Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
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1. Which organization released the “State of India’s Environment 2026” report?
A) WWF
B) UNEP
C) Centre for Science and Environment
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C) Centre for Science and Environment
Explanation: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released the annual report highlighting extreme weather events, climate risks, and environmental challenges in India.
2. Which country developed the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)?
A) Israel
B) China
C) United States
D) Russia
Answer: C) United States
Explanation: The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a long-range surface-to-surface missile developed for the U.S. Army by Lockheed Martin.
3. Which organization implements the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) programme?
A) ISRO
B) NIOT
C) DRDO
D) CSIR
Answer: B) NIOT
Explanation: The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) developed LTTD technology to convert seawater into drinking water.
4. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on:
A) 5 March
B) 6 March
C) 7 March
D) 8 March
Answer: D) 8 March
Explanation: International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on 8 March to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
5. The theme of International Women’s Day 2026 focuses on:
A) Women in Technology
B) Rights, Justice and Action for Women
C) Equal Work Equal Pay
D) Women in Leadership
Answer: B) Rights, Justice and Action for Women
Explanation: The theme highlights the need for rights, justice, and action for all women and girls worldwide.
6. India recently signed an AI healthcare research MoU with which university?
A) Oxford University
B) Cambridge University
C) Coventry University
D) Harvard University
Answer: C) Coventry University
Explanation: IIT Guwahati partnered with Coventry University (UK) to collaborate on AI-based healthcare research.
7. India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in:
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2026
D) 2027
Answer: C) 2026
Explanation: India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship featuring teams from multiple countries.
8. According to recent reports, India ranks which position globally in terms of number of billionaires?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: C) Third
Explanation: India ranks third globally, after the United States and China, in the number of billionaires.
9. Which airline announced 32 special UAE flights amid the West Asia crisis?
A) IndiGo
B) Vistara
C) Air India
D) SpiceJet
Answer: C) Air India
Explanation: Air India announced special flights to assist passengers affected by the regional crisis.
10. Rising global oil prices have recently put pressure on which currency?
A) Euro
B) Indian Rupee
C) Yen
D) Pound
Answer: B) Indian Rupee
Explanation: Higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions have increased pressure on the Indian rupee and bond markets.
11. Rare Disease Day is observed on:
A) 25 February
B) 26 February
C) 27 February
D) Last day of February
Answer: D) Last day of February
Explanation: Rare Disease Day is observed globally on the last day of February each year.
12. The World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2026 will be held in:
A) Paris
B) Montreal
C) Tokyo
D) Oslo
Answer: B) Montreal
Explanation: The championships will take place in Montreal, Canada (13–15 March 2026).
13. International Women’s Day was officially recognized by the UN in:
A) 1965
B) 1975
C) 1985
D) 1995
Answer: B) 1975
Explanation: The United Nations officially recognized International Women’s Day in 1975.
14. Extreme weather events occurred on what percentage of days in 2025 in India according to the environment report?
A) 50%
B) 75%
C) 99%
D) 60%
Answer: C) 99%
Explanation: The report states extreme weather occurred on 99% of days in 2025.
15. Which Indian institute signed an AI healthcare research agreement recently?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Guwahati
D) IIT Madras
Answer: C) IIT Guwahati
Explanation: IIT Guwahati partnered with Coventry University for healthcare AI research.
16. India defeated which country to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A) Australia
B) England
C) South Africa
D) New Zealand
Answer: D) New Zealand
Explanation: India defeated New Zealand in the final to win the title.
17. The conflict affecting oil markets in 2026 mainly involves:
A) China and Taiwan
B) Russia and Ukraine
C) Israel and Iran region tensions
D) India and Pakistan
Answer: C) Israel and Iran region tensions
Explanation: Rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted oil supply routes.
18. Which global organization promotes Gender Equality under SDG Goal 5?
A) UNESCO
B) United Nations
C) World Bank
D) IMF
Answer: B) United Nations
Explanation: UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 focuses on gender equality.
19. The global event celebrating women’s achievements is:
A) World Women Day
B) Women Empowerment Day
C) International Women’s Day
D) Global Women Day
Answer: C) International Women’s Day
Explanation: International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and rights worldwide.
20. Brent crude oil prices recently rose due to disruptions in which strait?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Hormuz Strait
C) Gibraltar Strait
D) Bering Strait
Answer: B) Hormuz Strait
Explanation: Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affected oil shipping routes.
21. The State of India’s Environment report has been published since:
A) 1975
B) 1982
C) 1990
D) 2000
Answer: B) 1982
Explanation: The report has been released annually since 1982.
22. Which sector is mainly affected by rising oil prices in India?
A) Agriculture
B) Imports and inflation
C) Tourism
D) Education
Answer: B) Imports and inflation
Explanation: Higher oil prices increase import costs and inflation pressure in India.
23. India added how many new billionaires recently?
A) 30
B) 45
C) 57
D) 70
Answer: C) 57
Explanation: India added 57 new billionaires, the highest number outside the US and China.
24. Which month hosts the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2026?
A) January
B) February
C) March
D) April
Answer: C) March
Explanation: The event will take place 13–15 March 2026 in Canada.
25. Which country is heavily dependent on imported oil according to recent economic reports?
A) Japan
B) India
C) Germany
D) Brazil
Answer: B) India
Explanation: India imports a large portion of its crude oil, making its economy sensitive to global oil price increases.