1. Which Indian state has proposed the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) as its official state butterfly?
Answer: Uttarakhand
2. Which country is scheduled to host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026?
Answer: Türkiye
3. Who has reportedly been appointed to the post of Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA)?
Answer: Air Marshal Vikram Gaur
4. The 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026 commenced in which country?
Answer: Indonesia
5. What percentage increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2026?
Answer: 3%
6. Which Indian city has been selected to host the Earthshot Prize 2026, marking its first-ever edition in India?
Answer: Mumbai
7. Captain Smit Machchhar was honoured with the First Class Order of Zayed II by which country in recognition of his bravery?
Answer: UAE
8. Where will the award ceremony of the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2026 take place?
Answer: New Delhi
9. INS Srishti, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched by which shipbuilding company?
Answer: Goa Shipyard