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With which of the following was U. R. Rao who passed away at 85 is associated with ?

A) Scientist B) Poet
C) Politics D) Auther
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Scientist

Explanation:

1. Eminent space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Udupi Ramachandra Rao passed away due to age related ailments. He was 85.

2. He was currently serving as the chairman of the governing council of the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad. Rao served as the chairman of ISRO for 10 years from 1984-1994.

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MS Kim Campbell is the first Prime Minister of

A) Congo B) Canada
C) Portugal D) Phillippines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Canada

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Govind Talwalkar,recipient of the recently announced B.D.Goenka Award for excellence in Journalism, was the editor of which of the following newspapers

A) LokSatta B) The Maharastra Times
C) The Tribune D) Nay Bharat Times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Maharastra Times

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Dhruv Sharma Who Died in July 2017 Belongs To Which Field ?

A) Politics B) Acting
C) Photography D) Music
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Acting

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Who among the following is set to become the youngest-ever "Messenger of Peace," for 'United Nations' ?

A) Rashi Anand B) Shikha Patra
C) Bedadyuti Jha D) Malala Yousafzai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Malala Yousafzai

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Yisrael Kristal, who died recently was certified by Guinness World Records as the _________.

A) World's Tallest Man B) World's Oldest Man
C) World's Youngest Man D) World's Smallest Man
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World's Oldest Man

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Who was sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently ?

A) Justice Tirath Singh Thakur B) Justice Atul Mehta
C) Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar D) Justice T M Goyal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar

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What is the Name of first cricketer of India to have a cricket stadium in the name of him ?

A) Sachin Tendulkar B) Sunil Gavaskar
C) Saurav Ganguly D) Virender Sehwag
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sunil Gavaskar

Explanation:

The legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has achieved a number of milestones in his cricket career and till this day, can now add another feather to his illustrious cap as a stadium in the United States of America will be named after him and he remains an inspiration for aspiring batsmen across India. The stadium, which is being built in Louisville, Kentucky, will be named as Sunil Gavaskar Field. It is a first for any Indian cricketer.

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