41. India International Cherry Blossom Festival is usually celebrated in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
India International Cherry Blossom Festival is annually celebrated in Meghalaya, which attracts a large number of tourists in its capital city, Shillong.
The pink Cherry flowers have started blooming in Shillong and is expected to bloom till the end of November. This year, the festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
42. ‘Dev Deepawali’ festival is celebrated in which Indian city?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Haridwar
[C] Rishikesh
[D] Gangotri
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
The festival named Dev Deepawali is celebrated in Indian city. This is a festival of lights and is celebrated in the Poornima day of the Karthik Month of Hindu calendar.
This year’s celebration is attended by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. During the event, 11 lakh earthern lamps were lit on both sides of river Ganga.
43. In which state, the first ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav is celebrated?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda has launched a virtual edition of the first ever Aadi Mahotsav celebrated in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
This is a festive being celebrated for 10 days. It would be hosted by Tribes India. The key focus on this year’s Aadi Mahotsav is “tribal craft and culture of Madhya Pradesh”.
44. Cattle meat has been discovered in the remains of the settlements of which civilization?
[A] Mohenjo-Daro Civilization
[B] Indus Valley Civilization
[C] Keeladi Civilization
[D] Nile River Civilization
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Correct Answer: B [Indus Valley Civilization ]
Notes:
Recently, researchers have found the presence of animal products, such as the meat of pigs, cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat in the remains of Indus Valley Civilization.
This has been conformed from the Lipid residue analysis of ceramic vessels found in the urban and rural settlements of the civilization in North and western part of India.
45. Visva-Bharati University, which was making news recently, was founded by which Indian personality?
[A] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Aurobindo Ghosh
[D] Annie Besant
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Correct Answer: B [Rabindranath Tagore]
Notes:
Visva-Bharati University, the oldest central university in the country, was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921.
In 1951, the institution was declared as a Central University and an “Institution of national importance” by an Act of Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the centenary celebrations of the Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan.
46. Which Indian city is to play host to the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
[A] Goa
[B] Chennai
[C] Cochin
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Goa]
Notes:
The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from 16th to 24th of January, 2021.
Recently, the registrations have commenced for media delegates, who desire to attend the event, which will be held in a hybrid mode, on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. The registration will be open till January 10, 2021.
47. ‘Thai Poosam’ is a religious festival celebrated in which Indian state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
People of Tamil Nadu celebrate the ‘Thai Poosam’ festival, which is dedicated for the worship of the Tamil God Lord Muruga.
After the devotees requested to declare the day as a public holiday, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami issued an order for the same. It is also celebrated in some parts of Kerala and in other countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Indonesia.
48. The Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was organised in which state recently?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival event was organised at Mao of Manipur recently. The event was held in a virtual format.
The entire Mao town was adorned with cherry blossom flowers and it was streamed live on Face book, YouTube, Instagram etc. Traditional folk dances and Special ballet named Cherri Nachom was also a part of the event.
49. ‘Jallikattu’ is an event celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami flagged off the famous jallikattu event at Alanganallur in Madurai District of the state.
Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport traditionally organised in the state, as an important part of the Pongal Festival called the ‘Maatu Pongal’. Amidst concerns on animal rights, the event is continued after the state passed an ordinance to conserve the tradition.
50. What is the name of Traditional kite flying festival celebrated in Bangladesh?
[A] Shakti
[B] Shakrain
[C] Srushti
[D] Patang
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Correct Answer: B [Shakrain]
Notes:
The traditional kite flying festival of Bangladesh Shakrain was celebrated in several parts of Dhaka on Thursday.
This is a centuries old tradition that is celebrated on the last day of Bengali month of Paush. On this occasion, people engage themselves in kite flying and fireworks among many other recent additions like ‘DJ Party’.
