The correct answer is Odisha.

In News

• President Droupadi Murmu launched a National Education Campaign, titled, “New Education for New India” organized by Brahma Kumari Iswariya University, Sambalpur, Odisha.

Key Points

• Focusing on the National Education Policy, Smt. Murmu stressed on teaching in the mother language which she said, can help in the intellectual development of children. 
• The President in her address said, the New National Education Policy will play an important role in building a New India.
• Stressing the importance of technology and preserving culture, Smt. Murmu said, India's development is possible only through the convergence of technology and cultural values. 
• This campaign envisions to effectively implement the New Education Policy, 2020.

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• The folk dance 'Lambadi' is associated with the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Bihar: Bihar is an Eastern state in India, well-known for its rich cultural heritage.
  • Traditional dances of Bihar include Bidesia, Jat-Jatin, Kajari, Sohar-Khilouna, and Domkach.
  • Bihar is also famous for its traditional music called "Bhojpuri" and has a rich tradition of storytelling.
• Assam: Located in the Northeastern part of India, Assam is known for its vibrant and colorful cultural heritage.
  • The most popular dance form from this state is Bihu, a folk dance associated with the Bihu festival celebrated in the state. 
• Karnataka: It has a variety of folk dances including Yakshagana (a traditional theatre form), Dollu Kunitha (a major form of art, involves percussion instrument and dance), Veeragase, Kamsale, and Bhootha Aradhane.

The correct answer is 61st Amendment

Key Points 

• In India, we have Universal Adult Suffrage which means all adults over the age of 18 years have the Right to Vote without any discrimination.
• The voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act, of 1989.
• Article 324 to 329 gives provisions for the electoral system in our country.

​ Additional Information

42nd Amendment

• The 42nd amendment to the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution Amendment Act, 1976, was enacted during the Emergency by the Indian National Congress government headed by Indira Gandhi.
• It is also known as the ‘Mini-Constitution.’ 
• Socialist, Secular, and Integrity words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.
• The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".

44th Amendment

• The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the high courts in respect of judicial review was re-established.
• Originally, the Constitution mentioned 'Internal Disturbance' as the third ground for the proclamation of a National Emergency. However, because of the vagueness and ambiguity of the phrase 'Internal Disturbance', it was replaced by the phrase 'Armed Rebellion' by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978.
• Made the President declare a national emergency only on the written recommendation of the cabinet.
• The right to property was made only a legal right and it was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights.

65th Amendment

• 65th Amendment Act, 1990
• Multi-member National Commission for SC/ST was established and the office of a special officer for SCs and STs was removed.

The correct answer is Mumbai. 

In News

• PM Modi set to inaugurate 'Atal Setu', the longest sea bridge in India in Mumbai.

Key Points

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), named Atal Setu, which is the longest sea bridge in India.
• The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place in the city of Mumbai on January 12.
• The MTHL, stretching 22 km with six lanes, connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Uran taluka in Raigad district.
• This mega infrastructure project, costing ₹18,000 crore, is named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• The Mumbai Police has issued rules for travel on the MTHL, including a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph for four-wheelers, while motorbikes, autorickshaws, and tractors are not allowed on the sea bridge.
• The bridge aims to significantly streamline travel, allowing motorists to cover the distance between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in just 20 minutes, a journey that currently takes 2 hours.

The correct answer is USA.

In News

•  India at 3rd spot in Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun.

Key Points

• India has retained its position as the country with the world's 3rd-largest number of unicorns after the US and China, in Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun.
• However, it ranks 5th in the Hurun Global 500 Index, which is a list of the 500 most valuable non-state-controlled businesses across the world.
• Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, and SoftBank are the top three unicorn investors.
• India’s 68 new unicorns is an increase of 14 unicorns in one year and 47 per cent since pre-COVID.
• It includes firms like Swiggy and fantasy sports platform Dream11, both valued at $8 billion each. 
• The Hurun report also mentioned that 70 unicorns were started by Indian co-founders outside of India, specifically in the US (64), two in the UK, and 1 each in Germany, Singapore, Indonesia and Mexico.
• Bengaluru is one of the five cities, apart from San Francisco, Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen, that have more start-ups and are likely to contribute more to the Hurun Global 500s within 5 years. 
• India also had the third-highest number of gazelles.

The Correct Answer is Mohammed Shami.

In News

• Mohammed Shami Was Honoured With Arjuna Award By President Droupadi Murmu.

Key Points

• Mohammed Shami ended as the leading wicket-taker in last year's ICC Cricket World Cup in India with 24 scalps and broke several records.
• The Arjuna Award, India's second-highest athletic honour, is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline.
• List of Arjun Awardees: Mohammed Shami (cricket), Ajay Reddy (blind cricket) Ojas Pravin Deotale (archery), Aditi Gopichand Swami (archery), Sheetal Devi (para archery), Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar (athletics), Mohd Hussamuddin (boxing), R Vaishali (chess), Divyakriti Singh and Anush Agarwalla (equestrian), Diksha Dagar (golf), Krishan Bahadur Pathak (hockey), Sushila Chanu (hockey), Pinky (lawn ball), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (shooting), Antim Panghal (wrestling), Ayhika Mukherjee (table tennis).

The correct answer is 168 to 212.

Key Points

• Option 1 is incorrect as it covers only the Union Executive and the Union Judiciary in Part VI of the Constitution.
• Option 2 is the correct answer as it covers the State Legislature in Part VI of the Constitution from Article 168 to 212.
• Option 3 is incorrect as it covers only the Union Executive in Part V of the Constitution.
• Option 4 is incorrect as it covers only the Union Judiciary in Part V of the Constitution.

Additional Information

• The State Legislature is a bicameral body consisting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in some states and only the Legislative Assembly in others.
• Part VI of the Constitution also covers the High Courts and the Advocate General in Articles 214 to 231.
• Part VI of the Constitution also covers the subordinate courts, the appointment and conditions of service of judges and the powers and jurisdiction of the High Courts and the subordinate courts in Articles 233 to 237.
• Part VI of the Constitution also covers the Special provisions relating to certain classes of legal practitioners and the power of the Parliament to extend the jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories in Articles 238 to 242.
• Hence, the statement "Articles in Part VI of the Constitution deals with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the state legislature" is correct and the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is Attorney - General for India.

Key Points

• Article 76 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment, duties, qualifications, and powers of the Attorney-General for India.
• The Attorney-General for India is the highest law officer of the country and acts as the legal advisor to the Government of India.
• The Attorney-General is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
• The Attorney-General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament but is not entitled to vote.

Additional Information

• The Council of Ministers is a body of senior government officials who assist the Prime Minister in the administration of the country.
  • Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers.
• The Governor of India is the constitutional head of a state in India and is appointed by the President of India.
  • Article 153 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Governor.
• The Home Minister is a senior cabinet minister in the Government of India and is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.
  • Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with emergency powers of the Home Minister.

The correct answer is Australia.

In News

• In Women's Cricket, Australia lifted the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy for the sixth time.

Key Points

• In the final match on 26 Feb 2023, they defeated South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, Cricket Ground in Cape Town.
• Earlier, winning the toss and deciding to bat first, Australia posted 156 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs.
• Beth Mooneyc top-scored with unbeaten 74 runs for Australia.

Additional Information

• Australia:
  • Capital - Canberra
  • Currency - Australian dollar
  • Prime minister -  Anthony Albanese.
  • National Sport - Australian Rules football.
• Other Sports News:
  • England Test captain Ben Stokes became the player to hit the most number of sixes in the history of Test cricket in the match against New Zealand on 18 February 2023.
  • Jean-Eric Vergne of team DS Penske won the first-ever Formula E race held in Hyderabad on 11 February 2023.
  • With his 36th point against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 7, 2023, LeBron James became the National Basketball Association's all-time leading scorer.
  • Aditi Ashok clinched the Ladies European Tour Title with a nine-shot win, despite 1-over on final day, at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open on 5 February 2023.
  • Prajnesh Gunneswaran won the final of the $25,000 ITF men’s tennis tournament in Al Zahra, Kuwait, on 29 January 2023.
  • England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the Year for 2022.

The correct answer is 82.14%.

Key Points

• The literacy rate at all Indian levels was 74.04%.
• The literacy rate for females is 65.46 % and for males is 82.14%.
• The literacy rate of females in rural areas has observed an improvement in literacy rate of about 24%.
• The male and female literacy rate was higher in Kerala and lower in Bihar.
• The gap in literacy rates between females and males was low in Meghalaya, Kerala, and Mizoram.
• The gap was higher in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.​

Additional Information

• A census is official data on the population.
• Indian census includes demographic, social, and economic data.
• It is held periodically after every tenth year.
• The first census took place in 1872.