Gujarat Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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How many medals did Gujarat athletes win at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan?
1. Six
2. Seven
3. Nine
4. Eight
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Answer: D. Eight — Gujarat's haul was eight medals: one gold, two silver and five bronze.
Who presented copies of Mahatma Gandhi's 1930s letters to Lord Lothian to the Sabarmati Ashram archives in October 2026?
1. John Swinney
2. Humza Yousaf
3. Nicola Sturgeon
4. Alex Salmond
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Answer: A. John Swinney — John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, presented four letters during his visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
The 15th India Industrial Fair (Udyam 2026) was inaugurated in which Gujarat city?
1. Surat
2. Vadodara
3. Rajkot
4. Gandhinagar
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Answer: D. Gandhinagar — CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the four-day fair in Gandhinagar on 23 October 2026.
The Gujarat government signed an agreement on renewable energy, trade and education with which government?
1. Wales
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Norway
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Answer: C. Scotland — Gujarat and the Scottish Government signed an agreement on 23 October 2026.
The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is being held in which city?
1. Jaipur
2. Ahmedabad
3. Patna
4. Pune
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Answer: B. Ahmedabad — It is held on 23-31 October at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad.
Within how many days of a marriage must couples submit the registration memorandum under Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Act, 2026?
1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. 90 days
4. 120 days
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Answer: B. 60 days — The Gujarat code requires a marriage registration memorandum within 60 days of the marriage.
Which Gujarat body signed an MoU with NPCIL on 1 October 2026 to identify sites for new nuclear power projects?
1. GSECL
2. GUVNL
3. GMDC
4. GIDC
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Answer: A. GSECL — NPCIL and the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) signed the site-identification MoU.
What is the cash prize of the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award to be given to Captain Smit Machchhar?
1. Rs 5 lakh
2. Rs 10 lakh
3. Rs 25 lakh
4. Rs 50 lakh
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Answer: C. Rs 25 lakh — The Gujarat government announced a Rs 25 lakh prize for the pilot who saved 174 passengers.
Till which date is Gujarat's Comprehensive MSME Assistance Scheme under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026 valid?
1. 31 March 2029
2. 31 December 2030
3. 31 March 2031
4. 31 May 2031
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Answer: D. 31 May 2031 — The scheme runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031.
Asiatic lions have returned after about 144 years to which sanctuary of Gujarat?
1. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary
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Answer: A. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary — Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, in Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, now has an estimated 17 lions.

To what amount did the Gujarat Cabinet raise the monthly travel allowance of gram sevaks from Rs 1,850?
1. Rs 2,200
2. Rs 2,500
3. Rs 2,700
4. Rs 3,000
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Answer: C. Rs 2,700 — The monthly travel allowance of about 2,900 gram sevaks was raised to Rs 2,700.
How much does a meal cost for eligible workers at Gujarat's Shramik Annapurna centres?
1. Rs 2
2. Rs 5
3. Rs 10
4. Rs 20
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Answer: B. Rs 5 — Eligible workers and their families get a meal for Rs 5 under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana.
In which district of Gujarat is Balethi village, where a Centre of Excellence for Joint Forest Management is planned?
1. Narmada
2. Dang
3. Tapi
4. Surat
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Answer: D. Surat — Balethi is a tribal hamlet in Mandvi taluka of Surat district, known for its community forest management.
After three new awards in October 2026, how many national urban housing awards has Gujarat received in total?
1. 14
2. 17
3. 20
4. 23
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Answer: B. 17 — Gujarat had 14 awards between 2015-16 and 2026, and the three new ones took the total to 17.
On which date is the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade planned at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat?
1. 2 October
2. 15 October
3. 31 October
4. 14 November
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Answer: C. 31 October — The parade marks Sardar Patel's birth anniversary on 31 October.
Which Gujarat city hosts the Western Asian Youth and Junior Chess Championships from 22 to 31 October 2026?
1. Ahmedabad
2. Surat
3. Vadodara
4. Rajkot
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Answer: A. Ahmedabad — The championships are held at Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad, organised by the Gujarat State Chess Association.
Gujarat's post-settlement GST revenue for September 2026 was about how much higher than a year earlier?
1. 15%
2. 25%
3. 35%
4. 45%
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Answer: C. 35% — It rose to Rs 8,167 crore from Rs 6,050 crore, a rise of about 35%.
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, important for the Black-necked Stork, is in which state?
1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
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Answer: B. Gujarat — It is near Jamnagar, Gujarat, and has been a Ramsar site since February 2022.
What is the trading symbol of the NSE's new Indian Natural Gas Futures contract?
1. GASNSE
2. IGXFUT
3. NATGASIND
4. NGINDIA
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Answer: C. NATGASIND — The contract trades as NATGASIND and is cash-settled against the IGX Gujarat (Dahej) hub price.
How many medals did India win at the first World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad?
1. 79
2. 102
3. 150
4. 114
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Answer: D. 114 — India topped the table with 114 medals, including 102 gold, among athletes from 79 countries.

At which toll plaza was India's first multi-lane free-flow tolling system launched?
1. Choryasi (Surat-Bharuch, NH-48)
2. Kherki Daula (Gurugram)
3. Panipat (NH-44)
4. Vashi (Mumbai)
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Answer: A. Choryasi (Surat-Bharuch, NH-48) — Nitin Gadkari launched MLFF tolling at the Choryasi toll plaza in Gujarat.
The new 30 km sea bridge over the Gulf of Khambhat will connect which two places?
1. Surat and Bharuch
2. Dwarka and Okha
3. Jamnagar and Porbandar
4. Bhavnagar and Bharuch
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Answer: D. Bhavnagar and Bharuch — It will link Saurashtra's Bhavnagar with Bharuch in south Gujarat and be longer than the Atal Setu.
Which President consecrated the Jyotirlinga in the rebuilt Somnath temple on 1 May 1951?
1. Dr S. Radhakrishnan
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Zakir Husain
4. Dr Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: D. Dr Rajendra Prasad — Dr Rajendra Prasad, India's first President, performed the consecration and called Somnath a symbol of cultural revival.
Which state became the second after Uttarakhand to pass a Uniform Civil Code?
1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Haryana
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Answer: B. Gujarat — The Gujarat Assembly passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, making Gujarat the second state to do so.
Which state became the first to launch a sounding rocket from its own territory, from near Dholera?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Gujarat
3. Odisha
4. Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: B. Gujarat — Ahmedabad start-up Omspace launched the rocket from Bavaliyari village in Gujarat.
Where was the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup, won by India, played?
1. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
3. Eden Gardens, Kolkata
4. M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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Answer: B. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — India beat New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 8 March 2026.
Which Indian state became the first to send PDS subsidy through the RBI's CBDC?
1. Maharashtra
2. Kerala
3. Rajasthan
4. Gujarat
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Answer: D. Gujarat — Amit Shah launched the digital food currency pilot from Gandhinagar.
Which team won the WPL 2026 title by beating Delhi Capitals in Vadodara?
1. Mumbai Indians
2. Gujarat Giants
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
4. UP Warriorz
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Answer: C. Royal Challengers Bengaluru — It was RCB's second WPL title, and they hold both IPL and WPL trophies.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

India finished _____ at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). Australia topped the table, and the Games flag passed to India, host of the 2030 edition at Ahmedabad.
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Answer: fourth
Kannada actor _____ received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony at Kevadia, Gujarat; he is the second Kannada actor to win it after Dr Rajkumar (1995).
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Answer: Anant Nag
Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's _____ from Sabarmati station, Ahmedabad. The dual-fuel DEMU replaces up to about 40% of its diesel with liquefied natural gas.
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Answer: first LNG-powered train
Gujarat announced a _____ under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026, valid from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031. It offers capital assistance up to 35% in Category-A talukas and a 7% interest subsidy for five years.
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Answer: Comprehensive MSME Assistance Scheme
Gujarat won three national urban housing awards, including the _____ and the highest 96% completion of beneficiary-led houses, taking its total to 17 national urban housing awards.
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Answer: most reforms under PMAY-U 2.0
Asiatic lions have returned to _____ after about 144 years, with an estimated 17 lions (six adults and 11 cubs). Barda lies in Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, was notified in 1979, and covers 192.31 sq km.
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Answer: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Gujarat CM _____ inaugurated the 15th India Industrial Fair (Udyam 2026) in Gandhinagar; the four-day event runs from 23 to 26 October with over 500 exhibitors.
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Answer: Bhupendra Patel
The Gujarat government and the _____ signed an agreement to cooperate in renewable energy, trade, investment, sports, education and research.
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Answer: Scottish Government
Gujarat plans a _____ service on the Narmada near the Statue of Unity to boost river tourism.
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Answer: Rs 16 crore Ekta Cruise
The National Stock Exchange started trading in _____ (symbol NATGASIND) on 27 July. It is the first exchange-traded energy derivative based on a domestic benchmark, settled in cash against the IGX Gujarat (Dahej) hub price.
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Answer: Indian Natural Gas Futures
General _____ (retd), who was the 14th Chief of the Army Staff from 1988 to 1990, died in New Delhi. He was the younger brother of Major Somnath Sharma, the first Param Vir Chakra recipient.
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Answer: Vishwa Nath Sharma
The 15th edition of the India-Thailand army exercise _____ began at Surat Thani, Thailand, and ran until 31 August. Each side sent 85 personnel, and India's group came mainly from the 9 Gorkha Rifles.
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Answer: MAITREE
India's first port-based _____ was launched at Kandla (Deendayal Port, Gujarat). It will make 150 tonnes of green marine fuel a day and cost Rs 2,300 crore, with phases due in January and March 2027.
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Answer: e-methanol plant
_____ near Jamnagar, Gujarat (a Ramsar site since February 2022), was found to be an important breeding site of the Black-necked Stork; a study counted a peak seasonal population of 21 birds.
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Answer: Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Justice _____ was appointed Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court under Article 223 after Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal was elevated to the Supreme Court.
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Answer: Manash Ranjan Pathak
_____ in Punjab is hosting 47 students from Gujarat for a week-long Yuva Sangam exchange showing Punjab's scientific, industrial, historical and cultural heritage.
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Answer: IISER Mohali
Gujarat introduced a time-bound _____ for departments to act on High Court judgments. A department must implement the order, appeal it, or ask the court for more time by filing a Miscellaneous Civil Application within the original deadline.
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Answer: Standard Operating Procedure
Solex Energy signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to invest _____ in a 5 GW solar cell plant, built in phases of 2 GW and 3 GW, along with a 10 GWh battery energy storage facility.
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Answer: Rs 4,000 crore
The Navy commissioned _____, the third of eight Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, at Mumbai. It is named after Mangrol, a fishing harbour in Junagadh district, Gujarat, and has over 80% indigenous content.
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Answer: INS Mangrol
Gujarat continues _____ for former Agniveers in the Gujarat Police, with direct recruitment without a written test for those who are natives or permanent residents of the state. The rules were first announced on 17 July.
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Answer: 20% reservation
_____ and the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSECL) signed an MoU on 1 October 2026 to identify sites in Gujarat for new nuclear power projects of about 4,000 MW, with investment of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore.
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Answer: NPCIL
The Gujarat government will give the _____, with a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, to flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved 174 passengers after his co-pilot attacked him on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight.
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Answer: Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award
Gujarat's _____ welfare-camp drive ended its second phase on 9 October 2026. The first phase identified eligible beneficiaries, and the second phase delivered services and benefits on the spot through cluster-level camps.
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Answer: Seva Setu 2.1
About _____ from 22 states began drill training in Ahmedabad on 10 October 2026 for the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at the Statue of Unity, Kevadia, on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
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Answer: 200 NCC cadets
_____, a traditional sweet of Gujarat, was handed its Geographical Indication (GI) certificate. The registration is valid till 17 April 2034.
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Answer: Ambaji Mohanthal
Three Gujarat districts, _____, won excellence awards as the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana completed one year on 11 October 2026. The scheme covers 100 aspirational agriculture districts.
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Answer: Kutch, Dahod and Chhota Udepur
_____ began on 11 October 2026, and Gujarat celebrated it with Garba in cities such as Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Garba of Gujarat was added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023.
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Answer: Sharad Navratri
_____ and Maharashtra, with Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, got permanent seats on the new 12-state GST Standing Committee. The other seven seats rotate every two years.
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Answer: Gujarat
Under _____, the Skill Ministry signed an agreement with AM/NS India and the Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh governments to upgrade nine ITIs. The Surat cluster will upgrade five ITIs at Rs 240 crore.
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Answer: PM-SETU
Chief Minister _____ inaugurated 101 new Shramik Annapurna centres across 28 districts on 16 October 2026. Under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana, eligible workers and their families get a meal for Rs 5.
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Answer: Bhupendra Patel
The Green Diwali Campaign is linked to _____, which was announced at COP26 Glasgow in 2021 and launched on 20 October 2022 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
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Answer: Mission LiFE
Gujarat approved a Centre of Excellence for Joint Forest Management_____Balethi village in Surat district. It will train about 7,500 members of forest committees over five years using the village's community forest model.
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Answer: at
Gujarat's General Administration Department ordered that digital certificates will carry the issuing authority's _____, so citizens need not visit offices for stamping, as part of Digital Gujarat 2.0.
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Answer: official round seal
The Gujarat Cabinet raised the monthly travel allowance of about _____ from Rs 1,850 to Rs 2,700, because each gram sevak covers four to five village panchayats.
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Answer: 2,900 gram sevaks
Gujarat's Cabinet approved an extra state subsidy on rooftop solar under _____: general consumers pay about 10% of the benchmark cost and SC/ST consumers 5%. It covers over 3 lakh families at about Rs 1,000 crore.
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Answer: PM Surya Ghar
Gujarat's post-settlement GST revenue for September 2026 was _____, about 35% higher than a year earlier. The state earned Rs 49,858 crore in the first six months of the financial year.
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Answer: Rs 8,167 crore
On Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2026, Amit Shah flagged off a nationwide police motorcycle rally themed _____. The riders will gather at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on 31 October.
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Answer: Fight Against Drugs
At the October _____ grievance programme on 22 October, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel told collectors to issue farmer certificates as per rules, protect government land from encroachment, and act against non-performing sarpanches.
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Answer: State SWAGAT
Ahmedabad hosts the Western Asian Youth and Junior Chess Championships_____22 to 31 October 2026 at Rajpath Club, organised by the Gujarat State Chess Association, with Open and Girls sections from Under-8 to Under-20.
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Answer: from
The inaugural _____ is held on 23-31 October at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, with 13 nations, 23 squads, over 400 athletes and 62 matches (39 men's, 23 women's).
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Answer: Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026

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