Books and Authors 1 / 20 Who wrote the book Area of Darkness?[A] Amitav Ghosh[B] V. S. Naipaul[C] Vikram Seth[D] Khushwant Singh A B C D V. S. Naipaul wrote the book Area of Darkness and had also won the Booker Prize in 1971 for the book In a Free State. 2 / 20 Who wrote the book By God’s Decree?[A] Kapil Dev[B] Sachin Tendulkar[C] Rahul Dravid[D] Virat Kohli A B C D Kapil Dev, the former Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian team, wrote the book By God’s Decree. 3 / 20 Who wrote the book Anandmath?[A] Rabindranath Tagore[B] Mahatma Gandhi[C] Bankim Chandra Chatterjee[D] B. R. Ambedkar A B C D Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote the book Anandmath, a Bengali novel based on Sannyasi Rebellion of the late 18th century. 4 / 20 Who wrote the book Ashtadhyayi?[A] Tukaram[B] Panini[C] Kautilya[D] None of the above A B C D Panini wrote the book Ashtadhyayi, which is a ancient linguistic and grammar text on Sanskrit. 5 / 20 Who wrote the book Arthashastra?[A] Kautilya[B] Abul Fazal[C] Tulsiram[D] None of the above A B C D Kautilya wrote the book Arthashastra, which is an ancient Sanskrit text dealing with the subject of statecraft, economics and military. 6 / 20 Who wrote the book An Autobiography?[A] Sardar Patel[B] Jawaharlal Nehru[C] Atal Bihari Vajpayee[D] S. Radhakrishnan A B C D Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book An Autobiography. It is also known as Toward Freedom and was written in 1936. 7 / 20 Who wrote the book A Suitable Boy?[A] Salman Rushdie[B] Arundhati Roy[C] Amitav Ghosh[D] Vikram Seth A B C D Vikram Seth wrote the book A Suitable Boy. He has received many awards like Padma Shri, Sahitya Academy Award and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman. 8 / 20 Who wrote the book The Making of India?[A] Akhilesh Tilotia[B] Amartya Sen[C] Amit Chaudhuri[D] Amitav Ghosh A B C D Akhilesh Tilotia wrote the book The Making of India, which focuses on India’s demographic dividend over various periods in Indian economy. 9 / 20 Who wrote the book Wealth of Nations?[A] Raghuram Rajan[B] John Maynard Keynes[C] Adam Smith[D] None of the above A B C D Adam Smith wrote the book Wealth of Nations. He was a Scottish economist and moral philosopher. 10 / 20 Which of the following books have been written by Abul Fazal?[A] Ain-i-Akbari[B] Akbar-Nama[C] Both of them[D] None of them A B C D Both Ain-i-Akbari and Akbar-Nama have been written by Abul Fazal, who was a grand vizier in the court of Emperor Akbar. 11 / 20 Who wrote the book India Wins Freedom?[A] Akhilesh Tilotia[B] Amitav Ghosh[C] Abdul Kalam Azad[D] A. B. Vajpayee A B C D Abdul Kalam Azad wrote the book India Wins Freedom. He was well-versed with Islamic theology and also a senior leader of the Indian National Congress during the independence struggle. 12 / 20 Who wrote the book New Dimensions of India’s Foreign Policy?[A] Atal Bihari Vajpayee[B] Abdul Kalam Azad[C] Amit Chaudhuri[D] Raghuram Rajan A B C D The book titled “New Dimensions of India’s Foreign Policy” was written by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India three times, and he made significant contributions to India’s foreign policy during his tenure. The book provides insights into his perspective on India’s foreign policy and its evolution during his time in office. 13 / 20 Who wrote the book Gora?[A] V. S. Naipaul[B] Vikram Seth[C] Bankim Chandra Chaterjee[D] Rabindranath Tagore A B C D Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel Laureate in Literature from India in 1913, wrote the book Gora. 14 / 20 Who wrote the book India-From Midnight to the Millennium?[A] Amartya Sen[B] Sashi Tharoor[C] Abhijeet Banerjee[D] None of the above A B C D 15 / 20 Who wrote the book Eternal India?[A] Indira Gandhi[B] Sarojini Naidu[C] Sushma Swaraj[D] Mahatma Gandhi A B C D Indira Gandhi, the first and the only woman Prime Minister in India, wrote the book Eternal India. 16 / 20 Who wrote the book Gita Rahasya?[A] Lala Lajpat Rai[B] Bhagat Singh[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak[D] Sarojini Naidu A B C D Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya Tilak or “The Maker of Modern India” by Mahatma Gandhi, wrote the book Gita Rahasya. 17 / 20 Who wrote the book Development as Freedom?[A] Raghuram Rajan[B] Abhijeet Banerjee[C] Amartya Sen[D] None of the above A B C D Amartya Sen, the Nobel Laureate in Economics, wrote the book Development as Freedom. 18 / 20 Who wrote the book Discovery of India?[A] Sardar Patel[B] Atal Bihari Vajpayee[C] Jawaharlal Nehru[D] Rabindranath Tagore A B C D Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, wrote the book Discovery of India. 19 / 20 Who wrote the book Devadas?[A] Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay[B] Bankim Chandra Chatterjee[C] Rabindranath Tagore[D] None of the above A B C D Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote the book Devadas. He was a Bengali novelist and wrote other books like Srikanto, Choritrohin, Parineeta and Grihadaha. 20 / 20 Who wrote the book Broken Wings?[A] Meira Kumar[B] Indira Gandhi[C] Sushma Swaraj[D] Sarojini Naidu A B C D Sarojini Naidu wrote the book Broken Wings. She was a poet and a freedom fighter who was given sobriquet Nightingale of India by Mahatma Gandhi. Your score isThe average score is 42% 0% Restart quiz Education 1 / 12 Which company has partnered with the Union Ministry of Education to promote creative expression and digital literacy among students and educators? Google Microsoft Apple Adobe The Union Ministry of Education has partnered with software giant Adobe to promote creative expression and digital literacy among students and educators through the utilization of Adobe Express. With an ambitious goal of reaching around 20 million students and upskilling 500,000 teachers, this partnership aims to revolutionize the education landscape in India. 2 / 12 Who launched the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program in India? Narendra Modi Amit Shah Piyush Goyal Dharmendra Pradhan Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, launched the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program in India on September 6, 2023. The program is a collaboration between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Education. It aims to improve the quality of teacher training in India by providing tailored training programs for teachers in higher education institutions. 3 / 12 What percentage of reservations has been approved by the Union Home Ministry for government school graduates in Puducherry pursuing undergraduate medical education? 8% 10% 11% 12% 4 / 12 When is International Literacy Day 2023 celebrated? September 6th September 7th September 8th September 9th International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights. It is celebrated by UNESCO at global, regional, and local levels. The theme for Literacy Day 2023 is ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’. 5 / 12 Which organization has signed an MoU with the Association of American Universities (AAU) to establish the Indo-US Global Challenges Institute? UNESCO IIT Council UGC (University Grants Commission) AIU (Association of Indian Universities) The IIT Council, representing higher-education institutes in India, has entered into an MoU with the Association of American Universities (AAU) to establish the Indo-US Global Challenges Institute to address significant economic, environmental, and technological challenges. 6 / 12 Which of the following is a cultural and educational hub founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and located in Bengal’s Birbhum district? Santiniketan Bolpur Visva-Bharati University None of the above 7 / 12 Which state will be the location of the newly approved Sarakka Central Tribal University? Andhra Pradesh Telangana Chhattisgarh Jharkhand 8 / 12 Which of the following institutions has recently renewed and restructured its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)? All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Ministry of Education National Council of Educational Research and Training 9 / 12 Which Indian teacher was named a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2023? Deep Narayan Ranjitsinh Disale Sonam Wangchuk Arvind Gupta Deep Narayan Nayak, a dedicated teacher from West Bengal, was named a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2023. He is one of the top 10 finalists from around the world who are competing for this prestigious award, which celebrates exceptional educators. Nayak's selection is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of education. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and his unwavering commitment to helping underprivileged children succeed. He has made a significant impact on the lives of his students and their communities, and his work is an inspiration to us all. 10 / 12 Which country signed an MoU with India to strengthen educational ties in November 2023? UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar Kuwait 11 / 12 Which East African country is home to the first international campus established by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)? Tanzania Kenya Mozambique Uganda IIT Madras has set up its first international campus on Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, marking a significant step in global education and cooperation between India and Tanzania. 12 / 12 What is the grading achieved by Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSMUJ) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, as per the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)? A A++ A+ A- Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSMUJ) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has attained the highest grade, 'A++,' from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This significant achievement reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence and overall institutional development, marking a remarkable leap from its previous 'B' grade in 2006 and 2015. Your score isThe average score is 33% 0% Restart quiz Persons 1 / 13 ‘Robert E Lucas’ who passed away recently, was associated with which field?[A] Physics[B] Economics[C] Medicine[D] Literature A B C D Nobel laureate Robert E Lucas has recently passed away at the age of 85. He was an American economist at the University of Chicago.Dr. Lucas, the recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in economic sciences, was best known for his role in developing a concept called the theory of rational expectations approach in macroeconomics. 2 / 13 Who is the first Indian scientist to become the Fellow of the Royal Society this year?[A] Rajeev Varshney[B] Ranjit Kher[C] Rajendra Singh[D] Ratna Sagar A B C D 3 / 13 Who has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize?[A] Hari Balakrishnan[B] Ranjan Gogoi[C] Amitabh Bhachhan[D] Raghuram Rajan A B C D Computer scientist Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize. The Indian-origin MIT Professor has received the Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.The Marconi Prize is awarded annually by the Marconi Society to innovators who have contributed to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology. 4 / 13 Which Indian has been nominated by the US President Joe Biden to lead the World Bank?[A] Urjit Patel[B] Raghuram Rajan[C] Ajay Banga[D] Viral Acharya A B C D 5 / 13 Who is the winner of the Bahrain’s ISA Award for Service to Humanity Himalayan Cataract Project?[A] Dr Sanduk Ruit[B] Dr Santhosh G Honavar[C] Dr Vineet Ratra[D] Dr Aditya Kelkar A B C D 6 / 13 Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the President of which country?[A] Israel[B] Guyana[C] Ukraine[D] UAE A B C D President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the ninth President of Guyana, is one among the 21 recipients of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA).He will also be the Chief Guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held this time in Indore. US-based businessman Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, and DSB Group CEO Piyush Gupta are among 21 recipients. 7 / 13 Aung Suu Kyi is the former leader of which country?[A] Thailand[B] Myanmar[C] Bangladesh[D] Nepal A B C D 8 / 13 Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’?[A] Urjit Patel[B] Raghuram Rajan[C] C Rangarajan[D] M Narasimhan A B C D ‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’ book is a memoir of Dr C. Rangarajan, the 19th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a former Member of Parliament.The book includes his journey as an economist and RBI Governor and sheds lights on some of the hidden truths surrounding India’s economic history including the account of 1991 reforms. 9 / 13 Which song made in India has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category?[A] Srivalli[B] Naatu Naatu[C] Pasoori[D] Kesariya A B C D ‘Naatu Naatu’ song from the blockbuster Telugu film ‘RRR’ has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ was also shortlisted in the ‘Best International Feature Film’ category. ‘RRR’ was nominated in two categories, ‘Best Picture – Non-English Language’ and ‘Original Song – Motion Picture’ in Golden Globe Awards 2023. 10 / 13 Who was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural development?[A] P Sainath[B] Jean Dreze[C] Sethrichem Sangtam[D] Amrtya Sen A B C D 11 / 13 Prime Minister released a commemorative coin and stamp on which leader’s 150th birth anniversary on 13th December at Puducherry?[A] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel[B] Sri Aurobindo[C] Gopal Krishna Gokhale[D] Annie Besant A B C D Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in a programme commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary, on 13th December.The programme is being held in Kamban Kalai Sangam, Puducherry, under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Prime Minister also released a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Sri Aurobindo. He was an Indian nationalist and editor of newspapers such as Vande Mataram. He later became a spiritual reformer and established Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry. 12 / 13 Which Indian-origin veteran has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Federal Reserve Bank of New York?[A] Sushmita Shukla[B] Indra Nooyi[C] Preethi Sudan[D] Gita Gopinath A B C D Sushmita Shukla, Indian-origin veteran of the insurance industry, has been appointed as First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.The appointment was approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of New York. She has been appointed as First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 2023, as the second-ranking officer. 13 / 13 Who has been named as the ‘2022 person of the year by Time magazine’?[A] Elon Musk[B] Volodymyr Zelensky[C] Joe Biden[D] Xi Jinping A B C D Your score isThe average score is 15% 0% Restart quiz STATE 1 / 20 Which state in India has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as its aquatic animal? Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Jharkhand West Bengal Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state's aquatic animal. The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to wildlife conservation, environmental preservation, and public awareness, as evidenced by its declaration of the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal and the launch of the Meri Ganga Meri Dolphin 2023 campaign. 2 / 20 Which state is the first in India to take steps to ensure minimum wages for gig workers? Rajasthan Kerala Jharkhand Karnataka Jharkhand is the first state in India to take steps to ensure minimum wages for gig workers, such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Uber, and Rapido employees. This is a significant move towards ensuring fair compensation for those in the gig economy. 3 / 20 Which state government has announced a free gas cylinder for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries? Bihar Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free gas cylinder for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries as a Diwali gift. This scheme will benefit approximately 1.75 crore families in the state. 4 / 20 Which Indian state is developing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-based early warning system to prevent collisions between trains and wild elephants? Kerala Tamil Nadu Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu is nearing the completion of its pioneering AI-based early warning system designed to safeguard wild elephants from train collisions. 5 / 20 Which union territory of India celebrates Accession Day on October 26? Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Accession Day is a public holiday in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, commemorating October 26, 1947, when Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession, in which Jammu and Kashmir joined the Dominion of India. 6 / 20 Which Indian state has received approval for the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project, with the Indian government allocating Rs 1,557 crore for its completion? Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Haryana Rajasthan The Indian government has approved the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project in Uttarakhand, with an allocation of Rs 1,557 crore for its completion under the PMKSY-AIBP program. 7 / 20 Which state government launched the 'iStart Talent Connect Portal'? Gujarat Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Karnataka The Rajasthan government launched the 'iStart Talent Connect Portal' at Jaipur's Techno Hub. The iStart Talent Connect Portal is a significant addition to the state's flagship initiative, iStart Rajasthan, which aims to empower the startup ecosystem in Rajasthan. The portal is expected to boost employment opportunities in the state and help to attract and retain talent. 8 / 20 Which state government launched the "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna" in 2023? Delhi Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi launched the "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojna" in 2023. This initiative aims to provide free coaching for various competitive examinations and entrance tests to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. The yojna is a significant step towards promoting social justice and equity in education. It will help students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and compete for opportunities on an equal footing. 9 / 20 Which Indian state is the first to have a hallmarking center in every district? Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Kerala is the first Indian state to have a hallmarking center in every district. The inauguration of a hallmarking centre in Idukki marked a significant milestone for Kerala, making it the first state in India to have a hallmarking centre in each of its 14 districts. Hallmarking is a process of certifying the purity of gold ornaments. 10 / 20 Which state government has challenged its governor in the Supreme Court over pending bills recently? Telangana Bihar Karnataka Kerala The Kerala government has challenged its governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, in the Supreme Court over pending bills. The government has alleged that Khan has failed to fulfil his constitutional duties by delaying or withholding assent to bills passed by the state legislature. 11 / 20 Which state in India is set to launch a series of microsites to boost pilgrimage tourism? Tamil Nadu Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Kerala Kerala is set to launch a series of microsites to boost religious tourism. These microsites will provide information in different languages about the state's rich heritage and its primary religious destinations. 12 / 20 Which state has the highest percentage of deaths in road accidents according to the report 'Road Accidents in India-2022'? Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Tamil Nadu Karnataka According to the report 'Road Accidents in India-2022', Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of deaths due to road accidents (13.4%), followed by Tamil Nadu (10.6%). Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents in 2022, with 13.9% of the total accidents, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 11.8%. 13 / 20 Which state is poised to become the first in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Maharashtra Kerala Gujarat Uttarakhand Uttarakhand is set to make history by becoming the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This move by the state government aims to establish legal uniformity, promote gender equality, and modernize existing legal frameworks. 14 / 20 Which state has bagged the First Prize for Best State in Inland Fisheries? Madhya Pradesh Bihar Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh, led by the Yogi Adityanath government, has been awarded the 'Best State' for inland fisheries in plain areas, recognizing the state's efforts in promoting fisheries and enhancing the income of fishermen. 15 / 20 In which state has the Governor approved a bill raising the reservation quota from 50% to 65%? Maharashtra Bihar Uttar Pradesh Karnataka The Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, approved the 'Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill,' increasing the reservation quota from 50% to 65%, addressing social inequality and surpassing the 50% ceiling set by the Supreme Court. 16 / 20 Which Indian state recently imposed an immediate ban on the production, storage, distribution, and sale of halal-certified products? Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh Karnataka Tamil Nadu The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a ban on halal-certified products within the state, citing concerns about the misuse of certification for items like oil, sugar, toothpaste, and spices, beyond its traditional application to meat products. 17 / 20 Which Indian state has officially declared the 'Ghol' fish as its state fish? Maharashtra Karnataka Gujarat Kerala The 'Ghol' fish has been officially declared the state fish of Gujarat in a move to recognize and promote the rich aquatic biodiversity of the region. The announcement was made by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the inaugural ceremony of the first Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 held at Gujarat Science City. 18 / 20 Which Indian state's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has earned global recognition and secured a spot on the UNWTO's prestigious list of Case Studies? Punjab Maharashtra Kerala Gujarat Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has garnered global acclaim by being featured on the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) list of Case Studies, showcasing the state's commitment to eco-friendly tourism and sustainable travel. 19 / 20 Which organization has partnered with Survey of India to create a 3D digital twin mapping program in India? Genesys International’s National Mapping Agency DRDO ISRO Genesys International’s partnership with Survey of India is groundbreaking, aiming to create a 3D digital twin-mapping program, in alignment with India’s geospatial policy for technological advancements in mapping and urban planning. 20 / 20 In which Indian state was the world's first 3D-printed temple unveiled? Karnataka Telangana Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Telangana unveiled the world's first 3D-printed temple in Burugupally, Siddipet district, marking a significant technological milestone achieved through a three-month 3D printing process. Your score isThe average score is 5% 0% Restart quiz SPORTS 1 / 23 Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder?[A] Osteoporosis[B] Nyctalopia[C] Color blindness[D] Down Syndrome A B C D Color blindness diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder. Color blindness often happens when someone is not able to distinguish between certain colors. 2 / 23 Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?[A] Science[B] Literature[C] Sports[D] Politics A B C D Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton, known as one of the best players of his generation, played for Manchester United for 17 years.He scored 249 goals in 758 games. He won numerous accolades, including the European Cup, three league titles, and the FA Cup. 3 / 23 Which country’s hockey team clinched the Asian Games gold medal?[A] China[B] Japan[C] India[D] Pakistan A B C D The Indian men’s hockey team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Japan 5-1 in the final of the Asian Games.India’s captain, Harmanpreet, scored two goals, while Manpreet, Amit Rohidas and Abhishek scored one goal each. India’s win reclaimed the Asian Games gold medal after nine years. India has played 17 matches without a loss, as of now. 4 / 23 Rutuja Bhosale, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?[A] Squash[B] Chess[C] Badminton[D] Tennis A B C D The mixed doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale beat Chinese Taipei pair En-shuo Liang and Tsung-hao Huang in the finals to clinch gold at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.Earlier, another Indian duo Ramanathan Ramkumar and Saket Myneni bag silver in the men’s doubles. 5 / 23 Tigist Assefa, who broke the women’s marathon world record, is from which country?[A] Kenya[B] Ethiopia[C] Jamaica[D] South Africa A B C D Tigist Assefa from Ethiopia recently broke the women’s marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon.The 26-year-old runner broke the record by crossing the finish line in two hours, eleven minutes, and fifty-three seconds. 6 / 23 Which country clinched the Asia Cup 2023 title in cricket?[A] India[B] Pakistan[C] Sri Lanka[D] Bangladesh A B C D India recorded a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo. Led by Mohammed Siraj’s bowling performance of six wicket haul, India stunned Sri Lanka, creating multiple records on the way.India extended its record of most Asia Cup ODI titles with its eighth win. Mohammed Siraj equalled the fastest ODI five-wicket haul with a 16-ball five-for-record shared with Chaminda Vaas. 7 / 23 Which country’s cricket board announced to equalise women’s match fees with men’s team?[A] Bangladesh[B] Australia[C] West Indies[D] England A B C D The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced that it will increase the match fees for the England Women’s cricket team to bring them in line with the Men’s cricket team.England joins the likes of New Zealand, India and South Africa in announcing equal match fees for both men’s and women’s teams. 8 / 23 Parul Chaudhary, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?[A] Steeplechase[B] Javelin Throw[C] Archery[D] Shooting A B C D India’s Parul Chaudhary finished 11th in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.She set a new National Record and also went past the entry standard for Paris Olympics. Parul clocked 9:15.31s and broke the record set during Rio Olympics in 2016 while also finishing under 9:23.00s, the qualification mark for Paris Olympics. 9 / 23 Which Indian state hosts the 7th edition of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament?[A] Goa[B] Maharashtra[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Odisha A B C D The 7th edition of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which was instituted in 2011, began at Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium.It’s the first time that the tournament is being held in India, and the Tamil Nadu capital will be hosting an international hockey tournament after a gap of more than 15 years. India, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and Pakistan teams are participating. 10 / 23 Which country hosted the Asian Surfing Championship 2023?[A] India[B] Bangladesh[C] Mauritius[D] Maldives A B C D The India surf team, participating for the first time, in the Asian championship has bagged the bronze medal.Two Tamil Nadu youths also broke into the top 10 Asian rankings. As a team, India scored 2,708 points securing the third position, thereby winning the bronze medal. Japan won the gold with 4,450 points. 11 / 23 Keerthana Pandian, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?[A] Squash[B] Table Tennis[C] Badminton[D] Snooker A B C D Keerthana Pandian defeated fellow Indian Anupama Ramachandran in the final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.She emerged as the IBSF World under-21 women’s snooker champion. Bengaluru’s Natasha Chethan clinched a bronze medal. Dhruv Patel was the best performer in the men’s title, who went down in the quarter finals. 12 / 23 Which state of Australia announced not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected exceeding expenditures.?[A] Victoria[B] Queensland[C] Tasmania[D] New South Wales A B C D Australia’s state of Victoria not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected exceeding expenditures.The state head announced that the prices could blow out to more than A$7 billion ($4.8 billion) from a budgeted A$2.6 billion if they went ahead. 13 / 23 Bhavani Devi, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?[A] Tennis[B] Fencing[C] Shooting[D] Archery A B C D Bhavani Devi recently became the first Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Championships. The Asian fencing championships was held in Wuxi, China.Bhavani Devi is 29 years old. Earlier in Tokyo Olympics, she was the first Indian fencer to ever compete at an Olympics. 14 / 23 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are associated with which sports?[A] Badminton[B] Tennis[C] Table Tennis[D] Foot Ball A B C D India’s lead badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first doubles pair from the country to win the Indonesia Open title, which is currently a Super 1000 event on the BWF World Tour.The duo defeated world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight-games to clinch their first Super 1000 title. 15 / 23 Who is the first Indian woman to be named as a ‘Wisden Cricketer of the Year’?[A] Harmanpreet Kaur[B] Smriti Mandana[C] Mithali Raj[D] Deepti Sharma A B C D Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to be named as one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year. She led Mumbai Indians to win the inaugural Women’s Premier League in March.Suryakumar Yadav was named Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer of the Year. At present, Suryakumar Yadav remains at number one position in the ICC T20 men’s rankings. 16 / 23 Shang Juncheng, who was seen in the news recently, plays which sports?[A] Badminton[B] Squash[C] Tennis[D] Chess A B C D 17-year-old Shang Juncheng created history by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.China, aside also earned his first tour-level win in four tries, besides clinching his first major win. There are seven Chinese women in the singles draw, led by the veteran Zhang Shuai, who is ranked at 22nd place in the world. 17 / 23 In 2023, Portugal Football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club Al Nassr of which country?[A] Germany[B] Saudi Arabia[C] UAE[D] Qatar A B C D Ace Football player Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract.He left the Manchester United last month. Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia after a spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups. 18 / 23 Antim Panghal, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?[A] Chess[B] Wrestling[C] Shooting[D] Badminton A B C D Indian female wrestler Antim Panghal has been nominated for the honour of United World Wrestling Rising Star of the YearIn addition to Panghal, the five women across the world who were nominated for the award include Nonoka Ozaki of Japan, Amit Elor of the US, Emma Malmgren of Sweden, and Andreea Ana of Romania. 19 / 23 Which Indian city is the host of Asian Wrestling Championships 2023?[A] New Delhi[B] Bhubaneswar[C] Bengaluru[D] Guwahati A B C D Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 is set to take place between March 28 to April 2 in New Delhi, the United World Wrestling announced.The Championship will include men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and men’s Greco-Roman divisions. The first and second events will take place in Zagreb and Cairo in February while the third and fourth events will take place in Bishkek and Budapest in June and July. 20 / 23 Which sportsperson has been named as the ‘BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022’?[A] Neeraj Chopra[B] Virat Kohli[C] Lionel Messi[D] Mirabai Chanu A B C D Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022.He also won the tournament’s Golden Ball, awarded to the best player, after scoring seven goals at his fifth World Cup. 21 / 23 Which Indian player won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in Tel Aviv?[A] Vidit Gujrathi[B] Pentala Harikrishna[C] Praggnanandhaa R[D] Gukesh D A B C D Indian ace chess player R. Praggnanandhaa won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in Tel Aviv.He clinched a 3-0 triumph over fellow Tamil Nadu Grandmaster V. Pranav in the summit clash. Praggnanandhaa was the winner of the 2021 Challenger Tour and Pranav was the 2022 Challenger Tour champion. 22 / 23 Manisha Ramadass, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?[A] Cricket[B] Badminton[C] Weight-lifting[D] Shooting A B C D Indian shuttler Manisha Ramadass has been named the Badminton World Federation (BWF) female Para-Badminton Player of the Year.The World Champion in the SU5 section, Manisha Ramadass won 11 gold and five bronze medals overall in 2022. BWF Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year went to WH2 world champion and reigning Paralympic champion Daiki Kajiwara. Viktor Axelsen and Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong won the BWF Player of the Year Awards. 23 / 23 Unnati Hooda, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?[A] Tennis[B] Squash[C] Badminton[D] Hockey A B C D Unnati Hooda becomes first Indian to enter U-17 women’s singles final in Asia Junior Badminton Championships.She clinched the silver medal in the Championships held in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Men’s doubles pair of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat and U-15 men’s singles shuttler Anish Thoppani also won silver medals. Your score isThe average score is 34% 0% Restart quiz Honours and Awards 1 / 31 A.B.K. Prasad, who was chosen for Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award, is associated with which profession?[A] Businessperson[B] Scientist[C] Journalist[D] Sportsperson A B C D 2 / 31 BV Doshi, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?[A] Business[B] Sports[C] Architecture[D] Politics A B C D 3 / 31 Who is the winner of the Bahrain’s ISA Award for Service to Humanity Himalayan Cataract Project?[A] Dr Sanduk Ruit[B] Dr Santhosh G Honavar[C] Dr Vineet Ratra[D] Dr Aditya Kelkar A B C D 4 / 31 Which author has been awarded the ‘Federal Bank Literary Award 2022’?[A] K Venu[B] Sreekumaran Thampi[C] Anwar Ali[D] M Mukundan A B C D 5 / 31 Who is the author of the ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ Book?[A] Amit Shah[B] Sanjeev Sanyal[C] Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit[D] Manoj Soni A B C D 6 / 31 Which film was selected as the ‘best film-drama’ in the Global Globes Award 2023?[A] Avatar: The Way of Water[B] Elvis[C] The Fabelmans[D] Top Gun: Maverick A B C D 7 / 31 Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the President of which country?[A] Israel[B] Guyana[C] Ukraine[D] UAE A B C D 8 / 31 Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’?[A] Urjit Patel[B] Raghuram Rajan[C] C Rangarajan[D] M Narasimhan A B C D 9 / 31 Which Indian scientist won the ‘VinFuture special prize 2022’?[A] Dr. Amit Singh[B] Thalappil Pradeep[C] Kanishka Biswas[D] Binay Kumar Saikia A B C D 10 / 31 Who has been conferred with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award (SIES)?[A] Narendra Modi[B] Rajnath Singh[C] Venkaiah Naidu[D] Amit Shah A B C D 11 / 31 How many Indians feature in the Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy list?[A] None[B] Two[C] Three[D] Five A B C D 12 / 31 Who were awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science by US President Joe Biden? Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella Arvind Krishna and Shantanu Narayen Parag Agrawal and Neal Mohan US President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation to Ashok Gadgil and the National Medal of Science to Subra Suresh. Ashok Gadgil is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his work on developing sustainable technologies, including the Berkeley-Gadgil straw rocket stove and the Berkeley-Darfur Stove. Subra Suresh is the Vannevar Bush Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is known for his work on materials science and engineering, including his research on developing new materials for medical devices and implants. 13 / 31 Who received the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility? John Chambers Mukesh Ambani Nita Ambani Mukesh Aghi Nita Ambani received the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility for her philanthropic work through the Reliance Foundation. 14 / 31 Who won the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition? Rohan Sharma Aarav Patel Zara Khan Vihaan Talya Vikas Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, secured the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, a renowned photography competition. 15 / 31 The "Champions of Earth" award was conferred by which of the following organisations? World Economic Forum United Nations Environment Programme Global Environment Facility World Bank The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the 2023 Champions of the Earth, honouring a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has been given to trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet. It is the UN’s highest environmental honour. 16 / 31 Who won the British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding in 2023 for his/her debut book, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire'? Arjun Patel Rahul Khan Priya Sharma Nandini Das India-born author Nandini Das won the British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding in 2023 for her debut book, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire.' This remarkable work, hailed as the “true origin story of Britain and India told through England’s first diplomatic mission to the Mughal courts,” secured the top spot this year at a ceremony held at the British Academy in London. 17 / 31 Who was awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi award by the Kerala government in 2023? M.T. Vasudevan Nair T. Padmanabhan N.S. Madhavan K.R. Meera T. Padmanabhan was awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi award by the Kerala government in 2023. This highest civilian honour in the state was awarded to Padmanabhan in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Malayalam literature. Padmanabhan is a renowned writer of novels, short stories, and essays. He is also a translator and a critic. His works have been translated into several languages. Padmanabhan is considered to be one of the most important writers in Malayalam literature today. 18 / 31 Which two Indian cities have been included in the prestigious Creative Cities Network of UNESCO recently? Kozhikode and Gwalior Varanasi and Jaipur Indore and Mumbai Chennai and Hyderabad Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have made it to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO for contributions in the fields of literature and music, respectively. The announcement was made by UNESCO on its official website on October 31, which is designated as World Cities Day. 19 / 31 Who is the recipient of the 2023 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the top prize instituted by the Kerala government in the field of literature? S.K. Vasanthan Sugathakumari M.T. Vasudevan Nair K.S. Achuthan Writer and scholar S.K. Vasanthan has been chosen for this year's Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the top prize instituted by the Kerala government in the field of literature. His major works such as Kerala Samskara Charitra Nikhandu and Nammal Nadanna Vazhikal - two works dealing with the cultural history of Kerala and Padinjaran Kavya Mimamsa are notable additions to the body of scholarly literature in Malayalam. 20 / 31 Which institution received the 'Changemaker of the Year' award in 2023 from the Hindu BusinessLine newspaper? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) National Stock Exchange (NSE) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the 'Changemaker of the Year' award in 2023 from the Hindu BusinessLine newspaper for playing a pivotal role in handling the Indian economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 / 31 Who was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as the world's longest-serving female head of government? Jacinda Ardern Sheikh Hasina Margaret Thatcher Angela Merkel Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as the world's longest-serving female head of government. 22 / 31 Who was awarded the 19th 'Kalakar Puraskar' for their contributions to Konkani music? John Aguiar Jhon d'silva Remo Fernandes Apolinaris D’Souza Apolinaris D'Souza, a renowned Konkani singer, lyricist, and composer, was awarded the 19th 'Kalakar Puraskar' for their significant contributions to Konkani music. The award ceremony took place on November 5, 2023, during a public event held at Kalaangann, Mangaluru. 23 / 31 Who has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards for the song "Abundance in Millets"? Shankar Mahadevan Ustad Zakir Hussain A.R. Rahman Falguni Shah Falguni Shah, the Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist and songwriter, has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance for her song "Abundance in Millets" at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The song highlights the potential of millets in addressing world hunger, and Falguni Shah is recognized for her advocacy of millet cultivation and consumption. 24 / 31 Who has been selected as the recipient of the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023 by the Maharashtra government? Asha Bhonsle Suresh Wadkar Kavita Krishnamurthy Kumar Sanu Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, the esteemed playback singer and National Award winner has been chosen by the Maharashtra government to receive the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023. This recognition is for his remarkable contribution to the world of music. 25 / 31 Which country is the home base for the cleantech startup She-Guard, the winner of the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals? India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka She-Guard, the Pakistan-based cleantech startup, secured victory at the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals by presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. Their mission involves transforming banana crop waste into affordable, eco-friendly sanitary napkins, addressing climate change, public health, and solid waste management challenges in Pakistan. 26 / 31 Which Tamil writer was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam"? Jeyamkondan Jayamohan Perumal Murugan Sivasankari Tamil writer Sivasankari was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam". 27 / 31 Which state was awarded the third prize for its outstanding efforts in operationalizing Telemanas? Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh received the third prize for its remarkable achievements in implementing Telemanas, a tele-technology-based mental health and counselling service. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, presented this award, which was accepted by Dr. Pinky Joval, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Uttar Pradesh. 28 / 31 Which renowned Hollywood actor is set to receive the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa? Michael Douglas Tom Hanks Leonardo DiCaprio Brad Pitt Michael Douglas will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa, recognizing his significant contributions to the world of cinema. He has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He is also known for his iconic roles in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Fatal Attraction," and "Wall Street." 29 / 31 Which team won the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023 International Military Exercise? The British Army The Indian Army The US Army The Australian Army The Indian Army won the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023 International Military Exercise, which was held in Wales, UK. A team from 3/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the prestigious event. 30 / 31 Which organization received a UN award for its contribution to sustainability reporting? World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) received the ISAR Honours 2023 from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for its contribution to sustainability reporting. The award was given in recognition of ICAI's efforts to promote sustainable practices in India and align with international standards 31 / 31 Who was awarded the 'Durga Bharat Samman' by the Governor of West Bengal for his contributions to the world of music and the preservation of Indian classical music heritage? Shubha Mudgal Ajoy Chakrabarty Kumar Gandharva Bhimsen Joshi Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty was honoured with the 'Durga Bharat Samman' for his significant contributions to music and the heritage of Indian classical music. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Talkies 1 / 12 The first Dada Saheb Phalke award is won by?A. Devika RaniB. Dileep KumarC. Dada Saheb PhalkeD. Jatin Lalit A B C D 2 / 12 Who is called the Father of Indian Cinema?A. AK HangalB. Dileep KumarC. Dada Saheb PhalkeD. Jatin Lalit A B C D 3 / 12 Which was the first 3D Film of India?A. Kagaz Ke PhoolB. DeewanaC. DarrD. My Dear Kuttichathan A B C D 4 / 12 Alia Bhatt's debut movie 'Student of the Year' also starred which of the following actor pairs?A. Varun and SidhharthaB. Varun and RanveerC. Sidhhartha and ShahidD. None of these A B C D 5 / 12 What is the name of half sister of Alia Bhatt?A. Koel PuriB. Hrishita BhattC. Pooja BhattD. None of these A B C D 6 / 12 Who is Alia Bhatt's co-star in the upcoming movie 'Shaandaar'?A. Ranbir KapoorB. Salmaan KhanC. Shahid KapoorD. Irfan Khan A B C D 7 / 12 Which Indian film has been chosen as India's official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film category at Oscars 2018?A. NewtonB. Toilet: Ek Prem KathaC. BhoomiD. Shubh Mangal Savdhan A B C D 8 / 12 Which of the following Indian films won the Jury Prize for Best Film at the Hong Kong International Film Festival?A. Hindi MediumB. Prakash ElectronicC. ReloadedD. Newton A B C D 9 / 12 Which Bollywood film has won the best film honor at the 2017 Hong Kong International Film Festival?A. TrivisaB. NewtonC. HappinessD. Blue Mountains A B C D 10 / 12 Which Indian short film will be screened by UNESCO as part of 2017 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) in Indonesia?A. AzaadB. GutthiC. Roadside AmbanisD. Little terrorist A B C D 11 / 12 Which movie won the Best Film at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)?A. Konkana Sen SharmaB. An Insignificant ManC. Mukti BhawanD. Kammatipaddam A B C D 12 / 12 Which film honored at World fest Houston?A. The olivesB. The GwaliorC. The Black PrinceD. The Narrating Prince A B C D Your score isThe average score is 41% 0% Restart quiz
