The correct answer is 21 March.

Key Points

• On 21 March World Forest Day is celebrated
• The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2013.
• The theme for 2023 is “Forests and health”.
• The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national, and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns

Additional Information

• Every year on 21 April Civil Service Day is celebrated to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people.
• Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970,  it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
• Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since,1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year it is hosted by Sweden.

Thus, On 21 March World Forest Day is celebrated

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) passes through 8 states of India, namely Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude that circles the Earth at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth.

• The Tropic of Cancer passes through or near several countries including Mexico, the Bahamas, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, and China. It is also an important point for understanding the Earth's climate, as it marks the northern boundary of the tropics and the point where the Sun appears directly overhead on the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere.

Additional Information

• Punjab is a state located in the northern region of India.
  • It is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast, Rajasthan to the southwest, and the Pakistani province of Punjab to the west.
  • The capital city of Punjab is Chandigarh, which is a union territory and also serves as the capital of the neighboring state of Haryana.

• Maharashtra is a state located in the western region of India.

  • It is the second-most populous state in India and has Mumbai as its capital city, which is also known as the financial capital of India. The state covers an area of 307,713 square kilometers and has a population of over 123 million people.

  • Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Gujarat to the northwest, Madhya Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Telangana to the southeast, Karnataka to the south, and Goa to the southwest.

  • The state is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and varied landscapes, including the Western Ghats mountain range, the Deccan Plateau, and the coastal region. Maharashtra is also home to several major industries, including the entertainment industry centered in Mumbai, the financial industry, and the manufacturing industry.

• Kerala is a state located in the southwestern region of India.

  • It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Karnataka to the north, and Tamil Nadu to the east. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala.

  • Kerala is known for its natural beauty, including its palm-lined beaches, serene backwaters, lush green hills, and wildlife reserves. The state is also famous for its cuisine, which features a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that are rich in spices and flavors.

  • Kerala is a highly literate state with a strong focus on education, healthcare, and social welfare. The state has a diverse population and a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its art, music, and dance forms.

The correct answer is Hampi.

Key Points

• Virupaksha Temple
  • It is located at Hampi in Karnataka.
  • It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 under Cultural Heritage.
  • It was built under the rule of Deva Raya-II (1424–1446 AD) of the Vijayanagara empire.
  • The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • It is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river.
  • It was made in the Dravidian Style of temple making.

Important Points

•  Hampi
  • ​It is also known as Pampa Kshetra, Kishkindha kshetra, and Bhaskara kshetra.
  • It is the 14th-century capital of the Vijayanagar Empire.
  • It is located in the Tungabhadra basin in Bellary District, Karnataka.
  • Famous temples in Hampi are the Virupaksha temple, Krishna temple, Achyutaraya temple, Vitthala temple, Hemakuta hill monuments, and Hazara Rama temple.

Additional Information

• Shore Temple
  • ​It is located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
  • It is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
  • The construction of the Shore temple was started by the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman II.
• Brihadeshwar Temple (1010 AD)
  • It is at the Tanjore, Tamilnadu.
  • It was based on the Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture.
  • It was built by Raja Raja Chola-I of the Chola Dynasty.
• Lingaraj Temple (11th century AD)
  • It is situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
  • It is based on the Nagara Style Temple Architecture.
  • It was a patron architecture of the Kalinga Dynasty.
  • It was built by King Jajati Keshari.

The correct answer is iris.

Key Points

• The iris regulates the amount of light entering the eyes.
• Iris is the coloured part of the eye that gives pigment to the eye.
• It is attached to ciliary muscles which will contract and expand to accommodate light in required amounts.

Additional Information

• The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye and focuses the entry of light into the eye.
• ​A pupil is a dark circle located at the centre of the iris. It will adjust itself to the amount of light entering the eye.
• The eye lens adjusts its shape and thickness as required to help focus on the retina.
• The retina is the light-sensitive membrane behind the eye where the image is formed.
• The visual signals regarding the image formed are transmitted to the brain in the form of electrical signals through the optic nerves.

The correct answer is 76.

Key Points

• Article 76 says that the President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney General for India.
• Duties of the Attorney General- as giving advice to the Government of India on legal matters and performing other duties of a legal character.
• In the performance of his duties, the Attorney General has the right to audience in all courts in the country.
• He/she holds office at the pleasure of the President.

Additional Information

• Article 54 decrees that the President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
• Article 63 provides for a Vice President of India.
• Article 70 deals with the discharge of functions of the President of India outside of what is mentioned in the constitution as per the Parliament.

The correct answer is Weightlifting.

Key Points

• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter.
• She has won the World Championships and multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games.
• She won India's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics, winning a silver medal in 49kg weightlifting with a total lift of 202 kg.
• She belongs to Imphal, Manipur.
• She was conferred the Khel Ratna for the year 2018.
• Major achievements of Mirabai Chanu :
  • Silver in Tokyo Olympics (49kg)
  • Bronze in 2020 Tashkent Asian Championships (49 kg)
  • Gold in 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (48 kg)
  • Gold in 2017 Anaheim World Championships (48 kg)
  • Silver in 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (48 kg)

The correct answer is Haryanka.

Key Points

• Ajatashatru was one of the most important kings of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in East India.
• He was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.
• He forcefully took over the kingdom of Magadha from his father and imprisoned him.
• Pataliputra was founded by Udayin, the son of the Haryanka king Ajatashatru in 490 BCE.
• Ajatashatru followed policies of conquest and expansion.

Additional Information

• Mauryan Dynasty
  • ​The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE.
  • The three great rulers of the Mauryan Empire were Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara and Ashoka.
• ​Shishunaga Dynasty​
  • ​Shishunaga (413 – 395 BCE) was the founder of the Shishunaga dynasty of the Magadha Empire in present-day northern India.
  • Initially, he was an amatya (official) of the Magadha Empire under the Haryanka dynasty. 
  • Important rulers were Shishunaga, Kalashoka, and Nandivardhana.
• Nanda Dynasty
  • The most powerful ruler of the Nanda Dynasty is Mahapadma Nanda.
  • He was also the founder of the Nanda Dynasty.
  • At the time of Alexander's invasion, Dhana Nand was the ruler of Magadha.
  • Nanda Dynasty ruled in Magadha at the time of Alexander's invasion.
  • The ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty.

The correct answer is Providing study materials in digital format for all courses

In News

• The primary purpose of the 'Anuvadini' app is to provide study materials in every possible language present in the 8th Schedule.

Key Points

• The 'Anuvadini' app is an Artificial Intelligence-based application created by the Union government.
• It aims to make study materials for all courses under school and higher education available in digital form.
• The initiative is in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 to promote multilingualism in education.
• The study materials will be provided in Indian languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• The University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and the Department of School Education have been instructed to take steps to implement this initiative.
• The Ministry of Education has directed regulators and heads of institutions to make study materials available in Indian languages within the next three years.

The correct answer is New Delhi.

Key Points

• The National Museum of India is located in New Delhi. 
  • ​The National Museum, New Delhi as we see it today in the majestic building on the corner of Janpath and Maulana Azad Road is the prime museum in the country. 
  • The blueprint for establishing the National Museum in Delhi had been prepared by the Maurice Gwyer Committee set up by the Government of India in 1946.
  • On the auspicious day of the 15th August 1949, the National Museum was formally inaugurated by the Governor-General of India, Shri R.C. Rajagopalachari, and it was announced that till a permanent building for housing the National Museum was constructed, the Museum would continue to function in the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Important Points

• The largest Museum of India is the Indian Museum, Kolkata.
• Central Museum Authority is located in New Delhi.
• The biggest museum in the world is the British Museum (London).

The correct answer is structural composition.

Key Points

• The contribution made by each sector of the economy to GDP is called the "structural composition" of GDP.
• It refers to the distribution or breakdown of economic activities across various sectors of the economy.
• It provides insights into the relative importance of different sectors in generating economic output.
• The structural composition of GDP typically includes sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services.

Additional Information

Nominal composition:

• Nominal composition refers to the composition of GDP in current prices without adjusting for inflation.
• It reflects the value of goods and services produced by each sector without considering changes in price levels over time.
• Nominal composition is useful for understanding the overall size and value of different sectors.

Real GDP:

• Real GDP adjusts nominal GDP for changes in price levels to provide a measure of economic output adjusted for inflation.
• Real GDP is calculated by removing the effect of price changes from nominal GDP.
• It provides a more accurate representation of changes in the quantity of goods and services produced by each sector.​

Real composition:

• "Real composition" is not a commonly used term in the context of GDP.
• It does not specifically describe the contribution of each sector to GDP or account for inflation adjustments.