The correct answer is Krishna.

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The correct answer is World Trade Organization.

Key Points

The World Trade Organization (WTO)

• It is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade.
• It officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948.
• The Headquarters of WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.
• The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. It is the largest international economic organization in the world.
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

The correct answer is Narmada.

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• The Dhuandhar waterfall is located in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is formed by the Narmada river.
• The word Dhuandhar is derived from two Hindi words Dhuan(smoke) and Dhar(flow).
• The white water pummels down to form a gorge known as marble rocks.

Additional Information

Narmada River

• It is the largest west-flowing river in India.
• The river originates in Amarkantak peak near the Annuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
• It flows in a rift valley between the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges.
• The length of the Narmada river is nearly 1312 km.
• It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Zabti was also known as the bandobast system.

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• The Zabti system was also known as the Bandobast system.
• The term "bandobast" means "arrangement" or "settlement" in Hindi.
• The Zabti system was a system of land revenue assessment and collection that was introduced in the Mughal Empire by Akbar's finance minister, Raja Todarmal, in the 16th century.
• The system was based on the measurement of land and the estimation of crop yields, and it was designed to ensure that the government received a fixed and predictable share of the agricultural produce.
• The Zabti system was a complex and sophisticated system, and it was not without its flaws.
• However, it was generally considered to be a fair and equitable system, and it helped to stabilize the Mughal treasury.
• The Zabti system was also adopted by other Indian states, such as the Maratha Empire and the Sikh Empire.
• The term "bandobast" is still used in India today to refer to any system of land revenue assessment and collection.

The correct answer is Prof B R Kamboj

In News

•  Prof B R Kamboj was honored with the M.S. Swaminathan Award for contributions in agronomy.

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• Prof B R Kamboj, the Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, received the M.S. Swaminathan Award for his significant contributions in the field of agronomy.
• The award was presented by Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Governor of Karnataka, at the International Conference on 'One Health One World' held at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
• Prof. Kamboj was selected by a special committee for his outstanding achievements in education, research, technology development, and extension in agricultural science.
• Recognized for his awareness of farmers' common problems and needs, Prof. Kamboj's agricultural recommendations based on research have proven highly advantageous for farmers.
• He has an extensive publication record, with about 300 research papers and articles in national and international journals, books, and technical magazines.

The Correct Answer is Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

In News

• Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually addresses Vibrant Gujarat Pre-Summit on ‘Biotechnology: The Path of Innovation & Wellness for Viksit Bharat’.

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• Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare virtually addressed the pre-event summit “Biotechnology: The Path of Innovation & Wellness for Viksit Bharat” in the presence of Shri. Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister, Gujarat at Vigyan Bhavan, Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• The summit is a preliminary event leading up to the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit that will take place on January 2024 at the Mahatma Gandhi Mandir, Gandhinagar under the theme of ‘Gateway to the Future’.
•  The Gujarat Chief Minister also inaugurated the ‘Start-Up Product Launch’.

The not correct about the beliefs and practices of the Sangam age is Eclipses were believed to be the result of Rahu and Ketu eating up the sun and the moon. 

Key Points

• The belief that eclipses were caused by Rahu and Ketu eating the sun and moon is a later development, from the Puranic period.
• In the Sangam age, eclipses were more likely to have been seen as a natural phenomenon, perhaps caused by the gods.
• The belief in Rahu and Ketu as the cause of eclipses is still widespread in India today.
• Rahu and Ketu are seen as two serpent-headed beings who were beheaded by Vishnu.
• Their severed heads still retained their appetites, and they now devour the sun and moon during eclipses.
• The belief in Rahu and Ketu is a complex one, and there are many different variations of it.

• However, it is clear that this belief did not exist in the Sangam age.

​So the correct answer is option 4.

India believes in the concept of unity in diversity.

• To materialize this concept, Part 3 of the Indian Constitution (Article 14-35) deals with Fundamental Rights, one of which is the Right to freedom of religion (Article 25-28).
• It should be noted that:
  • Article 25: Freedom of Conscience of the free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
  • Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
  • Article 27: Freedom from taxation for promotion of religion.
  • Article 28: Freedom from attending religious instruction.

Hence, we conclude that Article 25 is for freedom of conscience of free profession, practice and propagation of religion.

The Correct Answer is ​Chandrayaan.

In News

• Chandrayaan, Jawan, and IPL claim top spots in India’s 2023 Google search.

Key Points

• As 2023 marked a landmark year for India with the nation taking the global centerstage on multiple fronts, Chandrayaan-3 and G20 captured netizens' attention and reflected in the list of top trending searches in India, according to Google. 
• India's G20 presidency and Karnataka Election Results topped in 'What Is' search queries.
• Top 'How To' searches included preventing sun damage and improving car mileage with a focus on tech and self-care.
• Sports dominated searches with Cricket World Cup queries and Women's Premier League ranking high.
• Vietnam was the most searched travel destination.

The correct answer is Kushana. 

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• The Kushanas had originally belonged to the regions of western China. They are also known as the ‘Yuehchis'.
• The first-ever gold coins in India were issued by the Kushana dynasty.
• The first important ruler of the Kushana dynasty was ‘Kujula Kadphises’ or Kadphises I.
• Kanishka usurped the throne in AD 78, and then started a new era, what is known to us as the ‘Shaka era'. He was the greatest king of the Kushana dynasty.
• Kanishka is credited with convening the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavan, located at present day Harwan near Srinagar in J&K.
• In this council that Buddhism got split into two different schools – Hinayana and Mahayana.
• Kanishka is also known to patronize the Gandhara and Mathura schools of sculptural art.
• Kanishka also patronized the famous physician of ancient India Charaka.