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The Brainy Bunch Newsletter · November 2026

Scientists, migrating birds and a GK quiz for Children's Day

This month: two great Indians born in November, why birds fly thousands of kilometres every winter, a quick GK quiz to try at home, and four Olympiad tips.

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This month's topics

  • Children's Day, 14 November

    India celebrates Children's Day on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister. Ask your child what they would do if they were Prime Minister for a day!

  • Sir C. V. Raman, born 7 November 1888

    He discovered how light changes when it scatters, now called the Raman effect, and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. India celebrates National Science Day on 28 February to mark his discovery.

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  • Dr. Verghese Kurien, born 26 November 1921

    Known as the Father of the White Revolution, he helped make India one of the world's largest milk producers. His birthday is celebrated as National Milk Day.

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  • Winter guests: migratory birds

    Every winter, birds such as bar-headed geese and flamingos travel long distances to India's lakes and wetlands, escaping the cold and finding food. Read the full story in this month's magazine.

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GK quiz

Tap an answer to check it. Great for the car ride or the dinner table.

  1. 1.Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  2. 2.What is the national bird of India?

  3. 3.How many continents are there on Earth?

  4. 4.Which gas do plants take in from the air to make their food?

  5. 5.Who wrote India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana?

  6. 6.Which is the largest ocean in the world?

0 of 6 answered

Olympiad tips

  1. 01

    Read every option before you choose

    Many Olympiad questions have two answers that look right. Cross out the ones you know are wrong first, then decide between the rest.

  2. 02

    Practise with a timer

    Try a short practice set in a fixed time once a week, so the real paper doesn't feel rushed. Our magazine's 25-question practice test is a good place to start.

  3. 03

    Keep a mistakes notebook

    Write down each question you got wrong and the correct method. Reading it the week before the exam is one of the quickest ways to improve.

  4. 04

    Check the rules on negative marking

    Some Olympiads take marks away for wrong answers and some don't. Find out before the exam so your child knows whether to guess.

New at Brainy Bunch

  • The Curious Minds Magazine, November issue

    Current affairs, amazing facts, great personalities and a full Olympiad practice test with answers. Free to read online or download.

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    Bite-sized lessons with listening and speaking practice. The Beginner level is free.

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