The battle of Waterloo took place in the year :

• 1815
• 1805
• 1825
• 1818
Correct Option: A  [ 1815 ]

Remark: Napoleon was defeated by the British and Prussians

The autobiography of former Chief Justice of India, Sri Ranjan Gogoi, is titled:

• The Man and the Judges
• Before Memory Fades
• Justice for the Judge
• In Pursuit of Justice
Correct Option: C  [ Justice for the Judge ]

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International Literacy Day is observed on which day?

• 8 September
• 5 September
• 2 September
• 11 November
Correct Option: A  [ 8 September ]

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Pichwai painting depicts tales from Lord Krishna's life. This painting belongs to which one of the following States?

• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Manipur
• Maharashtra
Correct Option: A  [ Rajasthan ]

Remark: Pichwai paintings also known as “Pichvai” is a traditional Indian folk art having its origins in Rajasthan. It consists of a series of painting on cloth using natural colors and vegetable dyes.

The scientist of Indian origin who received Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2009 is:

• Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
• Hargobinda Khorana
• J. V. Narlikar
• C. V. Raman
Correct Option: A  [ Venkatraman Ramakrishnan ]

Remark:

The first T.V channel in the world that provided 24 hour news broadcast is :

• CNN
• BBC
• NDTV 24x7
• None of the above
Correct Option: A  [ CNN ]

Remark: CNN full form: Cable News Network

Who is the author of 'A Suitable Boy'?

• Vikram Seth
• Chetan Bhagat
• Nirad C. Chaudhari
• Leo Tolstoy
Correct Option: A  [ Vikram Seth ]

Remark:

Kiran Bedi has written the following book :

• It is always possible
• Midnights Children
• Sunny Days
• Broken Wings
Correct Option: A  [ It is always possible ]

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The first Indian to make a speech in Hindi before the UN General Assembly is:

• V.P. Singh
• Indira Gandhi
• Atal Behari Vajpayee
• Sushma Swaraj
Correct Option: C  [ Atal Behari Vajpayee ]

Remark: On 25th September, 2003, former prime minister Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the 58th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations HQ, USA.

The author of 'War and Peace' is

• William Shakespeare
• Leo Tolstoy
• Salman Rushdie
• V.S. Naipaul
Correct Option: B  [ Leo Tolstoy ]

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