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Q :  

Recently during which match Disney+ Hotstar has created a new record of 4.3 crore viewership?

(A) India Pakistan Match

(B) Australia Pakistan Match

(C) India-New Zealand Match

(D) Afghanistan Pakistan Match

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Disney Plus Hotstar app has continuously created new records in terms of viewership. One such record was made during the India and England Cricket World Cup match, in which about 4.3 crore people were watching the match on the app at one time.


Q :  

Who has been appointed as the bowling coach of Rajasthan Royals?

(A) Kuldeep Yadav

(B) Jasprit Bumrah

(C) Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond

(D) Rohit Sharma

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Rajasthan Royals made an important announcement on Monday, revealing that former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond will be joining the franchise in a dual role as the assistant coach and the new fast bowling coach for the IPL 2024 season. Bond, a standout modern fast bowler, previously served as the bowling coach for the New Zealand national team from 2012 to 2015, and contributed to the team reaching the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.


Q :  

Which woman Air Marshal has recently been appointed as the Director General of Hospital Services (Armed Forces) in the Indian Air Force?

(A) Poonam Verma

(B) Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair

(C) Vedanshi Sahni

(D) Rachna Rajput

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair assumes charge as Director General Medical Hospital Services (Armed Forces); She has become the first woman officer to hold this post


Q :  

Which team has Afghanistan defeated for the first time in ODI World Cup?

(A) Pakistan

(B) India

(C) Afghanistan

(D) China

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Former cricketers of Pakistan are also angry at their team. Pakistan team lost an ODI match to Afghanistan for the first time in the World Cup, after which their team is facing criticism from all sides.


Q :  

On which day is World Polio Day celebrated every year?

(A) 23 October

(B) 24 October

(C) 22 October

(D) 21 October

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

According to WHO, cases of polio virus have reduced by 99.9% since 1980. World Polio Day is celebrated every year on 24 October. On this day, awareness is spread to explain the importance of polio vaccination and in this fight to eradicate polio, support is given to those countries which are still struggling with polio. Polio has still not been completely eradicated. Therefore, necessary information related to polio must be obtained on this day.


Q :  

Which famous teacher has recently been honored with ‘Bihar Kesari Award’?

(A) Khan Sir

(B) Vikas Sir

(C) Verma Sir

(D) Rajesh Sir

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The first Chief Minister of Bihar was Shri Krishna Singh, who is also famous as Bihar Kesari. On the occasion of his 136th birth anniversary, the state's famous or rather the country's famous teacher Khan Sir has been honored with the Bihar Kesari Award.


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Which two Indian American scientists have been honored with the ‘National Medal of Technology and Innovation’ by US President Joe Biden?

(A) Ashok Sharma and Subra Suresh

(B) Rehaan Khan and Subra Suresh

(C) Mohan Arya and Subra Suresh

(D) Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

US President Joe Biden honored Indian-American scientists Ashok Gadgil and Dr. Subra Suresh, along with several others, with the prestigious White House National Medal for Research and Innovation in the fields of engineering, technology and life sciences.


Q :  

Which country has recently tested Gauri missile?

(A) Sri Lanka

(B) Afghanistan

(C) Pakistan

(D) India

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Pakistan successfully tested Gauri missile on Tuesday. Pakistan has tested the missile for the second time after six days of Ababeel ballistic missile. The statement said that the purpose of this launch is to test the operational and technical preparedness of the Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC).


Q :  

Recently the cabinet of which country has announced to give free visa to travelers from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand?

(A) Afghanistan

(B) Sri Lanka

(C) India

(D) China

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The country's Foreign Minister Ali Sabri says that the Cabinet has approved the proposal to issue free visas to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand with immediate effect till March 31 as a pilot project.


Q :  

Which state became a part of India on this day, 26 October 1947?

(A) Jammu and Kashmir

(B) Punjab

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Jammu and Kashmir became a part of the Indian Union on 26 October 1947.


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