1. Which nation joined forces with India to open the “Manas and Mahabharata” International Center for Civilisational Studies in Bishkek?
Ans: Kyrgyzstan
2. Which organization and TRAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out the biggest telecom network performance survey at the village level in India?
Ans: Department of Posts
3. Which bank was awarded S&P Global Ratings’ first BBB-/Stable investment-grade issuer credit rating?
Ans: Federal Bank
4. As the sixth and last ship of Project 17A, whose stealth frigate was commissioned into the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy?
Ans: INS Mahendragiri
5. Which state released the AI Policy 2026–31 strategy to generate more than one lakh AI-enabled jobs and attract over ₹10,000 crore in private investment?
Ans: Jharkhand
6. Which nation strengthened its Blue Economy by introducing a new Letter of Authorisation (LoA) policy for sustainable high-seas fishing?
Ans: Sri Lanka
7. In 2026, who former captain of India became the 12th Indian cricket player to be admitted into the ICC Hall of Fame?
Ans: Sourav Ganguly
8. When is World Population Day celebrated annually to promote awareness of sustainable development and population-related issues?
Ans: July 11
9. Which city will require women to have a Pink Saheli Smart Card in order to receive free bus travel starting on August 1, 2026?
Ans: New Delhi
10. In the WDMMA 2026 Global Air Power Rankings, where did the Indian Air Force stand globally?
Ans: 3rd