General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh in 1895 and became a world-renowned philosopher and teacher of truth and liberation.

MS Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist credited with India's Green Revolution, was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024, recognizing his immense contributions to Indian agriculture.

Justice Rekha Palli made history by becoming India's first female Chief Justice of a High Court when she assumed office as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court in 2024.

S. Somanath has been serving as the Chairman of ISRO since January 2022 and continues in this position as of 2024, overseeing India's space missions including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan programs.

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.

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.

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.

Sanjay Malhotra assumed office as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2023 and continues serving in 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

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.

# 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.

While Indian badminton players competed, no gold medal was won by any Indian badminton player at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vinay Kwatra was appointed as India's Foreign Secretary in 2024, taking charge of the Ministry of External Affairs.

V. Anantha Nageswaran was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2023.

# Solution: Youngest Indian Chess Grandmaster (2024)

This question tests knowledge of recent achievements in Indian chess history.

Step 1: Understanding the Achievement

D Gukesh (Gukesh Dommaraju) became a Grandmaster at an exceptionally young age in 2024, breaking previous records set by Indian chess players. He surpassed the previous record holder Viswanathan Anand, who was the youngest Indian GM before this milestone.

Step 2: Identifying the Correct Answer

Among the given options, Gukesh Dommaraju is the only player who achieved the grandmaster title as the youngest in 2024. Arjun Erigaisi, Anish Giri, and Viswanathan Anand are all accomplished players, but none of them hold this specific record for 2024.

Final Answer: (A) D Gukesh (Gukesh Dommaraju) — He became India's youngest chess grandmaster in 2024, achieving this prestigious title at an age younger than any Indian player before him.

Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower, served as an ambassador for Indian sports during Paris 2024.

Chiranjeevi, the renowned Telugu and Hindi film actor, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to promote social reforms and education.

S. Somanath has been serving as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 2022 onwards.

# Bharat Ratna Award in Sports

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor, and only one sports personality has received it as the first recipient in the sporting category.

Step 1: Understanding the Bharat Ratna Award

The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954 and is awarded to individuals for exceptional service to the nation. In 2021, the eligibility criteria were expanded to include athletes, making sports personalities eligible for the first time.

Step 2: Identifying the First Sports Recipient

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, became the first athlete to receive the Bharat Ratna Award in 2023. He was honored for his outstanding contributions to cricket and his role in bringing global recognition to India through his extraordinary career spanning 24 years.

Sachin Tendulkar is the correct answer (A).

Sonal Mansingh, renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, was appointed as UNESCO's Cultural Ambassador for India in 2024.