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

1. Prem Singh Tamang succeeded which person as Chief Minister of Sikkim in 2019? The incumbent had served for over 24 years in the position.
2. Naveen Patnaik served as Chief Minister of Odisha for over 24 years, until his succession by which politician in 2024?
3. Whose 10-year term as Chief Minister was dwarfed by his predecessor’s 23 years in power (1977-2000), both as heads of a democratically elected communist party government?
4. Manik Sarkar served as Chief Minister of which Indian state for just under 20 years from 1998 to 2018?
5. [Theme: 3 of 4] Which Indian actor was known in the 1990s for his appearances in TV shows like Reporter and Dekh Bhai Dekh? (First name only)

Here are the answers to 2026: Week 39, Quiz 2:

1. Dhanushkodi
2. Hebron
3. The Mexican
4. Gold rush
5. Theme – will be revealed on Friday