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Q.301
Hard
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Which Indian scientist was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 for contributions to nuclear science?
A
Rajagopala Chidambaram
B
Anil Kakodkar
C
M. Srinivasan
D
P.K. Iyer
Correct Answer:
A. Rajagopala Chidambaram
Explanation:
Rajagopala Chidambaram, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, received the Padma Vibhushan in 2024.
Q.302
Easy
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Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897?
A
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Debendranath Tagore
D
Keshab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer:
B. Swami Vivekananda
Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
Q.303
Medium
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Which Indian economist was appointed as the Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2023?
A
V. Anantha Nageswaran
B
Arvind Subramanian
C
Surjit Bhalla
D
Omkar Goswami
Correct Answer:
A. V. Anantha Nageswaran
Explanation:
V. Anantha Nageswaran was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2023.
Q.304
Easy
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Who is the author of 'A Brief History of Time', a book that greatly influenced modern physics?
A
Albert Einstein
B
Stephen Hawking
C
Carl Sagan
D
Richard Feynman
Correct Answer:
B. Stephen Hawking
Explanation:
Stephen Hawking, the renowned British physicist, authored 'A Brief History of Time' published in 1988.
Q.305
Medium
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Which Indian chess grandmaster became the youngest to achieve this title in 2024?
A
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
B
Arjun Erigaisi
C
Giri Anish
D
Viswanathan Anand
Correct Answer:
B. Arjun Erigaisi
Explanation:
Arjun Erigaisi became India's youngest Grandmaster at age 16, surpassing previous records in 2024.
Q.306
Easy
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Who is credited with founding the Brahmo Samaj?
A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Debendranath Tagore
C
Keshab Chandra Sen
D
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, a major socio-religious reform movement in India.
Q.307
Medium
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Which Indian athlete was appointed as the sports ambassador for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Mary Kom
B
Neeraj Chopra
C
Mithali Raj
D
Saina Nehwal
Correct Answer:
B. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower, served as an ambassador for Indian sports during Paris 2024.
Q.308
Easy
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Who is the author of 'Discovery of India'?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Rajendra Prasad
C
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D
Abul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer:
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
'Discovery of India' is a seminal work written by Jawaharlal Nehru, published in 1946.
Q.309
Hard
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Which Indian IAS officer was appointed as the Chief Secretary of a major state in 2024?
A
Rajendra Cholan
B
Ajit Prasad Joshi
C
Prabhakaran Nair
D
This information varies by state
Correct Answer:
D. This information varies by state
Explanation:
Multiple IAS officers were appointed as Chief Secretaries across different states in 2024; specific appointments vary by state.
Q.310
Easy
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Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna award?
A
Indira Gandhi
B
Mother Teresa
C
Lata Mangeshkar
D
Sarojini Naidu
Correct Answer:
B. Mother Teresa
Explanation:
Mother Teresa was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1980.
