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Q.131 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.132 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.133 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.134 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.135 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.136 Medium Famous Personalities
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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Q.137 Medium Famous Personalities
Who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?
A Rajiv Kumar
B Arun Goel
C Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
D Ashutosh Sharma
Correct Answer:  A. Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar took over as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024, following the retirement of the previous commissioner, overseeing electoral processes across the nation.

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Q.138 Medium Famous Personalities
Which Indian gymnast won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A Dipa Karmakar
B Pranati Nayak
C No Indian gymnast won gold
D Aruna Reddy
Correct Answer:  C. No Indian gymnast won gold
Explanation:

While Indian gymnasts competed at Paris 2024, no Indian gymnast won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. India's medal tally included achievements in other sports.

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Q.139 Medium Famous Personalities
Who became India's youngest Grandmaster in chess in 2024?
A Praggnanandhaa R
B Arjun Erigaisi
C Giri Anand
D Nihal Sarin
Correct Answer:  B. Arjun Erigaisi
Explanation:

Arjun Erigaisi achieved the Grandmaster title at a young age, continuing India's legacy in chess with multiple talented young players breaking records in 2024.

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Q.140 Medium Famous Personalities
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as of 2024?
A Shaktikanta Das
B Sanjay Malhotra
C Urjit Patel
D Y. V. Reddy
Correct Answer:  B. Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation:

Sanjay Malhotra assumed office as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2023 and continues serving in 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

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