1. Who is the author of the book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji”?
[A] Aalap Roy
[B] Aadishri Roy
[C] Sujata Bose
[D] Namita Roy Ghose
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Correct Answer: D [Namita Roy Ghose]
Notes:
The book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji” has been authored by Sanjay Chopra and Namita Roy Ghose. It is a sweeping tale of passion set against the freedom struggle.
2. National Doctors Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] July 4
[B] July 2
[C] July 3
[D] July 1
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Correct Answer: D [July 1 ]
Notes:
The National Doctors’ Day (NDD) is celebrated every year in India on July 1 to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. The day is an attempt to emphasize on the value of doctors in our lives and to offer them our respects by commemorating one of their greatest representatives.
3. “International Biodiversity Day” is celebrated on:
[A] 22 March
[B] 22 April
[C] 22 May
[D] 22 June
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Correct Answer: C [22 May]
Notes:
International Biodiversity Day is celebrated on 22nd May every year to raise awareness about biodiversity issues. This day commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. 192 countries are party to this convention to promote sustainable development.
4. Whose birth anniversary is observed as the National Education Day in India?
[A] Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[B] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: B [Maulana Abul Kalam Azad]
Notes:
11 November every year is observed as National Education Day in India
5. In which of the following regions of world United Nations Population Fund does not work?
[A] Middle East
[B] South America
[C] North America
[D] Asia
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Correct Answer: C [North America]
Notes:
UNFPA supports programs in140 countries in four areas, the Arab States and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the sub-Saharan Africa
6. Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations for economic promotion. All the countries of which of the following continents are members of the G-77?
[A] Africa
[B] Asia
[C] Europe
[D] Latin America
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Correct Answer: D [Latin America]
Notes:
Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations for economic promotion. All the countries of Latin America are part of this group. It is designed to promote its members collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.
7. Which of the following authors is known for writing the book “Manucharitam”?
[A] Ganga Devi
[B] Allasani Pedana
[C] Surdas
[D] Ponna
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Correct Answer: B [Allasani Pedana]
Notes:
The eminent Telugu poet Allasani Peddana, revered as one of the Ashtadiggajas (the group of eight Telugu poets) in the royal court of Krishnadevaraya, a distinguished ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, is the author of “Manucharitam”. This work is crucial for its expansion of an episode in the Markandeya Purana that recounts the birth of Svarochishamanu, who is recognized as one of the fourteen Manus, shaping human generations.
8. Who was the author of Panduranga Mahatmyam ?
[A] Krishna devraya
[B] Tenali Ramalinga
[C] Ponna
[D] Peddana
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Correct Answer: B [Tenali Ramalinga]
Notes:
Tenali Ramakrishna wrote Panduranga Mahatyam. It’s one of the Pancha maha kavyas of Telugu literature. The book is a legendary account of a shrine of Vishnu as Panduranga, at Pandharpur. Ramakrishna was a court-poet of the Vijaya Nagar Empire in the 16th century CE during the Krishnadevaraya period. He was one of the eminent luminaries in literature known as Astadiggajas in the court of Krishna deva Raya. Ramakrishna took the theme for Panduranga Mahatyam from the Skanda Purana and enhanced it with many stories about the devotees of Panduranga. He is known for his exceptional narrative skills and fabulous sense of humor. Panduranga Mahatyam is dedicated to Krishnadeva Raya’s grandson.
9. Who among the following authors wrote “Maduravijayam”?
[A] Ganga Devi
[B] Tenali Ramalingam
[C] Jnandeva
[D] Poona
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Devi]
Notes:
The Telugu princess and poet of the Vijayanagar empire, Gangadevi wrote a Sanskrit epic poem, “Madura Vijayam” (the Conquest of Madurai). The poem describes in detail, the victory of her husband, Kumara Kampana ( son of Bukka Raya I) over the Madurai Sultanate.
10. The United Nations Sasakawa Award is given for the:
[A] maintenance of international peace and security
[B] disaster risk reduction
[C] outstanding works in the field of journalism
[D] poverty reduction
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Correct Answer: B [disaster risk reduction]
Notes:
The United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction is awarded to an individual or institutions that have taken active efforts in reducing disaster risk in their communities and advocates for disaster risk reduction.
