June 6 2023 Flashcards
Significance of June 6
- UN Russian Language Day, which was established by UNESCO in 2010. This day aligns with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, a renowned Russian poet known as the founder of modern Russian language. The purpose of this initiative is to promote equal recognition and appreciation for all six official languages of the UN: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and French
- __ has recently released a captivating book titled “Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime.”
- Kathakali originated in which state?
- The 2 major dance forms in India are __.
- KK Gopalakrishnan
- Kerala
- classical and folk dance
- Difference between Classical Dance and Folk Dance.
- List the Classical dances in India and State of the origin
- Major difference is the origin.
Classical dance has a deep-rooted relationship with the Natya Shastra where the specific features of each of the Classical dance forms have been mentioned.
Folk dance, on the other hand, emerged from the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions. - Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu
Kathak Uttar Pradesh
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh
Odissi Odisha
Kathakali Kerala
Sattriya Assam
Manipuri Manipur
Mohiniyattam Kerala
Folk dances of Andhra Pradesh
Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam.
- ___, also known as ___ or (GPI), goes beyond conventional GDP calculations by factoring in the costs of environmental degradation, depletion of natural resources, and pollution.
- Expand GPI
- Green GDP, environmentally adjusted GDP
- genuine progress indicator
- The __ project aims to create a balancing reservoir on the __ River in Karnataka.
- It involves the construction of a reservoir near the town of __, which would help regulate water flow and provide drinking water to Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. Additionally, the project intends to support agricultural activities in the Cauvery basin and ensure water availability for farmers in both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- Mekedatu, Cauvery
- Kanakapura
- Sedition laws originated in 17th century England and were introduced in India through the IPC in __.
- 1870
- On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two schemes, namely ___.
- The __ focuses on the conservation of existing Ramsar sites in India through active public participation.
- Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the __.
- The scheme aims to achieve sustainable ecosystem development and will be implemented over the next __ years.
- The __ aims to restore and protect the mangrove ecosystem in India.
- The scheme targets the restoration of mangrove cover across __ states in the country.
- Over the next five years, nearly __ of mangrove area will be comprehensively developed across 11 states and two union territories, starting from the fiscal year 2024.
- The central government will bear __% of the project cost, while state governments will contribute the remaining __.
- Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes)
- Amrit Dharohar Yojana
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- three
- Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)
- nine
- 540 square kilometers
- 80, 20%
- RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently unveiled a new financial inclusion dashboard called ‘ __.’
- The dashboard aims to ___ by capturing relevant data.
- In 2021, the RBI developed the ___ as a comprehensive tool to measure the extent of financial inclusion.
- It provides a __ of financial inclusion, assigning a single value ranging from 0 to 100, where 0 represents complete financial exclusion and 100 signifies complete financial inclusion.
- The FI-Index comprises three broad parameters with different weightage: __.
- Antardrishti
- provide valuable insights and track the progress of financial inclusion
- Financial Inclusion (FI) Index
- holistic assessment
- Access (35%), Usage (45%), and Quality (20%)
On World Environment Day, (1) inaugurated the inaugural (2) School in Uttarkashi, (3), as part of its (4) campaign.
- Reckitt
- Dettol Climate Resilient
- Uttarakhand
- Dettol Banega Swasth India
(1) is a specialized distribution channel that aims to reach every Gram Panchayat, thus playing a crucial role in achieving the ‘(2)’ objective.
Bima Vahak
2. Insurance for all by 2047
Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a retail company, has appointed Indian cricketer (1) as the brand ambassador of its (2) brand.
- Smriti Mandhana
- Wrangler
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has installed “Sengol” in a dedicated enclosure to the right of the Speaker’s chair in the Lok sabha chamber. Sengol is a symbol of rule in the which empire of the past?
(a) Gupta Empire
(b) Chola Empire
(c) Maurya Empire
(d) Mughal Empire
Q2. Recently, Prime minister of India unveiled the new Parliament building. When was the old Parliament building built?
(a) Jan 18,1926
(b) Jan 18,1927
(c) Jan 18,1928
(d) Jan 18,1930
Q3. The New Parliament Building was constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project. What are the objectives of Central Vista Redevelopment project?
(a) To construct a triangular-shaped Parliament building, construction of Common Central Secretariat & revamp of the 3 kilometres long Rajpath from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.
(b) To accommodate the offices of various ministries & 87 storied buildings to be built for the common Central Secretariat.
(c) To convert the North and South Blocks into museums and the development of Central Vista Avenue.
(d) All of the above
Q4. The New Parliament Building was constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project which aims to revamp the India’s central administrative area located in New Delhi. Who was the original designer of Central Vista project?
(a) Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker
(b) Sir Edwards Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker
(c) Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Harry Baker
(d) Sir Edwards Lutyens and Sir Hilton Baker
Q5. The New Parliament building was constructed at a cost of approx 970 crore rupees. Who is the architect of the New Parliament Building?
(a) Raj Reval
(b) Bimal Patel
(c) Anupama Kundoo
(d) BV Doshi
Q6. What are the features of New Parliament Building constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project?
(a) It is triangular in shape and is built-up in area of approximately 65,000 sq m
(b) It has a capacity of up to 888 seats and a larger Rajya Sabha hall with up to 384 seats.
(c) It has three galleries-Sangeet Gallery,Sthapthya Gallery & Shilp Gallery.
(d) All of the above
Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin on the inauguration of The New Parliament building.What is the diameter of the coin?
(a) 44mm
(b) 50mm
(c) 55mm
(d) 60mm
Q8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin to mark The New Parliament building. It consists a inscription of _____ written in Devanagri?
(a) Satyameva Jayate
(b) Sansad Sankul
(c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
(d) Aham Brahmasmi
Q9. Recently, the New Parliament Building was constructed which became the fourth largest parliament building in the world. Which is the largest parliament building in the world?
(a) China
(b) Romania
(c) United States
(d) Russia
Q10. Which article describes the Constitution of Parliament?
(a) Article 79
(b) Article 80
(c) Article 81
(d) Article 82
Q11. In the new Parliament Building,Lok Sabha is themed on the national bird peacock and Rajya Sabha on the national flower lotus. The central lounge of the Parliament is themed on the national tree which is?
(a) Redwood Tree
(b) Jacaranda Tree
(c) Banyan Tree
(d) Ashoka Tree
Q12. In the new Parliament Building,a MP will be able to speak in any one of the scheduled languages recognized by the constitution which other MP’s can easily understand. How many scheduled languages are recognized by the constitution?
(a) 22
(b) 23
(c) 24
(d) 25
Q13. Which of the below mentioned points are true about the new Parliament Building?
(a) The building have a lifespan of over 150 years
(b) It has a hexagonal shape and is designed to withstand earthquakes
(c) It will feature 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 seats in the
Rajya Sabha chamber.
(d) All of the above
Q14. Which of the below mentioned points are true about the Sengol?
(a) It is a symbol of just and fair rule and had been used to mark the transfer of power
(b) It is a symbol that governance should be just, as per policies and on the path of duty
(c) The sceptre is five feet in height and features a Nandi or bull on the top, which will be installed near the Lok Sabha Speaker’s podium for all to see.
(d) All of the above
Q15. The New Parliament Building will house 543 Lok Sabha seats at present.Which state has the most Lok sabha seats?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu
Q16. Which company designed the New Parliament Building?
(a) HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd
(b) Tata Projects Ltd
(c) Larsen & Turbo
(d) Hindustan Construction Co Ltd
Q17. The new Parliament building will be spread across an area of _____.
(a) 84,500 sq metres
(b) 74,500 sq metres
(c) 64,500 sq metres
(d) 54,500 sq metres
Q18. On which date the new Parliament building was formally inaugurated?
(a) 27 May 2023
(b) 28 May 2023
(c) 29 May 2023
(d) 30 May 2023
Q19. What is the name of the state-of-the-art hall in the new Parliament building?
(a) Lok Sabha Hall
(b) Constitution Hall
(c) Parliamentary Hall
(d) Rajya Sabha Hall
Q20. Who presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru?
(a) Lord Mountbatten
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) C Rajagopalachari
(d) None of the above
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sengol is a symbol of rule in the Chola empire of the past. The Cholas ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Sri Lanka from the 9th to 13th century CE.
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. On 18 January 1927, Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra, Member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council, in charge of the Department of Industries and Labour, invited Lord Irwin, then Viceroy of India to inaugurate the building.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. All of the above are the objectives of Central Vista Redevelopment project.
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker are the original designer of Central Vista project.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Bimal Patel is the architect of the New Parliament Building.
S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are the features of New Parliament Building.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin which have a diameter of 44mm.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. The inscription “Sansad Sankul” is written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery while the words “Parliament Complex” in English on the lower periphery of the coin.
S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. China has the largest parliament building in the world. With 2,977 members in 2023, it is the largest legislative body in the world.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Article 79 of the Indian Constitution describes the Constitution of Parliament.
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. The central lounge of the Parliament is themed on the Banyan tree which is the national tree of the country.
S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. There are 22 scheduled languages which are recognized by the constitution.
S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are true about the new Parliament Building
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are true about the Sengol
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. Uttar Pradesh has the most Lok sabha seats ie 80 across all states.
S16. Ans.(a)
Sol. HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd designed the New Parliament Building.
S17. Ans.(c)
Sol. The new Parliament building will be spread across an area of 64,500 sq metres.
S18. Ans.(b)
Sol. On 28 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India’s new parliament building. The ceremonies began in the morning, with Modi unveiling a plaque dedicating the building to the nation and addressing a gathering of lawmakers.
S19. Ans.(b)
Sol. Constitution hall is the name of the state-of-the-art Hall in the new Parliament building.
S20. Ans.(a)
Sol. Lord Mountbatten presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Cyclone Biparjoy is a low-pressure area that is currently forming over the __.
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names tropical cyclones in alphabetical order according to the names submitted by member countries. ___ submitted the name Biparjoy, which means “Disaster” in Bengali.
- Southeast Arabian Sea
- Bangladesh
AC Milan striker ___ announces his retirement from football after they played season’s final game against Hellas Verona.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Swedish)
