1. Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force?

2. Match the following FIFA World Cup 2026 mascots with their respective host countries:
Column A (Mascot) Column B (Country)
1. Maple A. United States
2. Zayu B. Canada
3. Clutch C. Mexico
Select the correct match using the code below:

3. Who became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title in 2026?

4. Consider the following statements regarding rare black tigers:
1. Black tigers are scientifically known as Pseudo-Melanistic Tigers, and their dark appearance is caused by a genetic mutation in the Taqpep gene.
2. Similipal Tiger Reserve is located in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, and was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1973.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding India's 100th Ramsar Site:
1. Surha Tal in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh became India's 99th Ramsar Site.
2. The 100th Ramsar Site was Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements regarding MY Bharat Platform:
1. MY Bharat platform was awarded a Guinness World Records title for achieving the highest participation in an online quiz within one month.
2. The platform was launched on 30 October 2023 (National Unity Day) under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements:
1. Khet Bachao Abhiyan is a month-long agricultural awareness campaign from 1-30 June 2026 led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. PM-KISAN was launched on 24 February 2020 and provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal instalments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements regarding World Brain Tumor Day 2026:
1. World Brain Tumor Day was initiated by the German Brain Tumor Association in 2000 and is observed annually on 8 June.
2. The symbolic colour for World Brain Tumor Day is Black.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements regarding World Oceans Day 2026:
1. World Oceans Day was first proposed by USA at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and officially recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2008.
2. The theme for World Oceans Day 2026 is "Reimagine. Beyond The World We Know, a New Relationship With Our Ocean."
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?