B) Telangana
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Telangana
Explanation: Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology will serve as the Centre of Excellence.
21. Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli broke the world record and won gold in which event at the ISSF World Cup in Granada?
A) 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
B) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
C) 50m Rifle 3 Positions
D) Skeet Mixed Team
Answer: B) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Explanation: They set a new world record in the mixed team event.
22. Who defeated China’s Li Shifeng in the first round of the Badminton Asian Championship in April 2026?
A) Lakshya Sen
B) Ayush Shetty
C) PV Sindhu
D) Kidambi Srikanth
Answer: B) Ayush Shetty
Explanation: He won 21-13, 21-16 in a dominant performance.
23. Assam and Meghalaya have refused to purchase excess power from which hydro-electric project?
A) Kameng HEP
B) Subansiri Lower Hydro-Electric Project
C) Dibang Multipurpose Project
D) Teesta HEP
Answer: B) Subansiri Lower Hydro-Electric Project
Explanation: The states cited higher power purchase costs that would burden consumers.
24. A high-level Commonwealth Sport delegation visited Gujarat in April 2026 to assess preparations for which event?
A) 2028 Commonwealth Games
B) 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
C) 2026 Youth Games
D) 2027 Para Games
Answer: B) 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
Explanation: This was the first formal assessment visit after Ahmedabad was confirmed as host.
25. Canara HSBC Life Insurance launched which new ULIP with zero premium allocation charge?
A) Wealth Builder
B) Promise4Wealth
C) Smart Invest
D) Future Secure
Answer: B) Promise4Wealth
Explanation: It offers three variants – Maximiser, Shield and Long Life – with access to BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index.