• Vasudeo Jagannath Paranjape (21 November 1938 – 30 August 2021) was an Indian cricketer and cricket coach.

• His son Jatin Paranjpe was also a cricketer who later became national selector.

• His son Jatin co-authored a book along with cricket journalist Anand Vasu titled Cricket Drona: For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape which was based on the life story of Vasudeo Paranjape.

• The book Cricket Drona which also includes essays from cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar was officially released on 2 September 2020 and was published by Penguin.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

● Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of Jammu and Kashmir.

● The Rauf dance is a highly appreciated and acclaimed folk dance form of the Muslim community.

● It is a traditional and rhythmic dance of Jammu & Kashmir.

● It is performed by Kashmiri women or girls on different occasions in Kashmir like Eid, Ramdan, harvesting season.

● The Hikat dance form is a very old form of folk dance that is being performed by young girls in marriage ceremonies.

● This dance is a modified version of the games played by young children.

● Kamaicha is an ancient instrument that is popularly used in Rajasthan and is described as the heart and soul of Rajasthani folk music.

● Kamaicha plays a crucial role in the vibrant music of the Manganiyar community and can be heard/found more in the Jaisalmer-Barmer region.

● The simplest kamaicha has a dozen strings; in contrast, the more complex kamaicha has up to 17 strings.

● The body of the instrument is carved from a mango tree log and goatskin is pasted on its belly.

● Leander Paes won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

● In 1997, Mahesh Bhupati became India's first-ever grand slam winner when he won the mixed doubles at French Open.

● Paes partnered with Bhupati to reach the finals of all four grand slams in 1999, winning two.

● In 1999, the duo reached the finals of all four Grand Slams, winning Wimbledon and the French, thus becoming the first Indians to win a doubles event at a Grand Slam.

● Paes was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2001.

● The duo of Paes and Bhupathi won the gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan.

● Majuli will be India’s First carbon neutral district.

● It is the largest river island in the world situated on the Brahmaputra River.

● It is also the first island district of the country.

● Bhutan is the first carbon negative country in the world.

● The construction of the country’s first Indian institute of Skills has started in Kanpur.

● It is being opened by the Union Skill Development Ministry in partnership with the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore.

● Its main objective is to empower India’s youth to be more employable and self-sustainable.

* Every year on April 21, National Civil Services Day is honoured.

* On this day, the Prime Minister of India awards officers from the central and state governments for their outstanding contributions to public administration.

* Hence, option C is correct.

* Renowned filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, on 24 March 2023 passed away.

* In 2005, He was awarded Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction for Parineeta.

* In 2006, he won Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.

• Sushmita Sen India's first Miss Universe titleholder won the title in Manila in 1994.
• Reita Faria Bombay became the first Asian to win the Miss World title in 1966.
• Diana Hayden became the third Indian woman to win the Miss World title in 1997.
• Yukta Mookhey was adjudged the Miss World 1999. She becomes the fourth Indian woman to win the Miss World title.