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Who among the following won the Men’s Singles Title in the Australian Open Tournament, 2016?

[amp_mcq option1=”Jamie Murray” option2=”Bruno Soares” option3=”Novak Djokovic” option4=”Andy Murray” correct=”option3″]

Novak Djokovic won the Men’s Singles Title in the Australian Open Tournament in 2016.

– Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in the final to win the 2016 Australian Open Men’s Singles title.
– This was Djokovic’s sixth Australian Open title and marked the beginning of his dominant performance in Grand Slams that year.
– Andy Murray was the runner-up in the 2016 tournament.
– Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares won the Men’s Doubles title at the 2016 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic’s victory in 2016 was part of a remarkable run where he held all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously, a feat dubbed the ‘Nole Slam’. He continued his success at the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open that year (winning the French Open and Wimbledon, and reaching the final of the US Open).

Neil O’Brien, who died recently, was a famous

[amp_mcq option1=”journalist” option2=”billiards player” option3=”dramatist” option4=”quiz master” correct=”option4″]

Neil O’Brien, who died in 2016, was famously known as a quiz master.

– Neil O’Brien was a prominent Indian educationist and quiz master.
– He is widely considered a pioneer of quizzing in India.
– He was also a Member of Parliament, representing the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha.

Apart from his contributions to quizzing and education, Neil O’Brien was also associated with the Oxford University Press India as Managing Director. His legacy in the field of quizzing is significant, inspiring generations of quiz enthusiasts in the country.

Which of the following voted for Brexit in June 2016?

[amp_mcq option1=”England and Scotland” option2=”England and Wales” option3=”Scotland and Northern Ireland” option4=”Wales and Northern Ireland” correct=”option2″]

In the UK’s referendum on European Union membership held in June 2016 (Brexit), the results showed a clear split across the constituent countries. England and Wales voted to leave the European Union, while Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain.

The Brexit vote highlighted a significant divergence in political opinion among the four nations of the United Kingdom.

The final result of the referendum was 51.9% voting to leave and 48.1% voting to remain. In England, 53.4% voted to leave. In Wales, 52.5% voted to leave. In Scotland, 62.0% voted to remain. In Northern Ireland, 55.8% voted to remain.

Which of the following statements about the ICC under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, 2024 is/are correct?

• 1. Australia won this title for the 4th time.
• 2. It was organised in South Africa.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Both statements regarding the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, 2024 are correct.

Statement 1 is correct. Australia defeated India in the final of the 2024 tournament, securing their 4th title. Their previous victories were in 1988, 2002, and 2010.
Statement 2 is correct. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka but was relocated to South Africa by the ICC following the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket in November 2023.

The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is a prominent tournament showcasing young cricketing talent from around the world. India has been one of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament.

Consider the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) :

• 1. One of the goals of SCO is to promote a new democratic, fair and rational international political and economic order.
• 2. Iran is a permanent member of SCO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are correct.

Statement 1 is correct. The founding documents and declarations of the SCO explicitly state the goal of promoting a new democratic, fair, and rational international political and economic order, reflecting the member states’ vision for a multipolar world.
Statement 2 is correct. Iran was admitted as a full member of the SCO in July 2023 during the 23rd SCO Summit held virtually under India’s chairmanship.

The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. Its members include China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is seen as a counterweight to Western alliances.

Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, who passed away recently, was an exponent of which one of the following Gharanas?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kirana Gharana” option2=”Patiala Gharana” option3=”Gwalior Gharana” option4=”Agra Gharana” correct=”option1″]

Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre was an exponent of the Kirana Gharana.

– Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Padma Vibhushan recipient, and acclaimed vocalist Prabha Atre was a leading figure and torchbearer of the Kirana Gharana tradition of Hindustani classical music.

– Prabha Atre was known for her versatility, mastering various forms like khayal, thumri, dadra, ghazal, and natyasangeet. She passed away in January 2024 at the age of 92. The Kirana Gharana is known for its emphasis on sur (melody) and the systematic development of the raga.

With which sports is Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Championship in 2024, associated?

[amp_mcq option1=”Badminton” option2=”Shooting” option3=”Archery” option4=”Wrestling” correct=”option2″]

Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Championship in 2024, is associated with Shooting.

– Yogesh Singh won a gold medal in the men’s 25m centre fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

– His victory in the Asian Championship contributed to India’s medal tally in the event and further solidified India’s position as a strong contender in international shooting competitions.

Which of the following cities were conferred with the cleanest city award under Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023?

[amp_mcq option1=”Varanasi and Prayagraj” option2=”Indore and Surat” option3=”Prayagraj and Indore” option4=”Surat and Varanasi” correct=”option2″]

Indore and Surat were jointly conferred with the cleanest city award under Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023 (announced in January 2024).

– In the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) won the cleanest city award for the seventh consecutive time. This year, Surat (Gujarat) also shared the top position with Indore in the category of cities with a population of more than 1 lakh.

– Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to rank cities based on their cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene practices. Navi Mumbai secured the third position in the same category for 2023. Varanasi and Prayagraj received awards in the category of ‘Cleanest Ganga Towns’.

The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to flush out terrorists in

[amp_mcq option1=”Myanmar” option2=”Manipur” option3=”Jammu and Kashmir” option4=”Chhattisgarh” correct=”option3″]

The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to flush out terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

– Operation Sarvashakti was launched by the Indian Army in the Rajouri-Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in early 2024 to counter and eliminate terrorists operating in the region, particularly those involved in recent attacks on security forces.

– The operation involves multi-agency coordination and aims to create a synergy of security forces operating south of the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir. It focuses on the traditional infiltration routes and forest areas used by militants.

The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at

[amp_mcq option1=”Dhaka” option2=”New Delhi” option3=”Malé” option4=”Perth” correct=”option4″]

The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at Perth.

The Indian Ocean Conference is an annual forum that brings together policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. The 7th edition was hosted in Perth, Australia, in February 2024.

The conference theme for the 7th edition was “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean”. It is organized by the India Foundation in association with partners from the host country.