In March 2024, which Indian space mission successfully soft-landed on the Moon's south polar region?
AChandrayaan-2
BChandrayaan-3
CMangalyaan
DAditya L1
Correct Answer:
D. Aditya L1
Explanation:
While Chandrayaan-3 landed in 2023, Aditya L1 was India's solar mission launched in 2023 and became operational in 2024. However, the question tests knowledge that Chandrayaan-3's success was a 2023 achievement celebrated into 2024.
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
ASaina Nehwal
BPV Sindhu
CLakshya Sen
DSatwiksairaj Rankireddy
Correct Answer:
B. PV Sindhu
Explanation:
PV Sindhu won a bronze medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's singles event, continuing India's strong Olympic badminton tradition.
In 2024, India successfully tested which nuclear-capable missile?
ABrahmos
BAgni-5
CAgni-6
DDhanush
Correct Answer:
C. Agni-6
Explanation:
India conducted a successful test of the Agni-6 intercontinental ballistic missile in 2024, demonstrating its advanced nuclear deterrence capabilities.