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Kimi Antonelli Claims Historic Victory at Chinese Grand Prix
19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes-AMG Petronas, won his first Formula 1 race at the Chinese Grand Prix.
He becomes the second-youngest race winner in Formula 1 history.
Max Verstappen remains the youngest winner, having secured a victory at the age of 18 in 2016.
Significance: This win signals a potential shift in the dominance hierarchy of F1 as younger talents emerge.
He becomes the second-youngest race winner in Formula 1 history.
Max Verstappen remains the youngest winner, having secured a victory at the age of 18 in 2016.
Significance: This win signals a potential shift in the dominance hierarchy of F1 as younger talents emerge.
Key Facts / Static GK
Mercedes Team Principal: Toto Wolff.
Youngest F1 Winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
Venue: Shanghai International Circuit.
Youngest F1 Winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
Venue: Shanghai International Circuit.
Practice Quiz — 16 March 2026
Q1. Who administered the oath of office to Syed Ata Hasnain as the Governor of Bihar?
Answer: (C) Chief Justice of Patna High Court — As per the Constitution of India, the oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. In this case, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Patna High Court administered the oath.
Q2. Which Union Ministry was primarily responsible for organizing the 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Answer: (C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — The 'Purple Fest' is an initiative focused on Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Q3. What is the new revised fee for the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27?
Answer: (C) ₹3,075 — The NHAI has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
Q4. Tuticorin Airport, which was recently renamed Thoothukudi Airport, is located in which Indian state?
Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu — The airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The renaming was approved to reflect the local name of the city, Thoothukudi.
Q5. The festival of 'Chapchar Kut' is associated with which Indian state?
Answer: (C) Mizoram — Chapchar Kut is the most important traditional spring festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram, celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
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