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431. Who won the women’s single title at the India Open 2025?
[A] An Se-young
[B] Wei Ya Xin
[C] Pornpawee Chochuwong
[D] Kim Hye Jang
Correct Answer: A [An Se-young]
Notes:
An Se-young of South Korea maintained her remarkable performance by triumphing over Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight sets. This win at the India Open contributes to her expanding repertoire of accomplishments and highlights her emergence as a prominent figure in the realm of international badminton.
432. Who won the men’s doubles title at the India Open 2025?
[A] Viktor Axelsen & Kim Won Ho
[B] Kim Won Ho & Seo Seung Jae
[C] Lee Cheuk Yiu & Viktor Axelsen
[D] Goh Sze Fei & Nur Izzuddin
Correct Answer: D [Goh Sze Fei & Nur Izzuddin]
Notes:
In the final of the men’s doubles event, the Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin secured the championship by overcoming the South Korean team of Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae.
433. Who won the women’s doubles title at the India Open 2025?
[A] An Se-young & Pornpawee Chochuwong
[B] Wei Ya Xin & Kim Hye Jang
[C] Arisa Igarashi & Ayako Sakuramoto
[D] Jiang Zhen Bang & Wei Ya Xin
Correct Answer: C [Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto]
Notes:
The women’s doubles competition concluded with Japan’s Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto triumphing against South Korea’s Kim Hye Jang and Kong Hee Young.
434. Who won the mixed doubles title at the India Open 2025?
[A] Viktor Axelsen & An Se-young
[B] Jiang Zhen Bang & Wei Ya Xin
[C] Seo Seung Jae & Ayako Sakuramoto
[D] Thom Gicquel & Delphine Delrue
Correct Answer: B [Jiang Zhen Bang & Wei Ya Xin]
Notes:
In the mixed doubles category, the Chinese duo of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin triumphed over the French team consisting of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue to claim the championship title.
435. Which state has recently won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Vidarbha
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
In the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25, held on January 19, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Karnataka triumphed over Vidarbha by a margin of 36 runs. This victory signifies Karnataka’s fifth title in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The match was an exhilarating contest, with Karnataka setting a formidable total and successfully defending it, despite a determined effort from the Vidarbha batsmen. Karnataka has secured its fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title, adding to its previous victories in the 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20 seasons. This achievement underscores the team’s robust legacy in domestic cricket, positioning it as one of the most successful franchises in the annals of the competition.
436. India’s obesity guidelines have recently been updated after how many years?
[A] 5 Years
[B] 10 Years
[C] 15 Years
[D] 20 Years
Correct Answer: C [15 Years]
Notes:
Indian medical experts have recently released updated obesity guidelines, the first change in 15 years. These new guidelines move away from just using Body Mass Index (BMI) and now also consider Waist Circumference (WC) and Waist-to-Height Ratio (W-HtR) as important measures. The goal is to offer a better understanding of obesity and its health effects. The National Diabetes Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, along with other organizations, played a role in creating these guidelines.
437. C-DOT and which IIT has been collaborating to develop an “Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links”?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Kharagpur
[C] IIT Kanpur
[D] IIT Bombay
Correct Answer: D [IIT Bombay]
Notes:
India is advancing rapidly in the realm of next-generation telecommunications technology, exemplified by the recent collaboration between the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay). This partnership is dedicated to the creation of an “Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links.” Funded by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) as part of the 6G Call for Proposals initiated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), this project seeks to enhance India’s position as a leader in 6G innovation and implementation by the year 2030, emphasizing key aspects such as affordability, sustainability, and widespread accessibility.
438. 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.
439. 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.
440. 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.
