1. On which date is World Animal Day celebrated annually?
Answer: October 4
2. Which space-tech startup is preparing to launch TAPAS-1, India’s first commercial thermal-imaging payload?
Answer: SatLEO
3. Which bank collaborated with Apple for the initial introduction of Apple Pay in India?
Answer: HDFC Bank
4. In which state was the Indian Peafowl first officially documented in Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve?
Answer: Assam
5. Which organisation was named the principal sponsor of the Earthshot Prize 2026 Summit in Mumbai?
Answer: Reliance Foundation
6. Who was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
Answer: Anup Kumar Saha
7. Which bank introduced a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) Banking vertical in September 2026?
Answer: HDFC Bank
8. Where did the 26th FICCI FRAMES media and entertainment convention take place in September 2026?
Answer: Mumbai
9. Which state introduced its first real-time Glacial Lake Early-Warning System at Vasundhara Tal?
Answer: Uttarakhand
10. Which bank enabled user-level programmable digital rupee (e₹) functionality on its CBDC platform in October 2026?
Answer: Union Bank of India
11. In which country was the Media Connect (IKMC) platform launched in collaboration with India?
Answer: Kuwait