Famous Personalities - Study Mode

[#151] Who has been sworn in as Union Railway Minister after the resignation of Dinesh Trivedi?
Correct Answer

(C) Mukul Roy

Explanation

Solution: After the resignation of Dinesh Trivedi, the Prime Minister accepted Trinamool Congress nominee Mukul Roy as the next Minister for Railways.

[#152] Phu Dorjee, the First Indian woman to climb without oxygen, climbed which of the peaks?
Correct Answer

(A) Mt. Everest

Explanation

Solution: Phu Dorjee (also spelled Phu Dorji) was a Sherpa and the first Indian to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He did so on 5 May, 1984 on a solo ascent from the South East Ridge.

[#153] Who was the UPA candidate for the 2017 Presidential election?
Correct Answer

(A) Ms. Meira Kumar

Explanation

Solution: Meira Kumar was unanimously selected by the UPA party as their nominee for the 2017 Presidential election.

[#154] The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
Correct Answer

(A) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

Explanation

Solution: Sarojini Naidu was the first female to become the governor of an Indian state. She governed Uttar Pradesh from 15 August 1947 to 2 March 1949.

[#155] Who among the following has been appointed as Maharashtra's Tiger Ambassador?
Correct Answer

(C) Amitabh Bachchan

Explanation

Solution: Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as Maharashtra's Tiger Ambassador.