India Sports and Education Events 2024

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Which of the following individuals won the Indian National Chess Championship in 2024?

Dhruvi Patel

Karthik Venkataraman (correct)

Atishi Marlena

Harmanpreet Singh

On what date is National Sports Day celebrated in India?

September 17th

September 16th

August 28th

August 29th (correct)

The 'One Nation-One Election' proposal was recommended by which committee?

Atishi Marlena

Dhruvi Patel

Ram Nath Kovind (correct)

Harmanpreet Singh

Which country won the Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in 2024?

India (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the digital platform launched by the Ministry of Education to empower educators in India?

Teacher App (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Global Fintech Fest 2024 organized?

Mumbai (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which political party did Donald Trump represent in the 2024 U.S. presidential election?

Republican Party (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games?

29 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian state was recently declared by UNESCO as the top destination for heritage tourism?

West Bengal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Trusts?

Noel Tata (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which country recently increased its military spending to constitute 30% of its fiscal expenditure?

Russia (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was recently honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

Mithun Chakraborty (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many High Courts are there in India as of 2024?

25 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Ambassador of India to the UAE?

Sunjay Sudhir (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tennis player is nicknamed 'King of Clay'?

Rafael Nadal (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which years did Manmohan Singh serve as the Prime Minister of India?

2004 - 2014 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does PSLV stand for?

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has become the world's youngest world chess champion?

D Gukesh (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian National Chess Championship

Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st Indian National Chess Championship in August 2024.
He scored 9/11 points.
This is his second win at the national championship.

Uttar Pradesh Railway Station Renames

8 railway stations under the Lucknow division of Uttar Pradesh were renamed on August 28, 2024.

National Sports Day

Celebrated annually on August 29th.
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand.
Started in 2012.
Major Dhyan Chand is known as the "magician of hockey."

Ministry of Education Digital Platform

"Teacher App" is a new digital platform launched by the Ministry of Education to empower educators.

Global Fintech Fest 2024 Location

Held in Mumbai, India.

Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 Winner

India won the tournament for the fifth time.
Harmanpreet Singh led the Indian team.
The victory was achieved on September 17, 2024.

Delhi's New Chief Minister

Atishi Marlena became the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

One Nation-One Election Committee Recommendation

Ram Nath Kovind recommended the "One Nation-One Election" system.

World Ozone Day

Celebrated annually on September 16th.

India's Oscar 2025 Entry

"Laapataa Ladies" is India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.

2024 U.S. Presidential Election - Donald Trump

Donald Trump represented the Republican Party.

Miss India Worldwide 2024 Winner

Dhruvi Patel won the Miss India Worldwide 2024 title.
She is of Indian origin but lives in the US.

Sistine Chapel Ceiling Artist

Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

India's Paralympic Medals at Paris 2024

India won a total of 29 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
This was India's best performance in Paralympic history.
India won 7 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 13 bronze medals.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award Recipient

Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

India's Ambassador to UAE

Mr. Sunjay Sudhir is the Ambassador of India to the UAE.

Manmohan Singh's Prime Ministership

Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.

Indian Batsman Reaching 9000 Test Runs

Virat Kohli completed 9000 test runs.

Largest Mountain Range (not Highest)

The Andes is the largest mountain range globally, stretching 7,000 km.

Tata Trusts New Chairman

Noel Tata was appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Trusts.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 Winner's Nationality

Han Kang, the Nobel Prize winner for Literature 2024 is from South Korea.

Retired Tennis Star

Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 Winners

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 Winners

David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Host City

Glasgow, Scotland will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Time Zones in Russia

Russia has 11 time zones.

Indian High Courts

There are 25 High Courts in India as of 2024.

Supreme Court of India Judges

The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is 34, including the Chief Justice.

Russian Parliament

The Federal Assembly is the parliament of Russia.

PSLV Meaning

PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.

Father of Indian Space Program

Vikram Sarabhai is considered the "father of the Indian space program."

First Indian Olympic Individual Gold Medalist

Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics. He won it in 2008 in the 10m Air Rifle event.

Youngest IPL Auction Player

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest player ever sold at an IPL auction. He was acquired in 2025 by Rajasthan Royals at the age of 13 for ?1.1 crore.

Most Expensive IPL Auction Player

Rishabh Pant is the most expensive player in IPL history. He was bought by Lucknow Super Giants during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Golden Peacock Award Winner 2024

"Toxic" by Lithuania won the Golden Peacock Award for Best Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister

Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

Latest Chief Justice of India

Sanjiv Khanna is the latest Chief Justice of India.

Football Team Nickname

Manchester United is known as "The Red Devils."

Author of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle created the fictional detective "Sherlock Holmes."

UNESCO Heritage Tourism Destination

West Bengal has been declared by UNESCO as the top destination for heritage tourism.

US FBI Director Nominee

Kash Patel was nominated as FBI director by newly elected US President Donald Trump.

UAE Greenhouse Gas Emission Target

The UAE has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 47% from 2019 levels by 2035.

Country Increasing Military Spending

Russia has increased its military spending to 30% of its fiscal expenditure.

New NATO Member

Sweden officially joined NATO as its 32nd member in March 2024.

International Criminal Court Arrest Warrant

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2024.

Tennis Player Nickname

Rafael Nadal is nicknamed "King of Clay."

Maharashtra Chief Minister

Devendra Fadnavis has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Youngest World Chess Champion

D. Gukesh became the world's youngest world chess champion.

Female Cricketer Scoring 4 ODI Centuries

Smriti Mandhana became the first female cricketer to score 4 ODI centuries in a calendar year.

New Georgian President

Mikhail Kavelashvili was elected as the new President of Georgia.

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Test your knowledge on major events in India from 2024, including the Indian National Chess Championship, Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, and the launch of a new digital platform by the Ministry of Education. This quiz covers significant sports victories and educational initiatives throughout the year.