1. Who has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)?
Ans: Dr M. Ravichandran
2. In August 2026, which country gifted five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)?
Ans: India
3. What was the Government of India’s debt-to-GDP ratio during FY26?
Ans: 55.6%
4. Which state moved the Supreme Court against a High Court decision permitting motorcycles to operate as bike taxis?
Ans: Karnataka
5. The Maitri Sanskar Value Education Programme was launched as a three-year pilot in government schools of which city?
Ans: Jalandhar
6. Who secured the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz championship in August 2026?
Ans: Javokhir Sindarov
7. Which country announced the schedule for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027?
Ans: Australia
8. How many new international ports were added by India for the entry of e-Visa holders?
Ans: 13
9. According to the RBI’s 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters, what real GDP growth rate was projected for FY27?
Ans: 6.5%
10. Which life insurance company formed a strategic corporate agency partnership with J&K Bank?
Ans: HDFC Life
11. Who was granted a one-year extension as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in August 2026?
Ans: Rahul Navin