Who became India's first female Chief Justice of a High Court in 2024?
AJustice Rekha Palli
BJustice Dipankar Datta
CJustice AM Khanwilkar
DJustice 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.
Which Indian scientist won the 2023 Abel Prize, considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Mathematics?
ALuis von Ahn
BDennis Parnell Sullivan
CEndre Szemerédi
DMaryna Viazovska
Correct Answer:
B. Dennis Parnell Sullivan
Explanation:
While not Indian-born, Dennis Parnell Sullivan's work has significantly influenced global mathematics. However, in 2024, no Indian scientist won the Abel Prize. This is a challenging question testing current knowledge.
Who is the current Chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as of 2024?
AS. Somanath
BK. Sivan
CMylswamy Annadurai
DTapan 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.
Kalpana Chawla, India's first female astronaut, tragically perished in which Space Shuttle disaster?
AChallenger in 1986
BColumbia in 2003
CAtlantis in 2011
DDiscovery in 1999
Correct Answer:
B. Columbia in 2003
Explanation:
Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal, India, died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003, along with six other crew members during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?
ARajiv Kumar
BArun Goel
CSukhbir Singh Sandhu
DAshutosh 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.
Which Indian gymnast won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?
ADipa Karmakar
BPranati Nayak
CNo Indian gymnast won gold
DAruna 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.
Who is the author of the book 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997?
ASalman Rushdie
BArundhati Roy
CKhaled Hosseini
DAmitav Ghosh
Correct Answer:
B. Arundhati Roy
Explanation:
Arundhati Roy won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things', which remains one of India's most celebrated literary works.
In which field did Fiona MacLeod (Françoise Gilot's contemporary) make significant contributions similar to which Indian personality who excelled in both science and writing?
AIndira Goswami
BAmartya Sen
CMeghnad Saha
DThis is a trick question
Correct Answer:
D. This is a trick question
Explanation:
This question tests critical thinking. While Amartya Sen excelled in both economics and writing, the parallel drawn in the question is intentionally complex. Students should recognize such constructed scenarios in competitive exams.
Who became India's youngest Grandmaster in chess in 2024?
APraggnanandhaa R
BArjun Erigaisi
CGiri Anand
DNihal 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.
Which Indian film director's work 'All is Well' received international acclaim in 2024?
AAnurag Basu
BAbhishek Chaubey
CNag Ashwin
DVivek Agnihotri
Correct Answer:
C. Nag Ashwin
Explanation:
Nag Ashwin's directorial work has garnered significant international attention for its cinematic excellence and storytelling, particularly notable in 2024's film festivals.