The Correct Answer is ​Shreshta.

In News

• ​Government Launches Shreshta Scheme To Provide Quality Education To Scheduled Caste Students.

Key Points

•  In a significant move aimed at advancing education and promoting the socio-economic progress of Scheduled Castes (SCs), the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has introduced the 'Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas' (SHRESHTA). 
• The initiative envisions the creation of a conducive environment for the socio-economic upliftment and comprehensive development of SC students.
• The scheme's implementation is structured in two distinct modes.
• First, there are the SHRESHTA schools, which comprise the best CBSE/State Board-affiliated private residential schools.
• Under this mode, a specified number of outstanding SC students in various States and Union Territories (UTs) will be selected annually through the National Entrance Test for SHRESHTA (NETS), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• The students will then be admitted to the best private residential schools affiliated with CBSE/State Boards for their education from the 9th to the 12th standard.
• Selection of these schools is based on their exemplary performance, with schools boasting over a 75 per cent pass rate for classes 10 and 12 over the past three years being chosen by a selection committee for the admission of selected students.

The Correct Answer is R Vaishali.

In News

• Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss women’s and open titles in rare double for India, both qualify for Candidates.

Key Points

• R Vaishali and Vidit Gujrathi clinched the women’s and open category titles respectively in the FIDE Grand Swiss in a rare double for India on the world stage, with both players also qualifying for the prestigious Candidates tournament.
• While Vaishali played out a draw with Batkhuyag Mungutuul of Mongolia in the 11th and final round to bag the women’s title.
• Vidit beat Alexandr Predke of Serbia to record his seventh victory in the event and take the top spot in open section.
• Vaishali became the first Indian to win the Grand Swiss and will have her task cut out in the Candidates alongside India’s first woman Grandmaster — Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi.

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• Gross National Product (GNP) is the total value of all finished goods and services produced by a country's citizens in a given financial year, irrespective of their location. It is defined as follows:
• GNP = GDP + Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world – Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy. Hence option 4 is correct.
• Hence, GNP = GDP + Net factor income from abroad
• Net factor income from abroad = Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world – Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy.

So, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is Jharkhand.

Key Points

• The Tusu festival is primarily observed in Assam, the Tea-producing State, Northeastern Odisha, Southwest West Bengal, and Southeast Jharkhand.
• During this occasion, the goddess Tusu is worshipped. The focus is primarily on rivers. It is a unified expression of the agrarian society's shared trust and belief in the pleasure of crop gathering.
• It is thought that the term "Tusu" derives from the word "tush" for rice bran. Both a youthful child and a cosmic deity are representations of the Goddess Tusu.
• The ceremonies carried out during the Tusu Puja center on harvest-related ceremonies and songs of ethnic dedication chanted by women folk.
• Therefore, the Tusu festival is associated with Jharkhand.

Additional Information

State-Specific Festivals of India

The correct answer is Latent heat of fusion.

Key Points

• Latent heat of Fusion:
  • It is defined as the amount of heat energy that is required to change 1 kg of a solid into liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point. Or
  • The amount of heat required per unit mass of a substance at the melting point to convert it from the solid to the liquid state is called the latent heat of fusion of solid.
  • Its unit is cal/gram.
  • Example: Latent heat of fusion of ice
    • The amount of heat required to convert per unit mass of the ice into the water at 0°C temperature is called the latent heat of fusion of ice.
    • Latent heat of fusion of ice (L) = 80 cal/gram

Additional Information

•  Latent heat of vaporization of liquid:
  • The amount of heat required to vaporize a unit mass of liquid at its boiling point is called the latent heat of vaporization.
  • Example: Latent heat of vaporization of water or latent heat of steam
    • The amount of heat required to convert into the steam of a unit mass of water at its boiling point (100°C) is called the latent heat of vaporization of water or latent heat of steam.
    • Latent heat of steam(L) = 540 cal/gram
• ​Latent heat of condensation:
  • The conversion of water vapour into the water is caused by the loss of heat called Latent heat condensation.
  • Condensation depends upon the amount of cooling and the relative humidity of the air.
• Latent heat of sublimation:​​
  • The amount of heat required to convert the unit mass of the solid to vapour is called the latent heat of sublimation. ​
  • When a solid is heated at a constant pressure, which is lower than that of the triple point, it does not melt but gives of its vapour directly, this process is known as sublimation.
  • The system consists of two phases, the solid and the vapour.
  • The resulting two-phase system behaves essentially identically with the other two types of two-phase systems.
  • The intensive state of the system has one degree of freedom.
  • The process of sublimation at constant pressure and temperature, like the process of melting or evaporation, requires the addition of the latent heat of sublimation.

The correct answer is Deccan.

Key Points

• The Bahmani monuments at Gulbarga, Karnataka, predominantly represent the Deccan style of architecture.
• The Deccan style was prominent during the period of the Bahmani Sultanate which existed from 1347 to 1527 in the Deccan region.
• This architectural style incorporates elements from Persian and local Deccan architecture, illustrating the diverse influences of that era.
• Gulbarga, the first capital of the Bahmani Sultanate, houses many important monuments such as the Gulbarga fort and the Jama Masjid within it, which are prime examples of the Deccan architectural style.
• The Deccan style can be seen in the simplicity of design, use of arches, and distinct decorative elements.

Additional Information

• Mamluk: This style pertains to the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), known for its architectural and cultural contributions, particularly in Egypt and the Levant. However, it is not directly connected to the Bahmani Sultanate.
• Sikh: Sikh architecture, known for its unique blend of Islamic and Hindu elements, primarily pertains to Sikh religious structures. It's not related to the Bahmani architectural style.
• Nagara: The Nagara style is a traditional Hindu architectural style that originated in northern India. It is characterized by beehive-shaped towers (shikharas) made up of layered horizontal sections, but is not associated with the Bahmani Sultanate's architectural style.

Chirag Ali was the associate of the Aligarh Movement. 

Key Points

• Chirag Ali was a Muslim scholar and reformer who associate with the Aligarh Movement in 1875.
• The movement aimed to promote Western-style education among Muslims in India.
• Ali believed that education was the key to social and economic progress, and he worked to create a more modern and progressive Muslim community.
• The other options are incorrect.
• Muhammad Iqbal was a poet and philosopher who was not involved in the Aligarh Movement.
• Abdul Kalam Azad was a freedom fighter and politician who was also not involved in the movement.
• Badruddin Tyabji was lawyer and judge who also worked to improve the lives of Muslims in India, and he was a vocal critic of the British government's policies towards Muslims. Despite his significant contributions to the Indian independence struggle, he was not part of the Aligarh Movement.

The correct answer is Periyar river.

Key Points

• River Periyar:
  • It is the longest river in the state of Kerala.
  • It is also known as "The lifeline of Kerala".
  • It originates in the Western Ghats.
  • It empties or drains into the Arabian Sea.
  • Muthirapuzha River, Mullayar River, Cheruthoni River are the few major tributaries of the Periyar river.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Gandhar.

Key Points

• Taxila is the centre of education with world -famous teachers.
• It was the capital of Gandhar.
• Gandhar was a mahajanpada.
• Taxila was situated on the eastern shore of the Indus river- the pivotal junction of the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia.
• Mahajanpadas were the sixteen kingdoms that existed in ancient India from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE.
• Most mahajanpadas had a capital city, many of which were fortified.
• These signify the tribes that came together to form different groups and later gave rise to a permanent area of settlements called 'janapadas'.

 Thus, we can say that Taxila was the capital of Gandhar and the centre of education.

A software application capable of creating, storing, and printing documents is called a word processor. So the answer is (1).

Key Points

•  Word processors are used to create a wide variety of documents, including letters, reports, essays, books, and more.
• They offer a variety of features to help you format your documents, such as fonts, font sizes, colors, and images.
• Word processors also allow you to save your documents electronically so that you can edit them later or print them out.
• Some popular word processors include:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • LibreOffice Writer
  • Apple Pages

The other options are incorrect:

• A browser is a software application that allows you to view web pages on the internet.
• An image editor is a software application that allows you to edit and manipulate images.
• Electronic mail (also known as email) is a system for exchanging electronic messages between two or more people.