Design GK August 2024
Across
- 1. Yamini Krishnamurthy, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
- 5. Which is the state with largest area in India
- 9. Vande Mataram is a Bengali poem written by?
- 11. Total medals won by Indian athletes at Paralympics 2024
- 12. Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art form popularly practiced in which state?
- 15. Statue of Unity is located on the banks of which river
- 17. The Moidams a 700-year-old burial system of the ____ dynasty, were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on July 26, 2024. This makes them the first cultural site from the Northeast to be included
- 18. The Pagodas at Mahabalipuram had been constructed by which empire
- 20. A distributed ledger used to make a digital record of the ownership of assets, in particular cryptocurrencies.
- 22. Which country's anime director Hayao Miyazaki recently won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as Asia’s Nobel Prize
- 23. Which country became world's largest plastic polluter globally, more than China and Nigeria. (University of Leeds report)
- 24. Nalanda University, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
- 26. World Happiness Report is published by which intentional organization
- 27. At which place did Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana?
- 29. Pattachitra paintings are associated with which state
- 30. A term given to workers whose jobs are part-time or temporary, and who thus lack job security.
- 31. India's ambitious push for ______ blending in gasoline has led to an unexpected shift in its agricultural landscape and global trade position
- 33. The recent report of Justice Hema Committee on examining workplace conditions in which film industry reveals a pervasive culture of sexual exploitation in the industry, highlighting severe gender disparities in pay and inadequate workplace protections, including ineffective internal complaints committees
- 34. Hyundai and Kia Motors are based out of which country
Down
- 2. Full form of LNG which is growing as a green energy substitute
- 3. How many UNESCO heritage sites are there in India?
- 4. Which Union Minister has been included in Time Magazine's list of most influential people in AI
- 6. Kolar Gold Fields is located in which state?
- 7. India signed an agreement with which country to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat?
- 8. A prolonged and sharp fall in economic output, associated with a high level of unemployment.
- 10. _____ is a dynamic and complex process involving the transition of populations from rural to urban areas, profoundly transforming land use, economic activities, and social structures.
- 12. Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
- 13. The historical 'Moidams' has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, in which state is it located-
- 14. Crime against women in India remains a pervasive and deeply concerning issue, challenging the nation's progress towards gender equality and social justice. The brutal rape and murder of a doctor in which city highlights the current inadequacies in enforcing women safety measures
- 16. Visitors are imitating the Temple Run game at Angkor Wat, raising concerns about damage to the 900-year-old site. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument, covering 200 acres. It was built in the 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II. It was originally a Hindu temple for Vishnu, later becoming Buddhist. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. In which country is this located ?
- 19. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore have been unable to get home because of a problem with the which company’s Starliner spacecraft
- 21. Name of the 2nd homegrown nuclear submarine inducted into Indian Navy
- 25. “Order of St. Andrew the Apostle” Award, is the highest civilian honour award of which country. This was given to PM Modi when he visited this country recently
- 28. Durand Cup is associated with which sport?
- 32. National ______ Day, celebrated on August 7th, honors India’s ______ heritage and supports artisans. Launched in 2015 to mark the Swadeshi Movement’s centenary, it promotes indigenous crafts and empowers weavers
- 34. How many medals were won by India at Paris Olympics 2024?