1. Which Indian bank introduced the YES Essence Credit Card, designed specifically with women-focused benefits?
Answer: YES Bank
2. What is the name of the new “smart” cancer drug developed by Indian researchers to selectively target tumour cells?
Answer: RK-251
3. Which state entered into an agreement with Digital Bharat Nidhi for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme through a State-led model?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
4. Which institution joined Tata Power in a partnership aimed at developing and commercialising next-generation clean-energy and advanced power technologies?
Answer: IIT Bombay
5. In which city did QpiAI establish its 8-inch quantum processor manufacturing facility in August 2026?
Answer: Bengaluru
6. Which state organised its first-ever Kaushal Mahotsav at Balurghat in August 2026?
Answer: West Bengal
7. The annual health insurance limit under which state’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme was raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
8. Which country entered into a Memorandum of Arrangement with India to strengthen maritime security cooperation in August 2026?
Answer: Japan
9. According to the July 2026 PLFS data, what was India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above?
Answer: 5.1%
10. Who was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh in August 2026?
Answer: Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir