Complete Static GK 2026 : Gujarat State

Gujarat: The Land of Legends — Ultimate Static & Current G.K. Guide (2026)

From the white salt deserts of Kutch to the thriving diamond hubs of Surat, Gujarat is the engine of India’s industrial and cultural growth. For students preparing for GPSC, GSSSB, Talati, or Police Constable exams, staying updated is critical. With the recent administrative expansion to 34 districts in late 2025 and the historic Somnath Swabhiman Parv in early 2026, Gujarat G.K. is a high-weightage section that can define your merit rank.

This blog post provides the most accurate and updated data for 2026 aspirants.

1. Administrative & Leadership Hub (2026)

The Gujarat government underwent a major cabinet reshuffle in late 2025, introducing new faces for the 2026 administrative year.

• Capital (राजधानी): Gandhinagar (The Green City)

• Chief Minister (मुख्यमंत्री): Shri Bhupendra Patel (18th CM)

• Deputy Chief Minister: Shri Harsh Sanghvi (Appointed Oct 2025)

• Governor (राज्यपाल): Shri Acharya Devvrat

• Formation (स्थापना): 1 May 1960 (Maha Gujarat Movement)

• Official Language (भाषा): Gujarati (Primary), Hindi

• High Court: Gujarat High Court (Ahmedabad)

• Chief Justice (मुख्य न्यायाधीश): Justice Sunita Agarwal

2. Geographical & Demographic Profile (भूगोल एवं जनसांख्यिकी)

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India (~1,600 km), which is a frequent question in competitive exams.

3. Legislative & Judicial Structure

• Legislative Assembly (विधानसभा): 182 Seats (Unicameral)

• Lower House (लोक सभा): 26 Seats

• Upper House (राज्यसभा): 11 Seats

• Number of Districts: 34 (Newest district Vav-Tharad established Oct 2025)

4. Hydrology: Rivers, Lakes & Dams (जल संसाधन)

• Major Rivers: Narmada (Reva), Tapti, Sabarmati, Mahi, and Banas.

• Famous Lakes: Nal Sarovar (Ramsar Site), Kankaria Lake (Ahmedabad), Hamirsar Lake (Bhuj), and Narayan Sarovar.

• Major Dams (बांध):

  • Sardar Sarovar Dam: Narmada River (Kevadia) — Lifeline of Gujarat.

  • Ukai Dam: Tapti River (Second largest).

  • Dharoi Dam: Sabarmati River.

  • Kamleshwar Dam: Hiran River (Lifeline of Gir Forest).

5. Culture: Festivals and Folk Dance (संस्कृति)

• Festivals: Navratri (World’s longest dance festival), Uttarayan (International Kite Festival), Tarnetar Mela, and Rann Utsav (Kutch).

• Folk Dances (लोक नृत्य):

  • Garba & Dandiya Raas: Culturally synonymous with Gujarat.

  • Tippani: Performed by women workers in Saurashtra.

  • Padhar: Performed by the fishing community.

  • Siddhi Dhamal: Unique tribal dance of the Siddi community.

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

• National Parks: Gir Forest (Only home to Asiatic Lions), Marine NP (Gulf of Kutch), Velavadar Blackbuck NP, and Vansda NP.

• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Wild Ass Sanctuary (Kutch — Only home to Indian Wild Ass), Barda WLS, Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, and Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary.

7. Energy Sector: The Green Energy Hub

Gujarat leads India in renewable energy and is home to massive power hubs.

• Thermal Power Plants: Mundra (Adani), Wanakbori, and Ukai Thermal Power Station.

• Nuclear Power: Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (Surat).

• Solar Power (सौर ऊर्जा):

  • Charanka Solar Park: One of India’s first large-scale parks.

  • Khavda RE Park: Currently being developed as the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy park (Solar + Wind).

  • Modhera: India’s first 24/7 solar-powered village.

8. Current Affairs Highlights (2025-2026)

• Poshan Udaan 2026: A statewide nutrition awareness campaign launched in January 2026 during the Makar Sankranti festival.

• Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Celebrated in Jan 2026 to mark 1,000 years since the 1026 CE events and the 75th anniversary of the temple’s reconstruction.

• Olympic Mission: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the National Olympic Academy in Ahmedabad in Jan 2026 as part of India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics.

Conclusion

Gujarat’s journey from a maritime trade hub to a global renewable energy leader makes it a goldmine for G.K. questions. For 2026 exams, focus on the 34 districts, the Olympic roadmap, and the Somnath Swabhiman Parv milestones. Your depth in these current topics will surely bridge the gap between “attempting” and “clearing” the exam.