The correct answer is Ernest Rutherford - Electron.

• Scientist - Discovery pair Ernest Rutherford - Electron is not correct.

Key Points

The Correct Answer is Rakesh Sharma.

Key Points

• Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first who went to space.
• On the 3rd of April 1984, Rakesh Sharma entered space orbit.
• He was sent into space by the Russian spaceflight Soyuz T-11.
• Rakesh Sharma was the first and only Indian to travel to space.
• On his return from space, Rakesh Sharma was awarded the title of the "Hero of the Soviet Union".

Additional Information

• Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut and the first woman in the space of Indian Origin.
• Satish Dhawan was an Indian Mathematician and Aerospace Engineer.
• Ravi Malhotra served as a backup for Rakesh Sharma who was the first Indian to go to space, on the Soyuz T-11 mission, Ravi never went to space himself. 
• Ravi was awarded the "Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples" in 1984 and the "Kirti Chakra" in the year 1985.

The correct answer is Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.

In News

• Phase V of Sagar Parikrama to be held from 17th-19th May 2023 from Raigad to Canacona

Key Points

• The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the commencement of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative.
• Starting from Raigad, Maharashtra on 17th May 2023 and ending in Canacona.
• The journey aims to address the challenges faced by fishers and stakeholders while uplifting their economic prospects through various fisheries schemes and programs, such as Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) & Kisan Credit Cards (KCC).
• Sagar Parikrama, symbolizes solidarity with fisherfolk, fish farmers, and concerned stakeholders, commemorating the spirit of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and honoring our freedom fighters, sailors, and fishers.
• Having successfully completed four phases, covering 19 locations in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, this unprecedented initiative continues to garner support from all stakeholders.

The Correct Answer is R. Dinesh.

In News

•  R. Dinesh takes over as CII President for 2023-24.

Key Points

•  R. Dinesh, the Executive Vice Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, has been appointed as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President for 2023-24.
• He takes over from Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director, Bajaj Finserv Limited.
• Sanjiv Puri, the Managing Director of ITC, has been named as President-designate by the CII National Council.
• Rajiv Memani, the Chairman of EY India Region, has been appointed as Vice-President of CII.

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Yakshagana is a sectarian drama and dance from of Karnataka region.
• This art is also known by the name "Aat" or Bayat.

Additional Information

• Kathakali -
  • It is a traditional dance of India.
  • It was embellished from the southern part of India (Kerala).
• Bharatanatyam -
  • This dance originated in Tamil Nadu.
  • One such type of dance. Which is considered the most important in the classical dance of India.
• Kuchipudi Folk Dance -
  • This is a popular folk dance in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Gobi dance is one of the popular dance forms in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh.

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Bihar.

Key Points

• The 15th Census of India was conducted in 2011.
• The slogan of census 2011 was ‘Our Census, Our future’.

As per Census 2011:

The correct answer is Panipat.

Key Points

• The tomb of Ibrahim Khan Lodhi is situated in a park, maintained by Panipat Municipal Corporation.
• The tomb is situated near the tehsil office, close to the dargah of Sufi saint Bu Ali Shah.
• He was defeated and killed during the First Battle of Panipat, fighting against the Mughal emperor Babur on 21st April 1526.

The Lodi dynasty

• The Lodi dynasty was an Afghan, or Turco-Afghan, dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526.
• It was the fifth and final dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi when he replaced the Sayyid dynasty, who were vassals of the Timurid Empire.

The correct answer is P. V. Sindhu.

In News

• P. V. Sindhu  first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals.
• PV Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to collect two medals at the Olympics after defeating China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 in the bronze medal.
• With this win, Sindhu becomes the second Indian after Sushil Kumar to win two individual Olympic medals.
• She had won a silver in the last Olympics in Rio after losing in the final to Carolina Marin.

Additional Information

• The correct answer is Max Verstappen.

In News

•  Two-time Drivers' championship winner Max Verstappen overcame rain to win the historic Monaco GP and defended his lead in the 2023 driver's rankings.

Key Points

• While Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso came at second place, Alpine's Esteban Ocon finished third.
• Verstappen is chasing his third successive Drivers' championship win this year after winning the championship in 2021 as well as 2022.
• Monaco's win has extended Red Bull's standing in the Constructors' championship even further to 249 points while Aston Martin is trailing behind with 120 points in the second place.
• Mercedes stands in third position with 119 points.

The Correct Answer is Kolkata Port.

Key Points

• Kolkata Port has been renamed Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, On the occasion of the 150th-anniversary celebration of the Port.
• The Port once considered the most important port in the country still remains the premier port and has been rightly called the Gateway to Eastern India.
• It is India's only major riverine port, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, and the oldest operating port in India and was constructed by the British East India Company in 1870. 
• It is the guiding factor to trade and commerce of vast hinterland comprising entire Eastern India including Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the two land-locked Himalayan Kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan.

Additional Information

Important Points

​​Article 364- States about the Special provision for major Ports and aerodromes.