Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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Current Affairs 9th July 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2026, what was India's global rank in FDI inflows in 2025?
A) 8th
B) 9th
C) 11th
D) 15th
Answer: C) 11th
Explanation: UNCTAD reported that India ranked 11th globally in FDI inflows in 2025, receiving about USD 38.89 billion, improving by two places from the previous ranking.
2. Which organization released the "World Investment Report 2026"?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) UNCTAD
Answer: D) UNCTAD
Explanation: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) publishes the annual World Investment Report.
3. India's FDI inflows in 2025 were approximately:
A) USD 24 billion
B) USD 31 billion
C) USD 38.89 billion
D) USD 52 billion
Answer: C) USD 38.89 billion
Explanation: UNCTAD estimated India's FDI inflows at USD 38.89 billion in 2025.
4. Which Union Minister led the Indian delegation to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva?
A) Ashwini Vaishnaw
B) Kirti Vardhan Singh
C) Piyush Goyal
D) J. P. Nadda
Answer: B) Kirti Vardhan Singh
Explanation: Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh represented India at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
5. The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance was held in:
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) Vienna
Answer: B) Geneva
Explanation: The dialogue took place in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on international AI governance.
6. GIFT City signed an MoU with which Vietnamese financial hub?
A) Hanoi
B) Ho Chi Minh City
C) Da Nang
D) Hai Phong
Answer: C) Da Nang
Explanation: GIFT City partnered with Da Nang Financial Hub to strengthen cross-border investment cooperation.
7. "Adani Copper" recently received certification from which international exchange?
A) LME
B) NYSE
C) NASDAQ
D) CME
Answer: A) LME
Explanation: Adani Enterprises' Kutch Copper received certification from the London Metal Exchange (LME).
8. Bisleri International partnered with which organization for cleaner coastlines?
A) Indian Navy
B) NDMA
C) NDRF
D) Indian Coast Guard
Answer: D) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation: Bisleri partnered with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to promote coastal cleanliness and sustainability.
9. India's CPI inflation for June 2026 was expected to rise mainly because of:
A) Lower exports
B) Rising food and fuel prices
C) GST revision
D) Higher software exports
Answer: B) Rising food and fuel prices
Explanation: Economists projected higher inflation due to increased food and fuel prices.
10. India's CPI inflation in June 2026 was projected to be around:
A) 3.2%
B) 3.8%
C) 4.3%
D) 5.8%
Answer: C) 4.3%
Explanation: Reuters' survey estimated June CPI inflation at 4.3%.
11. Which institution's medium-term inflation target is 4%?
A) IMF
B) RBI
C) SEBI
D) NABARD
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India targets medium-term inflation of 4%.
12. World Population Day is observed every year on:
A) 11 July
B) 10 July
C) 9 July
D) 12 July
Answer: A) 11 July
Explanation: World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July.
13. World Population Day is primarily coordinated by:
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) UNFPA
D) UNESCO
Answer: C) UNFPA
Explanation: UNFPA leads the global observance of World Population Day.
14. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is jointly hosted by:
A) USA, Canada and Mexico
B) Brazil, Argentina and Chile
C) Spain, Portugal and Morocco
D) Germany, France and Italy
Answer: A) USA, Canada and Mexico
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is jointly hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
15. Which Indian team was scheduled to play England in the 2nd T20I on 9 July 2026?
A) Women's Team
B) Men's Team
C) Under-19 Team
D) India A
Answer: B) Men's Team
Explanation: India's men's cricket team was scheduled to play England in the second T20I on 9 July 2026.
16. The 2nd T20I between India and England on 9 July 2026 was scheduled at:
A) Lord's
B) Leeds
C) Manchester
D) Bristol
Answer: D) Bristol
Explanation: The match was scheduled at the County Ground, Bristol.
17. Heavy monsoon rainfall caused major disruptions in which Indian city according to reports on 9 July?
A) Pune
B) Surat
C) Jaipur
D) Lucknow
Answer: B) Surat
Explanation: Surat experienced severe flooding and transport disruption due to heavy monsoon rains.
18. Rising crude oil prices were mainly linked to tensions involving:
A) India–China
B) US–Iran
C) Japan–South Korea
D) Brazil–Argentina
Answer: B) US–Iran
Explanation: Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran influenced oil prices.
19. India's improved FDI ranking was compared with data for which year?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
Answer: C) 2025
Explanation: The report assessed 2025 FDI inflows published in 2026.
20. The World Investment Report mainly focuses on:
A) Global trade tariffs
B) Foreign Direct Investment trends
C) Tourism statistics
D) Climate finance only
Answer: B) Foreign Direct Investment trends
Explanation: The report analyses global FDI flows and investment trends.
21. Which Indian financial centre aims to become a global investment hub through international partnerships?
A) BKC Mumbai
B) HITEC City
C) IFCI Delhi
D) GIFT City
Answer: D) GIFT City
Explanation: GIFT City is expanding international financial cooperation through new agreements.
22. The AI Governance dialogue attended by India was organized under the umbrella of:
A) United Nations
B) OECD
C) G20
D) BRICS
Answer: A) United Nations
Explanation: The dialogue was held under the United Nations framework.
23. Which sector primarily benefited from the Bisleri–ICG partnership?
A) Banking
B) Coastal environmental conservation
C) Agriculture
D) Aviation
Answer: B) Coastal environmental conservation
Explanation: The partnership aims to improve coastal cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
24. India's rise in FDI ranking indicates improvement in:
A) Foreign Direct Investment inflows
B) Gold reserves only
C) Tourism arrivals only
D) Export duties
Answer: A) Foreign Direct Investment inflows
Explanation: India climbed the rankings because of stronger FDI inflows in 2025.
25. Which of the following was one of the major current affairs highlights on 9 July 2026?
A) Olympic Opening Ceremony
B) ICC Champions Trophy Final
C) UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026
D) Nobel Prize Announcement
Answer: C) UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026
Explanation: The release of UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2026, highlighting India's FDI performance, was one of the key current affairs developments on 9 July 2026.