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91.
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.

92.
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.

93.
Which word was chosen as the Oxford University Press Word of the Year, reflecting the linguistic choices of Generation Z?
Rizz
Swiftie
Situationship
Prompt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Oxford University Press has chosen "Rizz" as its Word of the Year, representing the linguistic preferences of Generation Z. The term prevailed over finalists like "Swiftie," "situationship," and "prompt."

94.
What was the profession of B. N. Goswamy, who recently passed away at the age of 90?
Economist
Art Historian
Astrophysicist
Psychologist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
B. N. Goswamy, who passed away at the age of 90, was a renowned art historian and prolific writer, leaving behind a legacy that enriched the understanding of Pahari paintings.