DU LLB Mock Test - 2 (New Pattern)
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Four words are given in the question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
The correct spellings are as follows
Quarantine
Reminiscence
Withdrawal
The correctly spelt word is ‘occasionally’,
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Which is the relative pronoun in the sentence?
The success is only for those who believe in hard working.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
This letter is to ________ you with the problems faced by the society members.
Acquaint - make someone aware of or familiar with
Illustrate - serve as an example of
Convince - cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something
Demonstrate - clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Even many setbacks in his endeavours never made him falter in his _______.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A dime a dozen
Example: Don't bother to buy one of these—they're a dime a dozen.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A bad patch
Example: I'm going through a very bad patch just now.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: In the question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the given four alternatives, suggest the one which best expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice.
The boy laughed at the beggar.
Rule :
Subject + (was /were) + V3 + Other Agents.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
In the question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the given four alternatives, suggest the one which best expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice.
Please shut the door and go to sleep.
Given sentence is an Imperative sentence and started with Please that means sentence contains a request in it.
Rule:
Please /kindly → You are requested to. You are requested + rest of sentence.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Which is the subjective pronoun in the sentences?
We cannot go to the movie until my mom gives permission to go.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct word.
People can see through ______ and, these days, they identify what is fake and exploitative sooner than they did earlier.
Inanity - A nonsensical remark or action
Gimmicks - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade
Paradigm - A typical example or pattern of something
Liturgy - A form of public worship
Thus, option (B) fits here in the best way and conveys the meaning that people can see through tricks and identify them.
People can see through gimmicks and, these days, they identify what is fake and exploitative sooner than they did earlier.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Which word is a compound noun?
We know our art teacher will not take our class.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Four words are given in the question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Accountancy
Aesthetics
Commemorate
The correctly spelt word is ‘Austere’,
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: In the following question, some part of the sentence is underlined. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct?
We met him immediately after the session in which he had been given a nice speech.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: In the following question, some part of the sentence is underlined. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct?
They felt humiliated because they realised that they had cheated.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Exiguous
Exiguous - small
Petite - small
Bombastic - pompous
Conventional - old
Erroneous - wrong
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Wrap or cover for warmth
Muffle- to wrap up so as to conceal or protect
Example: The house has double-glazed windows to muffle the noise of aircraft.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Keen interest or enthusiasm
Example: He studied Indian history with avidity.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.
The teacher set some homework _____ the end of the lesson.
The preposition 'at' is used when referring to buildings as locations in a city. This can be confused with the preposition 'in'. Generally, 'in' is used with buildings to mean that something occurs inside the building. 'At', on the other hand, is used to express that something happens at the location.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel it owing _____ the bad weather.
Use the preposition 'to' when indicating that there is movement from one place to another. In other words, the preposition 'to' with verbs such as drive, walk, go, hike, fly, sail, etc. We're flying to San Francisco on Thursday for a meeting.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Which word is a singular noun?
Each day in my life having a same routine.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Astute
Astute - having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Hence, the word opposite in meaning would be foolish.
Feasible - possible and practical to do easily or conveniently
Aloof - not friendly to other people; distant
Gregarious - liking to be with other people
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct alternative out of the given four options.
Nasiruddin was the cleverest man in Khorasan. One of his neighbours was a merchant. He was a great miser. One day the merchant saw Nasiruddin praying inside his house. He was praying in a loud voice asking God to be kind to him and send him 9999 dinars, not a dinar more, or a dinar less. If God sent him even one dinar more, he would return all the money. The merchant could not understand Nasiruddin’s prayer. He decided to find out the truth. He put 10,000 dinars in a bag and threw it into Nasiruddin’s house. Nasiruddin found the bag and counted the money carefully. He profusely thanked God for giving him 10,000 dinars, when he had asked for only 9999 dinars. The merchants heard Nasiruddin. He realized that Nasiruddin was going to keep the money. He went to Nasiruddin’s house. He called him a liar and demanded that his 10,000 dinars be returned to him. Nasiruddin refused, he claimed that he was not a fool to believe that anyone would throw away 10,000 dinars just to test someone’s honesty. It was his money given by God in answer to his prayer. The merchant decided to take the matter to the judge. Nasiruddin said that he had no clean clothes to wear. The merchant gave him some of his own clothes to wear. Then they went to see the judge.
The merchant told the judge what had happened. Nasiruddin argued that the merchant was mad. Ever since he lost a lot of money a few months back, he had been talking like a mad man. The judge asked Nasiruddin whether he could prove his charge. He said, “Just now he told you that I stole his money. Next, he is going to tell you that these clothes which I am wearing are also his.” The merchant shouted angrily. “Of course, these clothes are mine.
The judge thought for a few minutes. Then he said, “The case is false. Nasiruddin has not stolen his neighbour’s money. The merchant is mad. He should be sent to a mental hospital.”
Q. When Nasiruddin found the bag of money he thought?
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct alternative out of the given four options.
Nasiruddin was the cleverest man in Khorasan. One of his neighbours was a merchant. He was a great miser. One day the merchant saw Nasiruddin praying inside his house. He was praying in a loud voice asking God to be kind to him and send him 9999 dinars, not a dinar more, or a dinar less. If God sent him even one dinar more, he would return all the money. The merchant could not understand Nasiruddin’s prayer. He decided to find out the truth. He put 10,000 dinars in a bag and threw it into Nasiruddin’s house. Nasiruddin found the bag and counted the money carefully. He profusely thanked God for giving him 10,000 dinars, when he had asked for only 9999 dinars. The merchants heard Nasiruddin. He realized that Nasiruddin was going to keep the money. He went to Nasiruddin’s house. He called him a liar and demanded that his 10,000 dinars be returned to him. Nasiruddin refused, he claimed that he was not a fool to believe that anyone would throw away 10,000 dinars just to test someone’s honesty. It was his money given by God in answer to his prayer. The merchant decided to take the matter to the judge. Nasiruddin said that he had no clean clothes to wear. The merchant gave him some of his own clothes to wear. Then they went to see the judge.
The merchant told the judge what had happened. Nasiruddin argued that the merchant was mad. Ever since he lost a lot of money a few months back, he had been talking like a mad man. The judge asked Nasiruddin whether he could prove his charge. He said, “Just now he told you that I stole his money. Next, he is going to tell you that these clothes which I am wearing are also his.” The merchant shouted angrily. “Of course, these clothes are mine.
The judge thought for a few minutes. Then he said, “The case is false. Nasiruddin has not stolen his neighbour’s money. The merchant is mad. He should be sent to a mental hospital.”
Q. Nasiruddin was praying in a loud voice because:
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct alternative out of the given four options.
Nasiruddin was the cleverest man in Khorasan. One of his neighbours was a merchant. He was a great miser. One day the merchant saw Nasiruddin praying inside his house. He was praying in a loud voice asking God to be kind to him and send him 9999 dinars, not a dinar more, or a dinar less. If God sent him even one dinar more, he would return all the money. The merchant could not understand Nasiruddin’s prayer. He decided to find out the truth. He put 10,000 dinars in a bag and threw it into Nasiruddin’s house. Nasiruddin found the bag and counted the money carefully. He profusely thanked God for giving him 10,000 dinars, when he had asked for only 9999 dinars. The merchants heard Nasiruddin. He realized that Nasiruddin was going to keep the money. He went to Nasiruddin’s house. He called him a liar and demanded that his 10,000 dinars be returned to him. Nasiruddin refused, he claimed that he was not a fool to believe that anyone would throw away 10,000 dinars just to test someone’s honesty. It was his money given by God in answer to his prayer. The merchant decided to take the matter to the judge. Nasiruddin said that he had no clean clothes to wear. The merchant gave him some of his own clothes to wear. Then they went to see the judge.
The merchant told the judge what had happened. Nasiruddin argued that the merchant was mad. Ever since he lost a lot of money a few months back, he had been talking like a mad man. The judge asked Nasiruddin whether he could prove his charge. He said, “Just now he told you that I stole his money. Next, he is going to tell you that these clothes which I am wearing are also his.” The merchant shouted angrily. “Of course, these clothes are mine.
The judge thought for a few minutes. Then he said, “The case is false. Nasiruddin has not stolen his neighbour’s money. The merchant is mad. He should be sent to a mental hospital.”
Q. The merchant threw the bag of money into Nasiruddin’s house because:
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct alternative out of the given four options.
Nasiruddin was the cleverest man in Khorasan. One of his neighbours was a merchant. He was a great miser. One day the merchant saw Nasiruddin praying inside his house. He was praying in a loud voice asking God to be kind to him and send him 9999 dinars, not a dinar more, or a dinar less. If God sent him even one dinar more, he would return all the money. The merchant could not understand Nasiruddin’s prayer. He decided to find out the truth. He put 10,000 dinars in a bag and threw it into Nasiruddin’s house. Nasiruddin found the bag and counted the money carefully. He profusely thanked God for giving him 10,000 dinars, when he had asked for only 9999 dinars. The merchants heard Nasiruddin. He realized that Nasiruddin was going to keep the money. He went to Nasiruddin’s house. He called him a liar and demanded that his 10,000 dinars be returned to him. Nasiruddin refused, he claimed that he was not a fool to believe that anyone would throw away 10,000 dinars just to test someone’s honesty. It was his money given by God in answer to his prayer. The merchant decided to take the matter to the judge. Nasiruddin said that he had no clean clothes to wear. The merchant gave him some of his own clothes to wear. Then they went to see the judge.
The merchant told the judge what had happened. Nasiruddin argued that the merchant was mad. Ever since he lost a lot of money a few months back, he had been talking like a mad man. The judge asked Nasiruddin whether he could prove his charge. He said, “Just now he told you that I stole his money. Next, he is going to tell you that these clothes which I am wearing are also his.” The merchant shouted angrily. “Of course, these clothes are mine.
The judge thought for a few minutes. Then he said, “The case is false. Nasiruddin has not stolen his neighbour’s money. The merchant is mad. He should be sent to a mental hospital.”
Q. When the judge heard the case of Nasiruddin, he thought that the merchant:
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Find the next term in the series:
1, 4, 27, 256, ?
22 = 4
33 = 27
44 = 256
55 = 3125
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given besides:
In a family of some persons, Sushant says that Manu is the daughter of my sister Rhea, who is the only daughter of Tahir. Arun is the child of Tahir and Ileana, who is the grandmother of Kiara. Roma is the mother of Trisha, who is the only sister of Kiara. Arun is unmarried.
Q. How is Kiara related to Tahir?
Kiara's gender is not known and therefore Kiara could be either the granddaughter or grandson of Tahir.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given besides:
In a family of some persons, Sushant says that Manu is the daughter of my sister Rhea, who is the only daughter of Tahir. Arun is the child of Tahir and Ileana, who is the grandmother of Kiara. Roma is the mother of Trisha, who is the only sister of Kiara. Arun is unmarried.
Q. How is Arun related to Kiara?
From the above image, it is clear that Arun is the maternal uncle of Kiara.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Directions: Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer:
1. Windows
2. Walls
3. Floor
4. Foundation
5. Roof
6. Room
The correct Sequence will be:
4. Foundation
2. Walls
1. Windows
5. Roof
3. Floor
6. Room
Hence, the correct option is (B).
F is the brother of A, C is the daughter of A, K is the sister of F and G is the brother of C then who is the uncle of G?
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Sundar runs 20 m towards East and turns to the right and runs 10 m. Then he turns to the right and runs 9 m. Again he turns to the right and runs 5 m. After this, he turns to the left and runs 12 m and finally he turns to the right and 6 m. Now to which direction is Sundar facing?
Therefore, it is clear that Sundar will face towards the North.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
If you are facing north-east and move 10 m forward, turn left and move 7.5 m, then you are:
Clearly, the narrator starts from A, moves towards north-east a distance of 10 m up to B, turns left (90 degree anti-clockwise) and moves 7.5 m up to C. Clearly, C lies to the north of A. Also, △ABC is right-angled at B. So,
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 = (10)2 + (7.5)2
= 100 + 56.25 = 156.25
Thus the narrator is 12.5 m to the north of his initial position.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Find the missing term in the series:
A, D, ?, P, Y
Hence, the correct option is (C).
What will be the difference between the third last digit and fourth digit from the left end of the number ‘947823165’ after arranging all its digits in ascending order?
947823165
After arranging all the digits of the given number in ascending order, we have:
123456789
The third last digit = 7
The fourth digit from the left end = 4
The difference between the third last digit and fourth digit from the left end = 7 – 4 = 3
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
Four friends – Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan were having a conversation. They were expressing their thoughts in a coded language.
Ram says, "le po ki ba" when he wants to convey that "friends make life live". Laxman says, "te ki mo ba" when he wants to convey that "without friends life impossible". Bharat says, "lo mo se te" when he wants to convey that "without trouble gain impossible". Shatrughan says, "st ba po lo" when he wants to convey that "life make trouble joy".
Q. Which of the following is most probably the code for "life gives joy"?
From the following explanation, the code for 'life gives joy' is most probably coded as "ba fo st". Though the code of 'gives' is not given but checking the other options we can observe that 'gives' can be coded as 'fo'.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
Four friends – Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan were having a conversation. They were expressing their thoughts in a coded language.
Ram says, "le po ki ba" when he wants to convey that "friends make life live". Laxman says, "te ki mo ba" when he wants to convey that "without friends life impossible". Bharat says, "lo mo se te" when he wants to convey that "without trouble gain impossible". Shatrughan says, "st ba po lo" when he wants to convey that "life make trouble joy".
Q. What is the code for "mission impossible"?
From the following explanation, the code for 'life gives joy' is most probably coded as "ba fo st". Though the code of 'gives' is not given but checking the other options we can observe that 'gives' can be coded as 'fo'.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.
How many players are neither artists nor doctors?
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.
How many doctors are both players and artists?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.
How many doctors are neither artists nor players?
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.
How many artists are players?
= 22 + 3
= 25
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: Which number replaces the question mark?
So answer is = 12 = 1.
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Which number replaces the question mark?
16 × 2 + 2 = 34 and so on,
So, missing number
= 34 × 2 + 2
= 70
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Which number replaces the question mark?
2, 3, 4, 5
The numbers in the left half from the series:
5, 7, 9, 11
Hence, the correct option is (B).
What will be the addition of the third digit from the right end and the fourth digit from the left end of the number ‘768395241’ after arranging all its digits in descending order?
7 6 8 3 9 5 2 4 1
After arranging all its digits in descending order, we get:
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Now,
The third digit from the right end = 3
The fourth digit from the left end = 6
Now,
Addition of the third digit from the right end and the fourth digit from the left end = 3 + 6 = 9
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Direction: Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
Chug : Train : : Bang : ?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Direction: Statements are given below. Consider the given statements as true even if they seem to be not. After reading all the conclusions confirm which of the given conclusions logically follows, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements: Some actors are singers. All the singers are dancers.
Conclusions:
I. Some actors are dancers.
II. No singer is an actor.
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Statements are given below. Consider the given statements as true even if they seem to be not. After reading all the conclusions confirm which of the given conclusions logically follows, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
I. Some bananas are flowers.
II. No flower is yellow.
Conclusions:
I. Some flowers are bananas.
II. No banana is yellow
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Direction: Statements are given below. Consider the given statements as true even if they seem to be not. After reading all the conclusions confirm which of the given conclusions logically follows, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
I. No stain is steel.
II. Some steels are baskets.
Conclusions:
I. No stain is a basket.
II. Some baskets are not stains.
Now conclusion:
I. No stain is a basket, not follows because nothing has been said about this.
II. Some baskets are not stains, baskets that are steel can never be stained so conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
One day Ravi left home and cycled 10 km southwards, turned right and cycled 5 km and turned right and cycled 10 km and turned left and cycled 10 km. how many kilometers will he have to cycle to reach his home straight?
According to diagram, to reach his home straight way he has to make a distance of AE.
AE = AD + DE and AD = BC = 5
= AD + DE
= (5 + 10) km
= 15 km
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Direction: Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
HJIK : MONP : : PRQS : ?
SImilarly,
Hence, the correct option is (B).
What is meant by the Legal Maxim “jus cogens”?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Whether Narco-analysis or Polygraph test without consent is:
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Hence, the correct option is (C).
What is meant by the term "non-compos mentis"?
Hence, the correct option is (B).
What is meant by the Legal Maxim “jus in bello”?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Hence, the correct option is (C).
In which of the following cases Section 66a of IT act was struck down:
Hence, the correct option is (A).
How many articles were there originally in the Constitution of India?
Hence, the correct option is (A).
In which case SC upheld the constitutional validity of section 139AA of the Income Tax Act which made mandatory linkage of IT returns with AADHAAR subject to the outcome of the main case related to AADHAAR.
Court did not find any conflict between the provisions of the Aadhaar Act and Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act inasmuch as when interpreted harmoniously, they operate in distinct fields.
Section 139AA of the Act is not discriminatory nor does it offend equality clause enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Hence, the correct option is (B).
A person has designed a new type of scissors for cutting clothes. Under which act can he seek the protection of his invention?
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Which case led to the imposition of emergency and was a landmark case regarding election disputes, the primary issue was the validity of clause 4 of the 39th Amendment Act?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Hence, the correct option is (B).
How does the Constitution of India describe India as?
Hence, the correct option is (B).
What is meant by the Legal Maxim “jus naturale”?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
The consent is not a valid consent under section 90:
Consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception, or Consent of an insane person. if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or Consent of a child, unless the contrary appears from the context if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
A writ by which the decision of the lower court is quashed by the higher Court because it was based on the irregular procedure is known as _________?
Hence, the correct option is (C).
Principle: Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death commits culpable homicide; punishable under Indian Penal Code.
Facts: Bandipur is a protected area wherein hunting is totally forbidden. Kannan, a poacher, stealthily entered this area and he shot at a deer. He missed the target and the bullet hits the forest guard relaxing nearby, whom Kannan had not seen. The forest guard was killed. Decide whether Kannan is guilty of culpable homicide.
Hence, the correct option is (B).
What is consent under the Indian Contract Act, 1872:
Hence, the correct option is (C).
X owes Rs. 10,000 to Y under a contract. It is agreed between X, Y & Z that Y shall henceforth accept Z as his debtor instead of X for the same amount. Old debt of X is discharged and a new debt from Z to Y is contracted. This is:
Hence, the correct option is (C).
The court laid down basic guidelines for power of President's Rule in:
Hence, the correct option is (A).
"Directive Principle of State Policy is the conscience of the Constitution which embody the social philosophy of the constitution" was said by:
The Directive Principles of State Policy are referred to as the "Conscience of the Constitution". They aim to create a welfare state where the social and economic conditions are such that the citizens can lead a good life. They are the principles and guidelines to be kept in mind while framing the laws and policies for the nation.
Hence, the correct option is (A).
Who among the following had moved the objectives resolution which formed the basis of the Preamble of the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946?
Hence, the correct option is (D).
Principle: Law does not take notice of trifles.
Facts: A proposes to his neighbor B that they both should go together for a morning walk. B agrees to the proposal and it is decided that both of them would meet at a particular point 6 A.M. from where they would set off for the morning walk. In spite of the agreement, B does not turn up. A waited for him at 6 a.m. every day, for a continuous period of seven days. Thereafter he files a suit against B claiming damages for the agony and mental torture suffered by him. Decide.
Hence, the correct option is (C).
As per data released in August 2022, which IIT recorded the highest ever number of job offers (1,430) received during campus placements in this academic year 2021-22?
As per data released in August 2022, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) recorded the highest ever number of job offers received during campus placements in this academic year 2021-22.
A total of 1,199 job offers were received from 380 companies during Phases I and II of campus placements for the 2021-22 academic year. In addition, 231 pre-placement offers (PPOs) were also received from students' summer internships, taking the total tally of job offers to 1,430, which is significantly higher than the previous highest of 1,151 recorded during the 2018-19 academic year.
Which of the following awards was given twice to the best-selling author and renowned historian David McCullough, who died in August 2022?
David McCullough, one of the best-selling authors and a renowned historian who won Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of presidents John Adams and Harry Truman, died at the age of 89 in August, 2022.
McCullough was known for writing several deeply researched and popular works about important American figures and points in history such as the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the first flight by the Wright Brothers.
McCullough won a Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for Truman, a biography about the 33rd President of the United States, and another Prize in 2002 for John Adams, a biography about the 2nd U.S. President.
Who, in August 2022, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami named cricketer Rishabh Pant as the brand ambassador of the state.
The wicketkeeper-batter was born in Roorkee in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district.
Pant thanked the Chief Minister for conferring him with the honour and giving him an opportunity to serve the state.
'World Biofuel Day' is celebrated annually on August
'World Biofuel Day' is celebrated annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels, which are produced from animal waste, algae, and industrial and agricultural waste.
August 10 was chosen as 'World Biofuel Day' since it was on this date in 1893 that German inventor Sir Rudolf Diesel successfully ran his diesel engine on peanut oil. This was a path-breaking discovery as it created a safer, renewable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Which day of August 2022 was observed as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' in India?
The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all the universities and colleges to organise programmes and seminars to observe August 14 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' to commemorate the sufferings and sacrifices of millions of Indians during the partition in 1947.
Who, in August 2022, was marked on the 'Heritage Wall of Fame' of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in the United States, making him the only social psychologist from India to receive the honour?
In a first, the extraordinary contributions to social psychology and management by an Indian professor were recognised by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) in the United States. Amrut Mody School of Management of Ahmedabad University professor Ramadhar Singh was, in August 2022, marked on the 'Heritage Wall of Fame' of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) in the United States, making him the only social psychologist from India to receive the honour. It is worth noting that SPSP, established in 1974, is the world's largest organisation of personality and social psychologists and professor Singh has been a member of the Society (1990) and then fellow (1992).
In August 2022, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was honoured with the 'dPal rNgam Duston' award, the highest civilian honour of _____________.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was in August 2022 honoured with the 'dPal rNgam Duston' award, the highest civilian honour of Ladakh, for his immense contribution to humanity, especially towards the union territory.
The sixth award was conferred by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC).
Ladakh and Tibet are connected by the mighty Indus River along with religious and cultural similarities.
India finished 4th on the podium at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with an overall medal tally of 61. How many gold medals did India win?
India finished 4th on the podium at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with an overall medal tally of 61, including 22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze. The Birmingham Games is India's fourth-best performance at the CWG in terms of gold medals won. In Birmingham India finished behind Australia 178 (67 gold), England 176 (57 gold), Canada 92 (26 gold).
Chess prodigy _______ became India's 75th Grandmaster by winning a tournament in Romania in August 2022.
Chess prodigy V. Pranav became India's 75th Grandmaster by winning a tournament in Romania in August 2022.
The Chennai-based Pranav won the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania to secure his third and final GM norm and attained the Grandmaster title. He finished the tournament with 7 points from nine rounds to wrap the GM norm requirements.
The 15-year-old had obtained his maiden GM norm at the Serbia Open in 2021 and the second in the Vezerkepzo GM round-robin tourney in Budapest, Hungary.
Who in August 2022 was appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was appointed 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) in August 2022. He assumed charge after incumbent N. V. Ramana demited office on August 26, 2022.
On August 4, Justice Ramana had set in motion the process of appointment of his successor by recommending the name of Justice Lalit, the most senior judge, to the Centre. The CJI personally had handed over a copy of his letter of recommendation to Justice Lalit.
In August 2022, which small finance bank appointed Inderjit Camotra as the Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer?
Unity Small Finance Bank appointed Inderjit Camotra as the Managing Director and the Chief Executive officer in August 2022. A senior banker with over 25 years of experience across India, Camotra held various leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank, ANZ, and Citibank.
The bank is promoted by Centrum Financial Services Ltd. and Resilient Innovations Pvt. Ltd. as a joint investor. The bank commenced its operations in November 2021.
In August 2022, the government launched a scheme to augment the research capabilities in a structured way to create a robust R&D ecosystem in state and private universities and colleges. Name the scheme.
In August 2022, the government launched State University Research Excellence scheme to augment the research capabilities in a structured way to create a robust R&D ecosystem in state and private universities and colleges, including self-financed institutions working within these universities.
State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) is a new innovative scheme of the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that can foster collaboration for high-end research at state and private universities and colleges.
In August 2022, in which Union Territory was UMEED Market Place inaugurated under AVSAR Scheme of Airport Authority of India?
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the UMEED Market Place under AVSAR Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar International Airport in August 2022. A similar marketplace was also opened at Jammu Airport and both the outlets would exhibit the products of all 20 districts.
In which state was the AAP recognised as a political party by the Election Commission in August 2022?
In August 2022, the AAP was recognised as a political party in Goa - after Delhi and Punjab. The Election Commission recognised the AAP as a state party in Goa after a review of its performance in assembly polls held earlier in 2022. The poll body said that the AAP had 'fulfilled conditions laid down in Para 6A of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order'. Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pointed out that should the AAP get recognised in one more state, they would be declared a 'national party' - a key brand ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
What is the name of the Iranian satellite launched by Russia from southern Kazakhstan in August 2022?
In August 2022, Russia launched an Iranian satellite into orbit from southern Kazakhstan, just three weeks after President Vladimir Putin and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to work together against the West.
The remote Khayyam sensing satellite, named after the 11th century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam, was launched by a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and entered orbit successfully.
Who among the following personalities inaugurated India's first AC double-decker electric bus named 'Switch EiV 22' in August 2022?
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, in August 2022, launched India's first AC double-decker electric bus named 'Switch EiV 22' developed by Ashok Leyland in Mumbai. The bus can gain a 100 km of range with just 45 minutes charge, while a full charge takes 80 minutes and has a Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt (NMC) battery that comes with an 8-year warranty.
Tamara Walcott, a female powerlifter, in August 2022 broke Guinness World Record for the heaviest cumulative lift for bench/squat and press in competition (female) after lifting a total of 737.5 kg. She is from
Tamara Walcott, a female powerlifter from Maryland in the United States, in August 2022 broke Guinness World Record (GWR) for the heaviest cumulative lift for bench/squat and press in competition (female) after lifting a total of 737.5 kg (1,620.4 lb) across three compound lifts - the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift.
Walcott started powerlifting four years ago when she realised that she could not invest time in baseball or basketball. Initially, she was aiming for weight loss and general fitness, and not setting new world records.
In August 2022, State Bank of India launched its first branch dedicated to start-ups, which would provide services ranging from the stage of formation of start-ups to initial public offerings and follow-on public offerings in
In August 2022, State Bank of India launched its first branch dedicated to start-ups in Koramangala, Bengaluru. Apart from providing funding and regular banking service to start-ups, SBI would also support such players through associated services such as investment banking, treasury operations, advisory and other ancillary financial services through its subsidiaries. The branch would provide services ranging from the stage of formation of start-ups to initial public offerings and follow-on public offerings.
Who, in August 2022, released a book titled 'Men of Steel' on leadership in the armed forces?
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, in August 2022, released a book titled 'Men of Steel' on leadership in the armed forces. The book 'Men of Steel' is a collection of essays that examine leadership in the armed forces and provides categorical recommendations to sustain the effectiveness and ethos of the military. It is comprehensive and offers valuable insights into several aspects of this unique domain.
Which state in August 2022 launched 'Vidya Rath: School on Wheels', a school on wheels project to bring the economically-disadvantaged children, under the ambit of the conventional education system?
The Assam government in August 2022 launched a school on wheels project to bring the economically-disadvantaged children under the ambit of the conventional education system. The 'Vidya Rath: School on Wheels' envisaged imparting elementary education to such children for 10 months.
Subsequently, the government would integrate them into the conventional system of education. Under the project, the students would be given free mid-day meals, uniforms and textbooks.
After launching the project at the Gauhati High Court, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism saying it would help bring the children from poor families under the ambit of formal education.
In which of the following countries was its first-ever human milk bank for premature, at-risk infants opened, in August 2022?
Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the Himalayan nation's first-ever human milk bank at a maternity and women's hospital in Kathmandu to give premature and other at-risk infants access to the vast benefits of breast milk when they need it the most.
'Amrit Kosh', the human milk bank at the Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital, would have the facilities to collect, pasteurise, test, and store safe donor human milk from lactating mothers and then provide it to infants in need.
The centre was established in partnership between the Government of Nepal, the European Union and the UNICEF.
Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died in August 2022. Which sport did he play?
Former India football team captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died after a prolonged illness in August 2022. He was 92. He was fondly known as 'Badru Da'.
The Indian football teams have participated in three Olympics so far and till date (as in August 2022), the performance by the Banerjee-led 1956 side remains the best, when they finished fourth after losing to Bulgaria 0-3 in the bronze medal playoff, in what was known as the 'golden era' of football in the country.
After which freedom fighter did Punjab and Haryana governments, in August 2022, agree to name Chandigarh International Airport?
A decade-old tussle came to an end as Punjab and Haryana agreed to name Chandigarh International Airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. An announcement in this regard was made after a joint meeting between Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann informed about the development through his twitter handle.
What was the theme of 'World Humanitarian Day' celebrated on August 19, 2022?
In a bid to promote human welfare across the globe, every year August 19 is celebrated as 'World Humanitarian Day'. The special day is dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of all those who choose to serve humanity above all.
A bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers on August 19, 2003. The lives taken away included the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years after this, the UNGA adopted a resolution designating August 19 as World Humanitarian Day.
The theme of World Humanitarian Day 2022 was "To show the importance, effectiveness, and positive impact of humanitarian work".
The concept of the day is actually based on a famous saying, "It takes a village to raise a child".
Which former Prime Minister's birth anniversary is observed every year on August 20 as Sadbhavana Diwas?
The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is observed every year as Sadbhavana Diwas, which literary means Harmony Day, on August 20. The day is observed to encourage peace, national integrity and communal harmony among all religions in the country. He was the youngest Prime Minister of the country. He became Prime Minister at the age of 40. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister. He had served from 1984 to 1989. In 1992, the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana award was instituted by the All India Congress Committee of the Indian National Congress in memory of the former Prime Minister.
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