(1) Who has become the youngest male player to win the FIDE Candidate Tournament?
- A. HIkaru Nakamura (USA)
- B. D. Gukesh (India)
- C. R. Praggnanandhaa (India)
- D. Nijat Abasov (Azerbaijan)
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Answer: (B) D. Gukesh (India)
Explanation
India's 17 year old D. Gukesh chess player. </br> In the women's category, China's Tan Zhongyi has won the 2024 FIDE Candidate Tournament.
(2) When is World Earth Day Celebrated?
- A. 21 April
- B. 22 April
- C. 23 April
- D. 24 April
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Answer: (B) 22 April
Explanation
In 1970, Earth Day was held in California, USA for the first time. </br> On April 22, 2009 , the United Nations General Assembly officially declared 'International Mother Earth
Day'. </br> Theme 2024: Planet vs Plastic
(3) The biggest temple festival Thrissur Pooram 2024 has been celebrated in which state?
- A. Tripura
- B. karnataka
- C. kerala
- D. Maharastra
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Answer: (C) kerala
Explanation
Thrissur Pooram is seven-day festival. </br> Shaktam Thampuran, who was the ruler of Cochin from 1790 to 1805 , started the Thrissur Pooram in 1796. </br> During the festival, 50 decorated elephants, accompanied by traditional music, march through Thekkinkadu Maidanam in Thrissur to the famous Vadakkunnatham Temple where Lord Vadakkunnatha is worshipped.
(4) Easterm wave exercise has been organized by whom?
- A. Indian Navy
- B. Indian Air Force
- C. Indian Army
- D. Indian Coast Guard
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Answer: (A) Indian Navy
Explanation
Ships, submarines , aircraft and special forces have participated in the exercise. </br> The exercise has bee conducted to deal with maritime security challenges.
(5) Which is the country with the most military spenders in 2023?
- A. China
- B. Russia
- C. India
- D. America
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Answer: (D) America
Explanation
Military spending in 2023 has increased by 6.8% compared to 2022 to $24.4 trillion, according to a report by Sweden's Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
(6) Who has become the brand ambassador of Citroen India?
- A. Sachin Tendulkar
- B. Virat Kohli
- C. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- D. Shikhar Dhawan
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Answer: (C) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Explanation
Dhoni will advetise products for this company for two years. </br> Citroen becomes first multinational carmaker to export EVs from India. Citroen is the french automobile company.
(7) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has embarked on an official visit to which European country?
- A. Germany
- B. Ukraine
- C. Poland
- D. France
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Answer: (D) France
Explanation
The objective is to further strengthen the strong defence ties between the two countries.
(8) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has embarked on an official visit to which European country?
- A. Germany
- B. Ukraine
- C. Poland
- D. France
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Answer: (D) France
Explanation
The objective is to further strengthen the strong defence ties between the two countries.
(9) Who has secured India's first Olympic quota in rowing?
- A. Kulwinder Singh
- B. Sonali Swainn
- C. Balraj Panwar
- D. Anshika Bharti
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Answer: (C) Balraj Panwar
Explanation
The men's Singles Skull event has been held in th Asian Olympic qualifiers in Chungju, South Korea.
(10) Who has been awarded the International Fellowship by the Academy of Engineering of Japan?
- A. Ram Charan
- B. Lokesh Muni
- C. Alexei Navalny
- D. Kaushik Rajasekhar
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Answer: (D) Kaushik Rajasekhar
Explanation
The award recognises his outstanding contribution in the field of power conversion and electrification of transport. </br> Kaushik Rajasekhar is originally from a small village in Karnataka.
(11) 7 members of the Shompen tribe have voted for the first time. Where do they reside?
- A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- B. Ladakh
- C. Puducherry
- D. Lakshadweep
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Answer: (A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands