General Knowledge 2005

Mulu Seboka won the women's full marathon at the 2005 Mumbai International Marathon.

Viktor Yushchenko was inaugurated as the President of Ukraine in 2005 following the Orange Revolution.

T. S. Murthy (often referred to as Tad Murthy) is a renowned expert in tsunami warning systems and oceanography.

Sania Mirza defeated Petra Mandula in the second round of the 2005 Australian Open to reach the third round.

Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, has a thick atmosphere rich in nitrogen and methane. Due to the extremely cold temperatures, methane exists in liquid form and falls as rain, creating lakes and rivers on the surface.

Five Point Someone is a popular novel written by Chetan Bhagat, which centers on the lives of three students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). It became a significant bestseller in the Indian publishing market.

In 2005, the military bands introduced the melody 'Giriraj' during the Beating Retreat ceremony. This ceremony marks the end of the Republic Day festivities in India.

In 2005, India and China held their first-ever strategic dialogue. Both nations emphasized the importance of a multipolar world order for maintaining global peace and stability.

In 2005, the Padma Awards were conferred upon several individuals, including foreign nationals Gladys Staines and Mark Tully, who were recognized for their contributions to social work and journalism respectively.

Geeta Chandran is a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer who wrote So Many Journeys. The book chronicles her artistic journey in classical dance, making her the correct answer among the options. Note: The name in option A appears as Geeta Chandra, likely a variant spelling.

P. K. Hormese Tharakan was appointed as the Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in early 2005. He succeeded C. D. Sahay.

 The satellite Cassini-Haygens, which beamed back pictures of Saturn's rings is expected to complete its life by the year 2008.

Anupam Kher, a veteran Bollywood actor, resigned from his position at the National School of Drama and subsequently founded his own acting school, Actor Prepares, in 2005.

Bhutan became the first country in the world to implement a nationwide ban on tobacco sales and public smoking on December 17, 2004. This pioneering public health measure made Bhutan a global leader in tobacco control policy. Note: Option D spells Myanmar incorrectly.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary (golden jubilee) of the Filmfare Awards, the iconic black statuette was gold-plated for that specific year.

January 27th marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In 2005, the world commemorated the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Rani Padmini was the first vessel built by the Cochin Shipyard that was notably large and significant for the Indian shipbuilding industry when it was launched.

Poornima Advani served as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and concluded her tenure in early 2005.

In 2005, Romila Thapar and Kanaksen Deka were among those who declined the Padma awards. This was a notable event in the Indian political and intellectual landscape.

Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the King of Bhutan, was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day parade in 2005, reflecting the close diplomatic ties between the two nations.

In the mid-2000s, Julia Roberts was consistently ranked as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood due to her successful film roles.

Serena Williams won the Australian Open Women's Singles title in 2005 and received the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy. This victory marked her successful comeback after missing much of the 2004 season due to a knee injury. Note: Option A spells Venus incorrectly.

Marat Safin defeated Lleyton Hewitt in the final to win the men's singles title at the 2005 Australian Open.

Rasik Lal Dhariwal was the owner of the Manikchand Group, which produced Manikchand Gutkha. He faced legal scrutiny regarding alleged underworld connections.

General Joginder Jaswant Singh became the first Sikh officer to be appointed as the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army in February 2005.

Admiral Arun Prakash took over as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee in 2005. He was the Chief of Naval Staff and senior-most among the three service chiefs.

ESPN-Star Sports secured the broadcasting rights for the 2006 FIFA World Cup for the Indian sub-continent, providing extensive coverage to the region.

Sunil Gavaskar was appointed to head the ICC selection panel responsible for choosing the 'Rest of the World' team for the Super Series against Australia.

In 2005, the Governor of Goa dismissed the government led by Manohar Parrikar, a move that was highly controversial and criticized for bypassing the legislative process.

Lucknow police implemented an interactive voice response system (IVRS) to improve public grievance redressal, drawing inspiration from systems used in Brazil. This initiative was part of their efforts to modernize police communication.

Mrinal Sen received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 51st National Film Awards ceremony in 2003 (presented in 2004). He was a legendary Bengali filmmaker known for parallel cinema.

Ashwin Chitale (often spelled Chatale in older reports) won the Best Child Artist award for his performance in the critically acclaimed Marathi film Shwaas.

Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar exploration mission, launched by ISRO in 2008. The option stating it was slated for 2007 reflects the planning timeline of that era.

In 2004, Dr. Manmohan Singh, as the Prime Minister of India, became the Chairman of the reconstituted National Integration Council.

Narain Karthikeyan made history by becoming the first Indian Formula One driver, securing a seat with the Jordan Grand Prix team for the 2005 season.

Chetan is the upgraded and re-engined version of the Chetak helicopter, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Ferrari was the team that famously threatened to leave the Formula One World Championship and signed a long-term commercial agreement with Bernie Ecclestone.

King Gyanendra was the monarch of Nepal during the period in question, following the royal massacre in 2001.

Julius Sugut, the winner of the 2005 Mumbai Marathon, is a long-distance runner from Kenya, a country known for producing world-class marathoners.

Tiago Monteiro is a professional racing driver from Portugal who competed in Formula One for the Jordan team alongside Narain Karthikeyan in 2005.

Little Terrorist, directed by Ashvin Kumar, was the first Indian short film to be nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category.

Casino Royale was the 2006 James Bond film that introduced Daniel Craig as the successor to Pierce Brosnan in the role of 007.

In the 2005-06 Railway Budget, a 75% concession in second-class fare was announced for rural girls appearing for competitive exams like medical and engineering.

Thaksin Shinawatra was the Prime Minister of Thailand and the first to complete a full four-year term in the country's history.

SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.