GK - 2009

Pooja Chopra was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2009, representing India at the Miss World pageant.

Jean Mercer is the author of the book 'Child Development: Myths and Misunderstanding', which explores common misconceptions in the field.

Russia was the first country to supply uranium pellets to India following the civil nuclear deal, fulfilling the initial shipment requirements.

The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989; by 2009, it had been in existence for approximately 20 years.

Raja Chelliah was a renowned Indian economist and fiscal policy expert who passed away in 2009.

Rahul Dravid broke the world record for the most catches in Test cricket, a record previously held by Australian cricketer Mark Waugh.

The Department of Telecom (DoT) mandated that all mobile phones must have a valid International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number to be operational on networks.

Najib Tun Razak was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia in April 2009.

International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated globally on May 1st to honor the contributions of workers.

Ramkumar Chattopadhyay was a legendary Bengali singer who passed away in 2009.

Rakesh Mohan, a former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, authored the book 'Monetary Policy in a Globalized Economy: A Practitioner's View'.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated annually on May 8th, which is the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.

Shriya Kishore was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2009, representing India at the Miss Earth pageant.

The Reserve Bank of India specified the weight of the new 10-rupee coin to be 7.71 grams when it was introduced into circulation.

Anita Ganeri won the Blue Peter Book Award for her work, which is a prestigious children's book recognition.

Col. Anil Bhat is the author of 'Assam: Terrorism and the Demographic Challenge', a book analyzing security issues in the region.

World Press Freedom Day is globally observed on May 3 each year. This date was established by the UN General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press.

In 2009, the Uttar Pradesh government took significant legislative steps to curb ragging in educational institutions. This was part of a broader national effort to address the issue in Indian colleges.

Anshuman Singh was a recipient of the Rashtriya Gyanodayam Samman. This award recognizes contributions in various fields, often related to education or social service.

Shakti Samanta was a renowned Indian film director and producer, famous for classics like Aradhana and Amar Prem. He passed away in 2009.

Ekta Chowdhry was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India Universe in 2009. She went on to represent India at the Miss Universe pageant that year.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was the Prime Minister of India in 2009, led the Indian delegation at the G-20 Summit held in London.

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International, was awarded the Stockholm Water Prize in 2009 for his work in sanitation and water management.

M.S. Dhoni was named the captain of the Wisden Test World XI for 2008, recognizing his leadership and performance during that period.