1. Who is the author of the book “Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl”?
[A] Pooja Gautam
[B] Ram Kamal Mukherjee
[C] Rakesh Anand Bakshi
[D] Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri
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Correct Answer: B [Ram Kamal Mukherjee]
Notes:
The book “Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl” has been penned by author-columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee. It’s about actress achievement as a politician apart from her sojourn as an actor, danseuse and filmmaker. It will offer a new perspective on Bollywood’s first female superstar.
2. Who is the author of the book ‘Matoshree’?
[A] Sumitra Mahajan
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Venkaiah Naidu
[D] Sushma Swaraj
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Correct Answer: A [Sumitra Mahajan]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently released a book ‘Matoshree’, authored by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in New Delhi on April 11, 2017. The book ‘Matoshree’ covers the life and times of legendary Devi Ahilyabai Holker who ruled the Holkar Empire spread over the Malwa region from 1767 to 1795. Ahilyabai Holkar was a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime and considered as a saint by people after her death. She is remembered and worshipped by people for her exemplary governance, sense of justice and fairness.
3. Which of the following are two works of Kalidasa?
[A] Raghuvamsha and Kiratarjuniya
[B] Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha
[C] Malti Madhava and Kumara Sambhava
[D] Malti Madhav and Kumara Sambhava
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Correct Answer: B [ Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha ]
Notes:
Kalidasa was one of the gems of the court of Gupta king Chandragupta II (375–415 CE). The poems he wrote were usually of epic proportions and were written in classical Sanskrit. He wrote two epic poems called Kumara sambhava, which means birth of Kumara and the Raghuvamsha, which means dynasty of Raghu. There are also two lyric poems written by Kalidasa known as Meghadutta that stands for cloud messenger and the Ritusamhara that means description of the seasons. Meghadutta is one of the finest works of Kalidasa in terms of world literature. The beauty of the continuity in flawless Sanskrit is unmatched till date. The most famous and beautiful work of Kalidasa is the Shakuntalam. It is the second play of Kalidasa after he wrote Malavikagnimitra. The Shakuntalam tells the story of king Dushyant who falls in love with a beautiful girl Shakuntala, who happens to be the daughter of a saint.
4. Who among the following is the author of “Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths”?
[A] Dominique Lepierre
[B] Mark Shepard
[C] Minoo Masani
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mark Shepard]
Notes:
“Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths: Civil Disobedience, Nonviolence, and Satyagraha in the Real World” was written by Mark Shepard. The book discussed about the exact implicit meaning nonviolent action of Gandhiji.
5. The Bermuda Conference which was held on April 19, 1943 was an international conference between which of the following ?
[A] United Kingdom and the United States
[B] United Kingdom and Germany
[C] Soviet Union and the United States
[D] India & UK
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Correct Answer: A [United Kingdom and the United States]
Notes:
The Bermuda Conference, also known as the Bermuda Conference on the Problems of War and Peace, was a conference held in 1943 in Bermuda to discuss issues related to the ongoing World War II. The conference was attended by high-level officials from the United States and the United Kingdom, and focused on a range of issues related to the war, including the fate of Jewish refugees and the possibility of negotiating a peace settlement with the Axis powers. The conference ultimately failed to produce any significant agreements or resolutions.
6. In which of the following United nations bodies, the members are elected for seats in UN regional groups?
[A] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
[B] United Nations Human Settlements Programme
[C] United Nations Human Rights Council
[D] United Nations Administrative Tribunal
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations Human Rights Council]
Notes:
In the United Nations Human Rights Council there are members elected for the seats. The United Nations Human Rights Council is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
7. World Health Day is celebrated every year on:
[A] April 5th
[B] April 7th
[C] June 1st
[D] June 7th
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Correct Answer: B [April 7th]
Notes:
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th each year. This date marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day aims to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to highlight a particular health concern, making it a important event in the public health calendar.
8. Who among the following was Chairman of India’s Atomic Energy Commission during India’s first nuclear test in Pokharan in 1974 (Smiling Buddha and Pokharan I). ?
[A] Raja Ramanna
[B] Homi Sethna
[C] P. K. Iyengar
[D] Piara Singh Gill
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Correct Answer: B [Homi Sethna]
Notes:
Homi Sethna was an Indian nuclear scientist and administrator who served as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
9. Which among the following day celebrated as National Voters Day ?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: B [January 25]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
10. Who among the following is the author of the famous book “Silent Spring” which is credited for being of much help in launching the environment movement?
[A] Ian Lowe
[B] Pat Hutchings
[C] Mike Kingsford
[D] Rachel Carson
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Correct Answer: D [Rachel Carson]
Notes:
The book Silent Spring is written by Rachel Carson. It is a book on environmental science. The book was published in 1962.