Obituaries Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who died in July 2026, was the younger brother of which war hero?
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Correct answer: D — Maj Som Nath Sharma
He was the younger brother of Major Som Nath Sharma, independent India's first Param Vir Chakra awardee.
Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, who passed away on 31 July 2026, served as Chief of the Army Staff during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1988–1990
He was Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 1988 to 30 June 1990.
Smt. Chennamma, whose passing the PM condoled on 18 July 2026, was the wife of which former Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — H.D. Deve Gowda
Smt. Chennamma was the wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.
PM Modi conveyed condolences to Qatar's Amir on 16 July 2026 on the passing of the Father Amir. Who was the Father Amir?
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Correct answer: A — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The Father Amir of Qatar was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; the current Amir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
On which date did India observe one day of State Mourning for Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani?
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Correct answer: B — 13 July 2026
Sheikh Hamad passed away on 12 July 2026; India declared State Mourning on 13 July 2026.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away in July 2026, ruled Qatar during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1995–2013
He assumed power on 27 June 1995 and handed over to Sheikh Tamim on 25 June 2013.
To whom did Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani hand over Qatar's leadership in 2013?
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Correct answer: A — His son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
In 2013 he voluntarily handed power to his son and heir apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Amir.
Consider the following statements about India's State Mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 1. The National Flag was flown at half-mast throughout India on the day of mourning. 2. There was no official entertainment on that day. 3. The State Mourning lasted three days. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Ministry of Home Affairs declared one day of State Mourning, on 13 July 2026.
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who died on 11 July 2026, passed away in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Mysuru
S. Janaki died at a hospital in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 11 July 2026, aged 88.
Which civilian honour did S. Janaki decline in 2013, saying it had come too late?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Bhushan
Janaki declined the Padma Bhushan announced on the eve of Republic Day 2013, saying the recognition came too late.
How many National Film Awards did S. Janaki win?
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Correct answer: A — Four
S. Janaki was a four-time National Film Award winner and also received 33 State Film Awards.
Teejan Bai, who died on 5 July 2026, was the best-known exponent of Pandavani. Pandavani narrates episodes from which epic?
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Correct answer: A — Mahabharata
Pandavani is the traditional Chhattisgarhi musical narration of episodes from the Mahabharata.
Pandavani, the folk art form taken to the world by Teejan Bai, belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: C — Chhattisgarh
PM Modi said Teejan Bai gave the Pandavani folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world.
In which year was Teejan Bai conferred the Padma Vibhushan?
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Correct answer: D — 2019
The MHA press note of 25 January 2019 lists Ms. Teejan Bai (Art-Vocals-Folk, Chhattisgarh) first among the four Padma Vibhushan awardees of 2019.
Consider the following statements about Teejan Bai: 1. She died at AIIMS Raipur on 5 July 2026. 2. Pandavani, her art form, narrates episodes from the Ramayana. 3. She was a Padma Vibhushan awardee. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
She died at AIIMS Raipur on 5 July 2026 and was a Padma Vibhushan awardee; Pandavani narrates the Mahabharata, not the Ramayana.