Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, authored the Arthashastra, an ancient text on statecraft and economics.
Q.242Medium
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2024?
Answer: A
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
Q.243Medium
Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'The Lion of Punjab'?
Answer: B
Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.
Q.244Easy
Who won the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
Answer: B
Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024 for his exceptional contributions to cricket and sports.
Q.245Medium
Which Mauryan emperor renounced war after the Kalinga War?
Answer: B
Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).
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Q.246Easy
Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024?
Answer: B
Narendra Modi was sworn in for his third term as Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
Q.247Medium
Which Indian classical dancer is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam dance form?
Answer: A
Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.
Q.248Medium
Who became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2024?
Answer: C
As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.
Q.249Hard
Which Indian scientist won the Padma Shri in 2024 for contributions to space research?
Answer: C
The 2024 Padma Shri awards recognized multiple scientists and researchers for their contributions across various fields including space.
Q.250Easy
Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
Answer: B
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize.
Q.251Medium
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
Answer: B
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the Governor of RBI in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
Q.252Medium
Which Indian film personality was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?
Answer: B
# 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.
Q.253Easy
Who was the architect of India's Constitution?
Answer: B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, headed the Drafting Committee.
Q.254Medium
Which Indian sportsperson won the most Olympic medals in 2024 Paris Olympics?
Answer: B
Manu Bhaker won two medals (one silver and one bronze) for India at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.255Hard
Who was the first Indian Governor-General of India after independence?
Answer: A
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Indian Governor-General from 1948 to 1950, succeeding Lord Mountbatten.
Q.256Hard
Which renowned Indian mathematician and physicist is known for the 'Bose-Einstein Statistics'?
Answer: A
Satyendra Nath Bose worked with Albert Einstein on quantum statistics, leading to Bose-Einstein statistics.
Q.257Medium
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?
Answer: A
Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024.
Q.258Easy
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?
Answer: A
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress founded on December 28, 1885 in Calcutta.
Q.259Easy
Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in which year?
Answer: A
# Neeraj Chopra's Olympic Gold Medal
Neeraj Chopra made history by becoming India's first individual gold medalist in track and field at the Olympic Games.
Step 1: Identify the Event
Neeraj Chopra competed in the javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics. This was a significant moment for Indian athletics on the global stage.
Step 2: Determine the Year
The Tokyo Olympics were held in 2020 but took place in 2021 due to COVID-19 postponement. However, they are officially recorded as the 2020 Olympic Games. Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal with a throw of 87.58 meters, setting a new national record.
The correct answer is (A) 2020.
Q.260Easy
Which Indian freedom fighter was known as 'Lokmanya' and led the Indian National Congress in the early 20th century?
Answer: B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was popularly known as 'Lokmanya' (beloved of the people) and was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement.
