UPSC CAPF

Why was theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen, a string theorist at Allahabad’s Harish Chandra Research Institute, in news recently?

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He was one of the nine winners of the first Yuri Milner Fundamental Physics Prize.

Theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen was among the inaugural recipients of the Fundamental Physics Prize in 2012, established by Russian billionaire Yuri Milner. He was recognized for his foundational work on string theory. The prize, at $3 million per winner, was the largest academic prize in the world at the time.

Ashoke Sen is a distinguished professor at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). He is known for his pioneering contributions to string theory, particularly on duality, black holes, and S-duality. The Fundamental Physics Prize is awarded annually to researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of fundamental physics.

Recently in which one among the following countries, the Prime Minister has to be changed due to an instruction of the country’s Supreme Court?

[amp_mcq option1=”Pakistan” option2=”Bangladesh” option3=”Russia” option4=”Nepal” correct=”option1″]

Pakistan’s Prime Minister was changed due to a Supreme Court instruction.

In June 2012, the Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualified Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from holding office after he was convicted of contempt of court for refusing to reopen a corruption case against the President. Following this ruling, Gilani ceased to be the Prime Minister. This led to the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf.

This event was a significant instance of judicial intervention in the executive branch in Pakistan’s history and highlighted the ongoing power dynamics between different state institutions.

Who among the following was the winner of Men’s Singles Wimbledon Championship, 2012?

[amp_mcq option1=”Roger Federer” option2=”Andy Murray” option3=”Novak Djokovic” option4=”Rafael Nadal” correct=”option1″]

Roger Federer was the winner.

Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray in the Men’s Singles final of the Wimbledon Championship in 2012. This victory marked Federer’s record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and returned him to the World No. 1 ranking.

This match was notable as Andy Murray was the first British male finalist in Wimbledon singles since 1938. Federer’s win tied the record for most Wimbledon men’s singles titles held by Pete Sampras and William Renshaw (though Renshaw’s included challenge rounds).

In May 2012, which one among the following Indian Business Houses has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Government to design and develop a new city, Notun Dhaka (New Dhaka) in Bangladesh?

[amp_mcq option1=”Reliance Industries Ltd.” option2=”Sahara India Pariwar” option3=”Tata Group” option4=”Aditya Birla Group” correct=”option2″]

Sahara India Pariwar signed an agreement with the Bangladesh government.

In May 2012, the Indian conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh government to design and develop a new city, initially referred to as “Sahara City”, later potentially named Notun Dhaka (New Dhaka), near Dhaka. The project aimed to develop a modern, environmentally sustainable city.

The agreement was seen as a significant step in boosting bilateral investment between India and Bangladesh. However, the project faced various hurdles and regulatory issues over time, and its progress has been uncertain since the initial announcement.

Consider the following statements about General Bikram Singh :

• 1. He is the 25th Chief of Indian Army.
• 2. Prior to his appointment to the top post, he served as commanding officer of the Northern Army Command.
• 3. He is a veteran infantry officer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option3″]

Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.

General Bikram Singh served as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army from May 31, 2012, to July 31, 2014. He was commissioned into the Sikh Light Infantry, which is an infantry regiment. Prior to becoming COAS, his appointments included General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Eastern Command (2010-2012) and GOC XVI Corps (Nagrota). The GOC-in-C Northern Command at the time of his appointment as COAS was General K. T. Parnaik.

General Bikram Singh was the 25th COAS. He succeeded General V. K. Singh. His service in the infantry (Sikh Light Infantry) confirms he is a veteran infantry officer. His immediate preceding command was Eastern Command, not Northern Command.