Design GK August 2024

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  1. 1. Yamini Krishnamurthy, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
  2. 5. Which is the state with largest area in India
  3. 9. Vande Mataram is a Bengali poem written by?
  4. 11. Total medals won by Indian athletes at Paralympics 2024
  5. 12. Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art form popularly practiced in which state?
  6. 15. Statue of Unity is located on the banks of which river
  7. 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
  8. 18. The Pagodas at Mahabalipuram had been constructed by which empire
  9. 20. A distributed ledger used to make a digital record of the ownership of assets, in particular cryptocurrencies.
  10. 22. Which country's anime director Hayao Miyazaki recently won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as Asia’s Nobel Prize
  11. 23. Which country became world's largest plastic polluter globally, more than China and Nigeria. (University of Leeds report)
  12. 24. Nalanda University, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
  13. 26. World Happiness Report is published by which intentional organization
  14. 27. At which place did Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana?
  15. 29. Pattachitra paintings are associated with which state
  16. 30. A term given to workers whose jobs are part-time or temporary, and who thus lack job security.
  17. 31. India's ambitious push for ______ blending in gasoline has led to an unexpected shift in its agricultural landscape and global trade position
  18. 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
  19. 34. Hyundai and Kia Motors are based out of which country
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  1. 2. Full form of LNG which is growing as a green energy substitute
  2. 3. How many UNESCO heritage sites are there in India?
  3. 4. Which Union Minister has been included in Time Magazine's list of most influential people in AI
  4. 6. Kolar Gold Fields is located in which state?
  5. 7. India signed an agreement with which country to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat?
  6. 8. A prolonged and sharp fall in economic output, associated with a high level of unemployment.
  7. 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.
  8. 12. Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
  9. 13. The historical 'Moidams' has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, in which state is it located-
  10. 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
  11. 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 ?
  12. 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
  13. 21. Name of the 2nd homegrown nuclear submarine inducted into Indian Navy
  14. 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
  15. 28. Durand Cup is associated with which sport?
  16. 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
  17. 34. How many medals were won by India at Paris Olympics 2024?