Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs
1. ‘Rato Machindranath Jatra’ is held in which country?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:
‘Rato Machindranath Jatra’ is the longest chariot festival celebrated Nepal. It often starts from late April to early May.
The chariot procession also called “Bunga Dugh” in Newari means the God of Rain and Harvest. It is the longest procession in Nepal which runs for months. It is celebrated in the ancient town of Lalitpur.
2. ‘Rang Ghar’, which was seen in the news, is a tourist destination in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Rang Ghar is a two-storey building built during the reign of Swargdeo Pramtta Singha. It was used as the royal sports-pavilion where Ahom kings and nobles were spectators at games like buffalo fights and other sports during the Rongali Bihu festival in the Ahom capital of Rangpur.
The Assam Government is set to develop 26 acres on the northwest side of this building as a tourist destination.
3. ‘Berenice Troglodytica’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Egypt
[B] South Africa
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Egypt]
Notes:
Berenice Troglodytica is an ancient seaport situated on the western shore of the Red Sea in Egypt.
Recently, a curious ancient statue of Buddha was found in this seaport, revealing historical links between India and Egypt. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
4. Bihan Mela is an annual festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Bihan Mela is an annual festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district. Literally known as seed festival, it has been celebrated since 2019.
The event is participated by farmers from as many as 40 villages in Dasapalla region, surrounded by hills and forests.
5. ‘Vesak’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Islam
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism
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Correct Answer: C [Buddhism]
Notes:
Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha. This year marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.
In South and Southeast Asia, the Buddha’s birth is celebrated as part of Vesak, a festival that also celebrates the Buddha’s enlightenment (on the day of the full moon) and death.
6. ‘Vaisakh Purnima’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism
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Correct Answer: C [Buddhism]
Notes:
Vaisakh Purnima is celebrated on 5th May this year. The Union Ministry of Culture will collaborate with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) to celebrate this occasion at the National Museum in New Delhi.
Several programmes will be organised in Delhi and across the country to mark the ‘UN Day of Vesak’.
7. Choodamani Vihara, which was visited recently by ASI, is in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Buddhist Vihara is a monastery for Buddhist renunciates, mainly found the Indian subcontinent. A 5-member team of the Temple Survey Project of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has visited a court building that was believed to be a Buddhist Vihara during the Chola period in Nagapattinam.
Choodamani Vihara in Nagapattinam is believed to have flourished as a Buddhist cultural centre.
8. Tagin language is prevalently spoken in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The trailer for the feature film ‘Love in 90s’ was released recently by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. It is the first movie based on the Tagin community of Arunachal Pradesh.
As per the Union Minister, ‘Love in 90s” shall be tax-free and that he will ask State Government to promote it through other means.
9. ‘YUVA PRATIBHA’ event will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
YUVA PRATIBHA– Singing Talent Hunt will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture.
It is a unique opportunity for citizens across India to display their singing talent and skills and to gain national recognition.
10. Kapileshwar temple, which is set to be included in the ASI’s protected monuments list, is located in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Kapileshwar temple is situated in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. It is set to be included in the ASI’s protected monuments list.
The 5th-century-old Kapileshwar temple was renovated by Gajapati Kapilendra Dev in the 14th Century and is well known for its carvings and architecture. The Kapilesvara Temple is a fine example of the Kalinga style of architecture, which is known for its elegance and simplicity.
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