Here are today’s questions. Answers will be published tomorrow. The theme runs from Mon-Thu:

1. Along with the city of the same name that serves as the district’s headquarters, what is the new name of the district in Maharashtra state of India that was formerly known as Aurangabad?
2. Hoshangabad was named after Hoshang Shah, the Malwa Sultan, but was renamed to what name in 2021? Its geography may give a clue.
3. Formerly known as Palamooru district, what Telangana district was renamed in 1890 in honor of the then Nizam of Hyderabad?
4. What district, carved out from the Coimbatore district in 1979, was renamed to Erode in 1996?
5. [Theme: 2 of 4] Which 2014 film starring Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara focuses on the former and his running a food truck?

Here are the answers to 2026: Week 13, Quiz 1:

1. Shoebill
2. Toucan
3. Sword-billed hummingbird
4. Great hornbill
5. Theme – will be revealed on Friday