1. Where did Microsoft launch its fourth cloud region in India in September 2026?
Answer: Hyderabad
2. Which Indian naval ships arrived at Subic Bay in the Philippines to participate in the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity?
Answer: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
3. Which state government notified an 8 percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance for its employees and pensioners?
Answer: Punjab
4. Who will receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Indore?
Answer: Shantanu Moitra
5. Which state is home to Z T Lalrithangi, also known as Pi Mari-i, who was selected among the FAO 100 Women Heroes?
Answer: Mizoram
6. Which country launched the No. III Space Effects Squadron as its first dedicated military unit for space defence?
Answer: United Kingdom
7. Which company announced a ₹2,449 crore investment to construct and operate the Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi natural gas pipeline?
Answer: Indian Oil
8. When is World Maritime Day observed in 2026?
Answer: September 24
9. Which state celebrated the Karam Festival of nature and tribal culture on September 22, 2026?
Answer: Jharkhand
10. Where was the DURGA scheme approved for allocating 1,300 pink electric autos to women and transgender persons?
Answer: New Delhi
11. What GDP growth rate has the Asian Development Bank forecast for India for FY 2026–27?
Answer: 6.6%
12. Which state became the first in India to provide free registration for rural properties under the 2026 scheme?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
13. Which bank partnered with Novio to launch a co-branded RuPay credit card at the Global Fintech Fest 2026?
Answer: Indian Overseas Bank