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86.
What is the primary focus of the "Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar" project announced by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy?
Village Cultural Diversity
Rural Infrastructure Development
Economic Potential of Villages
Historical Significance of Villages
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The initiative unveiled by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy is titled "Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar," aiming to spotlight the cultural richness embedded in villages across the nation.
Date : 2023-12-09
87.
Where was the wax statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar unveiled, coinciding with Mahaparinirvan Day?
Delhi Wax Museum
Mumbai Wax Museum
Jaipur Wax Museum
Kolkata Wax Museum
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The wax statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort, as a significant tribute on Mahaparinirvan Day, fulfilling the demand from tourists and visitors, according to Anoop Srivastava, the Founder Director of the museum.
Date : 2023-12-08
88.
Which festival, often referred to as the "festival of lights," is celebrated globally from December 7 to December 15?
Kwanzaa
Eid al-Fitr
Hanukkah
Christmas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The festival referred to as the "festival of lights" celebrated globally from December 7 to December 15 is Hanukkah, commonly known as the Jewish Christmas.
Date : 2023-12-08
89.
Which traditional dance from Gujarat has been officially recognized by UNESCO and granted a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
Raas Dance
Tippani Dance
Hudo Dance
Garba Dance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNESCO has officially acknowledged Gujarat's Garba Dance, granting it a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Date : 2023-12-07
90.
Which Indian-origin writer shared Singapore's highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion, in 2023?
Suchen Christine Lim
Osman Abdul Hamid
Meira Chand
Rahimah Rahim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meira Chand, an eighty-one-year-old Indian-origin writer, recently received Singapore's highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion, alongside novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid.
Date : 2023-12-07
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