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1. Padma Shri awardee Dr. K. S. Manilal passed away, was asssociated in which field?
[A] Botany
[B] Director
[C] Doctor
[D] Poet
Correct Answer: A [Botany]
Notes:
Eminent botanist and Padma Shri awardee Kattungal Subrahmanyan Manilal, who was 86 years old, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala as a result of age-related health issues. HE was bor on Septembe 17, 1938 in the Kingdom of Cochin(now Kerala). He was widely recognized for his translation of the 17th-century Latin botanical work “Hortus Malabaricus” into both English and Malayalam, making a significant impact on the preservation of India’s extensive botanical heritage. In 2020, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fouth-highest civilian honor, for his contributions in the field of Science.
2. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Medicine
[B] Film
[C] Nuclear Physics
[D] Politics
Correct Answer: C [Nuclear Physics]
Notes:
Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, a key figure in India’s nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998, has died at the age of 88. He was born in 1936 and studied at Presidency College in Chennai and the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. Chidambaram held the position of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India from 2001 to 2018 and was the director of BARC from 1990 to 1993. He also served as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy from 1993 to 2000. Additionally, he chaired the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1994 to 1995.
3. Costas Simitis, who recently passed away, was former PM of which country?
[A] Greek
[B] France
[C] Portugal
[D] Italy
Correct Answer: A [Greek]
Notes:
Costas Simitis, Greece’s Prime Minister from 1996 to 2004, has died at the age of 88. He played a key role in Greece joining the euro in 2001. He passed away on January 5, 2025, at his summer home in the Peloponnese area. Simitis took over as the head of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) in 1996, following Andreas Papandreou. During his time in charge, PASOK won elections in 1996 and 2000.
4. Tomiko Itooka, the world’s oldest person, who recently passed away, was from which country?
[A] Iceland
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world, died at 116 years old in January 2025. She was born in May 1908 and lived an incredible life, witnessing significant historical events like both World Wars, advancements in technology, and changes in society. Her story remains an inspiration due to her strength and long life.
5. Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest Olympic champion, who recently passed away was from which country?
[A] Hungary
[B] France
[C] Canada
[D] Portugal
Correct Answer: A [Hungary]
Notes:
On January 2, 2025, Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic champion, a Hungarian gymnast, and a Holocaust survivor, died at the age of 103 in Budapest, Hungary. She was born on January 9, 1921, in Budapest. Keleti held the distinction of being the oldest Olympic gold medalist in the world and was the most decorated female Olympian in the history of Hungary, having won a total of 10 Olympic medals, which comprised 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
