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- Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
When was the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) established (in its current name), and what does it oversee?
- A.1992 — only solar power
- B.Renamed to MNRE in 2006 from the earlier Department of Non-conventional Energy Sources (1992); oversees solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, geothermal, ocean, hydrogen, and decentralised renewable applications
- C.2014 — only renewable equipment manufacturing
- D.2018 — only hydrogen and electric vehicles
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Answer: B. Renamed to MNRE in 2006 from the earlier Department of Non-conventional Energy Sources (1992); oversees solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, geothermal, ocean, hydrogen, and decentralised renewable applications
The **Department of Non-conventional Energy Sources** was established in **1992** and renamed to **Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)** in **2006**. MNRE is the nodal ministry for renewable-energy development in India, overseeing **solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, geothermal, ocean, hydrogen**, and decentralised renewable applications. It implements through agencies including **IREDA, SECI, NIWE, NISE, and NIBE**.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Which 2025 Indian legislation gave official recognition to esports as a competitive sport?
- A.Information Technology Act 2000
- B.Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- C.Sports Code 2011
- D.National Sports Federation Act
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Answer: B. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
The **Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025** is India's first comprehensive online-gaming legislation. It gave **official recognition to esports** as a competitive sport, distinguishes **games of skill** (esports, fantasy sports) from **games of chance** (gambling), and establishes a regulatory framework for online gaming platforms. It strengthened the ecosystem for organised competitive gaming and professional esports careers in India.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
When did India last host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and at which circuit?
- A.2010 at Madras Motor Race Track, Chennai
- B.2013 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (built by Jaypee Group; opened October 2011; ran 2011-2013)
- C.2018 at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
- D.2020 at Yamuna Expressway
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Answer: B. 2013 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (built by Jaypee Group; opened October 2011; ran 2011-2013)
India last hosted a **Formula 1 Grand Prix** in **2013** at the **Buddh International Circuit (BIC)** in **Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh**. The circuit was built and operated by the **Jaypee Group**, opened in October 2011, and hosted the **Indian Grand Prix 2011-2013**. **Sebastian Vettel won** the inaugural 2011 race. The series was discontinued after 2013 over taxation classification disputes (entertainment tax) and financial issues.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Which Indian organisation has partnered with Formula 1 to launch the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026?
- A.Tata Motorsport
- B.Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited
- C.Mahindra Racing
- D.JK Tyre Motorsport
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Answer: B. Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited
**Formula 1** has partnered with **Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited** — an Indian motorsport organisation active on international racing circuits — to launch the **F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026**. It is India's first official F1-sanctioned sim racing championship. The format is **online qualifiers → city rounds → national championship round in Mumbai**, played on the official F1 video game platform.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
What is the carbon-intensity reduction target under the Harit Nauka Guidelines?
- A.50% reduction by 2025
- B.30% reduction in carbon intensity of inland waterway-based passenger transport by 2030
- C.100% net-zero by 2030
- D.10% reduction by 2050
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Answer: B. 30% reduction in carbon intensity of inland waterway-based passenger transport by 2030
The **Harit Nauka Inland Vessels Green Transition Guidelines** target a **30% reduction in carbon intensity** of inland waterway-based passenger transport by **2030**. The guidelines promote **LNG and electric inland vessels** as part of India's broader maritime decarbonisation push, complementing initiatives like the Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme and Jalvahak Cargo Promotion Scheme.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
When was NITI Aayog established, and what did it replace?
- A.1 January 2015; replaced the Planning Commission
- B.15 August 2014; replaced the Finance Ministry
- C.26 January 2017; replaced the Cabinet Secretariat
- D.1 July 2017; replaced the Finance Commission
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Answer: A. 1 January 2015; replaced the Planning Commission
**NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)** was established on **1 January 2015**, replacing the **Planning Commission** which had operated since 1950. NITI Aayog functions as the policy think tank of the Government of India, with the **PM as Chairperson** and **Suman K. Bery as Vice-Chairperson** (as of 2026).
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
At which COP did India's PM Modi announce the country's net-zero by 2070 target and the Panchamrit pledges?
- A.COP21 Paris (2015)
- B.COP26 Glasgow (November 2021)
- C.COP28 Dubai (2023)
- D.COP30 Belém (2025)
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Answer: B. COP26 Glasgow (November 2021)
PM Narendra Modi announced India's **net-zero by 2070** target and the **five-point Panchamrit pledges** at **COP26 Glasgow** in **November 2021**. The Panchamrit includes: net-zero by 2070, 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, 50% energy from renewables by 2030, 1 billion tonne CO2 reduction by 2030, and 45% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP by 2030 (vs 2005 baseline).
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
Which Indian Navy operation reflects India's SAGAR doctrine of maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region?
- A.Operation Cactus (Maldives, 1988)
- B.Continuous anti-piracy operations off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden since 2008 — including INS Sumitra (April 2024) — under SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) articulated by PM Modi in 2015
- C.Operation Trident (1971)
- D.Operation Pawan (Sri Lanka, 1987)
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Answer: B. Continuous anti-piracy operations off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden since 2008 — including INS Sumitra (April 2024) — under SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) articulated by PM Modi in 2015
**SAGAR — Security and Growth for All in the Region** — was articulated by PM Modi in 2015 in Mauritius as India's framework for Indian Ocean Region engagement. India's continuous anti-piracy operations off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden since 2008, including **INS Sumitra (April 2024)** and **INS Kolkata**, operationalise SAGAR's maritime-security pillar. India is also part of the **Combined Maritime Forces Combined Task Force 151** for counter-piracy.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
Which NW carries the Jal Marg Vikas Project, and what is its corridor?
- A.NW-2 along the Brahmaputra (Sadiya-Dhubri, 891 km)
- B.NW-1 along the Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly (Prayagraj-Haldia, 1,620 km), World Bank-supported
- C.NW-3 along the West Coast Canal (Kerala)
- D.NW-5 along the Brahmani-Mahanadi delta (Odisha)
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Answer: B. NW-1 along the Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly (Prayagraj-Haldia, 1,620 km), World Bank-supported
The **Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP)** runs along **NW-1 — Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly**, on the **Varanasi-Haldia stretch** (1,390 km of the total 1,620 km). It is a **World Bank-supported** project that aims to make NW-1 navigable for large vessels (1,500-2,000 DWT) and has built multi-modal terminals at **Varanasi, Sahibganj, and Haldia**, plus a new River Information System.
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (2026) was co-hosted by Germany along with which countries holding the COP31 presidency?
- A.UK and France
- B.COP31 Presidency of Türkiye and Presidency of Negotiations Australia
- C.USA and India
- D.Brazil and South Africa
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Answer: B. COP31 Presidency of Türkiye and Presidency of Negotiations Australia
The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (2026) was co-hosted by **Germany** alongside the **COP31 Presidency of Türkiye** and the **Presidency of Negotiations Australia**. The Türkiye-Australia co-presidency reflects an unusual COP arrangement where Türkiye hosts the physical summit (in **Antalya**) while Australia co-leads negotiations.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
How many National Waterways has India declared, and under which Act?
- A.50 NWs under the IWAI Act 1985
- B.111 NWs totaling 20,187 km under the National Waterways Act 2016
- C.200 NWs under the Sagarmala Act 2015
- D.25 NWs under the Maritime Act 2020
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Answer: B. 111 NWs totaling 20,187 km under the National Waterways Act 2016
India has declared **111 National Waterways** totaling **20,187 km** under the **National Waterways Act, 2016**. As of **March 2026**, **32 of these NWs are operational**. The **Union Budget 2026-27** announced the operationalisation of **20 new NWs over the next 5 years**. The earlier **IWAI Act 1985** established the Inland Waterways Authority of India as the apex body.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
When was UPI launched and by which entity?
- A.2010 by RBI
- B.April 2016 by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)
- C.2018 by SBI
- D.2014 by Ministry of Finance
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Answer: B. April 2016 by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)
**Unified Payments Interface (UPI)** was launched in **April 2016** by the **National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)**. It is a real-time payments system that has become foundational to India's DPI stack. UPI processes over 18 billion transactions/month as of FY24-25, with 600+ banks participating.
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
What does the SAGAR doctrine stand for, and when was it articulated by PM Modi?
- A.Strategic Alliance for the Greater Asian Region; 2018
- B.Security and Growth for All in the Region; March 2015 in Mauritius
- C.South Asian Group for Atlantic Routes; 2014
- D.Sea-based Anti-piracy and Geographic Action Roadmap; 2020
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Answer: B. Security and Growth for All in the Region; March 2015 in Mauritius
**SAGAR** stands for **Security and Growth for All in the Region**. It was articulated by **Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2015 in Mauritius** as India's framework for engagement in the **Indian Ocean Region (IOR)**. It covers maritime security, blue economy, capacity-building for IOR partners, and disaster response. In 2025 it was widened as **MAHASAGAR**.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
Under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017, paid maternity leave was extended to how many weeks?
- A.12 weeks
- B.26 weeks
- C.52 weeks
- D.8 weeks
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Answer: B. 26 weeks
The **Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017** extended paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to **26 weeks** for women working in establishments with 10 or more employees. The amendment also mandates **creche facilities** in establishments with 50 or more employees and includes provisions for adoptive and commissioning mothers.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
When was the Skill India Mission launched, and which year was the dedicated Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) created?
- A.Mission launched 2010; MSDE created 2008
- B.Mission launched 15 July 2015; MSDE created November 2014
- C.Mission launched 2017; MSDE created 2017
- D.Mission launched 2020; MSDE created 2019
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Answer: B. Mission launched 15 July 2015; MSDE created November 2014
The **Skill India Mission** was launched on **15 July 2015** by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the first World Youth Skills Day. The **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)** was created in **November 2014** as a dedicated nodal ministry. The two key implementation pillars are PMKVY and NSDC.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
The PCPNDT Act 1994 prohibits which practice?
- A.Child marriage
- B.Sex selection and pre-natal sex determination
- C.Domestic violence
- D.Workplace sexual harassment
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Answer: B. Sex selection and pre-natal sex determination
The **Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT)** prohibits sex selection before or after conception and the misuse of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for sex determination. Child marriage is addressed by the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006; domestic violence by the PWDV Act 2005; workplace sexual harassment by the POSH Act 2013.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
When was UNESCO founded, and where is its headquarters located?
- A.1919, in Geneva
- B.1945, in Paris
- C.1948, in New York
- D.1992, in Brussels
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Answer: B. 1945, in Paris
**UNESCO** — United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — was founded on **16 November 1945**, with headquarters in **Paris, France**. India is a **founding member**. Its current Director-General is **Audrey Azoulay** (since 2017). The **UNESCO Chairs / UNITWIN Programme** was launched in 1992, with over 950 chairs in 110+ countries today.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
Where was Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched, and who inaugurated it?
- A.IIM Ahmedabad; inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan
- B.Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune; inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 24 April 2026
- C.Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai; inaugurated by Smriti Irani
- D.Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi; inaugurated by Annpurna Devi
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Answer: B. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune; inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 24 April 2026
Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development was launched at **Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune** on **24 April 2026**. It was inaugurated by **Jayant Chaudhary**, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education. The Chair is led by **Dr Swati Mujumdar**, Pro-Chancellor of SSPU.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
Which Supreme Court case is the leading authority for reading the Right to Health into Article 21?
- A.Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)
- B.Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v State of West Bengal (1996)
- C.Olga Tellis v Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)
- D.Indra Sawhney v Union of India (1992)
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Answer: B. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v State of West Bengal (1996)
**Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v State of West Bengal (1996)** is the leading authority for reading the **Right to Health** into **Article 21** (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). The Supreme Court held that the state has an obligation to provide adequate medical facilities. **Vishaka (1997)** dealt with workplace sexual harassment guidelines (predecessor to the POSH Act 2013). **Olga Tellis** dealt with the right to livelihood; **Indra Sawhney** with reservations.
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
Under what name was World Design Day first celebrated, and in which year?
- A.Global Creative Day, in 2000
- B.World Graphics Day, in 1995
- C.International Design Festival, in 1985
- D.World Architecture Day, in 1990
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Answer: B. World Graphics Day, in 1995
World Design Day was first celebrated in **1995** under the name **World Graphics Day**. As the celebration evolved to reflect design's broader impact across industries — beyond just graphics — the day was later renamed and the date shifted to **27 April** to mark the founding of the International Council of Design.
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
World Design Day is observed every year on which date, and what does it commemorate?
- A.22 April; commemorates Earth Day
- B.27 April; commemorates the founding of the International Council of Design in 1963
- C.26 April; commemorates the WIPO Convention
- D.1 May; commemorates International Workers' Day
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Answer: B. 27 April; commemorates the founding of the International Council of Design in 1963
**World Design Day** — also known as **International Design Day** — is observed every year on **27 April** to commemorate the founding of the **International Council of Design (ico-D)** in **1963** (originally known as **Icograda — International Council of Graphic Design Associations**, founded in London). Marked in over 50 countries with annual themes.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
What is the current name of the cricket ground in Delhi that was earlier called Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- B.Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium
- D.Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
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Answer: B. Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium** was renamed **Arun Jaitley Stadium** in **2019** in honour of the late Union Finance Minister and former DDCA president **Arun Jaitley** (1952-2019). The stadium is the home ground of **Delhi Capitals** and is operated by the **Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)**. It was commissioned in 1883 — one of India's oldest cricket grounds.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Where are India's two notified Defence Industrial Corridors located?
- A.Maharashtra and Karnataka
- B.Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
- C.Gujarat and Rajasthan
- D.Kerala and Telangana
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Answer: B. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
India has two notified **Defence Industrial Corridors** — one in **Tamil Nadu** (Chennai–Coimbatore–Tiruchirappalli–Salem–Hosur) and one in **Uttar Pradesh** (Aligarh–Agra–Jhansi–Kanpur–Lucknow). Both were notified in 2018 and aim to cluster defence manufacturing, attract private investment, and complement the Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence push.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Which two private-sector Indian companies are key industrial partners for the new DRDO armoured platforms?
- A.Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bharat Forge Limited
- B.Reliance Defence and L&T Defence
- C.Mahindra Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- D.Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Earth Movers Limited
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Answer: A. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bharat Forge Limited
The platforms are built in collaboration with **Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)** — a Tata Sons subsidiary — and **Bharat Forge Limited** — Pune-based Kalyani Group company that is also a DRDO partner on the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). MSMEs also participate. The platforms have **65% indigenous content**, with a planned increase to **90%**.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which team holds the new IPL record for the highest successful chase, and what was the score?
- A.Sunrisers Hyderabad — 277
- B.Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 250
- D.Mumbai Indians — 240
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Answer: B. Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Punjab Kings (PBKS)** chased **265** against **Delhi Capitals** at the **Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi** — the **highest successful chase in IPL history**. It broke PBKS's own previous record of **262** set against Kolkata Knight Riders in **IPL 2024**, making PBKS holders of the top two highest successful chases ever.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Which Indian indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is the helicopter-launched variant of the Nag missile?
- A.MPATGM
- B.Helina
- C.SANT
- D.Akash
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Answer: B. Helina
**Helina** (Helicopter-launched Nag) is the helicopter-launched variant of India's indigenous **Nag** ATGM, developed by DRDO. Other Indian ATGMs include **MPATGM** (Man-Portable ATGM), **SANT** (Stand-off Anti-Tank), and the original land-based **Nag**. **Akash** is a surface-to-air missile (SAM), not an ATGM.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking27 Apr 2026
Which state currently leads India in mushroom production with around 45,000 tonnes annually — the benchmark Andhra Pradesh aims to overtake?
- A.Maharashtra
- B.Bihar
- C.Punjab
- D.Uttarakhand
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Answer: B. Bihar
**Bihar** is currently India's top mushroom-producing state with about **45,000 tonnes** of annual production, achieved through the **Bihar Mushroom Mission**. Other significant producers include Odisha, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. AP's mission aims to overtake Bihar with a target of 67,500 tonnes.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Where is the next ISSF Junior World Championship scheduled to be held?
- A.New Delhi, India
- B.Cairo, Egypt
- C.Suhl, Germany — June 2026
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: C. Suhl, Germany — June 2026
The **ISSF Junior World Championship** is scheduled to be held in **Suhl, Germany** in **June 2026**. Suhl is a city in Thuringia, Germany, with a long heritage in firearms and shooting sport — and a key platform for Indian shooters to build form ahead of senior international competitions and the Olympics.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
The ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) is headquartered in which city?
- A.Geneva, Switzerland
- B.Munich, Germany
- C.Lausanne, Switzerland
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: B. Munich, Germany
The **International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)** — the world governing body for Olympic shooting sports — is headquartered in **Munich, Germany**. India's apex shooting body is the **National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)**, founded in **1951**.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which athlete broke the four-minute mile barrier in 1954 — the historical analogue to a sub-two-hour marathon?
- A.Jim Ryun
- B.Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
- C.Hicham El Guerrouj
- D.John Landy
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Answer: B. Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
**Roger Bannister** broke the four-minute mile barrier on **6 May 1954** at **Iffley Road, Oxford** with a time of **3:59.4**. The four-minute mile had been considered nearly unbreakable, and the breakthrough is often invoked as a parallel to the two-hour marathon barrier.
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