Q. The word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by (a) the Greeks (b) the Romans (c) the Chinese (d) the Arabs Ans: (a) the Greeks Explanation: The word ‘Hindu’ as a reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by (a) the Greeks. The term ‘Hindu’ […]
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Introduction Alan Arkin, a prominent US actor noted for his extraordinary talent and a six-decade career, died of heart failure. Arkin, who was nominated for many Academy Awards and Emmys, left an everlasting influence on the film and television industries. His unforgettable performances in films like “Catch-22,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and his Oscar-winning role in “Little
Q. Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the (a) Scythians (b) Hunas (c) Yue-chis (d) Sakas Ans: (b) Hunas Explanation: Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the (b) Hunas. The Hunas were a nomadic Central Asian people who migrated to the Indian subcontinent during the 5th and 6th centuries CE. They established various
Iran Becomes Full Member of SCO: Iran has officially become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted virtual summit of the influential grouping. On this historic occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Iranian people. Daily Current Affairs Quiz Prime Minister Modi’s Congratulations: Prime Minister
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Q. Which one of the following important trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi? (a) Tagara (b) Sripura (c) Tripuri (d) Tamralipti Ans: (a) Tagara Explanation: Tagara was the important trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi’
Lallianzuala Chhangte wins AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year award for 2022-23: Lallianzuala Chhangte of the Indian football team was awarded AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23, while Manisha Kalyan received her second consecutive Women’s Footballer of the Year title. The 26-year-old Lallianzuala Chhangte beat Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh of East
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Q. The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the (a) Allahabad pillar inscription (b) Aihole inscription (c) Alapadu grant (d) Hanumakonda inscription Ans: (b) Aihole inscription Explanation: Aihole inscription mentions the name of Kalidas. The inscription is found at Aihole in Karnataka state. The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King, Pulakeshi II who
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World Zoonosis Day 2023: Every year on July 6th, World Zoonoses Day commemorates the achievements of Louis Pasteur, a renowned French biologist. On this day in 1885, Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine, marking an important milestone in the prevention of zoonotic diseases. The observance of World Zoonoses Day serves as a platform to raise
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Q. In the Gandhara sculptures the preaching Mudra associated with the Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath is (a) abhaya (b) dhyana (c) dharmachakra (d) bhumisparsa Ans: (c) dharmachakra Explanation: In the Gandhara sculptures, the preaching Mudra associated with the Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath is (c) dharmachakra. The dharmachakra mudra, also known as the “turning
SAFF Championship 2023 Final: India wins 9th title: The Indian men’s football team won a thrilling penalty shootout against Kuwait 5-4, securing the SAFF Championship 2023 title at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ranked 100th in the latest FIFA rankings, India triumphed in their ninth SAFF Championship out of 14 editions. This victory marked their second
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