1. In which year was the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) formed to enhance security along the India-China border?
1959
2. Which Indian theoretical physicist became the first physicist from India to receive the Oskar Klein Medal in 2026?
Ashoke Sen
3. On which date is United Nations Day observed every year to mark the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945?
October 24
4. Which British chess player of Indian origin became the youngest female International Master after achieving her final IM norm at the European Club Cup in Montenegro?
Bodhana Sivanandan
5. Which Indian playback singer was chosen as the first recipient of the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award established by the Assam Cabinet?
Asha Bhosle
6. Which Indian grandmasters secured individual gold medals in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the 2026 European Chess Club Cup in Montenegro?
Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali
7. On which date is World Polio Day observed annually to spread awareness about polio and encourage worldwide vaccination efforts?
October 24
8. Which Indian women’s cricketer announced her retirement from all formats of the game at the age of 30 in October 2026?
Veda Krishnamurthy