1. Which country is partnering with India on the TRISHNA Earth-observation satellite mission to study surface temperatures, water resources, and ecosystem dynamics?
Answer: France.
2. Who has been chosen for France’s highest civilian award, the Legion of Honour, for contributions to India–France economic and technological ties?
Answer: Sunil Bharti Mittal.
3. On what date is World Arthritis Day observed annually to raise awareness of arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases?
Answer: 12 October.
4. Which Indian Navy stealth frigate reached Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in the bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2026?
Answer: INS Sahyadri.
5. Which crops are the main focus of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency by 2030–31?
Answer: Pulses.
6. Who was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India for a tenure ending on 8 April 2030?
Answer: Prakash Rajpurohit.
7. In which city was the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 inaugurated by the Union Minister for Communications?
Answer: New Delhi.
8. Where was the Central Silk Board’s new Grainage Building and Cold Storage facility inaugurated to strengthen silkworm seed production?
Answer: Jorhat.
9. Who was named secretary of the Maharashtra government’s committee tasked with recommending reforms to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)?
Answer: Tukaram Mundhe.
10. Which state introduced the WOMN (Women on the Move and Menstrual Needs) scheme to improve menstrual hygiene facilities at public transport hubs?
Answer: Kerala.