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Who has written the book ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’?
Sheikh Abdullah
Jitendra Singh
Dr. Rajesh Bhatt
Dr. Suresh Tyagi
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Dr. Rajesh Bhatt’s book Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War, was released on 20 Nov. The book explains the role played by Radio Kashmir in serving the people of Kashmir and strengthening democratic institutions in Kashmir, since the inception of Radio Kashmir in 1947.
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Stan Lee died in Los Angeles, United States, on 12th November 2018. Who was he?
Social Activist
Comic book writer
Politician
Baseball Player
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Answer: Option BExplanation
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Name the Author of the book “The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India” That will be launched on November 30, 2018?
Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak
Sunil Goenker & Rahul Parrikhar
Mukhil Joshi
Praveen Singh
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Answer: Option AExplanation
‘The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’, a book on the history of women’s cricket in India, will be launched on November 30, 2018. The book is co-authored by sports journalists Karunya Keshav and Sidhanta Pathak. It is published by Westland Sport, a new imprint of Westland Publications. It will provide a detailed narrative of cricket, from its origin to present day. It will also have rare photographs to show the highs and lows of the early years of women’s cricket.
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Who has won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction?
Anna Burns
Val McDermid
Leo Robson
Leanne Shapton
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Irish Author Anna Burns has won the prestigious 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel ‘Milkman’. With this, she became the first Northern Irish author and the first woman since 2013 to win the prize. Milkman is an exploration of Northern Ireland’s three decades of sectarian violence told through the voice of a young woman. The novel chronicles the struggles of a middle sister in a family as she confronts rumour, social pressures and politics amid violent sectarian divisions in her community.She had previously authored two novels – ‘No Bones’ and ‘Little Constructions’.
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‘Uttar Ramcharit’ has been written by –
Tulsidas
Bhavbhuti
Shudrak
Magha
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Bhavbhuti-It covers the events of the Uttara Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, the final years of Rama on Earth up to his ascension. The Sanskritist and Archaeologist Hasmukh Dhirajlal Sankalia demonstrated that Dinnaga, author of Kundamala, influenced Bhavabhuti in the writing of the Uttaramacarita.
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Who is the author of Book ‘Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India’s Global Ambition’?
Sushama Swaraj
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Ravi Keshav Das
Bharat Karnad
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Book ‘Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India’s Global Ambition’ is written by Bharat Karnad (Author). Viking is the publisher of this book
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Which Indian woman writer has authored a new novel “The Rule Breakers”?
Anita Desai
Preeti Shenoy
Jhumpa Lahiri
Anuja Chauhan
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The book “The Rule Breakers” has been authored by Preeti Shenoy i.e. expected to release on September 17. It’s an inspirational tale for those who find it difficult to stand up for what they want in life. The book claims to explore complex themes of women’s equality, gender and inclusion among others. The novel set in the 90s’ is the story of “smart and studious” Veda, who harbours big dreams but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage and realizes that her opinions, her choices in real life do not matter. However, amidst the dark clouds of stagnation and despondency, Veda carves out what one can call the “unlikeliest of silver linings”. Shenoy has previously authored best-selling books like “A Hundred Little Flames” and “It’s all in the Planets”.
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Who has written the book “Moving On, Moving Forward – A Year in Office” launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018?
Venkaiah Naidu
Ram Nath Kovind
Sushma Swaraj
Smriti Irani
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Answer: Option AExplanation
On 2nd September 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the book “Moving On, Moving Forward – A Year in Office” written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Narendra Modi presented the first copy of the book to Venkaiah Naidu. The book was written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to mark his one year in office.
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Who has authored the book ‘Fear: Trump in the White House’?
Carl Bernstein
Bob Woodward
Michael Wolff
Omarosa Manigault
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The book titled ‘Fear: Trump in the White House’ was in news in the first week of September 2018. The book has been authored by Bob Woodward. The book raises serious questions about the President Donald Trumps’ basic fitness for the office. This author also wrote the book titled ‘The Final Days’ along with Carl Bernstein. In fact, Woodward’s dogged investigative reporting led to Nixon’s resignation.
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Who is the author of the book titled ‘Unifier of Modern India’?
Ajit Doval
Suresh Kaushal
Brijendra Rehi
R.N.P Singh
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Book titled ‘Sardar Patel: Unifier of Modern India’ was unveiled recently by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. The book has been authored by R.N.P Singh.
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Who is the author of the book “Atal Ji Ne Kaha”?
V S Naik
Annu Kapoor
Brijendra Rehi
Chitra Banerjee
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The book “Atal Ji Ne Kaha” is authored and compiled by Brijendra Rehi, who is Doordarshan producer & senior journalist. It is a book on the BJP patriarch and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book has 26 chapters based on former Prime Minister’s speeches which is on economy, policies, small industries, social development, nuclear programme, science and technology or terrorism. It is replete with pictures of the late Prime Minister. Beside this, Rehi has published 11 books so far including Muktiswar, Kaka and Mewad Ke Itihaas Ki Jhanki.
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Anil Kumble
Muttiah Muralitharan
Shane Warne
Bishan Singh Bedi
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The book “No Spin” is the autobiography of renowned Australian bowler Shane Warne, which will release on October 30. It is the true story behind the headlines, in Warne’s own voice, and challenges some of the enduring myths and untruths that surround him. The memoir is written with cricketer and TV presenter Mark Nicholas. Warne is widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in the history of the game. He played his first Test match in 1992 and took over 1,000 international wickets.
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The book “281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
Rahul Dravid
Sourav Ganguly
Sunil Gavaskar
VVS Laxman
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The book “281 and Beyond” is the autobiography of veteran cricketer VVS Laxman, which will be launched by Westland Sport in November 2018. The title has been borrowed from the Hyderabad stylist’s fabulous series-turning innings of 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001. His partnership along with Rahul Dravid in that match is one of the best batting partnerships in cricket history. He was known for his patience and wrist work and scored many memorable centuries during his playing days. Laxman played 134 Tests, amassing 8,781 runs at an average of 45.97. He scored 17 centuries and 56 half centuries. He also played in 86 ODIs for an aggregate of 2338 and average of 30.76 in the shorter format.
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Who is the author of the controversial book titled, Unhinged: An Insiders Account of the Trump White House?
Omarosa Manigault Newman
Lisa Halliday
James Wood
James Pattison
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Omarosa Manigault Newman’s new book Unhinged: An Insiders Account of the Trump White House.
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Who is writing the book named ‘The Book of Untold Stories’?
Survin Chawla
Amitabh Bachchan
.Narendra Modi
Manisha Koirala
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Actress Manisha Koirala is writing her first book titled The Book of Untold Stories. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2012. The book is said to be based on her experience of surviving the illness.
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Which Indian author has won the 2018 Hindu Playwright Award 2018?
Keval Arora
Sneh Sapru
Swetanshu Bora
Annie Zaidi
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Annie Zaidi, an Indian author, has won the 2018 Hindu Playwright Award 2018 for her play ‘Untitled’ at the 14th edition of The Hindu Theatre Fest at the Taj Coromandel. The award was presented by Ratna Pathak Shah, actor and director. The award, instituted in 2008, carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh for the best original, unpublished and unperformed play script in English.
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Who is the author of “Playing It My Way”?
Yuvraj Singh
Sachin Tendulkar
Ravi Shastri
Kapil Dev
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Playing It My Way is the autobiography of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. It was launched on 5 November 2014 in Mumbai.
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Who wrote the book “Origin of Species”?
Charles Darwin
Morgan
Malthus
Mendel
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Charles Darwin- On the Origin of Species (or, more completely, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life), published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.
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Who wrote the book ‘Reminiscences of the Nehru Age’?
C.D.Deshmukh
Dr. P.C.Alexander
M.O.Mathai
S.C.Rajagopalachari
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Answer: Option CExplanation
M.O.Mathai- Reminiscences of the Nehru Age is a book written by M.O. Mathai about his experiences while working as the private secretary to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
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