* The violin is a stringed instrument that is played with a bow.

* It is a prominent instrument in Western classical music and is also used in various genres of music around the world. Satyadev Pawar is renowned for his skill and expertise in playing the violin.

* Satyadev Pawar is an accomplished violinist hailing from India. He has dedicated his life to mastering the instrument and has gained recognition for his exceptional talent.

* He has performed extensively on national and international stages, showcasing his proficiency and artistry on the violin.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

* Dandiya Raas dance represents a mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura.

* Dandiya Raas is a folk dance of Gujarat which represents the battle between Goddess Durga and demon Mahishasura.

* Polished sticks or dandiyas are used in it.

Hence, option D is the right answer.

* A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes which may only be reduced if agreed between the referee and the two teams before the start of the match and is in accordance with competition rules.

* Players are entitled to an interval at half-time, not exceeding 15 minutes; a short drink break (which should not exceed one minute) is permitted at the interval of half-time in extra time.

* Competition rules must state the duration of the half-time interval and it may be altered only with the referee’s permission.

* If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the half is extended until the penalty kick is completed.

* An abandoned match is replayed unless the competition rules or organisers determine otherwise.

● Nirmala has been written by Munshi Premchand.

● It is a story of a female from her mid-teenage to her early twenties.

● Munshi Premchand was a pioneer of Hindi & Urdu social fiction.

● He is one of the most celebrated writers of the Indian subcontinent.

● He is regarded as one of the foremost Hindi writers of the early twentieth century.

● Chokher Bali was directed by Rituparno Ghosh and written by Rabindranath Tagore.

● Gitanjali is a collection of poems by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore.

* Mahavir Jayanti is a religious festival celebrated by the Jain community in India and around the world. It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, who was the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism.

* Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar. The exact date of the festival varies from year to year, depending on the lunar calendar.

* On Mahavir Jayanti, Jains visit temples and offer prayers to Lord Mahavir. Many Jains also observe a day-long fast and engage in charitable activities such as feeding the poor and donating to charity.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

* The headquarters of the Eastern Railway Zone is located in Kolkata, which is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal. The Eastern Railway Zone is one of the 18 railway zones in India, and it is responsible for operating trains in the eastern part of the country.

* The Eastern Railway Zone was formed on 14th April 1952 by amalgamating three railway systems: the Bengal Nagpur Railway, the East Indian Railway, and the Assam Railway. The zone covers a large part of eastern India, including the states of West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

* The headquarters of the Eastern Railway Zone is located at Fairlie Place in Kolkata. Fairlie Place is a historic location in the city, and it is named after Robert William Fairlie, a Scottish engineer who designed steam locomotives.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

The Constitution Day - or 'Samvidhan Divas' - is celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.

On this day, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on November 19, 2015, notified the decision of the government of India to celebrate the 26th day of November every year as 'Constitution Day' to promote values among citizens.

* Konkan 2023, a joint maritime exercise, was conducted between the Royal Navy of Britain and the Indian Navy from the 20-22 March 2023, off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.

The correct option is Fighting the World's Deadliest Killer - the Mosquito

Other Information:

* The World Mosquito Day is commemorated on August 20 globally.

* Aim: To mark the importance of protecting ourselves and our communities from the potentially deadly diseases transmitted by the insects that are commonly seen in homes across the world.

* Theme for World Mosquito Day 2023 is “Fighting the World's Deadliest killer -the Mosquito. “

* The mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus.