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1. For which cricketer has ‘Arjun Award’ been recommended by BCCI? – Mohammed Shami
- BCCI has nominated Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami for the Arjuna Award.
- BCCI has recommended Shami’s name to the Sports Ministry.
- Shami performed brilliantly in the ODI World Cup 2023 and became the bowler taking the highest wicket.
- After Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjun Award is India’s second highest award in the field of sports.
2. In which country was a statue dedicated to ‘Thiruvalluvar’ unveiled recently? – France
- A statue dedicated to Thiruvalluvar, a cultural icon revered among Tamilians, was unveiled in the French city of Cergy.
- This initiative is being considered an important cultural achievement.
- Thiruvalluvar was a famous Indian poet and philosopher, the author of ‘Thirukkusanga’ (Thirukkural).
- He is commonly known as ‘Valluvar’
3. Who is the only Indian cricketer in the list of Google’s top 10 trending athletes in the year 2023 –Shubhman Gill
- The list of Google’s top trending athletes of the year 2023 has been released.
- If we talk about cricketers, New Zealand cricket player of Indian origin Rachin Ravindra is on top.
- Whereas India’s young opening batsman Shubman Gill is the only Indian cricketer to make it to the top 10. Gill, popularly known as ‘Prince of Cricket’, played his first ODI World Cup tournament in 2023.
4. Which player has been appointed by Kolkata Knight Riders as their captain for the next season? – Shreyas Iyer
- Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed experienced Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).
- Nitish Rana has been made the vice-captain. However, he was injured before the 2023 season, after which Nitish Rana was made the captain.
5. Which British Indian composer has been included in the 2024 Booker Prize judging panel? – Nitin Sahni
- British-Indian composer Nitin Sawhney has been announced as a member of the 2024 Booker Prize judging panel.
- He is best known for the screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s 1981 Booker Prize-winning Midnight’s Children.
- The International Booker Prize is an international literary award held in the United Kingdom.
6. Which institution launched a comprehensive programme to combat air pollution crisis in India? – World Bank
- In response to India’s escalating air pollution crisis, the World Bank has launched a comprehensive program aimed at curbing the impact of ambient particulate matter (PM)2.5 pollution.
- According to the World Bank, the initiative includes the introduction of airshed management tools, the development of State-wide Air Quality Action Plans, and the creation of the first extensive Regional Airshed Action Plan for the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), covering seven union territories and states.
7. Article 370 of the Constitution’, which was seen in the news, is associated with_? – Special status to Jammu and Kashmir
- The Supreme Court recently gave its verdict on the Union government’s 2019 move to amend Article 370 of the Constitution.
- Article 370 of the Constitution of India provided the State of Jammu and Kashmir with a special constitutional status.
- The provision substantially limited Parliament’s power to legislate for the State compared to other states.
- The court held the Constitutional order that revoked Article 370 as valid.
- The background Governor’s Rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, after the BJP withdrew support to the coalition government led by PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti.
