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Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
A
No Indian won in 2024
B
Jayant Narlikar
C
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
D
Rajendra Pachauri
Correct Answer:
A. No Indian won in 2024
EXPLANATION
No Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024. The prize was awarded to international scientists for work on machine learning.
What is the capital of Telangana?
A
Visakhapatnam
B
Hyderabad
C
Vijayawada
D
Tirupati
Correct Answer:
B. Hyderabad
EXPLANATION
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, which was formed as a separate state on 1 June 2014.
Who won the 2024 Bharat Ratna Award?
A
Lata Mangeshkar
B
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C
C. N. R. Rao
D
Sachin Tendulkar
Correct Answer:
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
EXPLANATION
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024 for his exceptional service to the nation.
Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'South Ganges'?
A
Godavari
B
Krishna
C
Cauvery
D
Narmada
Correct Answer:
A. Godavari
EXPLANATION
The Godavari River is called 'Dakshin Ganga' as it is the second longest river in India and revered like the Ganges in South India.
In 2024, which city hosted the Global Ayurveda Summit?
A
New Delhi
B
Kochi
C
Bengaluru
D
Jaipur
Correct Answer:
A. New Delhi
EXPLANATION
The Global Ayurveda Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi in November 2024.
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Punjab
C
Haryana
D
Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:
B. Punjab
EXPLANATION
Punjab derives its name from 'Panch' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2024?
A
General Anil Chauhan
B
General Bipin Rawat
C
General Manoj Pande
D
Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Correct Answer:
A. General Anil Chauhan
EXPLANATION
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
A
Anai Mudi
B
Doddabetta
C
Mahableshwar
D
Mullayanagiri
Correct Answer:
A. Anai Mudi
EXPLANATION
Anai Mudi at 2,695 meters is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, located in Kerala.
Which country hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics where India won its best medal tally?
A
France
B
Germany
C
Italy
D
Spain
Correct Answer:
A. France
EXPLANATION
India won 6 medals (1 gold, 5 silver) at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with shooter Manu Bhaker winning gold in shooting.
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat
EXPLANATION
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
