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Who is the 18th century saint from Tamil Nadu?
[A] Francis Xavier
[B] Madurai Pillai.
[C] Devasagayam Pillai
[D] Vincent
Correct Answer: C [Devasagayam Pillai]
Notes:
Devasahayam Pillai, who was born a Hindu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and converted to Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican
Which team won the Women's Super Cup?
[A] North Korea
[B] South Korea
[C] Japan
[D] China
Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Notes:
Who is the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India?
[A] Rajiv Kumar
[B] N. Gopalaswami
[C] Navin Chawla
[D] V. S. Sampath
Correct Answer: A [Rajiv Kumar]
Notes:
Kumar will oversee the upcoming Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Jammu and Kashmir and the 2024 general elections during his tenure.
Who won the men's title at the Italian Open?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Roland Garros
[D] Stefanos
Correct Answer: A [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in RomeC
Where did the Buddha attain Maha Parinirvana?
[A] / Lucknow is a city in Uttar Pradesh
[B] Kushi is a city in Uttar Pradesh
[C] Sambhal is a city in Uttar Pradesh
[D] Amethi is a city in Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Kushi is a city in Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Kushinagar is a town in the Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Buddhists believe Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana after his death.
On which day is National Dengue Prevention Day observed?
[A] May 17
[B] May 16
[C] May 18
[D] May 19
Correct Answer: B [May 16]
Notes:
National Dengue Prevention Day is celebrated on May 16 every year in India. The day aims to spread awareness about this disease and preventive methods and tips to treat dengue.
Where is the Ambedkar seat for Buddhist study located?
[A] Buddha college Kushinagar
[B] Sanchi University of Buddhist
[C] Lumbini Buddhist University
[D] Lumbini Buddhist University
Correct Answer: C [Lumbini Buddhist University]
Notes:
India and Nepal have decided to establish Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chair at Lumbini Buddhist University.
Which Indian woman is a member of the Bank of England Finance Committee?
[A] Nandhini satpathy
[B] Anwar Taimur
[C] Sucheta Kripalani
[D] Swathi Thingra
Correct Answer: D [Swathi Thingra]
Notes:
Leading UK-based academic Dr Swati Dhingra has been named as the first Indian-origin woman to be appointed as an external member of the Bank of England's interest rate-setting committee
What is the maximum age of a Lokpal leader?
[A] 70 years
[B] 80 years
[C] 80 years
[D] 60 years
Correct Answer: A [70 years]
Notes:
The Lokpal is responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same function at the state level. The age of Lokpal (chairperson or member) on the date of assuming office as the chairperson or a member should not be less than 45 years
