Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Arjun Erigaisi became India's youngest Grandmaster at age 16, surpassing previous records in 2024.
V. Anantha Nageswaran was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2023.
Vinay Kwatra was appointed as India's Foreign Secretary in 2024, taking charge of the Ministry of External Affairs.
While Indian badminton players competed, no gold medal was won by any Indian badminton player at Paris 2024 Olympics.
# Solution
This question tests knowledge of current global wealth rankings and India's economic landscape in 2024.
Step 1: Understanding Wealth Index Rankings
Wealth indices like the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes Real Time Billionaires List track the net worth of the world's richest individuals by monitoring their asset values, stock holdings, and business stakes in real-time.
Step 2: Gautam Adani's Rise to the Top
In 2024, Gautam Adani's net worth surpassed that of Mukesh Ambani, making him Asia's richest person. This shift was driven by significant growth in the Adani Group's market capitalization across sectors including ports, renewable energy, and logistics, despite previous controversies in 2023.
Final Answer: (A) Gautam Adani — He became the richest person in Asia in 2024 according to major wealth indices, surpassing long-time leader Mukesh Ambani.
Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower, was appointed as a prominent figure in India's bid to host the Olympics in 2036, leveraging his global sporting stature.
Sanjay Malhotra assumed office as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2023 and continues serving in 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.
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.
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.
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.
