Famous Personalities - Study Mode

[#201] In which city the Indian National Digital Library was dedicated to the nation in June 2018 by Prakash Javadekar?
Correct Answer

(C) Delhi

Explanation

Solution: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches National Digital Library in New Delhi.

[#202] Which one of the following approach is associated with Prof. Amartya Sen?
Correct Answer

(B) Capability Approach

Explanation

Solution: The Capability Approach was first articulated by the Indian economist and philosopher Amartya Sen in the 1980s, and remains most closely associated with him.

[#203] Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, who was awarded Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Culture and Community, is the founder of
Correct Answer

(C) Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement

Explanation

Solution: Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, who was awarded Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Culture and Community, is the founder of Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement.

[#204] Who among the following was the first Indian woman to scale the Mount Everest?
Correct Answer

(A) Bachendri Pal

Explanation

Solution: Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer who in 1984 became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

[#205] In which country, Ms. Julia Gillard was made the first women Prime Minister in the year 2010?
Correct Answer

(A) Australia

Explanation

Solution: Julia Eileen Gillard (born 29 September 1961) is an Australian politician who served as the 27 th Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the Labor Party from 2010 to 2013, the first and only woman to date to hold either role.