Exercise :: Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
- Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | Swachh Bharat Kranti is a Hindi version of which of the follwing book? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: "Swachh Bharat Kranti" is a translated copy of the book "Swachh Bharat Revolution". Swachh Bharat Kranti is a Hindi version and Swachh Bharat Revolutiolution is the English version. The Hindi version of Swachh Bharat Revolution was launched by the Union Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development Smt Smriti Irani and Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
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| 2. | Which famous massage has been recently added to prestigious heritage list of UNESCO? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Thailand's famous 2000-year-old massage, Nuad Thai was added to UNESCO's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) prestigious heritage list. Nuad Thai is an intense form of massage in which the body is pulled and rotated well with the help of the thumb, elbow, knees and feet.
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| 3. | Which of the following NGO along with Indian Embassy is to rebuild 11 heritage sites damaged in Nepal earthquake of 2015? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indian embassy, NGO INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) to rebuild 11 heritage sites damaged in Nepal earthquake of 2015. INTACH was established in 1984.
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| 4. | How many sites have been identified by Ministry of Tourism in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The union government identified some world-class iconic tourist stations in India to attract foreign and domestic tourists.The Budget Announcements of 2018-19, Ministry of Tourism identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites.
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| 5. | How many 'Must See Monuments' have been identified by Archaeological Survey of India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Patel, informed Parliament that Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified 138 monuments as 'Must See Monuments'. This information has been made available on 'Must See' portal of ASI.There are 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, which includes 30 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and 1 mixed-criteria site.
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