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Question 1 of 5:
Star Sports Network roped in which Bollywood actor as its brand ambassador in 2023?
The answer is- Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (pronounced [rəɳˈʋiːr sɪŋ]; born 6 July 1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. The recipient of several awards, including five Filmfare Awards, he is among the highest-paid Indian actors and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012.
Singh made his acting debut in Band Baaja Baaraat. The film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He is married to his frequent co-star Deepika Padukone.
Star Sports has roped in actor and sports aficionado Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador. This association makes the pop culture icon the first actor to be associated with Star Sports, a development that reflects the growing synergy between sports and entertainment in India.
Question 2 of 5:
Which country has been elected a member of the Supreme Statistical Commission of the United Nations in 2023?
The answer is- India
India has recently been elected as a member of the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Program, for a four-year period signaling the country’s increasing presence in the international arena. The decision was made during a vote held at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on April 6, 2023.India secured an overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes.
Question 3 of 5:
K Chandrasekhar Rao inaugurated whose 125 feet tall statue in April 2023?
The answer is- BR Ambedkar
The Chief Minister of Telangana, K Chandrasekhar Rao, unveiled a 125-foot bronze statue of BR Ambedkar in Hyderabad to commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of the renowned Indian Constitution architect. This statue in Hyderabad is now the tallest statue of Ambedkar in India.
Question 4 of 5:
Which Yoga pose is named after this reptile?
The answer is- Kurmasana
Kurmasana (Sanskrit: कूर्मासन; IAST: kūrmāsana), Tortoise Pose, or Turtle Pose is a sitting forward bending asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.
DYK:
The name Kurmasana comes from the Sanskrit कूर्म Kūrma, "turtle" or "tortoise" and आसन Āsana, "posture" or "seat".
Question 5 of 5:
When was the first Wimbledon match played?
The answer is- 19-Feb
The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts, with retractable roofs over the two main courts since 2019.
DYK:
1) Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open.
2) Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
3) On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon, then an outer-suburb of London. Twenty-one amateurs showed up to compete in the Gentlemen's Singles tournament, the only event at the first Wimbledon.
