1. Which French aerospace company entered into an agreement with HAL for the joint development of the Aravalli helicopter engine?
Ans: Safran
2. On what date is World Lake Day observed every year?
Ans: August 27
3. Which Indian bank partnered with VinFast India through an MoU to offer inventory financing facilities to its authorised dealers?
Ans: HDFC Bank
4. How many African countries were confirmed by the WHO to have officially ended poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in August 2026?
Ans: Six
5. Which state Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium exploration and mining?
Ans: Meghalaya
6. Who secured victory in the FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament after scoring 8.5 points in nine rounds?
Ans: Vaidyanathan Kannan
7. Which state introduced the Vidya Sathi app to offer students of Classes 9–12 free, round-the-clock live academic assistance?
Ans: Bihar
8. Which football team lifted the 2026 Durand Cup after defeating Mohun Bagan 4–1 in the final?
Ans: East Bengal
9. Which bank entered into an MoU with the Indian Army to introduce specialised credit cards for Army personnel?
Ans: Bank of Baroda
10. Which state government directed the suspension of food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket over the sale of toxic Dhatura seeds?
Ans: Karnataka
11. Which Indian state signed an MoU with Hessen, Germany, to enhance collaboration in investment, innovation, and skill development?
Ans: Tamil Nadu
12. In which Union Territory was DRDO’s indigenous Military Combat Parachute System successfully tested from an altitude of 22,000 feet?
Ans: Ladakh