1. When is United Nations Day celebrated every year?
(A) 22 October
(B) 23 October
(C) 24 October
(D) 25 October
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Answer: (C)
United Nations Day is celebrated every year on 24 October. This day commemorates the formation of the international organization on 24 October 1945. The United Nations Assembly has dedicated this day to strengthen peace by observing a 24-hour ceasefire and non-violence. The United Nations is the only global institution that has human rights at its core.
2. Recently, in which state’s madrasas, Sanskrit will be taught as a compulsory subject?
(A) Haryana
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Chhattisgarh
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Answer: (B)
In Uttarakhand, Sanskrit will now be taught in madrasas. The Uttarakhand Madrasa Board has decided that Sanskrit education will be included as an optional subject in the madrasas of the state. This initiative aims at skill development of children to provide them with a rich and diverse educational experience.
3. When is World Development Information Day celebrated every year?
(A) 24 October
(B) 25 October
(C) 26 October
(D) 27 October
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Answer: (A)
World Development Information Day is observed every year on 24 October. The day aims to draw global attention to development problems and the need for stronger international cooperation to find solutions. It is important because the UN General Assembly believes that improved dissemination of information and public awareness will enhance understanding of development issues.
4. Who has recently become the fourth Indian to score 9000 Test runs?
(A) Rohit Sharma
(B) Ravindra Jadeja
(C) Rishabh Pant
(D) Virat Kohli
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Answer: (D)
Recently, on the third day of the first match between India and New Zealand at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Indian batsman Virat Kohli completed 9,000 runs in Tests. He is the fourth Indian to achieve this milestone after Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar.
5. Who has been appointed as the new cricket director by JSW Sports recently?
(A) Rohit Sharma
(B) Shikhar Dhawan
(C) Sourav Ganguly
(D) Virat Kohli
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Answer: (C)
Sourav Ganguly, one of India’s most successful cricket captains, has been appointed as the new cricket director by JSW Sports. Ganguly previously worked with Delhi Capitals in the IPL and has now taken on this role with JSW.
6. Recently, which state government has announced to name the residential schools after Maharishi Valmiki?
(A) Odisha
(B) Karnataka
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
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Answer: (B)
The Karnataka government, led by CM Siddaramaiah, announced that all government residential schools in the state will be renamed as Maharishi Valmiki Residential Schools. Additionally, Raichur University will be renamed Maharishi Valmiki University to honor his contributions.
7. Which state government has recently announced free dialysis for kidney patients?
(A) Kerala
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Haryana
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Answer: (D)
Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini recently fulfilled his first election promise by announcing that patients with chronic kidney disease will receive free dialysis in all government hospitals across the state.
8. Who has recently won an award in Britain for artwork based on child labour?
(A) Ravindra Rena
(B) Aditi Anand
(C) Praveen Vashisht
(D) None of these
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Answer: (B)
Aditi Anand, an emerging artist from Karnal, Haryana, recently won the award for emerging illustrator at the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Awards in London for her artwork titled Marigolds.
9. Recently, India and which country have signed an agreement to prepare a list of workers?
(A) Germany
(B) Japan
(C) Canada
(D) Sri Lanka
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Answer: (A)
India and Germany have signed an MoU to facilitate informal and skill exchanges between the two countries. This agreement aims to allow Indian skilled professionals to be absorbed into the German workforce.
10. Who has been honored recently at the Conscious Company Awards for humanitarian work?
(A) HS Khurana
(B) Sanjeev Khanna
(C) Mohanji
(D) None of these
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Answer: (C)
Global humanitarian leader Mohanji was honored for his contribution at the 9th Conscious Companies Awards event held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This event recognizes ethical and visionary leaders promoting collective action.
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