Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon Limited in 1978 and has been instrumental in making it a global biopharmaceutical company. She became India's first self-made woman billionaire according to Forbes.
This question tests knowledge of recent international sporting events and their host cities.
Step 1: Identify the Event
The 2023 World Athletics Championships was a major international track and field competition held in a European capital city during the summer athletics season.
Step 2: Recall the Host City
Budapest, Hungary hosted the 2023 World Athletics Championships, where Neeraj Chopra won India's gold medal in the men's javelin throw event, continuing his exceptional performance on the world stage.
Final Answer: (A) Budapest, Hungary
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the 26th Governor of RBI on December 12, 2023, succeeding Shaktikanta Das who completed his term.
# Solution: Droupadi Murmu's Gubernatorial Position
This question tests knowledge of recent Indian political history and the career progression of the current President.
Step 1: Understanding Droupadi Murmu's Background
Droupadi Murmu is a prominent tribal politician from Odisha who held several important positions before becoming President. She served as Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021, where she gained recognition for her administrative work and earned respect across political lines.
Step 2: Identifying Her Pre-Presidential Role
After her tenure as Governor of Jharkhand ended in 2021, Murmu was nominated as the NDA's presidential candidate in 2022. She won the election and became India's 15th President, making her the first tribal and the second woman to hold this position.
Final Answer: (A) Jharkhand
Droupadi Murmu served as the Governor of Jharkhand before becoming the President of India in 2022.
# Wrestling Medal Winner at Paris Olympics 2024
India achieved notable success in wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024, with athletes competing across multiple weight categories.
Step 1: Identifying Indian Wrestling Medalists
Aman Sehrawat was India's wrestling medal winner at Paris Olympics 2024, securing a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle category. He defeated Puerto Rico's Daton Fix in the bronze medal match with a dominant performance.
Step 2: Understanding the Other Candidates
While Vinesh Phogat also competed for India in wrestling (50 kg category), she faced disqualification due to weight issues before her final match. Rani Rampal and Sakshi Malik, though accomplished Indian wrestlers, did not compete in Paris 2024.
Final Answer: (A) Aman Sehrawat won the medal in wrestling for India at Paris Olympics 2024.
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2024, succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
# First Prime Minister of Independent India
India's independence on August 15, 1947, marked the beginning of a new nation that required strong leadership to establish its democratic foundations and governance structures.
Step 1: Understanding India's Independence Timeline
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, following the Indian Independence Act of 1947. The country needed to form its government and select a Prime Minister to lead the newly independent nation.
Step 2: Identifying the First Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru was chosen as the first Prime Minister of independent India and served in this position from August 15, 1947, to May 27, 1964. He was a freedom fighter, close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, and played a crucial role in India's independence movement and early nation-building.
The answer is (A) Jawaharlal Nehru.
Payal Kapadia's film received critical acclaim and international recognition at major film festivals in 2024 for its artistic excellence.
Bachhendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984, an historic achievement in mountaineering.
Amjad Ali Khan, legendary sarod maestro, received the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 for his extraordinary contributions to Indian classical music.
