Question 1
Viktor Saneyev, who has passed away recently, was a three-time Olympic medallist in which of the following sports event?
A. Triple Jump
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Javelin Throw
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ace Triple jumper Viktor Saneyev, who was a three-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder, has passed away. He was 76.
Question 2
Anupam Shyam, who dies recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Actor
B. Singer
C. Poet
D. Writer
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Actor Anupam Shyam died in Mumbai at the age of 63 of multiple organ failure. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen.
Question 3
Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passed away. Which honour was given in 2019 for his contribution to the film world and literature?
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Padma Shri
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Padma Vibhushan
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Award-winning Telugu lyricist and Padma Shri awardee Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passed away following lung cancer-related complications.
Question 4
Sean Lock, one of the finest comedians who has passed away, belongs to which country?
A. Britian
B. Australia
C. Japan
D. New Zealand
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
British comedian Sean Lock has passed away. He was one of Britain's finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy.
Question 5
P.S. Banarji, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Cartoonist
B. Teacher
C. Architect
D. Director
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cartoonist, sculptor and folk singer P.S. Banarji passed away at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. He was 41.
Question 6
Naushad, who died recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Singer
B. Director
C. Film Producer
D. Hunter
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Celebrity chef and Malayalam film producer Naushad dies at the age of 54.
Question 7
Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Actor
B. Director
C. Economist
D. Soldier
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao, a 1971 war hero and recipient of the Mahavir Chakra, passed away. Rao was a recipient of the Veer Seva Medal also.
Question 8
Dronacharya Awardee Tarak Sinha, who died, belongs to which sport?
A. Basketball
B. Soccer
C. Cricket
D. Baseball
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Decorated cricket coach Tarak Sinha has passed away at the age of 71 in New Delhi. Tarak Sinha has worked with generations of Indian cricketers.
Question 9
Professor MK Prasad, who has passed away, was one of the well known by which name in India?
A. Mathematician
B. Economist
C. Oncologist
D. Environmentalist
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Eminent environmentalist and former Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) president Professor MK Prasad has passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
Question 10
Rashid Irani, who was found dead at his residence, belongs to which profession?
A. Director
B. Producer
C. Film Critic
D. Wrestler
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Eminent film critic Rashid Irani, a much-loved figure in the cinema circles of the city, was found dead at his residence here. He was 74.
Question 11
Chinmoy Chatterjee, who has passed away, is associated with which game?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Wrestling
D. Shooting
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Eminent India-international footballer Chinmoy Chatterjee, who played for the three Maidan heavyweights in his prime in the 1970-80s, has passed away.
Question 12
Manorama Mohapatra, who passed away, is a litterateur of which language?
A. Malayalam
B. Odia
C. Sindhi
D. Konkani
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Eminent Odia litterateur, social worker and journalist Manorama Mohapatra passed away. She was a former editor of Odia daily 'The Samaja'.
Question 13
Dr M Krishnan Nair, who has passed away has one of the well known for which profession?
A. Pathologist
B. Oncologist
C. Anaesthetist
D. Surgeon
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Eminent oncologist Dr M Krishnan Nair has passed away following age-related ailments.
Question 14
Pradeep Guha, who died in Mumbai, belongs to which profession?
A. Actor
B. Director
C. Producer
D. Singer
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Film producer and former Times of India Executive Pradeep Guha died in Mumbai
Question 15
Fakir Alamgir, who passed away recently, belongs to which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Afghanistan
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Folk music legend and freedom fighter Fakir Alamgir passed away in Dhaka. He was suffering from Coronavirus infection and suffered a heart attack. He was 71.
Question 16
Former Bengal left-arm spinner Murtaza Lodhgar, who died recently, is from which state?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. Goa
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Former Bengal left-arm spinner and Mizoram U-19 head coach Murtaza Lodhgar died of cardiac arrest. He was born in Gujarat.
Question 17
Veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh passed away. He had served as the Chief Minister of which state for six terms?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh passed away after battling a prolonged illness.
Question 18
Yudhvir Singh Dadwal, who has passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Policeman
B. Politician
C. Doctor
D. Teacher
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Former Commissioner of Delhi Police, Yudhvir Singh Dadwal, has passed away here at his residence in Chhattarpur. He was 70.
Question 19
Mike Hendrick, who passes away recently, is a player from which country?
A. India
B. England
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Former England and Derbyshire bowler, Mike Hendrick has passed away. He played a major role in two of England's Ashes-series victories and took 87 wickets in 30 Tests for his country between 1974 and 1981.
Question 20
Ted Dexter, who died recently, is a cricket player from which country?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. Spain
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Former England captain Ted Dexter has died at Wolverhampton after a bout of illness. He was 86.
Question 21
Ramanuj Prasad Singh, who passed away in Gurugram, belongs to which profession?
A. Newsreader
B. Journalist
C. Painter
D. Teacher
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Former Hindi Newsreader of All India Radio Ramanuj Prasad Singh passed away in Gurugram last night. He was 86.
Question 22
Legendary Indian sportsperson Subhas Bhowmick, who has passed away, was associated with which game?
A. Golf
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Former India footballer Subhas Bhowmick died at the age of 72 years due to prolonged illness. He was born in West Bengal.
Question 23
Saranjeet Singh, who has passed away was a sportsperson, representing which game?
A. Hockey
B. Wrestling
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Former Indian international hockey player Saranjeet Singh has passed away. He was 59.
Question 24
Chandan Mitra, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Author
B. Banker
C. Jounalist
D. Actor
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior journalist Chandan Mitra has passed away.
Question 25
Kalyan Singh, who died recently, was Chief Minister of which state?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh died at 89. He was Chief Minister in 1991-1992 & 1997-1999.
Question 26
Gerd Muller, who has passed away, belongs to which game?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Badminton
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Former West Germany forward and the Bayern Munich football legend, Gerd Muller has passed away.
Question 27
Name the founder of Shillong Chamber Choir and renowned Indian concert pianist, who passed away?
A. Mahendra Prasad
B. R L Jalappa
C. KS Sethumadhavan
D. Neil Nongkynrih
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Founder of Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) and renowned Indian concert pianist Neil Nongkynrih passed away.
Question 28
Casimir Oye Mba, who died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus, was former Prime Minister of which country?
A. Gabon
B. Algeria
C. Egypt
D. Chile
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gabon's former Prime Minister Casimir Oye Mba died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus.
Question 29
Gira Sarabhai, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Architecture
B. Painter
C. Singer
D. Player
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gira Sarabhai co-founder of the National Institute of Design has passed away. The pioneer of design education in the nation has played a vital part in establishing several other institutions and also made remarkable contributions in the field of art and architecture.
Question 30
Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia, the world's oldest person has died. He was from which country?
A. Italy
B. Finland
C. Spain
D. Switzerland
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Guinness World Records holder for the oldest person living (male), Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia (Spain) has passed away at the age of 112 years and 341 days.
Question 31
FW (Frederik Willem) de Klerk, who passed away, had received the Nobel Prize in which field?
A. Medicine
B. Physics
C. Literature
D. Peace
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In 1993, De Klerk and Nelson Mandela jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work towards ending apartheid.
Question 32
Gulabo, which passed away at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo, Bhopal. What is it?
A. One-horned Rhino
B. Giant Tortoise
C. Bengal Tiger
D. Sloth Bear
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India's oldest sloth bear, named Gulabo, died at the age of 40 at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo in Bhopal.
Question 33
Jimmy Greaves, one of the most prolific strikers passed away, belongs to which game?
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Golf
D. Chess
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers and Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer, passed away.
Question 34
A veteran journalist Kamal Khan passed away at the age of 61. Did he work with which media channel?
A. India Today
B. CNN
C. NDTV
D. Times Now
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Kamal Khan, veteran NDTV Journalist and a recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Award passed away, at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack.
Question 35
Narayan Debnath, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Politician
B. Comic artist
C. Filmmaker
D. Singer
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Legendary Bengali comic artist, writer and illustrator, Narayan Debnath, has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 97.
Question 36
Birju Maharaj, who passed away on 17th January 2022, belongs to which profession?
A. Athlete
B. Music Composer
C. Kathak Dancer
D. Politician
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj Passed Away at 83 in Delhi.
Question 37
Maki Kaji, who was the creator of the puzzle Sudoku passed away, belongs to which country?
A. Japan
B. Australia
C. China
D. UAE
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Maki Kaji, the creator of the puzzle Sudoku passed away at the age of 69 years due to bile duct cancer. He was known as the father of Sodoku and was from Japan.
Question 38
Bala V Balachandran, who died following a brief illness, belongs to which profession?
A. Professor
B. Doctor
C. Scientist
D. Player
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Management guru and founder of Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) - Professor Bala V Balachandran died following a brief illness
Question 39
Man Kaur, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Athlete
B. Boxer
C. Wrestler
D. Singer
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Multiple World Masters Championship gold medallist and multiple Asian Masters Championship medallist athlete 105-year-old, Man Kaur passed away.
Question 40
Nandu Netekar, who passed away recently, belongs to which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Badminton
C. Basket Ball
D. Hockey
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Nandu Netekar, legendary badminton player of India passed away at the age of 88. The news was confirmed by his son, Gaurav Natekar. Nandu Natekar was the first Indian badminton player to win an International Title in 1956.
Question 41
Buddhadeb Guha, who passed away, was associated with which profession?
A. Sportsperson
B. Politician
C. Business-person
D. Writer
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Noted Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, who authored several popular books including Madhukari, passed away.
Question 42
'Kalaimaamani' Sikkil Shri R Bhaskaran, who passed away, played which instrument?
A. Violin
B. Drum
C. Flute
D. Guitar
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Noted Carnatic Classical Violinist 'Kalaimaamani' Sikkil Shri R Bhaskaran passed away. He started learning the Violin at the age of 11 from Thiruvarur Shri Subba Iyer and later trained under Mayuram Shri Govindarajan Pillai.
Question 43
Gouri Ghosh, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Singer
B. Elocutionist
C. Playback Singer
D. Flute Player
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Noted elocutionist of West Bengal Gouri Ghosh passed away in Kolkata after a prolonged illness. She was 83.
Question 44
Ramachandran Nagaswamy, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Author
B. Filmmaker
C. Archaeologist
D. Mountaineer
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Noted Indian historian, archaeologist and epigraphist from Tamil Nadu, Ramachandran Nagaswamy, has passed away.
Question 45
Olympic bronze medallist Deon Lendore, who has passed away was known for which of the following sports event?
A. Hockey
B. Javelin throw
C. Football
D. Sprinting
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Olympic and world medallist sprinter Deon Lendore, who specialized in the 400 metres, has passed away in an unfortunate car crash in Texas, USA.
Question 46
Padma Sachdev, who passed away recently, belongs to which language?
A. Hindi
B. Marathi
C. Dogri
D. English
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee and noted author Padma Sachdev, the first modern woman poet of the Dogri language, passed away.
Question 47
Saranya Sasi, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Actor
B. Musician
C. Soldier
D. Doctor
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Popular Malayalam film and television actor, Saranya Sasi passed away due to Covid-19 complications.
Question 48
Shri K.V. Sampath Kumar, the editor of the world's first Sanskrit Daily, has passed away. What is the name of the Sanskrit Daily?
A. Rashi
B. Brahman
C. Sudharma
D. Purana
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri K.V. Sampath Kumar Ji the Editor of "Sudharma", the Sanskrit daily.
Question 49
Major Hari Pal Singh Ahluwalia, who has passed away, was related to which profession?
A. Mountaineer
B. Historian
C. Cricketer
D. Economist
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Professional mountaineer and retired army officer Major Hari Pal Singh Ahluwalia has passed away.
Question 50
O.M Nambiar, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
A. Athletics Coach
B. Cricket Coach
C. Music Director
D. Politician
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Renowned athletics coach O.M Nambiar, who nurtured one of India's greatest track and field stars PT Usha, died due to an age-related illness. He was 89.
Question 51
Renowned poet Satish Kalsekar passed away, belongs to which language?
A. Marathi
B. English
C. Urdu
D. Malayalam
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Renowned Marathi poet Satish Kalsekar passed away following a heart attack. He was 78.
Question 52
Pt Subhankar Banerjee, who died in Kolkata, belongs to which profession?
A. Singer
B. Director
C. Politician
D. Percussionist
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died in Kolkata at the age of 54.
Question 53
Gurmeet Bawa, who has passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Economist
B. Banker
C. Filmmaker
D. Folk Singer
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Renowned Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet Bawa has passed away following a prolonged illness. She was 77.
Question 54
Urmil Kumar Thapliyal, who passed away, belongs to which field?
A. Thespian
B. Artist
C. Actor
D. Director
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Renowned theatre personality and litterateur, Urmil Kumar Thapliyal has passed away.
Question 55
Avi Barot, an Indian player who has passed away was related to which game?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Basketball
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Saurashtra cricketer Avi Barot passed away at the age of 29 years after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Question 56
Triloki Nath Pandey, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Politician
B. Actor
C. Director
D. Doctor
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Senior VHP leader Triloki Nath Pandey passes away in Lucknow at 75; was decree-holder of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra
Question 57
Guruprasad Mohapatra, who has passed away, was serving as a top bureaucrat in which department of Central Government?
A. Department of Industry and Internal Trade
B. Directorate General of Foreign Trade
C. Department of Expenditure
D. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Shri Guruprasad Mohapatra, the Secretary in the Department of Industry and Internal Trade, has passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.
Question 58
Sonny Chiba, a Japanese martial arts expert, who died recently belongs to which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. Australia
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sonny Chiba, a Japanese martial arts expert and actor who appeared in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," dies at 82
Question 59
Syed Shahid Hakim, who passed away, belongs to which game?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Badminton
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Syed Shahid Hakim, former India footballer and member of the last national team that played in the 1960 Rome Olympics, passed away. Hakim 'saab', as he was popularly known, was 82 years old.
Question 60
Ted Dexter, who died recently, belongs to which game?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Table Tennis
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ted Dexter, the former England captain, has died at the age of 86. A powerful middle-order batter and medium-pace bowler, Dexter played 62 Tests, leading the side in 30 of those, scoring 4502 runs and taking 66 wickets although his life off the field was as just as notable as his cricket feats.
Question 61
Former Indian player Charanjit Singh, who has passed away, won an Olympic gold in which game in 1964?
A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Athletics
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The former Hockey mid-fielder Charanjit Singh has passed away at his residence in Una, Himachal Pradesh, after suffering a cardiac arrest and prolonged age-related illnesses.
Question 62
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who died was the former President of which of the following countries?
A. Mali
B. Senegal
C. Zambia
D. Nigeria
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The former President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who was ousted in a military coup, has passed away.
Question 63
S. H. Sarma, who passed away recently, was associated with which designation?
A. Air chief marshal
B. Field Marshal
C. Vice Admiral
D. Lieutenant Colonel
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's 1971 Indo-Pak war veteran Vice Admiral S H Sarma passed away in Bhubaneswar.
Question 64
Jovenel Moise has passed away after being assassinated. He was the President of which country?
A. Nicaragua
B. Haiti
C. Brazil
D. Guatemala
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise has passed away, following his assassination at his private residence in Petion-Ville in the capital Port-au-Prince.
Question 65
Balaji Tambe, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
A. Freedom Fighter
B. Ayurvedic Practitioner
C. Yoga Teacher
D. Heart Specialist
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Dr Balaji Tambe, an Ayurveda practitioner and proponent of Yoga.
Question 66
Arun Dey, who passed away recently, is an MLA from which state?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Trade union leader, activist and five-time MLA of Odisha, Arun Dey, passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Question 67
Shankar Subramaniam, who passed away recently, belongs to which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Golf
D. Boxing
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Two-times Olympian Shankar Subramaniam, alias "Babu" Nayaran passed away. He was India's goalkeeper during the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.
Question 68
Jayanthi, who passed away due to age-related ailments, belongs to which profession?
A. Singer
B. Director
C. Doctor
D. Actress
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Veteran actress Jayanthi passed away on 26th July in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments. She was 76.
Question 69
Subrata Mukherjee, who passed away, was a part of which political party?
A. RJD
B. TMC
C. BJP
D. INC
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
West Bengal Minister and senior TMC leader, Subrata Mukherjee passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata.
Question 70
Richard Leakey, who has passed away recently, was a world-renowned conservationist and fossil hunter from which country?
A. Nigeria
B. United Kingdom
C. Sweden
D. Kenya
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World-renowned Kenyan politician, conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey has passed away.