SELF-CHECK — RECALL QUESTIONS

Test your recall before moving to the next month's capsule. Attempt each prompt from memory first, then revisit the relevant section to verify your answer — this active-recall approach retains facts far better than simply re-reading.

Q1.

• On which date is Utkal Diwas observed, and which state's formation does it commemorate?

Q2.

• What theme did World Health Day 2026 carry?

Q3.

• What is India's first fully digital census called, and when did its first phase begin?

Q4.

• Which Indian city was declared the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, and from what date does this apply retrospectively?

Q5.

• Which two dedicated freight corridor terminals does the newly completed Western DFC connect?

Q6.

• By what percentage did India's patent filings grow in FY 2025-26, and what global rank did India achieve?

Q7.

• Which US city now hosts the first life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in America?

Q8.

• What penalty did RBI impose on Union Bank of India, and for what type of violation?

Q9.

• What is RBI's 'Payments Vision 2028' formally titled?

Q10.

• To what level did India's CASA ratio fall, and in which quarter?

Q11.

• Which cooperative federation crossed ₹1 lakh crore in brand turnover this year?

Q12.

• Name the AI platform launched by Bank of Baroda for multilingual branch communication.

Q13.

• What milestone did UPI complete this year, and how many banks now participate?

Q14.

• Which painting became India's most expensive artwork, and for how much did it sell?

Q15.

• Which film won Best Film at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026?

Q16.

• Who succeeded Pieter Elbers as IndiGo's incoming CEO?

Q17.

• Name India's first openly queer Member of Parliament, and which House did she join.

Q18.

• Which submarine became India's third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?

Q19.

• What record did India set at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, and which state topped the medal tally?

Q20.

• Who became the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in IPL history?

Q21.

• Which two players were named Wisden's Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025?

Q22.

• What time did Sebastian Sawe record to break the two-hour marathon barrier, and where?

Q23.

• Which Indian archer became the first quadruple amputee to win international para-archery gold?

Q24.

• Name the mission through which NASA sent astronauts around the Moon and safely back in 2026.

Q25.

• Which Indian city hosted the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026, and how many medals did India win?

Q26.

• What is the name of DRDO's satellite imaging system handed over to the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Q27.

• Which two shipyards delivered new Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to the Navy this year?

Q28.

• By what percentage did India's defence exports grow in FY26, and what was the total value?

Q29.

• Which country did Australia partner with for a $7 billion stealth warship deal?

Q30.

• Name the DRDO system that boosts the Army's minefield-breaching capability, and its contract value.

Q31.

• Which company is set to acquire Globalstar, and for what amount?

Q32.

• What percentage stake in RBL Bank was Emirates NBD cleared to acquire?

Q33.

• Which two new species were discovered in India this month — name one animal and one plant species.

Q34.

• Who won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026, and whom will she face for the world title?

Q35.

• Name the veteran playback singer, Padma Vibhushan awardee, who passed away at 92 this month.