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681.
Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of the Chhattisgarh Government?
Ajit Desai
T S Singh Deo
Bir Patil
Shivma Singh Chauhan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The honorable Congress President has approved the proposal for the appointment of Shri T.S. Singh Deo as the Deputy Chief Minister in the Chhattisgarh Government.

682.
In which state/UT has the two-day annual festival 'Hemis Tsechu' begun?
Odisha
Pondicherry
Gujarat
Ladakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day annual 'Hemis Tsechu Festival' at Hemis Gompa (monastery) in Leh city of Ladakh is being celebrated with great enthusiasm on June 28-29, 2023. This grand cultural festival is celebrated on the birthday of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche.

683.
In which state has the "Kharchi Puja Festival" started?
Tripura
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is known for its rich cultural heritage, and each Indian state has its unique traditions and festivals. One such fascinating festival is Kharchi Puja, which is celebrated in the northeastern state of Tripura.

684.
Which state has launched a new scheme named 'Pengal Pathukaptu Thittam' for women's safety at night?
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Police launched a new scheme called 'Pengal Pathukaptu Thittam' (Women's Safety Scheme) in Chennai city. Under this scheme, women travelling alone between 10 PM and 7 AM can avail of a free drop facility in a patrol vehicle if they feel unsafe.

685.
In which state was a 1,000-year-old sculpture of the 'dwarapala,' representing Vijaya, the doorkeeper of Lord Vishnu, discovered?
Bihar
Karnataka
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Archaeologists in Siddipet district, Telangana, made a significant discovery in the form of a 1,000-year-old sculpture. This extraordinary find is a 'dwarapala' sculpture representing Vijaya, the doorkeeper of Lord Vishnu, surpassing any previously reported findings in Telangana.