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Which statement is true about Justice M. Fathima Beevi?

She was the first Muslim woman judge in the Supreme Court of India. (correct)

She was the first woman to serve as the Governor of Kerala.

She received the Padma Vibhushan for her legal contributions.

She was appointed as a member of the National Human Rights Commission before her retirement. (correct)

What is the purpose of National Space Day in India?

To commemorate the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon (correct)

To promote space tourism in India

To celebrate the launch of Chandrayaan-2

To increase awareness of space debris

Which award was given to M.T. Vasudevan Nair?

Kerala Jyothi (correct)

Kerala Sree

Kerala Prabha

Kerala Sahitya

In which field did Omchery N.N. Pillai excel to receive the Kerala Prabha award?

Art and Drama Signup and view all the answers

Which operation was launched to facilitate the return of Indians from Israel amidst conflict?

Operation Ajay Signup and view all the answers

Which operation involved the Indian military in a rescue mission during the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

Operation Maitri Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons M. Fathima Beevi resigned from her position as Governor of Tamil Nadu?

After rejecting mercy petitions in a high-profile case. Signup and view all the answers

What achievement did India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty accomplish?

Secured the first rank in the world badminton doubles event Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was awarded the Kerala Sri for their contributions to science?

Dr. Sathyabhamadas Biju Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Shrestha scheme launched by the Central Government?

To offer quality education to Scheduled Caste students Signup and view all the answers

What is the official bird of the Kasargod district?

Vellavarayan Sea Eagle Signup and view all the answers

Which film received the Best Film award at the 14th J.C. Daniel Awards?

Naan Thaan Case Kode Signup and view all the answers

Who won the Best Director award at the 14th J.C. Daniel Awards?

Mahesh Narayanan Signup and view all the answers

Which athlete was named the best male athlete at the 37th National Games?

Srihari Nataraj Signup and view all the answers

What was awarded to Lionel Messi in 2023?

Best Footballer Signup and view all the answers

Which team was recognized as the best men's team in the 2023 awards?

Manchester City Signup and view all the answers

What is the mascot of the 37th National Games held in Goa?

Moga Signup and view all the answers

Who received the literary award from Priyadarshini Publications?

T Padmanabhan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is a novel?

വിലാപയാത്ര Signup and view all the answers

What year was the movie 'ഒരു ചെറുപുഞ്ചിരി' released?

2000 Signup and view all the answers

Which story features themes related to darkness?

ഇരുട്ടിന്റെ ആത്മാവ് Signup and view all the answers

In which screenplay is the theme of dreams explored?

വിൽക്കാനുണ്ട് സ്വപ്‌നങ്ങൾ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a story?

പകൽക്കിനാവ് Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the work linking to 'ചെറിയ ചെറിയ ഭൂകമ്പങ്ങൾ'?

എന്റെ സ്വന്തം ജാനകിക്കുട്ടി Signup and view all the answers

Which screenplay includes the concept of a town and gratitude?

നഗരമേ നന്ദി Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is a novel authored by N.P. Muhammad?

അറബിപ്പൊന്ന് Signup and view all the answers

Which of these events involves the topic of national pride?

The highest national flag hoisting Signup and view all the answers

Which work was NOT authored by Padmanabhan?

Makhan Singhinte Maranam Signup and view all the answers

Who won the British Academy Book Prize for the book 'Courting India'?

Nandini Das Signup and view all the answers

Which district was awarded the Bharana Bhasha Award in 2023?

Malappuram Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kedavilakku scheme?

To grant scholarships for OBC students from class 1 to 8 Signup and view all the answers

Which film features the work 'Harrison Saywint's Naya'?

Harison Saywin's Naya Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Dalit to become the Chief Information Commissioner?

Hiralal Samaria Signup and view all the answers

Which achievement is attributed to Glenn Maxwell?

Fastest century in World Cup cricket Signup and view all the answers

What is Operation Chakra 2 aimed at addressing?

Cyber crimes Signup and view all the answers

In which year was 'Veedu Nashitappetta Kuttikan' published?

1983 Signup and view all the answers

Who received the Ezhuthachan Award in 2023?

Dr.S.K.Vasanthan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Space Day

August 23rd declared National Space Day by the Central Government
Commemorates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon

Operation Ajay

Central government scheme to ensure the return of Indians from Israel

Humanitarian Operations

Operation Maitri (2015): Nepal earthquake relief mission
Operation Sankat Mochan (2016): South Sudanese evacuation
Operation Insaniyat (2017): Bangladeshi migrant Rohingya relief
Operation Ganga (2022): Ukrainian national evacuation
Operation Dost (2023): Earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria

Appointments and Awards

Aturva Sinha appointed Accountant General of Kerala
Christopher Luxon elected Prime Minister of New Zealand

Digital Banking

CoBank (COBANK) mobile application launched for Kerala Bank customers

Sports

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured first rank in world badminton doubles

Education

Shrestha scheme launched by Central Government for Scheduled Caste students
M.T. Vasudevan Nair awarded Assembly Award for contribution to art, literature and culture

Literary Awards

T.Padmanabhan received the Priyadarshini literary award

Movies and Plays

List of Malayalam novels and plays (various titles)
List of Malayalam screenplays (various titles)
List of Malayalam movies (various titles)

Human Rights

European Union awards top human rights prize to Mahsa Amini and Iranian movement
Amini died in custody following hijab violation

Other Awards

Kerala Kalamandalam Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Ananthakrishnan appointed
Highest national flag hoisted at Attari-Wagah border in Punjab (height of 418 ft)

Robot and Space Mission

Vyommitra half-human shaped robot to replace astronauts in ISRO's first Gaganyaan mission
Siddhartha Babu won gold medal in shooting at Asian Para Games
Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh awarded America's highest scientific honour
Priya Nair appointed Unilever Leadership Executive
Kasargod district declared official tree, flower, bird, and animal in Goa

Film Awards

List of best film, actor, actress, etc. awards (various titles)
Lionel Messi won Ballon d'Or 2023
Aitana Bonmati won women's Ballon d'Or 2023

National Games

Sajan Prakash hoisted Kerala flag at National Games
Maharashtra topped 37th National Games with 228 medals
Services second with 126 medals, Haryana third, Kerala 5th
Olympic swimmer Srihari Nataraj best male athlete
Sanyuktha Prasen Kale and Pranati Nayak best female athletes

Broadcasting and Digital Foundation

K. Madhavan re-elected President of Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF)
Writer T Padmanabhan received literary award from Priyadarshini Publications

Other Awards and Appointments

Malappuram awarded best district in Bharana Bhasha Award
Dr. S. K. Vasanthan bestowed Ezhuthachan Award
Kedavilakku, a scholarship scheme for OBC students
Robert Fico sworn in as Slovakia Prime Minister
Rear Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair appointed Commanding Officer
Hiralal Samaria takes over as Chief Information Commissioner
Justice M. Fathima Beevi (Supreme Court of India) dies

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Test your knowledge on the latest developments in national and international affairs, including space missions, humanitarian operations, and notable appointments. This quiz covers significant topics like National Space Day, Operation Ajay, and recent achievements in sports and digital banking.