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The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• Daniel Kahneman was a renowned psychologist who received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002. Hence, option 4 is correct.
• He was honored for his pioneering work in behavioral economics, particularly:
• Integrating psychological research into economic science, especially regarding human judgment and decision-making under uncertainty.
• His work with Amos Tversky laid the foundation for prospect theory, which explains how people make choices involving risk and uncertainty.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

Oldest Indian Woman to Scale Mount Everest – Before Jyoti Ratre:

• Current Record Holder (2024):
  • Jyoti Ratre, age 55, from Madhya Pradesh
  • Became the oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest in May 2024
• Previous Record Holder:
  • Sangeeta Sindhi Bahl
• Sangeeta Bahl’s Record:
  • Climbed Mount Everest in May 2018
  • Age at ascent: 53 years
  • Held the record before Jyoti Ratre
• Background of Sangeeta Bahl:
  • Former Miss India finalist
  • Entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir
  • Started mountaineering in her mid-40s
  • Aimed to complete the Seven Summits Challenge
• Earlier Record:
  • Held by Premlata Agrawal, who climbed Everest at age 48 in 2011

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• Sub-Inspector Suman Kumari became the first woman sniper in the Border Security Force (BSF) after completing a rigorous eight-week sniper course at the Central School of Weapons and Tactics (CSWT) in Indore in March 2024. Hence, option 3 is correct.
• She was the only woman among 56 male trainees and achieved the prestigious 'Instructor Grade', qualifying her to train other snipers. 
• Hailing from Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, Suman joined the BSF in 2021.
• Her decision to pursue sniper training was motivated by the increasing threat of sniper attacks while leading a platoon in Punjab.
• Her achievement marks a significant milestone in promoting gender inclusivity within India's defense forces.

The correct answer is Suman Kumari.

Key Points

• Suman Kumari has become the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force (BSF) in 2024.
• She underwent rigorous training to master sniping skills, which is a significant achievement for women in the BSF.
• Her accomplishment marks a milestone for gender equality in the Indian armed forces.
• Suman Kumari's achievement serves as an inspiration for many other women aspiring to join the armed forces in combat roles.

Additional Information

• Border Security Force (BSF)
  • The BSF is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of India.
  • It was raised in the wake of the 1965 War on 1 December 1965 for ensuring the security of the borders of India and for matters connected therewith.
  • It is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India's land border during peacetime and preventing transnational crime.
  • It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• Women in Indian Armed Forces
  • The inclusion of women in the Indian Armed Forces has been a progressive journey over the years.
  • Women were first inducted into the Indian Army in 1992 in the officer cadre.
  • Women have been serving in various capacities and roles, including combat roles in recent times.
  • The Indian government has been taking significant steps to increase the participation of women in the armed forces, ensuring equal opportunities and promoting gender equality.
• Sniper Training
  • Sniper training involves rigorous physical and mental preparation.
  • It includes marksmanship, camouflage, fieldcraft, and surveillance.
  • Snipers are trained to operate independently and require high levels of discipline, patience, and precision.
  • This specialized training prepares them to engage targets from long distances, often in challenging conditions.

The correct answer is Acting.

In News

• Vishnu Prasad was a renowned Malayalam actor known for his compelling performances in negative roles.

Key Points

• Vishnu Prasad passed away at the age of 52 while undergoing treatment for liver disease in Ernakulam.
• He was well-known for his roles in negative characters, which added depth and complexity to the films he starred in.
• During his treatment, Vishnu Prasad faced financial hardships, and the Association of Television Media Artists (ATMA) along with fellow actors offered financial support for his treatment.

Additional Information

• Negative Role Actor
  • Negative role actors play antagonistic characters, often providing the conflict or challenge for the protagonist in a film or TV show.
  • Such roles often require a deep understanding of human emotions, which Vishnu Prasad showcased through his performances.
• Financial Support for Actors
  • The support provided by ATMA and fellow actors is an example of the industry's solidarity during difficult times for its members.

The correct answer is Akshay Karnewar.

Key Points

• Akshay Karnewar has become the first bowler in men's T20 cricket to concede zero runs from his full quota of overs. 
• He achieved this feat of bowling four maiden overs during the Round 4 Plate match against Manipur in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 at the ACA Stadium in Vijaywada.
• Karnewar finished with impressive figures of four overs, four maidens, and two wickets (4-4-0-2). 

• Satyawart Kadiyan is related to Wrestling sport.
• He was given Arjuna Award in 2017.
• He was married to Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik in 2017.

The correct answer is Lewis Hamilton.

Key Points

• Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
• One of F1s all-time great drivers, he equalled Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles with his fourth consecutive championship in 2020.
• It is the second time Hamilton has been crowned Sports Personality of the Year, he first won the award in 2014.

The correct answer is JC Chaudhry.

Key Points

• The 1st-ever Guinness World Record in Numerology and the first world record of 2022 have been achieved by one of India's top numerologists JC Chaudhry.
  • He educated about ancient science to around 6000 participants, enthusiasts of numerology who joined from the USA, UK, Middle East, and India.
  • The initiative was organized by CNPL (Chaudhry Nummero Pvt Ltd) and the Indian Institute of Numerology.

Additional Information

• The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has received the Guinness World Record for constructing & blacktopping the world's highest motorable road pass in Umlingla Pass, the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• In September 2021, The Guinness world book of records has recognized Cristiano Ronaldo as a world record breaker for the most goals scored in international football (soccer) matches scored by an individual (male).
• Guinness World Records, known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

• Malavath Poorna became the youngest girl in the world to conquer Mount Everest and Mount Elbrus.
• In the year 2019, she became the first tribal woman to climb four highest mountains located in four continents with the other two being Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount Aconcagua in South America.
• Mount Everest (8848 m) is the highest peak in the world.
• Mount Elbrus (5642 m) is the highest peak in Europe.

The correct answer is Ranjitsinh Disale.

Key Points

• Indian teacher Ranjitsinh Disale was named as the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2020.
• Disale teaches at the Zilla Parishad Primary School, Paritewadi, Solapur, in Maharashtra and has been credited for transforming the lives of young girls.
• His name was announced by English actor, comedian, and writer Stephen Fry at a virtual ceremony broadcast from the Natural History Museum in London.

The correct answer is Srikant Datar.

Key Points

• Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School.
• He succeeded Nitin Nohria.
• He became the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution.
• In 2021, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.
• He has served as Senior Associate Dean for University Affairs for Research, Executive Education, and administration.​

Additional Information

• Sanjit Roy
  • Sanjit Roy is a social activist and teacher.
  • He is the founder and director of Barefoot College in Rajasthan, India.
  • It is a non-governmental organization offering practical training to poor and rural communities.
  • In 2010, Roy was selected as one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential figures for his work within rural communities.
  • Skills taught in college such as solar engineering have been adopted in over 50 of the world’s least developed countries.
• Nitin Nohria​
  • ​Nitin Nohria served as the tenth dean of Harvard Business School from 2010-2020.
  • He previously served as co-chair of the Leadership Initiative, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development, and Head of the Organizational Behavior unit.
• Achyuta Samanta​
  • ​Prof. Achyuta Samanta is an educationist, humanitarian, and statesman.
  • He founded a University in 2004, KIIT, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology.
  • He also founded the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) for providing education to indigenous boys and girls, free of cost.

The correct answer is Piyali Basak.

Key Points

• West Bengal’s Piyali Basak, on 22 May 2022, became the first Indian woman to scale Mt. Everest without supplementary oxygen.
• In October of 2021, Piyali also became the first woman to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) without any oxygen support.
• She has also represented India in an international expedition to Mt. Annapurna 1(8091m).
• Mt. Annapurna 1 is the 10th highest peak in the world.

Additional Information

• ​Priyanka Mohite from Maharashtra has become the first Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 meters after she climbed Mount Kanchenjunga in May 2022.
• Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest for the 28th time.
• A British climber scaled the world's highest mountain for the 16th time in May 2022 becoming the first foreign climber to make the most Mt Everest summits.
• A 48-year-old Nepali woman named Sherpa has scaled Mount Everest for the 10th time on 12 May 2022.

The correct answer is Pranjal Patil.

Key Points

• Pranjal Patil of Maharashtra Ulhas Nagar qualified UPSC in 2016. She got the 773^th rank.
• In 2017, she again improved her rank, received the 124^th rank. India's first blind woman is now working as an assistant collector of Ernakulam.
• The loss of vision at the age of six did not deter the young girl from Maharashtra from pursuing her dream of a career in the Civil Services.

The correct answer is Shivangi Singh.

Key Points

• Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh is going to become the first Rafale woman fighter pilot.
• Flt Lt Singh, who hails from Varanasi, will formally join the 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron of the 4.5-generation Rafales at the Ambala airbase after she finishes her “conversion training”.
• This training is required when a combat pilot switches from one fighter to another.