निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए : I. 2024 में आयोजित 45वें चेस ओलंपियाड के फाइनल में गुकेश दोम्माराजू, रूस के इयान नेपोमनीयाच्ची को हराकर विश्व के सबसे कम आयु के विजेता बने। II. अमरीकी शतरंज खिलाड़ी अभिमन्यु मिश्रा के पास विश्व का अभी तक का सबसे कम आयु का ग्रैंडमास्टर बनने का रिकार्ड है। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/कौन-से सही है/हैं?

(c) I और II दोनों

(d) न तो I और न ही II

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Prelims 2025 · Q93

Medium

निम्नलिखित में से किनसे मिलकर ‘गाँधी शांति पुरस्कार’ के प्राप्तकर्ता का चयन करने के लिए जूरी बनती है?

I.भारत का राष्ट्रपति
II.भारत का प्रधानमंत्री
III.भारत का मुख्य न्यायमूर्ति
IV.लोक सभा में प्रतिपक्ष का नेता

नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए।

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Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?

I. The President of India

II. The Prime Minister of India

III. The Chief Justice of India

IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) II and IV only · (b) I, II and III · (c) II, III and IV · (d) I and III only

उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English

Answer: (c) II, III और IV

The Gandhi Peace Prize Jury has five members: the Prime Minister (chair), the Chief Justice of India, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and two eminent persons. The President of India is not on it.

✗ I The President of India is not named among the members of the Jury.
✓ II The Prime Minister of India is a member and chairs the Jury.
✓ III The Chief Justice of India is a member.
✓ IV The Leader of Opposition recognised as such in the Lok Sabha is a member; if there is no recognised Leader of Opposition, the leader of the single largest opposition party takes the seat.

Remember · Gandhi Peace Prize Jury: Prime Minister (chair), Chief Justice of India, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, plus two eminent persons.

Sources

Code of Procedure, Gandhi Peace Prize, Chapter VI (Selection), clause 2, Ministry of Culture, Government of India ↗ “The Jury shall comprise five members, i.e. the Prime Minister of India, who would chair the Jury; the Chief Justice of India; the Leader of Opposition recognized as such in the Lok Sabha”

Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2025, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). Permalink ·

Prelims 2025 · Q99

X-Ray · Core #19 Medium

प्रथम खो-खो विश्व कप के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :

I.इस विश्व कप का आयोजन दिल्ली, भारत में हुआ।
II.भारतीय पुरुष फाइनल में नेपाल को 78–40 के स्कोर से हराकर पुरुष वर्ग में विश्व विजेता बने।
III.भारतीय महिलाएँ फाइनल में नेपाल को 54–36 के स्कोर से हराकर महिला वर्ग में विश्व विजेता बनीं।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/कौन-से सही है/हैं?

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Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:

I. The event was held in Delhi, India.

II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78–40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.

III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54–36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only · (b) II and III only · (c) I and III only · (d) I, II and III

उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English

Answer: (a) केवल I

The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi in January 2025, and India won both the men's and the women's titles by beating Nepal in each final. Statements II and III swap the two scores.

✓ I The tournament was played in New Delhi, with the finals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
✗ II The Indian men beat Nepal 54-36 in the final. The score of 78-40 belongs to the women's final.
✗ III The Indian women beat Nepal 78-40 in the final. The score of 54-36 belongs to the men's final.

Remember · First Kho Kho World Cup, New Delhi, January 2025: India won both finals against Nepal, men 54-36 and women 78-40.

Sources

DD News (Prasar Bharati): Kho Kho World Cup, India clinches historic double victory in men's and women's titles ↗ “The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi ended on a historic note as India secured both the men’s and women’s titles in thrilling fashion. … the Indian women’s kho kho team claimed the 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday night, defeating Nepal 78-40. Meanwhile, the men’s team followed suit with a 54-36 victory over Nepal in their final.”

Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2025, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). Permalink ·

Prelims 2025 · Q100

X-Ray · Core #19 Medium

निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :

I.2024 में आयोजित 45वें चेस ओलंपियाड के फाइनल में गुकेश दोम्माराजू, रूस के इयान नेपोमनीयाच्ची को हराकर विश्व के सबसे कम आयु के विजेता बने।
II.अमरीकी शतरंज खिलाड़ी अभिमन्यु मिश्रा के पास विश्व का अभी तक का सबसे कम आयु का ग्रैंडमास्टर बनने का रिकार्ड है।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/कौन-से सही है/हैं?

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Consider the following statements:

I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi.

II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only · (b) II only · (c) Both I and II · (d) Neither I nor II

उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English

Answer: (b) केवल II

Gukesh D did become the youngest World Chess Champion in December 2024, but by beating China's Ding Liren in the World Championship match, not in the Chess Olympiad and not against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA remains the youngest person ever to earn the Grandmaster title.

✗ I Gukesh's record came in the 2024 World Chess Championship, where he defeated China's Ding Liren at 18. The Olympiad is a team event with no such final, and his opponent was not Nepomniachtchi.
✓ II Abhimanyu Mishra (USA, born 5 February 2009) became a Grandmaster on 30 June 2021 at 12 years, 4 months and 25 days. FIDE, the International Chess Federation, confirms he is the youngest Grandmaster in history.

Remember · Gukesh D, at 18, is the youngest World Chess Champion (beat Ding Liren, December 2024). Youngest Grandmaster ever: Abhimanyu Mishra (USA, 2021, aged 12 years, 4 months, 25 days).

Sources

DD News (Prasar Bharati): Gukesh beats China's Ding Liren to become youngest-ever World Champion in chess history (12 December 2024) ↗ “India’s D. Gukesh etched his name in history by dethroning China’s Ding Liren to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship on Thursday, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever titleholder at 18 years old.”
International Chess Federation (FIDE): Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest Grandmaster in history, 30 June 2021 ↗ · reference work “is the youngest Grandmaster (GM) in history, breaking the record formerly held by Russian GM Sergey Karjakin … At age 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days, Mishra earned his third and final norm”

Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2025, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). Permalink ·

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