Top Obituaries Current Affairs 1 / 30 Consider the following statements about the Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj who passed away in February 2024:1. He belonged to the Swetambara Community2. He ended his life after undertaking 'Sallekhna'Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both of the above None of the above The correct answer is 2 only.• Renowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away. 2 / 30 Who was the renowned economic historian and scholar, known for works like Private Investment in India 1900-1939 and The Political Economy of Underdevelopment, who passed away at the age of 83? Amartya Sen Amiya Kumar Bagchi Prabhat Patnaik Ashok Mitra The correct answer is Amiya Kumar Bagchi.• Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi (1936–2024), a prominent economist, scholar, and public intellectual, passed away on November 28, 2024. Known for his groundbreaking work in economic history and development economics, he was a key figure in examining the impact of imperialism on underdevelopment. 3 / 30 Breyten Breytenbach, a renowned anti-apartheid activist and poet, was a leading voice in Afrikaans literature. He belonged to which country? Australia South Africa Canada New Zealand The correct answer is South Africa.. Breyten Breytenbach, a renowned South African writer, poet, and anti-apartheid activist, passed away in Paris at the age of 85. 4 / 30 Which veteran Tamil actor, known for his versatile performances in over 400 films and honored with the Kalaimamani Award, recently passed away at the age of 80? Delhi Ganesh Sivaji Ganesan R. Muthuraman M. R. Radha The correct answer is Delhi Ganesh.• Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh, known for his memorable roles in over 400 films, passed away on November 9, 2024, at 80 years old due to age- related illness. 5 / 30 What type of actor was Atul Parchure primarily known as? Malayalam actor Marathi and Hindi actor Bengali actor Punjabi actor The correct answer is Marathi and Hindi actor.. Atul Parchure was renowned for his work in both Marathi and Hindi films, particularly for his comic roles. 6 / 30 Which regional styles did Munawwar Rana embrace in his poetry, contributing to his popularity in non-Urdu areas? Persian and Arabic Awadhi and Urdu Hindi and Sanskrit Punjabi and Sindhi The correct answer is Awadhi and Urdu.• PM condoled the demise of Urdu poet Munawwar Rana. 7 / 30 Consider the following statements about Pankaj Udhas:1. He was an Indian Lavani singer.2. He was honored with the Padma Shri award to commemorate the completion of silver jubilee in the career of ghazal singing in 2006.3. He is native to Jaipur, Rajasthan.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only 3 only None of the above The correct answer is 2 only.Legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, voice behind "Chitthi Aayee Hai", died at 72. 8 / 30 Padma Shri awardee Kapil Dev Prasad who recently passed away was awarded Padma Shri for which art? Bawan Buti Madhubani Painting Bhagalpuri Silk Patua Art The correct answer is Bawan Buti. 9 / 30 What was the title of the best-selling book written by Daniel Kahneman who recently passed away? Thinking, Quick and Fast Fast and Slow Thinking Thinking, Fast and Slow Slow and Reflective Thinking The correct answer is Thinking, Fast and Slow• Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize Winner, died at 90. 10 / 30 Dalip Majithia, India's oldest Air Force Pilot passed away at 103. At which post did he retire? Wing Commander Group Captain Air Commodore Squadron Leader The correct answer is Squadron Leader.• Dalip Majithia, India's oldest Air Force Pilot passed away at 103. 11 / 30 Which party leader, Atul Kumar Anjaan, passed away at the age of 70 in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow? Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Indian National Congress (INC) Communist Party of India (CPI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) The correct answer is Communist Party of India (CPI).. Communist Party of India (CPI) national secretary Atul Kumar Anjaan, aged 70, passed away at a private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. 12 / 30 Sushil Modi, the Ex Deputy Chief Minister, who recently passed away at the age of 72, served in which Indian state? Uttar Pradesh Bihar Rajasthan Gujarat The correct answer is Bihar.• Sushil Modi, the Ex Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, recently passed away at the age of 72 13 / 30 From which country does the renowned actor Donald Sutherland, who recently passed away, hail? United States United Kingdom Canada Australia The correct answer is Canada. 14 / 30 From which community of Sri Lanka did R. Sampanthan, who recently passed away, belong? (July 2024) Sinhalese Tamil Burgher Moor The correct answer is Tamil. 15 / 30 Prabhat Jha, the veteran BJP leader who recently passed away at the age of 67,was a prominent figure_________ politics, having served as the state's BJP in president and as a Rajya Sabha MP. Bihar Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Gujarat The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh• Veteran BJP leader Prabhat Jha passed away at the age of 67 on July 26, 2024, in a hospital in Delhi. He had been suffering from an illness for some time. 16 / 30 Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao, who recently passed away, belonged to which country? United States Japan China South Korea The correct answer is China. 17 / 30 Who recently passed away at the age of 117 years and 168 days, having been recognized as the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records? Jeanne Calment Kane Tanaka Maria Branyas Morera Gertrude Weaver The correct answer is Maria Branyas Morera.• Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, died at 117 years and 168 days on August 19, 2024, at a nursing home in Catalonia, Spain. 18 / 30 Pravin Gordhan dies at 75. In which year did Pravin Gordhan, the prominent Indian-origin South African politician, and anti-apartheid activist, receive the Pravasi Bhartiya Award, which is India's highest honour for overseas Indians? 2008 2010 2012 2014 The correct answer is 2010.• Pravin Gordhan passed away at 75 after a brief battle with cancer on September 13, 2024.• Gordhan was honored with the Pravasi Bhartiya Award in 2010 by then-President Pratibha Patil of India. 19 / 30 Justice KS Puttaswamy, who recently passed away at the age of 98, was a key advocate for which fundamental right in India, particularly through his challenge against the Aadhaar scheme? Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Speech Right to Privacy Right to Education The correct answer is Right to Privacy.• Justice KS Puttaswamy, a prominent advocate for privacy rights in India, passed away at the age of 98 on October 28, 2024. His work significantly impacted the legal landscape regarding personal privacy. 20 / 30 Dinanath Batra, a prominent advocate for Indianized education and founder of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, has passed away at the age of 94 in Delhi. He contributed significantly to promoting Indian values in education and shaping the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. What role did he hold in the Shiksha Bachao Andolan? National Convener Vice President General Secretary Treasurer The correct answer is National Convener.• Dinanath Batra, an educationist known for advocating Indianized education, passed away at 94. 21 / 30 Justice H.S. Bedi, former Supreme Court Judge, has recently passed away at 78. What role did Justice H S Bedi play in the investigation of 'fake' encounter cases in Gujarat? He was the Advocate General of Gujarat during the investigation. He was Chairman of the Monitoring Authority set up by the Supreme Court. He was a member of the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission. He was the Special Prosecutor for the Gujarat encounter cases. The correct answer is He was Chairman of the Monitoring Authority set up by the Supreme Court.• Justice H.S. Bedi, former SC Judge, passed away at 78. 22 / 30 Which High Court's Chief Justice was Justice Giridhar Malaviya, who recently passed away? Delhi High Court Allahabad High Court Bombay High Court Calcutta High Court The correct answer is Allahabad High Court. 23 / 30 M.D.R Ramachandran, who recently passed away, was the Chief Minister of which State/Union Territory? Tamil Nadu Lakshadweep Puducherry Kerala The correct answer is Puducherry.. Former Puducherry Chief Minister M.D.R Ramachandran passed away at the age of 90 due to age-related ailments. 24 / 30 Purushottam Upadhyay, the iconic figure in Gujarati sugam sangeet, passed away on December 12, 2024. Which prestigious award did Purushottam Upadhyay receive for his contributions to music? Padma Bhushan Padma Vibhushan Padma Shri Dadasaheb Phalke Award The correct answer is Padma Shri.• Renowned Gujarati singer and composer Purushottam Upadhyay passed away at the age of 90.• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Malhar Thakar expressed their condolences. 25 / 30 Which legendary filmmaker, known for pioneering Indian New Wave cinema and his iconic films include Manthan, Bhumika, Junoon, and Ankur, passed away at the age of 90? Satyajit Ray Mrinal Sen Mani Ratnam Shyam Benegal The correct answer is Shyam Benegal.⚫ Shyam Benegal, legendary filmmaker and pioneer of Indian cinema's parallel movement, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Mumbai at the age of 90. 26 / 30 Which visionary leader, known for steering Suzuki Motor for over 40 years and expanding its presence in India, passed away at the age of 94? Osamu Suzuki Akio Mutayashi Soichiro Hamada Eiji Toyoda The correct answer is Osamu Suzuki.. Osamu Suzuki, who led Suzuki Motor for over 40 years, passed away at the age of 94 on Christmas Day due to lymphoma. 27 / 30 Renowned filmmaker Arun Roy, best known for his critically acclaimed films Bagha Jatin (2023) and Hiralal (2021), passed away at the age of 56. In which language did director Arun Roy primarily make his films? Bengali Hindi Tamil Marathi The correct answer is Bengali.• Renowned Bengali filmmaker Arun Roy passed away on January 2, 2025, after battling cancer for over a year. 28 / 30 What is the name of the Havaldar who participated in three wars with Pakistan and the 1962 war with China, and passed away at 93? Havaldar Mohan Singh Havaldar Baldev Singh Havaldar Kartar Singh Havaldar Amar Singh The correct answer is Havaldar Baldev Singh.⚫ Havaldar Baldev Singh (Retd), a war veteran, passed away at 93 in Nowshera, J&K, with full military honors.. 29 / 30 Which veteran from the TVS family, known for shaping TVS Motor's legacy, passed away at the age of 92? TS Srinivasan H Lakshmanan Venu Srinivasan Sundaram Iyengar The correct answer is H Lakshmanan.⚫ H Lakshmanan, a veteran from the TVS family and former Executive Director of Sundaram-Clayton, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related ailments. 30 / 30 Greg Bell, who recently passed away at the age of 94, was a legendary athlete in which sport? High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault The correct answer is Long Jump.· Greg Bell, the oldest living Olympic gold medallist in athletics, passed away at the age of 94 on January 25, 2025. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz