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Who has written the novel "Dopehri"?
Options- A. Sanjay Dutt
- B. Naseeruddin Shah
- C. R. Madhavan
- D. Pankaj Kapur
- Correct Answer
- Pankaj Kapur
ExplanationVeteran actor Pankaj Kapur will soon release his debut novel 'Dopehri', based on a play of the same name which he wrote and directed several years ago. "Dopehri" is the story of Amma Bi, an elderly widow who lives alone in her deserted family haveli in Lucknow. Her only companion is a dishevelled young servant who comes in twice a day. Every afternoon, Amma Bi hears the sound of footsteps on the stairs and her heart fills with panic. She peeks out the door only to find no one there. After considering a move to an old peoples' home, an anxious Amma Bi ends up taking in a lodger, a young woman named Sabiha, with a mysterious occupation and a winsome personality. When Sabiha's secret is revealed, Amma Bi discovers reserves of ingenuity, skill and love she never knew she had, and what started out as the tale of a haunted haveli turns into a heart-warming one about ageing, self-discovery and female bonding. Originally written in Hindi, "Dopehri" will be published simultaneously by HarperCollins in three editions: Hindi (in Devanagari script), Hindi (in Urdu script) and in English translation. - 1. Saurabh Chaudhary and __________ win India's 2nd gold at ISSF Beijing World Cup 2019.
Options- A. Anjum Moudgil
- B. Manu Bhaker
- C. Heena Sidhu
- D. Divyansh Singh Panwar Discuss
- 2. What is the name of the autobiography of Shahid Afridi, former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team which is co-authored by journalist Wajahat S Khan?
Options- A. Cricket As I See It
- B. Cricket Delightful
- C. Spinning Round The World
- D. Game Changer Discuss
- 3. Name the Indian Football player who has recommended for 2019 Arjuna Award.
Options- A. Subrata Pal
- B. Sunil Chhetri
- C. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- D. Udanta Singh Discuss
- 4. Who among the following has been conferred with the 27th P.C. Chandra Puraskaar?
Options- A. Dr Dipti Rustogi
- B. Dr Vinod Chandra
- C. Dr R S Khandpur
- D. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty Discuss
- 5. Name the Indian Golfer who has been awarded outstanding achievement as a player award at the 4th Edition of the annual India Golf Industry Association (GIA) award for the year 2019.
Options- A. Gaganjeet Bhullar
- B. Shubhankar Sharma
- C. Jeev Milkha Singh
- D. Anirban Lahiri Discuss
- 6. Name the Indian shooter who attains world number one spot in women's 10 m air rifle event.
Options- A. Manu Bhaker
- B. Heena Sidhu
- C. Mehuli Ghosh
- D. Apurvi Chandela Discuss
- 7. With whom Joshna Chinappa win Asian Individual Squash Championship Title?
Options- A. Dipika Pallikal Karthik
- B. Tarek Momen
- C. Harinder Pal Sandhu
- D. Saurav Ghoshal Discuss
- 8. Name the IPS officer who has been conferred with the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership.
Options- A. Sanjukta Parashar
- B. Chhaya Sharma
- C. Rajni Sekhri Sibal
- D. Chadalavada Umesh Chandra Discuss
- 9. As per the report released by digital marketing platform SEMrush, who is the most followed politician globally?
Options- A. Donald Trump
- B. Barack Obama
- C. Narendra Modi
- D. Vladimir Putin Discuss
- 10. Who was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Los Angeles, US?
Options- A. Amanda Seyfried
- B. Natalie Portman
- C. Anne Hathaway
- D. Julia Roberts Discuss
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Correct Answer: Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
The pair of Indian shooters Saurabh Chaudhary, 16-year-old, and Manu Bhaker, 17-year-old, clinched the 10m Air Pistol Mixed gold by beating Jiang Ranxin and Pang Wei of China 16-6 in the final at the International Shooting Sport Federation(ISSF) World Cup 2019 in Beijing, China. Prior to this, Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker had already won a gold in the same category in the New Delhi edition of the shooting World Cup in February 2019. The two teammates scored 482 points at the fifth spot. Anjum Moudgil and Divyansh Singh Panwar bagged a gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event by defeating China in the same tournament.
Correct Answer: Game Changer
Explanation:
Shahid Afridi, former captain of the 'Pakistan national cricket team' has written his autobiography titled, 'Game Changer' which will unveil answers to the much-contemplated questions about him. The book has been published by Harper Collin's India. Afridi is popularly known as 'Boom Boom' and holds the world record for the fastest ODI (One Day International) century in 37 deliveries.He also holds the distinction of having hit the most number of sixes in the history of ODI cricket. The book has been co-authored by Afridi and journalist Wajahat S Khan.
Correct Answer: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Explanation:
All India Football Federation (AIFF) recommended the names of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Jeje Lalpekhlua for the prestigious Arjuna award 2019. The federation had been pushing the cases of the two footballers since 2017 but the Arjuna award committee continued to ignore their claims. In 2017, the AIFF recommended the two along with Bembem Devi but only the last name was conferred with it.
Correct Answer: Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
Explanation:
India's most reputed cardiac surgeon and humanitarian, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty was awarded 27th P.C. Chandra Puraskaar, the annual national award from the P.C. Chandra Group at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre. General Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Swami Suviranandaji Maharaj graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and gave away the award. He is also known as 'The Man with Divine Hands'. In 2003, he has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for medicine in 2013.
Correct Answer: Gaganjeet Bhullar
Explanation:
Indian Professional Golfer, Gaganjeet Bhullar has been awarded outstanding achievement as a player award at the 4th Edition of the annual India Golf Industry Association (GIA) award for the year 2019 at the Delhi Golf Club. The GIA awards were held along with 8th edition of South Asia's largest trade show, India Golf & Turf Expo (IGTE). 31-year-old Bhullar was awarded Arjuna Award in 2013. Bhullar became the youngest golfer on the Asian Tour to achieve nine career victories on tour. He had won Fiji international in 2018. Vijay Divech and former Arjuna Awardee Nonita Lal Qureshi received for their contribution to Golf coaching. Best New Nine-Hole Golf course' awards, was given to Eco Park, Kolkata.
Correct Answer: Apurvi Chandela
Explanation:
Indian shooting ace Apurvi Chandela attained the world number one position in the women's 10 metres air rifle event. Anjum Moudgil attained number two after consistent performances in recent years. The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian shooters to have already secured 2020 Olympics quotas for the country. Moudgil attained the world number two rank in 10 metres Air Rifle after her mixed team gold at the ISSF World Cup in Beijing. Manu Bhaker is the world number 10 in 25 metres pistol women category.
Correct Answer: Saurav Ghoshal
Explanation:
Ace Indian squash players Saurav Ghoshal and Joshna Chinappa won their respective Asian Individual Squash Championship titles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Saurav Ghoshal defeated Leo Au Chun Ming of Hong Kong. Joshna Chinappa, on the other hand, retained her title as she beat top seed Annie Au of Hong Kong in the women's final event. Ghoshal who had become the first Indian male player to reach the top 10 of the world rankings is the finalist of the previous edition.
Correct Answer: Chhaya Sharma
Explanation:
IPS officer Chhaya Sharma conferred with the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership. She headed the investigation team of the infamous Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case. She has guided teams in the detection and investigation of sensitive criminal cases and protection of human rights. In 2017, Chhaya performed a crucial role in drafting Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines to Combat Trafficking of Persons in India. The award is granted to those who manifest courage on behalf of human rights, humanitarian compassion, justice, freedom, and human dignity.
Correct Answer: Barack Obama
Explanation:
Former US President Barack Obama is the world's most followed politician with a total following of 182.7 million, as per the report released by digital marketing platform SEMrush on May 7, 2019. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the second most followed politician globally.
Correct Answer: Anne Hathaway
Explanation:
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Los Angeles, US.
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