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Q.1
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In 2024, which Indian athlete won the silver medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics?
A
Manu Bhaker
B
Neeraj Chopra
C
Abhinav Bindra
D
Sania Mirza
Correct Answer:
A. Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won silver in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.2
Medium
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Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2024?
A
Anil Chauhan
B
Manoj Pandey
C
M.M. Naravane
D
Bipin Rawat
Correct Answer:
A. Anil Chauhan
Explanation:
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
Q.3
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Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'The Lion of Punjab'?
A
Bhagat Singh
B
Lala Lajpat Rai
C
Khudiram Bose
D
Chandrashekhar Azad
Correct Answer:
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.
Q.4
Medium
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Which Mauryan emperor renounced war after the Kalinga War?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ashoka
C
Bindusar
D
Brihadratha
Correct Answer:
B. Ashoka
Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).
Q.5
Medium
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Which Indian classical dancer is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam dance form?
A
Rukmini Devi
B
Padma Subrahmanyam
C
Yamini Krishnamurthy
D
Sonal Mansingh
Correct Answer:
A. Rukmini Devi
Explanation:
Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.
Q.6
Medium
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Who became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2024?
A
Indu Malhotra
B
Bela M. Trivedi
C
No woman has become Chief Justice yet
D
Asha Parekh
Correct Answer:
C. No woman has become Chief Justice yet
Explanation:
As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.
Q.7
Medium
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Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
A
Shaktikanta Das
B
Sanjay Malhotra
C
Raghuram Rajan
D
Urjit Patel
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the Governor of RBI in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
Q.8
Medium
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Which Indian film personality was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?
A
Shah Rukh Khan
B
Aamir Khan
C
Kapoor family collectively
D
Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer:
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation:
Amitabh Bachchan received the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024 for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
Q.9
Medium
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Which Indian sportsperson won the most Olympic medals in 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Manu Bhaker
C
Rani Rampal
D
Abhinav Bindra
Correct Answer:
B. Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won two medals (one silver and one bronze) for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.10
Medium
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Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?
A
Rajiv Kumar
B
Arun Goel
C
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
D
Om Prakash Rawat
Correct Answer:
A. Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024.
