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Question: With reference to the Nobel Peace Prize 2023, consider the following statements:
1. Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023.
2. The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 has been awarded to an Iranian human rights activist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: In which country, more than 2400 people died after a 6.3 magnitude quake struck on 7th October 2023?
(a) Syria
(b) Libya
(c) Iran
(d) Afghanistan
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to the 19th Asian Games, consider the following statements:
1. It was held in Hangzhou, China.
2. This is the second time India has won more than 100 medals in any of the three major Games including the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games..
3. This is the first time that India has crossed the benchmark of 101 medals in any of the three major Games including the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (d)

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Question: Which of the following options is correct about India’s medal tally at the 19th Asian Games?
(a)  28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze
(b)  26 gold, 42 silver, and 39 bronze
(c)  30 gold, 35 silver, and 42 bronze
(d)  28 gold, 35 silver, and 44 bronze
Ans (a)

Question: In the 19th Asian Games medal tally on gold-medal count, India was placed at:
(a)  Third position
(b)  Fourth position
(c)  Second position
(d)  Fifth position
Ans (b)

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Question: In the 19th Asian Games medal tally on gold-medal count, which countries finished first, second and third?  
(a)  China, South Korea and India
(b)  China, Japan and Uzbekistan
(c)  China, South Korea and Uzbekistan
(d)  China, Japan and South Korea
Ans (d)

Question: Which city will host the 20th Asian Games in 2026?
(a)  Jakarta
(b)  Bangkok
(c)  Nagoya
(d)  Tashkent
Ans (c)

Question: Who was the flag bearer for India in the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games?
(a) P. R. Sreejesh
(b) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
(c) Ojas Deotale
(d) Neeraj Chopra
Ans (a)

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Question: In the 19th Asian Games which of the following sports brought India the most 29 medals?
(a)  Athletics
(b) Shooting
(c) Archery
(d) Boxing
Ans (a)

Question: In the 19th Asian Games who won the most gold medals (three) for India?
(a) Atanu Das
(b) Harmilan Bains
(c) Jyothi Vennam
(d) Manu Bhaker
Ans (c)

Question: Which operation was launched by Israel Defense Forces in retaliation for a surprise attack by Hamas?
(a) Operation Silent Killer
(b) Operation Iron Dome
(c) Operation Desert Storm
(d) Operation Iron Swords
Ans (d)

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