1. Who has written the famous book “The Social Contract” ?
    Ans : The Social Contract is a seminal work by the French writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau . This philosophical treatise, fully titled On the Social Contract; or, Principles of Political Right (Du contrat social ou Principes du droit politique), was published in 1762. Rousseau’s central argument is that government achieves its legitimacy from the “general will” of the people, and he outlines a civil society in which sovereign power resides with the citizens themselves
  2. Who was the Calligraphist of the Indian Constitution /
    Ans : The Constitution of India was not typeset or printed but was handwritten and calligraphic in both English and Hindi. It was entirely handcrafted by the artists of Shantiniketan under the guidance of Acharya Nandalal Bose. The calligraphy texts were done by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in Delhi
  3. What is meant by Passive Euthanasia ?
    Ans : Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support.
  4. A 3.5 Billion Year crater in the plante Mars has been named after an Indian . Who is it ?
    Ans : A 3.5 billion-year-old crater on Mars will henceforth be known after M.S. Krishnan, the pioneering Indian geologist. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved it . Apart from ‘Krishnan,’ the IAU has also accepted several Kerala-based names for smaller landforms associated with the crater. These are ‘Valiamala,’ ‘Thumba,’ ‘Bekal,’ ‘Varkala’ and ‘Periyar’ for smaller craters and a vallis (valley). Which means, these places in Kerala now have counterparts on Mars.
  5. When did India adopt its constitution ?
    Ans : It was on November 26, 1949 that India adopted its Constitution.
  6. Why is January 26 celebrated as the Republic Day , even though India’s constitution was adopted on 26 th November 1949 ?
    Ans : 26th January 1950 was chosen for the Constitution’s commencement, in order to  honour the 1930 Purna Swaraj declaration
  7. In an open letter to Indians on the occasion of Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all citizens to prioritise their duties to the nation . In which Article of the constitution are the duties enshrined?
    Ans : Article 51 A of the Constitution
  8. ________________is set to assume the role of the Chairperson of the 35-nation International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026.
    Ans : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Mr.Gyanesh Kumar . He will take over the position on December 3 during the meeting of the Council of Member States of International to be held in Stockholm, Sweden
  9. Who won the Himalayan Echoes Nature Prize 2025 ?
    Ans : Writer and naturalist Stephen Alter .
  10. Which Cricket player has taken the most catches in a Test cricket match ?
    Ans : South Africa’s Aiden Markram scripted history by becoming the fielder with most catches in a Test match. Markram grabbed nine catches in the second Test against India, which is more than any fielder in Test history, surpassing the tally of Ajinkya Rahane with eight catches to his name.
  11. The 2030 Commonwealth gamed is scheduled to be held in which Indian City
    Ans : Ahmedabad
  12. Where is the ITTF World youth table tennis championships 2025 being held ?
    Ans :  At Cluj Napoca (Romania)
  13. Who is Antim Panghal ?
    Ans : Indian Woman Wrestler , who has won the Bronze Medal in World Wrestling Championship held in Zagreb , Croatia