With which sports is Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Championship in 2024, associated?
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12. Which one of the following is an indigenous assault rifle developed by
Which one of the following is an indigenous assault rifle developed by DRDO?
13. Which of the following cities were conferred with the cleanest city aw
Which of the following cities were conferred with the cleanest city award under Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023?
14. The Indian Army launched āOperation Sarvashaktiā to flush out terroris
The Indian Army launched āOperation Sarvashaktiā to flush out terrorists in
15. Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destin
Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography ?
– Sam Manekshaw was the first Field Marshal of India. K. J. S. Dhillon is a retired Lt Gen of the Indian Army. Bipin Rawat was the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India and a former COAS.
16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Political idea) | List-II (Thinker) |
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A. Human beings, unlike all other objects, possess dignity | 1. Aung San Suu Kyi |
B. It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves | 2. Subhas Chandra Bose |
C. Freedom implies not only emancipation from political bondage but also equal distribution of wealth | 3. Immanuel Kant |
D. For me real freedom is freedom from fear | 4. Mahatma Gandhi |
Code :
– B. “It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves” is a direct quote from Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing that true self-rule (Swaraj) begins with individual self-control and moral autonomy, extending beyond mere political independence.
– C. The idea that freedom includes not only political emancipation but also equal distribution of wealth aligns with socialist perspectives that link political freedom with economic justice. Subhas Chandra Bose, while a nationalist leader, also advocated for socialist reforms and economic equality in independent India.
– D. “For me real freedom is freedom from fear” is a famous statement made by Aung San Suu Kyi, reflecting her philosophy and the struggle for democracy in Myanmar, where fear was a tool of political oppression.
– Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was the leader of India’s independence movement and a proponent of nonviolent civil disobedience.
– Subhas Chandra Bose was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who attempted to secure Indian independence from British rule with the help of the Axis powers during World War II.
– Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, author, and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as State Counsellor of Myanmar.
17. The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at
The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at
18. As per the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution o
As per the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the States have jurisdiction over agricultural land in connection with which of the following subjects?
- 1. Taxes on agricultural income
- 2. Duties in respect of succession of agricultural land
- 3. Estate duty in respect of agricultural land
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
19. Through the Forty Second Amendment to the Constitution of India, which
Through the Forty Second Amendment to the Constitution of India, which of the following was/were inserted into its Preamble?
- 1. ‘Liberty of thought, expression and belief’ was substituted by ‘Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship’.
- 2. The expression ‘Unity of the Nation’ was substituted by ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
20. Who among the following filed the Writ Petition that led to the famous
Who among the following filed the Writ Petition that led to the famous verdict of the Supreme Court of India recognising the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right?