Question 1

Who was the first woman to fly around the world?

Accepted Answer

Geraldine Mock "Jerry" was the first woman to fly around the world successfully in the year 1964.

Question 2

Which describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?

Accepted Answer

Nicolaus Copernicus was decribed by his work on "The Heliocentric Theory" which is based on that the earth revolves around the Sun. This theory was developed in parts by different astronomers over many years, namely Aristarchus, Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo.

Question 3

Gagan Narang was associated with

Accepted Answer

Gagan Narang was a famous Indian shooter who was first qualified to London Olympics. He was conferred with Arjuna Award for shooting.

Question 4

Choose the most appropriate answer:Indian-American music composer, Ricky Kej has won the Grammy Award for the album

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Indian-American music composer, Ricky Kej won a Grammy at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for his album Winds of Samsara, collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, in the Best New Age Album category.

Question 5

With which of the following fields was Saksham Yadav who passed away due to a road accident on Delhi-Panipat National Highway-1 associated?

Accepted Answer

Powerlifting world champion Saksham Yadav lost his life after succumbing to injuries received in a road accident. Saksham Yadav won gold medal for India at powerlifting world champion held in Moscow in December 2017.

Question 6

Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?

Accepted Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 to 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader.

Question 7

In November 2017, an Indian short film, The School Bag won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival held at Montresd. Who among the following is the Director of the film?

Accepted Answer

Indian short film ‘The School Bag’, which tells a story based in Pakistan, has won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (SAFFM).It is directed by Dheeraj Jindal.

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