The correct answer is X-Rays.

Key Points

• Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was a German mechanical engineer and physicist born in 27^th March 1845.
• In 1901, he awarded the first Nobel Prize for Physics for the discovery of X-Rays.
• This X-ray tube became a frequently used instrument in medicine after this discovery.

Additional Information

• Thomas Alva Edison invented Electric Bulb and Gramophone.
• Sadi Carnot is the father of Thermodynamics.
  • Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter.
  • The four laws of Thermodynamics are; Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics and Third Law of Thermodynamics.
• Conservation of Electric Charge: Charge is neither created nor destroyed, it can only be transferred from one system to another.
• Unit of charge is Coulomb.

The correct answer is 19.

• Article 19 related to Right to freedom.
• The Right to freedom of speech and expression is a Fundamental Right under Article-19 of the Constitution of India.
• There are six rights regarding freedom:
  • Speech and expression
  • Assembly
  • Association
  • Movement
  • Residence
  • Profession

Additional Information

• Article 11 of the Indian constitution deals with Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.
• Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens.
• Article 15 deals with discrimination on the basis of caste, sex, or place of birth. It means that the state should not discriminate against any citizen on these grounds.

The correct answer is Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav.

In News

• Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav participated in the Bastille Day parade in Paris and Indian Republic Day Parade 2024.

Key Points

• Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav, an air traffic controller in the Indian Air Force, participated in the Bastille Day parade in Paris.
• She has also participated in Republic Day Parade 2024, saluting the Supreme Commander alongside the French President.
• Her participation signifies India's representation in international events and collaborations with other nations.

Additional Information

• An all-women tri-services group participated in the Republic Day Parade for the first time.
• The chief guest at Republic Day 2024 celebrations in India was French President Emmanuel Macron, making him the sixth French leader to grace the prestigious annual event.
• Six Indian individuals were part of the French military team marching alongside Indian contingents at the Republic Day parade.
• A 95-member marching contingent, a 33-member band contingent, two Rafale fighters, and an Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft from France participated in the Republic Day parade alongside Indian contingents.

The correct answer is Finance Minister.

Key Points

• GST Council is the governing body of GST with 33 members.
• Goods and Service Tax Council (GST) of India is headed by the union finance minister.
• The GST Council's first chairman was Arun Jaitley.
• The GST council is currently chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• The GST council is established under Article 279 A of the Indian constitution.

Important Points

• Under GST present goods and services are taxed at 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% & 28%.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax in India that applies to the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services.
• In India, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) went into effect on July 1, 2017.
• As part of the 101st Amendment, the GST was enacted.
• The state of Assam was the first to approve the GST bill.
• Odisha is the 16th state to vote in favor of the GST bill.
• GST implementation needs the assent of 16 states.

The correct answer is 93.

Key Points

Lok Sabha-

• Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's bicameral parliament.
• Lok Sabha is a temporary house and can be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
• The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 550, which is made up by the election of up to 530 members to represent the States, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories.
• It is also known as the " House of people".
• Lok Sabha was founded on 17th April 1952.
• The term limit of this house is 5 years.

Important Points

Speaker and Deputy Speaker -

• He is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha.
• He is elected in the first meeting of Lok Sabha following the process of general elections.
• The current Lok Sabha speaker is Om Birla.
• The Deputy Speaker is the second highest authority in Lok Sabha.
• They act as presiding officers in the absence of a speaker.

The correct answer is Brahmaputra.

Key Points

• The Brahmaputra River is one of the last largely free-flowing rivers emanating from the Tibetan Plateau.
• Brahmaputra river originated from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
• Yarlung Zangbo is the Tibetan name for the upper course of Brahmaputra.
  • The Yarlung Zangbo also called Yarlung Tsangpo.
  • The Yarlung Tsangpo is the deepest canyon created by the Brahmaputra in Tibet.
• In Tibet, Brahmaputra is known by the name Tsangpo.
• In Bangladesh, Brahmaputra is known by the name Jamuna.
• Major tributaries of Brahmaputra are the Subansiri, Kameng, Manas, Lohit, Tista, and Sankosh.
• The river Brahmaputra empties into the Bay of Bengal.
• The Brahmaputra is also known as the 'red river'.
• The tributaries of the Brahmaputra river are Teesta River, Lohit, Danba Qu, Subansiri River.

Additional Information

• Mahanadi:​
  • The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India.
  • Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam.
  • The river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
  • The tributaries of Mahanadi are the Tel river, Ib river, and Ong river. 
  • The tributaries of Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh are the Seonath, the Hasdeo, the Jonk, and the Mand.
• Sutlej:​
  • The river Sutlej originates from Rakas lake in Tibet.
  • Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
  • The Sutlej River is also known as Satadree.
  • It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River. 
  • The Bhakra Dam is built around the river Sutlej to provide irrigation and other facilities to the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
• Ganga:
  • It is a transboundary river of India which flows through India and Bangladesh.
  • It originates from in the Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gangotri glacier, and falls in the mouth of the Bay of Bengal.
  • It is the most sacred river to Hindus and is worshipped as the goddess Ganga.
  • It is the third-largest river on Earth by discharge.​
  • Sone River, Yamuna, Gomti all are tributaries of the Ganges.
  • Other tributaries of Ganga are Alaknanda, Ramganga, Kali, Ghagra, Gandak, and Kosi.

The Correct Answer is To monitor the MPLADS fund flow.

In News

• eSakshi app launched for transparent monitoring of MPLADS fund flow.

Key Points

• The new eSakshi app will provide an interface to capture the “entire MPLAD scheme cycle, providing convenience and accessibility.
• The initiative comes under the ministry's plan to make the MPLAD fund cycle more efficient.
• In 2022, it launched new revised guidelines to help the members of parliament channel funds and recommend works per their constituency's needs and launched the SAKSHI portal to track progress under the scheme.

Additional Information

• MPLAD Scheme:
  • It was first introduced in 1993.
  • The Scheme is fully funded by the Government of India, under which funds are released in the form of grants-in-aid directly to the district authorities.
  • The funds released under the Scheme are non-lapsable,e., the entitlement of funds not released in a particular year is carried forward to the subsequent years, subject to eligibility.
  • At present, the annual entitlement per MP/ constituency is 5 crore rupees.
  • The role of the Members of Parliament is limited to recommend works.
  • Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the district authority to sanction, execute and complete the works recommended within the stipulated time period.
  • The elected Lok Sabha Members can recommend works in their respective constituencies.
  • The elected members of the Rajya Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the state from which they are elected.
  • Nominated Members of the Parliament can recommend works for implementation, anywhere in the country.
  • MPLADS works can be implemented in areas affected by natural calamities like floods, cyclone, hailstorm, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, landslides, tornado, earthquake, drought, tsunami, fire and biological, chemical, radiological hazards, etc.

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Uber Cup.

The correct answer is Virat Kohli.

In News

• Virat Kohli set a record for the most centuries (8) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Key Points

• Now he holds the record for the highest number of centuries in the IPL, with 8 centuries to his name.
• His latest century was scored against the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2024 season.
• Kohli's consistent performance has solidified his position as one of the most prolific batsmen in IPL history.
• He achieved the milestone of 7500 runs in IPL during the same match.

Additional Information

• Chris Gayle is in 2nd position and has six centuries in IPL history.
• JC Buttler, KL Rahul, SR Watson, DA Warner - 4 centuries.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Kishan Maharaj.

• Kishan Maharaj is not the Kathak exponents.
• Pandit Kishan Maharaj was an Indian tabla player.
• He belonged to the Benares Gharana.
• Kathak, is among the classical dances of India.
• The word Katha means story.
• It originated in northern India, during the 7th century A.D.
• The Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes eight classical dances of India.