Famous Personalities
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who became India's first self-made woman billionaire, is the founder and chairperson of which pharmaceutical company?
A
Biocon Limited
B
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
C
Cipla Limited
D
Lupin Limited
Correct Answer:
A. Biocon Limited
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon Limited in 1978 and has been instrumental in making it a global biopharmaceutical company. She became India's first self-made woman billionaire according to Forbes.
Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin champion, won a gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. In which city was this event held?
A
Budapest, Hungary
B
Eugene, USA
C
Tokyo, Japan
D
Paris, France
Correct Answer:
A. Budapest, Hungary
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, with a throw of 88.17 meters.
Who was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2023?
A
Shaktikanta Das
B
Sanjay Malhotra
C
Urjit Patel
D
Raghuram Rajan
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the 26th Governor of RBI on December 12, 2023, succeeding Shaktikanta Das who completed his term.
Which Indian female wrestler won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50kg category?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Rani Rampal
C
Vinesh Phogat
D
Sakshi Malik
Correct Answer:
C. Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat made headlines in 2024 Paris Olympics, though she faced disqualification issues, but remains a notable wrestling personality in recent competitive events.
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in September 2024?
A
General Anil Chauhan
B
General Manoj Pandey
C
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
D
Air Chief Marshal B.R. Krishna
Correct Answer:
A. General Anil Chauhan
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2024, succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
Who was the first Chief Minister of independent India?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C
C. Rajagopalachari
D
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer:
C. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Madras State (now Tamil Nadu) after independence, one of the earliest regional leaders.
Which Indian classical musician was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 for lifetime contributions to Hindustani music?
A
Zubin Mehta
B
Ravi Shankar
C
Amjad Ali Khan
D
Hari Prasad Chaurasia
Correct Answer:
C. Amjad Ali Khan
Amjad Ali Khan, legendary sarod maestro, received the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 for his extraordinary contributions to Indian classical music.
Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'Lal Bal Pal' along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal?
A
Lokmanya Tilak
B
Keshab Chandra Sen
C
Aurobindo Ghosh
D
Rammohan Roy
Correct Answer:
A. Lokmanya Tilak
Lokmanya Tilak was part of the 'Lal Bal Pal' triumvirate of nationalist leaders who advocated for Swaraj during the Indian independence movement.
Which Indian female athlete won the Olympic gold medal in weightlifting at Paris 2024?
A
Mirabai Chanu
B
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
C
Neeraj Chopra
D
Vinesh Phogat
Correct Answer:
B. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Mirabai Chanu's outstanding performance in weightlifting at the 2024 Paris Olympics brought glory to Indian sports.
Who was elected as the President of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2024?
A
Sourav Ganguly
B
Greg Barclay
C
Jay Shah
D
Anil Kumble
Correct Answer:
C. Jay Shah
Jay Shah, Secretary of BCCI, was elected as ICC Chairman in 2024, marking a significant achievement for Indian cricket administration.
