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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.

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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.

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Which Indian film personality was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?
A Shah Rukh Khan
B Mohanlal
C Kapoor family collectively
D Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer:  B. Mohanlal
EXPLANATION

# Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in cinema, recognizing lifetime achievement in film.

Step 1: Understanding the Award

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, established in 1969, is presented annually by the Government of India to honor exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema.

Step 2: 2023 Award Recipient

Mohanlal, the legendary Malayalam cinema actor with a career spanning over four decades, was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and his iconic performances across multiple film industries.

The correct answer is (B) Mohanlal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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