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21. Who among the following is the first Indian woman to win a medal in th

Who among the following is the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics ?

Karnam Malleswari

Mirabai Chanu

P.T. Usha

P.V. Sindhu

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Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She won a bronze medal in the 69 kg category of weightlifting at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Her medal was a historic breakthrough for Indian women in sports on the international stage.

Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo 2020. P.T. Usha is a legendary athlete who came close to a medal in the 1984 Olympics but did not win one. P.V. Sindhu has won two Olympic medals in badminton (silver in Rio 2016 and bronze in Tokyo 2020).

22. Which one of the following is the oldest football tournament of Asia ?

Which one of the following is the oldest football tournament of Asia ?

Federation Cup

Santosh Trophy

Durand Cup

Rovers Cup

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The Durand Cup, first held in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in India and also the oldest football tournament in Asia.

The tournament was named after Sir Mortimer Durand and predates many other major football competitions in the world.

The Santosh Trophy is an inter-state football competition in India. The Federation Cup was a knockout football competition in India. Rovers Cup was another prominent knockout football tournament in India that has been discontinued.

23. Why was Dholavira in the news recently ?

Why was Dholavira in the news recently ?

Skeletons discovered at this site

For its conservation effects

For the discovery of gold and precious stones at this site

It received the UNESCO World Heritage Tag

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Dholavira, a Harappan-era city located in Gujarat, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2021, which brought it significant news coverage.

Achieving UNESCO World Heritage status is a major global recognition for the cultural and historical significance of a site.

Dholavira is one of the five largest Harappan sites and is known for its unique water management system and multi-layered settlements.

24. Who amongst the following was honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize for the

Who amongst the following was honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 ?

Qaboos bin Said Al Said

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Ekal Abhiyan Trust

Sulabh International

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The correct answer is B. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, was honoured with the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020.

The award recognized his outstanding contributions towards social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and Gandhian methods.

The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of India. The award for 2019 was given to Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. The winners are selected by a jury chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

25. Which one of the following countries has recently been awarded a malar

Which one of the following countries has recently been awarded a malaria-free certification by the WHO ?

Pakistan

Bhutan

China

Nepal

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The correct answer is C. China was awarded a malaria-free certification by the WHO in June 2021.

To be certified malaria-free, a country must prove that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least three consecutive years and has a robust surveillance and response system in place to prevent re-establishment of transmission.

China had a significant malaria burden in the mid-20th century but implemented effective control measures over decades, including vector control, widespread use of diagnostics and antimalarial drugs, and rigorous surveillance. This achievement followed similar certifications for other countries in the region like Sri Lanka (2016) and Uzbekistan (2018).

26. Indian Naval Ship INS Tabar had recently participated in a two-day nav

Indian Naval Ship INS Tabar had recently participated in a two-day naval exercise with the Italian Navy. The exercise was conducted in

Ionian Sea.

Adriatic Sea.

Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mediterranean Sea.

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The correct answer is C. Indian Naval Ship INS Tabar participated in a two-day naval exercise with the Italian Navy in the Tyrrhenian Sea in June 2021.

The exercise involved various naval maneuvers, including air defence exercises, communication drills, and cross-deck operations.

The Tyrrhenian Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea, located off the western coast of Italy. Such exercises aim to enhance interoperability and strengthen naval ties between participating countries. INS Tabar was on a goodwill visit cum operational deployment to various ports in Europe and Africa at the time.

27. Recently, which one among the following Ministries was formed under th

Recently, which one among the following Ministries was formed under the Government of India ?

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region

Ministry of Cooperation

Ministry of Jal Shakti

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The correct answer is C. The Ministry of Cooperation was a new Ministry formed under the Government of India in July 2021.

The Ministry was created to provide a separate administrative, legal, and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country.

Prior to the formation of this Ministry, matters related to cooperatives were handled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Ministry of Cooperation aims to realize the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samridhi’ (prosperity through cooperation). Amit Shah was appointed as the first Minister of Cooperation.

28. President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated recently, was the Presid

President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated recently, was the President of which one of the following countries ?

Dominican Republic

Haiti

Guatemala

Cuba

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The correct answer is B. President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated in July 2021, was the President of Haiti.

Jovenel Moise was attacked and killed at his private residence near Port-au-Prince on July 7, 2021, by an armed group.

His assassination plunged Haiti, an already politically unstable and impoverished nation, into further crisis. The motive and responsibility for the assassination remain subjects of investigation and political turmoil.

29. Chronologically arrange the following Indian-origin astronauts on the

Chronologically arrange the following Indian-origin astronauts on the basis of their flying into space starting with the first :
1. Sunita Williams
2. Rakesh Sharma
3. Sirisha Bandla
4. Kalpana Chawla
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

4-3-2-1

2-4-1-3

2-1-4-3

1-4-3-2

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The correct answer is B. The chronological order of these Indian-origin astronauts flying into space is: Rakesh Sharma, Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams, and Sirisha Bandla.

1. Rakesh Sharma flew in 1984 (Soyuz T-11).
2. Kalpana Chawla first flew in 1997 (STS-87).
3. Sunita Williams first flew in 2006 (STS-116).
4. Sirisha Bandla flew in 2021 (Virgin Galactic Unity 22).

Rakesh Sharma is the only Indian citizen to have gone to space. Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams, and Sirisha Bandla are of Indian origin but were US citizens when they flew. Kalpana Chawla tragically died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. Sunita Williams has held records for total spacewalk time for a woman and most spacewalks by a woman. Sirisha Bandla’s flight was a suborbital spaceflight.

30. Department of Public Enterprises is a part of

Department of Public Enterprises is a part of

Ministry of Finance.

Ministry of Heavy Industries.

PMO.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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The correct answer is A. In July 2021, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) was moved from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises to the Ministry of Finance.

The move was aimed at bringing all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the ambit of the Ministry of Finance, facilitating better coordination and control over their operations and disinvestment policies.

Within the Ministry of Finance, DPE functions as a part of the expenditure side and is responsible for framing policy guidelines for CPSEs, including matters related to wage negotiation, social obligations, and disinvestment.