1. Where is the 18th ‘Elephant and Tourism Festival‘ being celebrated recently?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bhutan
C. Nepal
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C.Nepal
SOLUTION :
Celebrated in Nepal, highlighting the significance of elephants in tourism and culture.
2. Which state government has launched the “SWAR” platform to overcome language barriers?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: C.Gujarat
SOLUTION:
The Gujarat state government has launched the “SWAR” platform to overcome language barriers and promote inclusivity.
3. Who has recently won the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship?
A. Koneru Humpy
B. Lei Tingjie
C. Tan Zhongyi
D. None of the above
ANSWER : A.Koneru Humpy
SOLUTION:
Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy has clinched the title at the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship.
4. Which chess player recently withdrew from the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship due to dress code issues?
A. Volodar Murzin
B. Arjun Erigaisi
C. Magnus Carlsen
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Magnus Carlsen
SOLUTION:
Renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen has withdrawn from the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship due to dress code issues.
5. Where has the statue of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji’ been recently installed near Pangong Tso Lake?
A. Ladakh
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Sikkim
D. Leh
ANSWER: A.Ladakh
SOLUTION:
A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji has been installed near Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh, commemorating the Maratha warrior king.
6. Who among the following has launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative’?
A. Dr. Jitendra Singh
B. Amit Shah
C. Narendra Singh Tomar
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Dr.Jitendra Singh
SOLUTION:
Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative’ to enhance the capabilities of panchayat officials.
7. Dilip Shankar recently passed away. Who was he among the following?
A. Actor
B. Journalist
C. Singer
D. Director
ANSWER: A.Actor
SOLUTION :
Noted actor Dilip Shankar has recently passed away, leaving a significant impact on the film industry.
8. Who has recently conquered the highest peak of the seven continents?
A. Amarjyoti Reddy
B. Soumya Srinath
C. Kamya Karthikeyan
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Kamya Karthikeyan
SOLUTION:
Kamya Karthikeyan has successfully conquered the highest peaks of all seven continents, achieving a remarkable feat in mountaineering.
9. Which Indian player won bronze medal at the King Cup International Badminton 2024?
A. Lakshya Sen
B. HS Prannoy
C. Sathish Kumar
D. Priyanshu Rajawat
ANSWER: A.Lakshya Sen
SOLUTION:
India’s Lakshya Sen finished third in the King Cup International Badminton Open 2024 after beating French shuttler Alex Lanier at Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China, on Sunday. Sen, India’s best-placed singles player in the badminton rankings at world No. 12, beat world No.
10. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Manipur
D. Assam
ANSWER: D.Assam
SOLUTION:
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India.