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Who is the current Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as of 2024?
A S. Somanath
B K. Sivan
C Mylswamy Annadurai
D Tapan Misra
Correct Answer:  A. S. Somanath
EXPLANATION

S. Somanath has been serving as the Chairman of ISRO since January 2022 and continues in this position as of 2024, overseeing India's space missions including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan programs.

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Who became India's first female Chief Justice of a High Court in 2024?
A Justice Rekha Palli
B Justice Dipankar Datta
C Justice AM Khanwilkar
D Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre
Correct Answer:  A. Justice Rekha Palli
EXPLANATION

Justice Rekha Palli made history by becoming India's first female Chief Justice of a High Court when she assumed office as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court in 2024.

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Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024, becoming the first recipient of this award in the 21st century to be honored posthumously?
A MS Swaminathan
B Chintamani Deshmukh
C Yohji Yamamoto
D C. N. R. Rao
Correct Answer:  A. MS Swaminathan
EXPLANATION

MS Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist credited with India's Green Revolution, was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024, recognizing his immense contributions to Indian agriculture.

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Jiddu Krishnamurti, the renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher, was born in which state?
A Tamil Nadu
B Andhra Pradesh
C Karnataka
D Telangana
Correct Answer:  B. Andhra Pradesh
EXPLANATION

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh in 1895 and became a world-renowned philosopher and teacher of truth and liberation.

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Sudha Murty, known for her philanthropic work, is the chairperson of which foundation?
A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
B Infosys Foundation
C Tata Foundation
D Reliance Foundation
Correct Answer:  B. Infosys Foundation
EXPLANATION

Sudha Murty, author and philanthropist, is the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation and has been recognized as the first woman Chief Justice of India's relative.

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Which Indian athlete won multiple medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including gold in shooting?
A Manu Bhaker
B Abhinav Bindra
C Saurabh Chaudhary
D Shreyasi Singh
Correct Answer:  A. Manu Bhaker
EXPLANATION

Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics in shooting events (10m air pistol and mixed team event).

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Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a 19th-century Indian mystic and spiritual leader associated with which temple?
A Kali Temple, Kolkata
B Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata
C Belur Math, West Bengal
D Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi
Correct Answer:  B. Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata
EXPLANATION

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa served as the priest at Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata and became a venerated saint and teacher of Swami Vivekananda.

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Who was appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India in August 2024?
A Rajiv Mehrishi
B Girish Chandra Murmu
C Sarvesh Kumar Agarwal
D Arvind Kumar Saxena
Correct Answer:  C. Sarvesh Kumar Agarwal
EXPLANATION

Sarvesh Kumar Agarwal took office as the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in August 2024, succeeding Girish Chandra Murmu.

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Swami Vivekananda, a key figure of the Indian Renaissance, delivered his famous speech at the Parliament of Religions in which city?
A London
B Chicago
C Paris
D Geneva
Correct Answer:  B. Chicago
EXPLANATION

Swami Vivekananda delivered his historic speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893, introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the West.

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Which Indian chess grandmaster became the World Chess Champion in 2023?
A Vishy Anand
B Giri Anish
C Praggnanandhaa
D Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer:  C. Praggnanandhaa
EXPLANATION

R. Praggnanandhaa reached the World Chess Championship final in 2023, though Ding Liren won the title. Praggnanandhaa is one of India's strongest players.

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