CA of J&K (Jan-Dec 2023)

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Current Affairs of J&K
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Jan-Feb 2023
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In a major boost to railway connectivity, the railway
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authorities conducted a successful trial of the ______ rake in
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Kashmir along the Banihal-Baramulla section.
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a. 1400 HP
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b. 1600 HP
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c. 2000 HP
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d. 2400 HP
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Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched an app for people to
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get emergency services including lodging a First Information
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Report (FIR) at the click of a button. What is the name of the
app?
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a. JK ecop
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b. JK epolice
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c. JKP Madadgaar
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d. JKP Unnati
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Who among the following has been awarded the PM
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by the president, Draupadi Murmu?
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a. Ayra Hassan
b. Sadia Tariq
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c. Hanaya Nisar
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d. Shreya Gupta
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched “UT Level
Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for
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Who among the following has been awarded the Padma Shri Specific Products of J&K” targeted to revolutionize the food-
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in the field of ‘Literature And Education’ for the year 2023? processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT.
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a. Dilshad Hussain What is the outlay of the programme?
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b. Mohan Singh a. 146 crores
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c. Zareef Ahmad Zareef b. 539 crores
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d. Z G Mohammad c. 967 crores
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d. 879 crores
The programme will focus on seven products in 17

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districts/clusters including:
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• Milk for Jammu and Pulwama
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• Walnut for Kupwara and Kishtwar
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• Basmati for RS Pora, Samba and Kathua
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• Vegetables (conventional, organic and exotic) and
Mushrooms for Doda, Budgam, Udhampur and Samba
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• Meat and Poultry for Srinagar and Kathua
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• Trout for Anantnag and Ganderbal
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• Cherry for Ganderbal and Baramulla
Baramulla admin organized snow festival at MundDaji in
Rafiabad
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The Baramulla district administration organized a snow
festival at the picturesque MundDaji area of Rafiabad in
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Which among the following districts hosted a mega winter
carnival at the picturesque Athwatoo Valley to showcase its north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The aim is to showcase
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potential for winter tourism and winter sports? the natural beauty of the region and put it on the tourism
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map.
a. Udhampur
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b. Bandipora
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c. Jammu
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d. Srinagar
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• J&K's first International Education Fair, a collaborative effort of Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav
SKUAST-Kashmir and ICCR, was inaugurated by External Affairs Over 11,000 visitors converged at the picturesque Jai Valley to
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Minister S. Jaishankar in the presence of Union ministers participate in the two-day snow festival ‘Askini Bhaderkashi
Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitendra Singh, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha and ICCR Utsav’ that concluded in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah.
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President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe in New Delhi. Jaishankar, who was
The festival was organised by the Doda district administration
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the chief guest for the event, complemented SKUSAT-Kashmir for the
International Education Fair initiative. in collaboration with the Jammu tourism department and the
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• The Amar Mahal Museum Complex hosted the first three day Tawi army’s Rashtriya Rifles unit based at Bhaderwah.
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Festival of Art and Ideas. The Tawi Festival of Art and Ideas has been
conceived and launched by Dr Jyotsana Singh, Daughter of Dr Karan
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Singh and granddaughter of the erstwhile maharaja of Jammu and
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Kashmir, Hari Singh, and was organised in collaboration with Jammu
University, Natrang Theatre and FICCI FLO, Jammu. The festival aims
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to honour and promote the rich traditions of Jammu.
Vibrant Bhaderwah Festival attracts several tourists Snow marathon organized at Guldanda
The Vibrant Bhaderwah Festival was organised for the first The first-ever snow marathon was held at Guldanda-
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time by the District Administration with the support of Bhaderwah. The snow marathon was flagged off by Deputy
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Jammu Tourism, Army (4 RR) and tourism stakeholders in the Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan. The marathon was
Bhaderwah Valley. organized by Real Sports India (NGO) in collaboration with
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Tourism Department GoI, J&K Tourism Department, Indian
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Army 4RR, District Administration Doda and Amazing
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Bhaderwah Tourism Association.
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J&K administration approved the disinvestment of Jammu &
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Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) as the company was not able
to sustain and manage its finances properly and maintain
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efficiencies of operations. Disinvestment means?
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a. Offloading of shares of private companies to government
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b. Offloading of government shares to private companies
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c. Increase in investment
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d. Closing down of business concern
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Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) found lithium
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reserves for the first time in the country in ______district of
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Jammu & Kashmir.
a. Udhampur
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b. Rajouri
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c. Reasi
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The Union Government said that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves
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have been found for the first time in the country in Salal-Haimana area
of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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• Lithium is one of the key components in EV batteries.
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• Lithium is a chemical element that occurs first in the alkalis of
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the periodic table.
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• It is the lightest solid metal.
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• It’s moderately abundant and present in the Earth’s crust in 65 ppm
(parts per million).
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• Metallic Lithium is silvery white in appearance and reacts extremely
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vigorously with water.
• It has very low density and low viscosity.
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As per data available with Geology and Mining (G&M)
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As per data available with Geology and Mining (G&M)
department of Jammu & Kashmir, 9 Lakh metric tonne Lignite department, 9 Lakh metric tonne Lignite deposits are
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deposits are available at Nichahama and Hangnikkot areas of available at Nichahama and Hangnikkot areas of the district,
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which of the following districts? and have huge potential of thermal power generation.
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a. Baramulla Likewise, at Awoora and Zirhama, there are 8 lakh metric
tonne high quality Marble deposits which can revive the
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industrial sector and can provide ample employment
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c. Kupwara opportunities in the district.
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d. Rajouri
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Jammu and Kashmir Govt. approved Rs. 146 crore project
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for the promotion of which of the following?
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a. Tourism KashMin is a research based product and a faculty startup
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b. Winter sports incubated at Sher-E-Kashmir Institute of Innovation,
Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE) of SKUAST-
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c. Niche crops Kashmir containing specifically the mineral elements deficient
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d. Industries in locally grown fodders, grasses and other feed ingredients in
proper proportions with the aim to boost milk, meat
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production and animal fertility that largely depends upon the
proper mineral supplementation.
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Who among the following has been appointed as the new
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Lieutenant Governor of UT of Ladakh?
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a. R K Mathur
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b. S Abdul Nazeer
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c. Gulab Chand Kataria
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State Tree and State Flower of Ladakh
On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the tableau of
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The Ladakh administration has proposed Bhoti ‘Shukpa’ and Bhoti
‘Tsersnon’ as the State tree and State flower of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with its theme__________ showcased
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Ladakh, officials said. The proposed State tree and State flower for the the pilgrim and recreational tourism potential of the union
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Union Territory of Ladakh are placed in the public domain for territory on Kartavya Path.
suggestions and comments from experts and the general public by the a. Badalta Jammu & Kashmir
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committee constituted for the purpose, Chairperson State tree and
b. Ubharta Jammu & Kashmir
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flower committee, Dr Padma Gurmet said. After the detailed
deliberations, the experts suggested Juniperus polycarpos (Shukpa) as
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the State tree and Meconopsis aculeata (Tsersnon) as the State flower
d. Insaniyat, Jamhuriyat, Kashmiriyat
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of Ladakh, Dr Gurmet said.
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As per the notification issued by the J&K Govt., Property Tax
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will be imposed in Jammu & Kashmir from which date?
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a. 1st of March 2023
b. 1st of April 2023
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Name of autobiography of General Pervez Musharraf is?
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a. Long Walk to Freedom
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b. Freedom in Exile
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c. In The Line of Fire
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d. Waiting For a Visa
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The J&K government on October 31 decided to declare all the actions
taken under the Jammu and Kashmir State Land (Vesting of
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Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001, also known as the Roshni Act,
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under which 20 lakh kanals of land was to be transferred to existing
occupants, as “null and void”, and has decided to retrieve the land
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within six months.
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The Roshni Act was passed in 2001 by the then Jammu and Kashmir
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government led by Farooq Abdullah. The act was enacted with the
twin objectives of generating resources for financing power projects
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and conferment of proprietary rights to the occupants of state land.
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The Roshni Act was formerly known as the J&K State Lands (Vesting of
Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001.
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around 2.055 million kanals (102,750 hectares) to the occupants of
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which only 15.85 per cent land was approved for vesting of ownership ITBP won the 12th edition of National Ice Hockey
rights. The proceeds were to be used for hydropower projects for
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Championship that was held at Ice Hockey Rink, Ladakh. This
generating electricity, hence the name, Roshni (meaning light). is their______ consecutive title.
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The Roshni Act was enacted during the Dr. Farooq Abdullah regime and
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targeted to earn ₹25,000 crore by transferring 20 lakh kanals of State
land to existing occupants against payment at market rates. During the b. 5th
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Ghulam Nabi Azad regime, the cut-off was relaxed to 2007. In 2014, c. 2nd
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the Comptroller and Auditor General estimated that only ₹76 crore
had been realised from the transfer of encroached land between d. 4th
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2007 and 2013.
Srinagar to get Japanese cherry blossom theme garden
Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar would soon have a cherry
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theme garden on the pattern of Japanese Sakura with all the
modalities being finalised in this regard. Cherry Theme
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Garden is a Rs 10 crore project, an extension plan for Tulip
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Garden, Srinagar to make it more attractive and magnificent
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for the visitors. The project is being facilitated by the Ministry
of External Affairs, Government of India.
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Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the creation
of a Rs. 500-crore Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).
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Aim: PIDF has been created to encourage deployment of Point of Sale
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(PoS) infrastructure, both physical and digital, in tier-3 to tier-6 Recently, Geographical Indication application has been filed
for 9 products of J&K. Which among the following indigenous
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centres and north eastern states.
varieties of rice is included in the list of these 9 products that
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Corpus: It has a corpus of Rs. 500 crore in which the RBI has made an
initial contribution of Rs. 250 crore. The remaining will come from the are likely to receive the GI tag?
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card-issuing banks and card networks operating in the country. a. Shalimar rice
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Benefit: It will give a push to digital payments across India. It will also b. Mughal rice
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reduce demand for cash over time.
J&K and Ladakh regions are included as special focus areas from June
c. Zag (red rice)
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09, 2022. d. Mushk Budji (scented rice)
The corpus stands at ₹788.20 crore as on December 31, 2022.
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Jammu, in its initiative of identifying unique products of Jammu and
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Kashmir and Ladakh in consultation with various stakeholders including
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Development Departments, has sanctioned a project for GI
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Registration of nine products of both the UTs for further submission to
Human Welfare Association, Varanasi.
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The products for which GI tag application has been filed include Basohli
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Paintings (Kathua), Basholi Pashmina Woolen Products (Kathua),
Chikri Wood Craft (Rajouri), Bhaderwah Rajma (Doda), Mushkbudji
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Rice (Anantnag), Kaladi (Udhampur), Sulai Honey
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(Ramban), Anardana (Ramban), Ladakh Wood Carving (Ladakh).
J&K Govt approves Rs 15 cr project to prop up Nutri Cereals

The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved an ambitious Rs 15
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crore project to prop up nutri cereals besides promoting and
enhancing millet production and consumption in the Union Territory.
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The project, planned to be implemented over a period of three years,
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aims to promote cultivation of millets, increase their value addition and
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generate entrepreneurship opportunities for farmers.
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to their resilience to climate change. They can grow in drought prone
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areas and do not require large amounts of water or external inputs,
making them an ideal crop for small scale farmers in Jammu and
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Kashmir. It is also a dual purpose crop, providing both food and fodder
besides contributing to the economic efficiency of farming.
Taking the suo moto cognizance of a media report stating
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damage in structures in Doda district, National Green
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Tribunal (NGT) has ordered for the constitution of a
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committee to suggest remedial measures and prevent
environmental damage. Who among the following is heading
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Jambu Zoo, located on the Berlab of Srinagar National
the committee? Highway, a few kilometers away from Jammu, the winter
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a. LG Manoj Sinha capital of Jammu and Kashmir, will be opened for tourists in
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b. Arun Kumar Mehta (Chief Secretary of J&K UT) April this year. Crocodile of Haryana, blackbuck of Delhi, bear
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c. Ramesh Kumar (Divisional Commissioner Jammu) of Karnataka, cheetah of Gujarat, Sugar of Bengal etc will be
the centre of attraction for tourists at Jumbo Zoo. There will
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d. Vishesh Mahajan ( DC of district Doda) also be a vehicle to go inside the zoo.
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Who among the following is the first and only female
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cricketer from J&K to get a Women’s Premier League contract
after being picked up by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 20 lacs?
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a. Rubiya Sayeed
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b. Iqra Rasool (Baramulla’s super girl)
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c. Ulfat Majeed
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d. Jasia Akhtar
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JK eSAHAJ Portal
Hospital Management Information System (HMIS), JK e-Sahaj
Jammu & Kashmir – Integrated Grievance Redress and
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(Electronic System for Automation of Hospital Administration J&K),
initiative was formally launched in the month of November 2022 as Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS)
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part of Jashn-e-Sehat, by the Lt Governor J&K for different types of This portal has been developed to enable citizens to register their
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facilities i.e. Tertiary care, District Hospitals, Community Health grievances and seek redress/answers from the concerned
Centres, Primary Health Centres and some New Type PHCs. Some of departments. Though it has existed for past few years, an attempt has
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the benefits of eSAHAJ include: now been made to provide a single window for lodging; channelizing
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• Online booking of appointment and tracking the grievances by integrating it with Govt. of India's
CPGRAMS on top and District Grievance Cells of all 20 districts at
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• e-prescription system which means that patients will get bottom. Further, toll-free Call Centers have been set up for providing an
prescriptions as an SMS and a PDF in real time on their mobiles.
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alternate medium to the citizens to register their grievance at district
• At the same time, the patients don’t have to keep bulky medical level.
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record papers as under the JK eSAHAJ, there will be digitalized health
records which can be produced at any moment for ready referral.
Daughter of Soil selected as Supermodel Worldwide New

Zealand 2023
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Jasmeet Kour, currently living in New Zealand, is selected as
J&K Govt. will provide financial assistance of ________ for a Supermodel Worldwide New Zealand-2023 and she will
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legal inter caste marriage, which will be released to the represent New Zealand in the coming competition in
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eligible couple in a single instalment via direct benefit September in India. Basically from Jammu, Jasmeet
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transfer. completed her MBA from Pune University and left India six
a. 3.5 lacs years ago for further studies.
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d. 1.5 lacs
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Kashmir Ski Resort (Gulmarg) will host 3rd edition Of Khelo
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India Winter Games 2023. What is the mascot of KIWG 2023?
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a. Hangul (Kashmir Stag)
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b. Snow Leopard
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c. Musk Deer
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d. Markhor
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Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a 16 The administration of Jammu and Kashmir launched a portal
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member committee to oversee the preparation of G20 for automation of the entire life cycle of seed which includes
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Summit in 2023. The committee is headed by? Seed Production, Seed Certification, Seed Traceability and
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Seed Supply Chain. What is the name of the portal?
a. Athar Amir ul Shafi Khan (SMC commissioner)
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a. ZIRAAT
b. Arun Kumar Mehta (Chief Secretary, J&K UT)
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b. AGRI UNNAT
c. Raj Kumar Goyal (Additional Chief Secretary)
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d. Dilbag Singh (J&K DGP)
d. KRISHI SAHYOG
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri
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The Union Cabinet has approved “Vibrant Villages Narendra Modi, has approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant
Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
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with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.
with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore. Which among the
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Comprehensive development of villages of blocks on northern border
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following states/UTs is NOT a part of Vibrant Villages will be carried out, thus improving the quality of life of people living in
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Programme? identified border villages. This will help in encouraging people to stay
in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration
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a. Jammu & Kashmir from these villages adding to improved security of the border.
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b. Ladakh The scheme will provide funds for development of essential
infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts
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c. Uttarakhand and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border
d. Himachal Pradesh of the country which will help in achieving inclusive growth and
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retaining the population in the border areas. In the first phase 663
Villages will be taken up in the programme.
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Key outcomes that have been attempted are, connectivity with all Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was launched
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weather road, drinking water, 24x7 electricty – Solar and wind energy for balanced development of border areas of States
to be given focuseed attention, mobile and internet connectivity. bordering Pakistan, namely, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab,
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Tourist centers, multi-purpose centers and health and wellness
Gujarat and Rajasthan and subsequently it was extended to all
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Centers.
the land borders. In which year was BADP launched?
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There will not be overlap with Border Area Development Programme.
Out of financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore, 2500 crore rupees will be a. 1984-85
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used for roads. b. 1986-87
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Govt to focus on infrastructural development of border villages in c. 1991-92
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and
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The BADP was launched in the year 1986-87 for balanced development
of border areas of States bordering Pakistan, namely, Jammu &
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Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan and subsequently it was
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extended to all the land borders. The main objective of the BADP is to meet the special
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It is a centrally sponsored scheme. Funds are provided to the states as developmental needs and well being of the people living in
a non-lapsable special central assistance for the execution of projects remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international
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relating to infrastructure, livelihood, education, health, agriculture border and to saturate the border areas with the entire
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and allied sector.
essential infrastructure through the convergence of Central,
BADP now covers 111 border districts in 17 States (Arunachal Pradesh,
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State, BADP and local schemes by following a participatory
Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, West
approach.
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Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat) to meet special development
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needs of border population with focus on people living within 50
kilometers of the International Border.
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The Union Cabinet Committee, headed by the Prime Minister
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Narendra Modi, has approved the strategically vital Shinku La
Tunnel that would ensure all-weather connectivity between
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Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. What will be the length of the
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tunnel?
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a. 3.5 Km
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b. 4.1 Km
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c. 5.6 Km
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d. 7.9 Km
Recently, which among the following organisations was
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banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs and subsequently
The Government of India has extended the term of Deputy
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declared as a terrorist organisation after it has been found
Solicitor General of India (DSGI) for the High Court of J&K & involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling
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Ladakh at Srinagar by three years. Who among the following and carrying out terror attacks in the Union territory of
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is currently serving as the DSGI Kashmir? Jammu and Kashmir?
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a. Tahir Majid Shamsi a. Lashkar-e-Toiba
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b. Vishal Sharma b. Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF)
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c. D C Raina c. Jamaat-e-Islami
d. Sonia Gokani
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d. Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF)
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Wetlands Division, Kashmir to conduct census of
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Ladakh created Guinness world record by successfully Migratory/resident Birds in valley wetlands on 21st Feb
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conducting its maiden 21-km trail running even in sub-zero The Department of Wildlife Protection (Wetlands Division, Kashmir), is
temperature (high altitude frozen lake half-marathon) at conducting the census of Migratory/resident Birds in the valley
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13,862 feet high Pangong Tso lake. What is the name of the wetlands on 21st of February-2023.
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airport in Leh, Ladakh? The participants from Kashmir University, SKUAST-K, Central University,
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various colleges, Wildlife Conservation Fund, National Development
a. Guru Padmasabhava Rimpochee Airport Foundation, Biodiversity Management Committees, Kashmir Bird
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b. Tsering Namgyal Airport Watchers Club, Wildlife SOS, Wildlife Researchers, Society for
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Environment Education and Development, Wildlife Conservation
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Kashmir’s Pulwama district in a survey carried out by
figures to incorporate the same with the general bird count
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throughout India.
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Kashmir, carries out the Annual Water Birds Census every year
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like Hokersar, Shalabugh, Hygam, Mirgund, Chatlum,
in different wetlands of Kashmir in February. The census is
Kranchoo, Manibugh, Freshkhoori but also in other 25 water
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carried in 8 protected wetlands out of which 4 fall in Pampore
bodies of the valley which harbour sizeable number of
area of Pulwama and other water bodies which attract these
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migratory birds during winter migration.
migratory birds in significant numbers.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated 3-day North The 3-day North Zone Youth Festival is being organized by Shri Mata
Zone Youth Festival ‘KSHITIJ’ at Spiritual Growth Centre in
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b. Reasi Central Sanskrit University and Adarsh Maha Vidyalaya of Sanskrit,
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c. Jammu situated in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and
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d. Srinagar Uttarakhand participated in this mega event for the first time for the
promotion of Sanskrit Language in J&K UT.
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Afreen Hyder, who hails from Bemina area in Srinagar, is
Zamrooda Bano, who hails from Budgam district, is associated
associated with which of the following sports?
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with which of the following sports?
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c. Shooting
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d. Volleyball
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33rd Police Public Mela held in Jammu after 3 years
After a gap of three years, the daylong police-public fair was
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held in Jammu drawing a huge number of people. Jammu and
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Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Mata Sharda Devi’s idol, brought from Sringeri in Karnataka, is
33rd Police Public Mela at the Gulshan Ground and said that to be installed at the newly constructed temple of Sharda
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the fair has emerged as a powerful platform for police officers Mata at Teetwal near the LoC in which of the following
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and members of the public to interact with each other and districts of Jammu & Kashmir?
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celebrate the shared heritage. a. Jammu
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Sinha commended the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives' b. Baramulla
Welfare Association (JKPWWA), the organiser of the fair, for
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carrying out various initiatives throughout the year to address c. Kupwara
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the concerns of the families of the deceased and serving d. Poonch
police personnel.
• Showkat Hussain Tali, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at
GMC Anantnag, has been awarded Global Icon Award in
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promoting digital payments during FY 2021-22. a period of 2 years. NITI Aayog adopts which of the following
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payment transactions in Small and Micro Category of a. Top-down approach
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private sector banks. MD & CEO Baldev Prakash received the b. Bottom-up approach
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felicitations from Union Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at
c. Trickle down approach
"Digital Payments Utsav" celebrated by Ministry of
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Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY, GoI) at India d. Classical approach
Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Prestigious Dhrupad awards for Soporis

The Dhrupad Samiti, Varanasi presented its prestigious Dhrupad
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awards to the great Music Legend Pandit Bhajan
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composer, known as the Saint of Santoor and the King of Strings, and
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hold its Raising Day function in Bastar district of _________ ,
music maestro Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori during the 49th International
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Dhrupad Mela 2023 held at the Dhrupad Teerth, Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi. a place that has been a hot bed of left wing extremism.
The Dhrupad Mela is the biggest Dhrupad music festival of the world. a. Chhattisgarh
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Pt Bhajan Sopori was awarded the Maharaja Banaras Vibhuti Narayan
b. West Bengal
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Singh Award 2023 for his unparalleled contribution to music and
c. Madhya Pradesh
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Dhrupad in particular. The award was received by his wife Prof Aparna
Sopori. Pt Abhay Sopori, the present representative of his Gharana, was d. Telangana
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presented with the Maharaja Swati Tirunal Travancore Award 2023 for
his outstanding work in Dhrupad.
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The Naxalite Group comprises India’s Communist Party (Maoists)
armed executives. These cover parts of:
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60% of India’s voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

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Programmatic Management of Tuberculosis Preventive
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Treatment in India(PMTPT) program for outstanding success
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with the highest Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment(TPT)
completion at the National level?
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b. Jammu
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c. Pulwama
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Doon International School Srinagar receives education

excellence award in Sri Lanka
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Excellence in Education-2023' during 2nd Indo-Lanka Khan Kul and Doud Kul are the two important canals of which
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Education Summit Award Ceremony-2023 organised recently of the following districts of J&K?
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in Sri Lanka. The school was awarded in presence of Sri Lankan a. Anantnag
Education Minister, Arvind Kumar, State Minister of
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Technology, Kanaka Herath and Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister of
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justice, Prisons Altairs. Invited as a special guest, Showkat c. Pulwama
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Hussain Khan Chairman of Doon International School d. Kupwara
Srinagar was extremely proud to share the achievement and
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Karan Singh inaugurated Silver Door in Raghunath Temple
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best adventure tourism destination award. The awards were
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given away at New Delhi by Union Minister of State for
Culture & Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal at a
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glittering function after the results of the survey were
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announced. The award has been given to the Tourism
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Department in recognition of its sustained efforts in
promoting Gulmarg as an adventure destination of
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international order.
Pattan village’s 'empowered' women propel water chestnut

industry
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the Baramulla district in North Kashmir, women are the
driving force behind the thriving dried water chestnut
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industry.Around 70 percent of women in the village are
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involved in this industry, serving as a lively example of
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women's empowerment.
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Community Radio Station launched at Drass
Community Radio Station (CRS) at Drass in UT of Ladakh was
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inaugurated by LT Gen Anendiya Sen Gupta, GOC Fire and Fury Crops,
here at Army GoodWill School (AGS). The radio station will cover Drass,
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the Shina Speaking town in Ladakh, and its surrounding villages and
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reach out to nearly 25 thousand citizens. The aim of the FM Radio
Station is to provide updates and information related to various Detailed Current Affairs of J&K
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relevant issues including government schemes, agriculture and rural
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development, education, youth and women empowerment etc.
March 2023
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plantation of 90 lakh saplings during the current fiscal year integration of agriculture with technology driven by Artificial
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(2022-2023). This initiative was launched by which of the Insemination and IoT for automation of practices, enhanced
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following states/Uts? resource use efficiency and profitability?
a. Ladakh
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b. J&K
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b. Ladakh
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c. Himachal Pradesh c. Haryana
d. Rajasthan d. Uttar Pradesh
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named “AZAAD”. Four statements are given below about G N
Azad. Identify the incorrect statement.
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districts were formed.
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Family Welfare from 2009-2014.
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c. He launched his new political party named ‘Democratic
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Azad Party’.
d. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in the year 2022.
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J&K Bank signed corporate agency agreement with LIC and
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Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, thus paving way for the Bank to
India’s first glass igloo restaurant has been opened in which sell the life insurance products of these two companies.
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of the following famous tourist destinations of J&K? Which of the following statements is NOT correct about J&K
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Bank?
a. Gulmarg
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a. J&K Bank recently launched a chatbot named ‘JIA’.
b. Sonamarg
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b. It was established in the year 1938 with an initial paid up
c. Pahalgam
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capital of Rs. 5 lacs
d. Sinthan Top
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c. The headquarters of J&K Bank are at Jammu.
d. It is a scheduled commercial bank and listed on BSE and
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NSE.
The National Science Day, commemorating the discovery of
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Raman effect, was celebrated at Islamic University of Science The Cultural Unit Kashmir, Department of Information and
and Technology Awantipora on 28th of February under the
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Public Relations J&K celebrated Zero Discrimination Day at
theme _____________.
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Joint Directorate of Information Kashmir. When in the Zero
a. Integrated approach in science and technology for Discrimination Day celebrated?
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sustainable future a. March 1
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b. Global science for global wellbeing b. March 2
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c. Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work c. March 3
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d. Radiation and Radioisotopes in Healthcare d. March 5
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Yudhvir Singh Charak, who hails from Jammu, was purchased Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) successfully completed the
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for Rs. 20 lakhs by which of the following Indian Premier excavation of the first tube of the Khellani Tunnel in Doda
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League franchises? district. This tunnel ( 1.574 Km long) is being built on which of
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a. Lucknow Super Giants the following National Highways in J&K?
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b. Mumbai Indians a. NH-144 A
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c. Kolkata Knight Riders b. NH- 501
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d. Sunrisers Hyderabad c. NH- 244
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d. NH-701
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Amir Feroze, who hails from Sopore Baramulla, has been
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called by which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for Which of the following districts of J&K has got Rs 42 crore
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trials? project for promotion of round the year Mushroom
cultivation?
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a. Kolkata Knight Riders
b. Lucknow Super Giants a. Samba
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b. Reasi
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c. Royal Challengers Benagaluru
c. Rajouri
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d. Sunrisers Hyderabad
d. Srinagar
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TELE-MANAS
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The Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across
States (Tele-MANAS) cell at the Institute of Mental Health and
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Neurosciences Srinagar (IMHANS) has received 42 distress
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calls across Jammu and Kashmir, since its launch on November
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4. Tele-MANAS is aimed at providing free tele-mental health
assistance, particularly to people in remote areas.
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A toll-free 24×7 helpline number (14416) has been set up
across the country including J&K, allowing callers to avail of
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services.
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b. Sarmad Hafeez b. Doda
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c. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari c. Rajouri
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d. Sehrish Asgar d. Poonch
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J&K Govt. reconstituted the Board of Directors of Jammu &
Kashmir Minerals Limited and Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar
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Mehta, is Chairman of the Board. Which of the following of low smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian
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statements is correct about J&K Minerals Limited? Army in Jammu?
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a. It was incorporated in the year 1958 a. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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b. It is the first PSU of J&K b. Oil And Natural Gas Corporation
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c. Its initial paid up capital was Rs. 800 lacs c. Oil India Limited
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d. NMDC holds 51% stake and J&K Govt. owns 49% stake in d. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
J&K Minerals Limited
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LG, Manoj Sinha, unveiled the statue of Maha Vir Chakra
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recipient Major Asharam Tyagi at which of the following
places?
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c. Jhajjar, Haryana
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d. Sitamarhi, Bihar
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DPR for 73-km stretch from Khannabal to Chandanwari to be
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin constructed at a cost of Rs 1800 Cr would be ready by 2023 to be
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Gadkari, announced that 110 KM Amarnath Marg road will followed by Chandanwari to Panjtarni and Baltal for 37 km stretch, to
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be constructed that will connect Khanabal to Baltal. It will be be constructed at a cost of Rs 3500 Cr.
a 4-lane road. The cost of the project is?
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He said that a 10.8 km long tunnel would also be constructed along
a. 7000 crore Sheshnag to Panchtarni stretch. The project once completed would
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reduce the distance from Srinagar to Amarnath cave shrine from three
b. 5300 crore
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days to 8-9 hours.
c. 6000 crore
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He also stated that the attempts were underway to complete the 670
d. 5500 crore km-long Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Green Expressway, being constructed at
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a cost of Rs 40,000 Cr before the imposition of Model Code of Conduct
(MCC) for the general elections next year.
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Nighat Shafi Pandit was seen in news recently. She has been
awarded Jamnalal Bajaj Award for the development and
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LG’s Rolling Cricket Tournament was organised at M A
Stadium, Jammu. Which of the following teams won the LG’s welfare of women and children in 2012. She is the founder of
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Rolling Cricket Trophy? which of the following non-governmental organizations?
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a. Anantnag a. Athrout (The Helping Hand)
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b. Jammu b. HELP Foundation
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c. Srinagar c. Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances
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(AFAD)
d. Kathua
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d. Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP)
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With an aim to celebrate entrepreneurship and foster
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entrepreneurial talent among the youth, the district Recently, Asia’s longest cycle race was flagged off from which
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administration of _________ held a first of its kind youth of the following cities?
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entrepreneurship festival in the district.
a. Srinagar
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a. Srinagar
b. Jammu
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b. Jammu
c. Guwahati
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c. Anantnag
d. New Delhi
d. Ganderbal
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the following are the cleanest cities of India?
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d. Srinagar and Kohima
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SARAS AJEEVIKA MELA
• The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is all set to begin
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J&K first female Formula car racer, Humaira Mushtaq,
received two awards on the occasion of International its second edition of the SARAS fair, also known as SARAS
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Women’s Day. She was awarded Mission Shakti Excellence Aajeevika Mela, being hosted by Jammu Kashmir Rural
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Award and FICCO FLO TRAILBLAZER ACHIEVERS Award. She Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), from March 15 this year at
Srinagar.
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hails from which district?
• The first edition was held in the month of February in
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Jammu, after a gap of a decade, which evoked great
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b. Srinagar response from the artisan community from across the
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c. Budgam country. It will be for the first time in the history of Jammu
d. Anantnag and Kashmir that the SARAS will have its second edition to
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be held in less than gap of a month.
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International Wushu Player, Jabeena Akhter, passed away
recently. She hailed from which of the following districts?
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b. Baramulla
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c. Budgam
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d. Shopian
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Statue of B R Ambedkar has been installed at R S Pora,
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Jammu. Ambedkar Jayanti is also celebrated as
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__________across the country.
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up a theme a. Parakaram Diwas
park to showcase Indian mythology, particularly the Ramayana and
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Mahabharata, near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district b. Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas
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and has sought investors for the project. c. Kisan Diwas
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According to the officials, the Katra Theme Park will combine
education and entertainment and of course, mythology will headline d. Equality Day
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Jammu and Kashmir's economic development, which aims to take a
different route.
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LG Sinha greeted people on Shri Guru Nabha Dass Jayanti.
Guru Nabha Dass was one of the greatest saints of the Bhakti
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movement. His Jayanti (birth anniversary) is celebrated on
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which date?
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a. 8 April
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b. 12 March
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c. 3 March
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died a natural death on March 15 after living a life of 11 years and Recently, Assam Rifles celebrated its ________ raising day on
already being a grandmother. The goat was the first ever animal that
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SKUAST-K produced through cloning. Her birth was a major
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development in veterinary science in Kashmir. The goat kid was born in a. 186th
2012 after the strenuous efforts of years put in by Dr Riaz Ahmad Shah b. 188th
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and six other researchers who brought cloned Noori, into the world on
c. 185th
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March 9, catapulting Kashmir straight into the international limelight.
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All her life, Noori lived at SKUAST and mothered seven kids, two female d. 189th
and five male.
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Assam Rifles celebrated its 188th Raising Day on Friday at its What is the estimated budget of the UT of J&K for the
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Laitkor Garrison, Shillong, and also at its various formations Financial Year 2023-24?
and units in the North East and Jammu and Kashmir. This
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a. 1.12 lakh crore
year the celebration of Raising Day was graced by the
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presence of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and
c. 1.10 lakh crore
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Development of the North East Region, G. Kishan Reddy, as
the Chief Guest.
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d. 1.18 lakh crore
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Dal Lake Lotus Stem Farmers Producer Company Ltd, an FPO
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Bola Nath Mullik Memorial All India Police Championship registered under the Companies Act, recently exported two
consignments of Nadru (Lotus stem) to which of the following
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kicked off in Srinagar. This championship is related to which of
countries?
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the following sports?
a. Football a. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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b. Lawn Tennis b. Netherlands
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c. Cricket c. UAE
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d. Wushu d. Germany
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Recently, Kashmiri Pandits celebrated Navreh festival on the
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banks of Dal lake. This festival is related to?
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b. Good harvest
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c. Onset of spring
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d. Birthday of Mata Sharika Devi
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In 2022, LG Sinha laid the foundation stone for Jhelum
Riverfront development to be developed on the lines of
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With an aim to improve forest cover in Jammu and Kashmir, the Forest
Department is all set to plant 1.5 crore plants this season which will Sabarmati riverfront. The riverfront project is being
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commence on International Day of Forests. International Day of implemented by Jal Shakti Department under the Srinagar
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Forests is celebrated on which date? Smart City project. What is the cost of the project?
a. 21 March
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a. 110 crore
b. 25 March
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b. 55 crore
c. 12 March
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c. 75 crore
d. 27 March
d. 88 crore
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Aerator cum Dancing Fountains inaugurated in Srinagar
J&K Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LC&MA) in a first-
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of-its-kind initiative has installed an aerator/fountain inside the Dal
Lake which shoots water up to 80 meters high. The aerator/fountain Recently, which of the following has become the first overseas
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called by the name “high jet” also features among the tallest water company to invest ( Foreign Direct Investment) in Jammu &
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shooters in the country and has a unique characteristic of shooting up Kashmir?
the water to an aerial vertical distance of around 80 metres with a mist.
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The aerator/fountain has been installed near Zabarwan Park Ghat. a. Lulu Group
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b. DP World
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c. Emaar
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d. Century Financial
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Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Mata Recently, who amongst the following has become the first
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Sharda Devi temple in Karnah sector. Karnah sector is located woman from Jammu and Kashmir to be awarded the Wildlife
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in which of the following districts of J&K? Conservation Award by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj
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a. Kupwara Sinha?
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c. Poonch b. Dilafroze Qazi
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d. Kathua c. Aliya Mir
d. Darakshan Andrabi
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J&K administration dropped Sher-e-Kashmir from the name
Famous Basohli painting from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua of police medal for gallantry and police medal for
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received GI tag. There were 8 other products for which meritorious service. Now, the medals will be known as J&K
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application was filed. Which of the following is NOT one of medal for gallantry and J&K medal for meritorious service
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b. Mushkbudji Rice (Anantnag) b. 2001
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c. Chikri Wood craft ( Rajouri) c. 2003
d. Anabeshai Grapes (Ganderbal)
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LG Sinha Among Indian Express List Of 100 Most Powerful Indians

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has figured in
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Sinha is at the 24th post. He is the 24th most powerful person in the Razdan pass, recently seen in news, connects ___________
nation as he is the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir UT. LG with the Kashmir valley.
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Sinha has not only managed to help the UT grow but has also brought
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the common man closer to the system, the Indian Express reported. a. Gurez valley
b. Karnah sector
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Significantly, the ranking of LG Sinha, who has secured a place in the
prestigious list of “Most Powerful Indians” consecutively for the third c. Uri
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time, has surged from 71 in 2022 to 24 this year.
d. Bufliaz
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The prestigious list included the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Minister for External Affairs
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Landslide Atlas of India: ISRO
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April 2023
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organise the “Baisakhi Mahotsav 2023” to celebrate Dogra culture Shakti, how many water bodies are there in the UT of J&K?
and heritage?
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a. 9765
a. Jammu & Kashmir
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b. 8765
b. Himachal Pradesh
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c. 7765
c. Punjab
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d. 10765
d. Ladakh
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As per the State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22, under which
category has J&K been placed?
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a. Front Runner
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b. Aspirant
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c. Contender
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d. Achiever
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“Gilded Cage: Years that made and unmade Kashmir” is a book
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authored by whom?
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a. Sandeep Bamzai
b. Ramchandra Guha
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c. Saifuddin Soz
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d. Z G Mohammad
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First ever J&K National Film Festival from June 15-20
The Jammu and Kashmir Film Development Council in collaboration with
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National Film Development Corporation and the Union Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, is organising the first-ever National Film
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Festival of Jammu and Kashmir from June 15-20.
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The idea behind this film festival is to highlight the film, music and creative
ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, along with its’ natural and social-
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cultural beauty that Jammu and Kashmir has been blessed with, to rest of
India and the world.
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The Indian filmmakers and music producers, artists have been invited to
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submit their original films — fiction, documentary, OTT Films or shorts and
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Music Videos for the first National Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir for a
chance to win numerous awards under three broad categories including
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Feature Films, Non-Feature Films and Music Videos.
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Sampark Abhiyan, Daksh Kisan (Skilling of farmers) and Kisan Sathi (IT year to commemorate the contribution of civil servants towards the
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Dashboard for digitisation of services for farmers)? development of the country.
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Dr. Shahid Choudhary and Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar have been selected
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in the category of Innovation and Aspirational District. Both of them
belong to J&K. The news about the Choudhary and Dr Sehrish was
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broken by the Union Territory Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on his
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official Twitter handle.
“Congratulations & best wishes to @MissionYouth_JK, @listenshahid,
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Dist. Baramulla, @DrSyedSehrish for prestigious Prime Minister’s
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Award for Excellence in Public Administration-2022 in category of
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Innovation (State) and Aspirational District Programme respectively.
Keep it up!,” Sinha Tweeted.
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List of products from J&K that are in News due to GI tag
application/reception
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Y20 Consultation event held at University of Kashmir
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As a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Youth 20 (Y20) group’s Y20
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Consultation was held at University of Kashmir from 10th – 11th May,
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2023 to consult the youth of the nation on ideas for a better tomorrow
and draft an agenda for action on ‘Climate Change and Disaster Risk
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Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life’, one of the five Y20
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themes.
eh
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Rare Alligator Gar Fish found in Dal Lake of Kashmir Goods and Services Tax
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In a rare discovery, the Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and
Management Authority (LCMA) have discovered a rare kind of fish for
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the first time in Dal Lake. According to the experts, the fish is called an
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'Alligator Gar' fish. The 'Alligator Gar' fish is native to Central and
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North America.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW) has declared CS, Arun Kumar Mehta recently inaugurated a week long mega Solar
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Government Degree College (GDC) of which district as the first Expo at Kashmir Haat, Exhibition Ground Srinagar. The Expo is being
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certified “Eat Right Campus” (ERC) in Academic category in Kashmir organized by J&K Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA). Who among
the following is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of
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valley for a period of two years?
JAKEDA?
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c. Baramulla
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Current Affairs of J&K (Nagaur). It is in which of the following states?
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India's first
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Recently, 6 km long Jhelum-Rajbagh Riverfront has been inaugurated by LG
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Manoj Sinha in Srinagar city. It is one of the projects of Srinagar Smart City Column A Column B
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Limited (SSCL). As per CEO SSCL, Srinagar is expected to become smart city by
Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela Doda
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which of the following years?
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Shiv Khori Mela Kishtwar
d. 2030
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Recently, foundation stone of ONGC National Disaster Mitigation Centre and Yatri
Niwas was laid in which of the following districts?
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a. Jammu
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b. Srinagar
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c. Anantnag
d. Ganderbal
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Recently, the first ever national conference of tribal writers was held in which of Recently, Statehood Day(s) of which of the following states was/were celebrated
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the following districts? at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar?
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a. Doda a. Telangana
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b. Jammu b. Goa
c. Srinagar c. West Bengal
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d. Reasi d. All of the above
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Water festival “Jashn-e-Dal” 2023 was organized by which of the following at
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KICC, Back lawns, Srinagar?
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a. J&K Police
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b. Chinar Corps (XV Corps)
c. J&K Lake Conservation and Management Authority
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d. Department of Culture
eh
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Vitasta Festival 2023
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Under “Polythene-free Jammu” initiative, Hardeep Singh Puri and LG Manoj Sinha
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launched bioplastic carry bag. This bioplastic carry bag has been developed by
which of the following organisations?
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C
a. Defence Research and Development Organisation
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b. Bharat Dynamics Limited
ja
ja
c. Greenpeace India
d. Ladakh Ecological Development and Environmental Group
eh
eh
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Recently, Blue Pansy butterfly was declared as the UT butterfly of J&K. Regarding
Blue Pansy, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
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Recently, Snow Leopard’s presence has been confirmed in Kishtwar National Park. a. Its binomial name is Junonia orithya.
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Regarding this national park, which of the following statements is correct? b. The Blue Pansy is a species of bright blue butterflies found in parts of
a. It is the largest national park in the UT of J&K area wise. Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and Africa.
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b. It was established in the year 1981. c. It is known as “viri mot” in Kashmiri because it is mostly found around willow
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trees.
c. The National Park encompasses the catchments of Kiar, Nath and Kibar Nalas,
all of which drain south-west into Marwah River (also known as Marusudar d. The process in which caterpillars turn into butterflies is called
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River) which joins the Chenab River just below the Kishtwar Town metamorphosis.
eh
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at Bhandarkoot village.
d. All of the above
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Which of the following departments has released the District Good Governance
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Index 2.0 for J&K?
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a. Directorate of Economics and Statistics
b. Planning Development and Monitoring Department
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c. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Reforms
ja
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d. Both a and b
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J-K's first-ever Panchayat rankings released
Jammu and Kashmir released the rankings of Panchayats under
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the Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme an initiative to assess
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the performance of these rural administrative units on key developmental
parameters.
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Harwan Panchayat of District Srinagar is at first rank. It is followed
by Palli (Samba), Balhama-A, and Khonmoh in 3rd spot.
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These rankings were released by CS, Arun Kumar Mehta.
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What is the rank of Jammu and Kashmir in the recently released NITI Aayog’s
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Health Index 2020-21?
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a. 5th
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b. 10th
c. 7th
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d. 12th
eh
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The Cannabis Research Project of CSIR – Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine
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(IIIM) Jammu is the first of its kind in India. The project has the potential to
produce export-quality medicine for __________
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a. Neuropathies
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b. Epilepsy
ja
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c. Cancer
d. All of the above
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Tazeem Fayaz won silver medal at Khelo India University Games 2023. She is
associated with which of the following sports?
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Tirupati Balaji temple was recently inaugurated in which of the following
districts? a. Wushu
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a. Jammu b. Judo
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b. Reasi c. Taekwondo
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c. Udhampur d. Boxing
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Indian Meteorological Department installed four new Doppler Weather Radars
Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari,
(DWRs): one in Uttarakhand, two in Himachal Pradesh and one in Jammu &
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informed that construction of Jaiswal bridge has been completed. This bridge has
Kashmir’s Banihal Top. Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, said that entire country
been constructed across which river?
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will be covered by doppler radars by _______.
a. Chenab
a. 2030
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b. 2025
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of the following places?
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received the license for import-export. Which of the following
“Desiccated Land-An American in Kashmir”, a book recently seen in
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statements about Mushqbudji is correct?
news, is written by who amongst the following?
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C
a. It is an aromatic rice variety indigenous to Kashmir valley.
a. Toni Morrison
b. Recently, GI application was filed for Mushqbudji.
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b. Ray Bradbury
c. Mushqbudji Revival Programme was carried out by SKUAST
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Kashmir’s Mountain Research Centre, Khudwani Anantnag in the c. Philip Roth
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year 2007. d. David Lepeska
d. All of the above
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Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) is a project funded by Recently, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has notified how
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World Bank. Recently, World Bank released a report in which it said many crafts from Kashmir as “Notified Handicrafts” thereby
acknowledging the scores of artisans associated with the crafts?
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that ________ of contracts under JTFRP have been completed.
a. 68.4% a. 15
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following districts of J&K? Srinagar based Chinar Corps (XV Corps)?
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a. Baramulla a. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai
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b. Anantnag b. Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla
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Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta, recently launched which of the
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Chatapal, the unexplored tourist heaven recently seen in news, is
located in which of the following districts? following apps under the Aapka Mobile Hamara Daftar initiative?
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a. Anantnag a. Mobile Dost
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b. Srinagar b. Mobile Sathi
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Recently, who among the following was appointed by LG Manoj Sinha What is the rank of University of Kashmir in the recently released
National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2023 among
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as the new J&K State Election Commissioner?
universities?
a. Dr. Kalsotra
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a. 33rd
b. Alok Kumar
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b. 52nd
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oldest football tournament, that is going to be held in Kokrajhar,
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c. Sonamarg
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Recently, two 100 bedded makeshift state-of-the-art hospitals were
Recently, foundation stone of new High Court complex of J&K & built by DRDO at Baltal and Chandanwari for providing better
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Ladakh was laid at Raika area in Jammu by who amongst the healthcare facilities to Amarnath pilgrims. Kalhana, the famous
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a. LG Manoj Sinha ______________
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superannuation for university professors from 62 to __________
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territories have already implemented groundwater laws based on
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Modi as a guest at the annual Bastille Day parade?
3. Prime Minister of France Élisabeth Borne was gifted with a Marble Inlay Work
a. France
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b. Japan precious stones.
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Recently, which of the following products from Jammu & Kashmir have received
the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in gold category for its Rural
the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
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Livelihoods Mission?
a. Makhmali cherry and Ambri apple
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b. Anabeshai grapes and Chikri woodcraft
b. Kerala
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c. Chikri woodcraft and Mushqbudji rice
c. Karnataka
d. Lotus stem and Organic walnuts
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Nowshera tunnel is being built by Border Roads Organization (BRO) under project
Sampark on which of the following National Highways?
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d. NH-244A
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Recently, bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha to include Gadda Brahmin, Koli,
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Paddari Tribe and Pahari Ethnic Group in the Scheduled Tribe List from which of Some Acts that have recently been amended
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the following states/UTs? 1. J&K Reorganization Act, 2019
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Recently, it was informed that North India’s first river rejuvenation project “River
Devika Project” is nearing completion. Which of the following statements about
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Devika river is NOT correct? Recently, which of the following companies has launched its first-ever floating
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a. Devika river originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in Udhampur store on Dal Lake in Srinagar, under its programme “I Have Space”?
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district of Jammu and Kashmir and flows down towards western Punjab (now in a. Meesho
Pakistan) where it merges with the Ravi river.
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river Ganga. c. Amazon India Ande
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d. The work on the project was started in March 2022 * under the National River 200
Conservation Plan (NRCP).
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Recently, the 9th India International MSME Expo and Summit 2023 was
inaugurated in which of the following cities?
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a. New Delhi
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d. Surat
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According to the recently released Performance Grading Index 2.0 2021-22 by the
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Ministry of Education, J&K has been placed in which category?
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a. Daksh
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c. Akanshi – 2
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Recently, 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were
named after Param Vir Chakra awardees. Among these 21 islands, the largest
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island was named after the first Param Vir Chakra awardee, ___________, who
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lost his life in action on Nov 3, 1947 while fighting Pakistani infiltrators near
Srinagar airport.
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a. Somnath Sharma
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b. Joginder Singh
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c. G S Salaria
d. Vikram Batra
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Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship scheme of Ministry of Jal Shakti launched in the
year 2019, aims to provide how many litres of water/person/day?
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a. 50
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b. 55
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c. 60
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d. 45
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India has deployed a squadron of MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to
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handle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese fronts. Who among the
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following is currently serving as the Chief of the Air staff of India?
a. Manoj Pande
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b. R Hari Kumar
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c. V R Chaudhari
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d. Anil Chauhan
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Kaobal Gali will connect Gurez valley to which of the following places?
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a. Kargil
b. Poonch
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c. Uri
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d. Karnah sector
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Begum Samru was recently seen in news. She was __________
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a. A tall girl picked up from the streets of Delhi by a Kotha owner who went on
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to rule a prosperous kingdom for 55 years.
b. Concubine of Yusuf Shah Chak before his marriage to Habba Khatoon.
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c. Only female commander of Queen Didda’s army.
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d. Founder of Sumbal area in Bandipora.
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J&K Police has bagged the second highest police medals in the country on
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Independence Day. How many medals in total have been awarded on the Recently, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has released the new edition of the
occasion of 77th Independence day 2023? Constitution of India in which of the following languages?
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a. 754 a. Kashmiri
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b. 954 b. Dogri
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c. 854 c. Santhali
d. Pahari
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d. 1054
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Recently, Tulip Garden in Srinagar entered into the World Book of Records
(London) as the largest tulip garden in Asia. Regarding Tulip Garden Srinagar,
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which of the following statements is/are correct?
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a. It is named as Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden.
b. It was opened in the year 2007 and is situated at the base of Zabarwan
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mountain range.
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c. The Jammu and Kashmir administration annually organises a tulip festival
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that aims to showcase the range of flowers in this garden as part of their
tourism efforts.
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Recently, Ved Kumari Ghai passed away. She was associated with which of the Recently, an MoU was signed between Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
following fields? Jammu & ______________ to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
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a. Politics a. SIDBI
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b. Literature b. State Bank of India (SBI)
c. Acting
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c. J&K Bank
d. Sports
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d. JKIDFC
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Recently, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
(NIPCCD) conducted a three-day Refresher Training Programme on Mission
Vatsalya, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development,
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at its Regional Centre in Mohali.
Fund sharing pattern under Mission Vatsalya
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Mission Vatsalya
• Mission Vatsalya is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to achieve the 1. Funds to states will be approved through the Mission Vatsalya Project
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objectives of child protection and development under the Sustainable Approval Board (PAB), which will be chaired by the WCD Secretary, who
Development Goals (SDGs). will scrutinise and approve annual plans and financial proposals received
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• It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021-22 from states and UTs for release of grants.
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as a revamped version of the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), which 2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and has been implemented in partnership
was started in 2010. with state governments and UT administrations, with a fund-sharing pattern
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• The mission covers all children in need of care and protection, such as orphans, in a 60:40 ratio.
street children, abandoned children, children in conflict with the law, children
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affected by natural disasters, children with disabilities, children with HIV/AIDS, 3. However, for the eight states in the Northeast — as well as Himachal
etc. Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the UT of Jammu and Kashmir — the Centre and
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state/UT’s share will be 90:10.
• The mission also focuses on child rights, advocacy and awareness, along with
strengthening the juvenile justice system.
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Recently, Karolina Bielawska visited Kashmir. Regarding Karolina, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
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Which of the following banks has recently opened its branch in Srinagar?
a. She is from Poland.
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a. IndusInd Bank
b. She was crowned Miss World 2021 at the 70th edition of the pageant at San
Juan, Puerto Rico. b. Bandhan Bank
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c. She was crowned Miss Polonia in 2019. c. India Post Payments Bank
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d. All of the above d. Indian Overseas Bank
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Who among the following has been appointed as a member of a high-level
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committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of
simultaneous elections?
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a. Farooq Abdullah
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b. Ghulam Nabi Azad
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c. Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami
d. Jitendra Singh
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A study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has confirmed the presence of only Column A Column B
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Kashmir Musk Deer in the _____________
1. Bangus Adventure Festival A. Jammu
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a. Western Himalayas
b. Eastern Himalayas 2. Gulmarg Festival B. Kupwara
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c. Northern Himalayas 3. Third edition of Film Festival C. Kulgam
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d. Southern Himalayas
4. Veshav Literary Festival D. Baramulla
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Recently, at the G20 summit, out of various gifts given to the G20 Leaders, one is
the Pashmina Shawl. Regarding Pashmina, which of the following statements
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is/are correct?
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a. It is a type of wool and is obtained from breeds of mountain goats found in
the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh.
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b. Pashmina has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the year 2008.
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c. In 2019, the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) published an Indian standard for
identification, marking and labelling the Pashmina Shawls for its purity.
eh
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d. All of the above
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List of Products from J&K that have received the prestigious Geographical
Indications (GI) tag so far:
1. Saffron 9. Sulai Honey
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2. Pashmina 10. Bhaderwah Rajmah
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3. Walnut wood carving 11. Mushqbudji Rice
In the year 2013, a 19.88 carat cushion-shaped sapphire from Paddar area
4. Kani shawl 12. Basholi Paintings
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(Kishtwar) smashed all records after it was sold for $3,483,017 (nearly Rs.20
5. Hand knotted carpets 13. Chikri wood craft crores) at an auction in Geneva, Switzerland. What was the name of that sapphire
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6. Sozani craft 14. Basholi Pashmina woollen products gemstone?
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7. Khatamband a. Star of Kashmir
8. Paper Machie b. Crown of Kashmir
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c. Koh-e-noor of Kashmir
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Products that will receive the GI tag soon: d. Jewel of Kashmir
1. Kaladi
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2. Anardana
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Recently, LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Golf Tournament Recently, Kashmir Folk Festival was organized by Jammu & Kashmir Academy of
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at Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. The tournament is being organised by Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. JKAACL was
which of the following Central Public Service Enterprises (CPSEs)? established in which of the following years?
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a. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) a. 1972
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b. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) b. 1989
c. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)
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c. 1958
d. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
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d. 1997
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Who among the following has become the first Indian women to be included in
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the jury panel at Asian Games 2023?
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a. Aliya Mir
b. Bilquis Mir
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c. Archana Sardana
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d. Ayeera Chisti
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More info: Recently, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released
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the ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’. As per this report, which of the
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making preparations for a significant training following is the largest producer of wool in India?
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maneuver named 'Trishul,' set to occur in the northern region of India, adjacent
to the borders with China and Pakistan. As stated by the IAF, the exercises are set a. Rajasthan
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to take place across various areas within the northern sector, encompassing b. Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Punjab. The drills will c. Maharashtra
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feature the participation of prominent fighter aircraft fleets, such as the Rafale,
Mirage 2000, and Su-30MKIs. d. Andhra Pradesh
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Key highlights of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022 500 farmers of which of the following places have switched from traditional
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1. Largest producer of Milk-------Rajasthan maize and paddy to growing of different shades of yellow coloured marigold?
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2. Largest producer of Eggs-------Andhra Pradesh a. Kellar Valley (Bhaderwah)
3. Largest producer of Meat-------Maharashtra b. Kokernag (Anantnag)
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4. Largest producer of Wool-------Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, c. Lolab Valley (Kupwara)
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Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh -
d. Yusmarg (Budgam)
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Column I Column II
a. Khellani tunnel
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1. Bhagat Bridge A. Samba
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d. Sela tunnel 3. Jaiswal Bridge C. Kupwara
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4. Chenab rail bridge D. Ramban
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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a community Recently, the President has launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat
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radio, a first-of-its-kind in the Union Territory, at the University of Jammu. What Abhiyan’ and announced the Nikshay 2.0 portal as well. Regarding TB, which of
is the name of the radio station?
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the following statements is/are correct?
a. 92.8 FM - Yuva JU a. TB is a bacterial disease.
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b. 91.2 FM - Dhwani JU b. Bedaquiline is a crucial drug in the treatment of multidrug resistant TB
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c. 93.5 FM – Vidyarthi JU patients for whom the first-line drug treatment has stopped working.
c. India has set a target to eliminate TB by the end of the year 2025.
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d. 96.2 FM – Ujjwal JU
d. All of the above
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Recently, North-Tech Symposium 2023 was organised at which of the following
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Column A Column B places?
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1. Hatchmarg, Kupwara A. Cement capital of Kashmir a. IIT, Jammu
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2. Kishtwar B. Venice of Kashmir
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c. University of Kashmir, Srinagar
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3. Khrew, Pulwama C. Tomato village of Kashmir d. High Altitude Warfare School, Gulmarg
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4. Srinagar D. Land of sapphire and saffron
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Recently, India and Pakistan attended Indus Water Treaty meeting, convened by
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the neutral expert, in Vienna. It is the capital of which of the following countries?
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a. Austria
b. Cyprus
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c. Belarus
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d. Poland
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Recently, LG Manoj Sinha virtually attended the launch ceremony of PM
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Vishwakarma Scheme. Regarding PM Vishwakarma scheme, which of the following
‘World’s largest Cedar tree’ has been found in which of the following districts of
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statements is NOT correct?
Jammu & Kashmir?
a. It is a central sector scheme, fully funded by the Government of India.
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a. Doda
b. Ministry of MSME will be the nodal ministry for the scheme.
b. Kishtwar
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c. Its initial outlay is Rs. 10,000 crore.
c. Kupwara
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d. The scheme is designed to uplift traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in
d. Shopian
various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and
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sculpting, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage and integrating them into
the formal economy and global value chains.
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What percentage of villages in Jammu & Kashmir have achieved “ODF Plus”
Model Status under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G)?
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a. 80%
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b. 90%
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c. 95%
d. 100%
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Recently, 31st meeting of Northern Zonal Council, chaired by Union Minister Amit
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Shah, was held in which of the following cities?
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a. Amritsar
b. Srinagar
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c. Dharamshala
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d. Dehradun
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On World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Rural Tourism has awarded Dawar as the According to the recently released National Manufacturing Innovation Survey
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best tourism village. Dawar is a small village located in which of the following (NMIS) 2021-22, which of the following is the most “innovative” manufacturing
districts of J&K? State?
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a. Baramulla a. Karnataka
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b. Bandipora b. Telangana
c. Kupwara
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c. Tamil Nadu
d. Shopian
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d. Gujarat
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Har Shikhar Tiranga
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Mountaineers of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS)
in Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh are on a unique expedition named Har Shikhar Tiranga
(HST). The team is in the midst of a mission to hoist the national flag on the highest point
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of every state of India for the first time.
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• Mt Purgyal:: Himachal Pradesh
• Mt Gorichin:: Arunachal
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• Mt Jongsong:: Sikkim
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• Someshwar Fort:: Bihar
• Anamudi:: Kerala
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• Doddabetta:: Tamil Nadu
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• Kalsubai:: Maharashtra
• Reo Purgyil:: Himachal
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• Guru Shikhar:: Rajasthan
• Nun Peak:: border of J&K and Ladakh
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Due to eutrophication, red algal bloom was recently seen in which of the Recently, Kaladi received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Regarding Kaladi and other products that have recently received the GI tag, which
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following lakes of Jammu & Kashmir?
of the following statements is correct?
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a. Dal Lake
a. Kaladi is a ripened cheese product of Udhampur district.
b. Wular Lake
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b. GI application of 8 products was filed with the support of NABARD.
c. Nigeen Lake
c. So far, 7 out of these 8 products from J&K have received the GI tag in recent
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d. Mansar Lake times.
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d. All of the above
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Flags Off SMVD Narayana Healthcare TB Mukt
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Express (Chalo Chale TB Ko Harane)
The Government of India has designated three wildlife sanctuaries/NPs in Kashmir
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Recently, Union Minister Jitendra Singh flagged off the “TB-Mukt Express,” a
mobile medical van under the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana healthcare Valley as ‘eco-sensitive zones’. These are Dachigam national park, Thajwas (Baltal)
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initiative. This van will travel to various villages in his parliamentary constituency and Overa- Aru wildlife sanctuaries. Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are declared under
of Udhampur, promoting the slogan “Chalo Chale TB ko Harane” (let’s defeat TB). which of the following acts?
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a. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
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b. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
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c. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
d. Environmental Protection Act, 1986
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Kashmir valley has lost 6000 hectares of paddy land in the last 7 years. Which of
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the following is/are the main reason(s) behind the shrinking paddy lands in the News related to Mushqbudji
valley?
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Mushqbudji, the indigenous aromatic rice variety from Kashmir, is likely to get a
a. Using the paddy land for construction purposes. major boost in its yield with the Jammu and Kashmir authorities planning to
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b. Converting the paddy land into orchards for more economic benefits. expand its cultivation area to 5,000 hectares in the next three years, a senior
official has said. According to experts at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of
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c. Growing vegetables on paddy land.
Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), this high-cost traditional variety
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d. All of the above of rice was on the verge of extinction and was pushed to a few pockets of the
Valley because of its susceptibility to blast disease.
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-angaisease
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Recently, who among the following has been nominated by Directorate of Rural Jammu and Kashmir has made a momentous stride by ranking second in Water
Sanitation, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as the ambassador for
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Quality Monitoring and Surveillance at the national level. Which goal of
the “War Against Waste”, which is an initiative to tackle sanitation challenges in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) talks about ‘universal access to clean
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rural areas of J&K? water & sanitation’?
a. Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardee Major Somnath Sharma
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a. SDG 3
b. Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardee Lance Naik Karam Singh b. SDG 5
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c. Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardee Major Dhan Singh Thapa c. SDG 6
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d. Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardee Captain Bana Singh d. SDG 8
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Column A Column B
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1. Anthracite A. Kupwara
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2. Lithium B. Baramulla
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3. Marble C. Udhampur
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4. Graphite D. Reasi
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Annual Urs (death anniversary) of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (a.r) was recently
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In the first ever polls held since Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory (UT) observed at Central Kashmir’s Charar-e-sharief on 14 October, 2023. Regarding
in 2019, National Conference-Congress combine swept the election to the 26- Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (a.r), which of the following statements is/are correct?
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member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil, bagging 22 seats. a. Noor-ud-Din was born in modern-day village Qaimoh in Kulgam district in
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Both NC and INC are part of I.N.D.I.A bloc. What is the full form of I.N.D.I.A? 1377 AD to Salar Sanz and Sadra, also called Sadra Moji or Sadra Deddi.
a. Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
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b. He is also known as Alamdar-e-Kashmir (Flagbearer of Kashmr) though his
b. Inclusive National Development Inter Party Alliance original name was Nund Reshi.
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c. Indian National Development Insight Alliance c. On the day of Urs, thousands of devotees from different areas of Valley
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d. Indian National Development and Infrastructure Alliance participate in the holy event of cloth changing (PoshakBandi) at Charara-e-
Sharief, Budgam.
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d. All of the above
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Recently, CRPF Women Bike Expedition from Lal Chowk, Srinagar was flagged off
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by LG Sinha. The expedition will traverse more than 2134 KMs and reach Column I Column II
______________ on 31st of October, 2023.
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a. Ekta Nagar, Gujarat 1. Wildlife Week A. April
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b. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 2. Poshan Maah B. October
c. Darbhanga, Bihar
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3. World Immunisation Week C. January
d. Gwaliar, Madhya Pradesh
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4. National Road Safety Week D. September
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Recently, Ayushman Utkrishtata Puraskaar (Ayushman Excellence Awards) 2023
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for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has been presented to states.
Which of the following states has received this award for highest digital health
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records linked with ABHA per lakh population? Which of the following tunnels is located in Ramban district?
C
a. Uttar Pradesh a. T5 Tunnel
b. Rajasthan b. Maroge Tunnel
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c. Maharashtra c. Navyug Tunnel
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d. Andhra Pradesh d. All of the above
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eh
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Recently, Draupadi Murmu arrived in Srinagar for a two day visit to the UT of a. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed MoU with J&K govt.
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Jammu & Kashmir. Regarding President Draupadi Murmu, which of the following to promote skill development.
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statements is/are correct? b. Recently, J&K govt. transferred 158 kanals of land to the Ministry of Defence
a. She is the 15th president of Republic of India. and 3998 kanals to MoHFW for the construction of two All India Institute of
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b. She belongs to Santhal tribe of Odisha. Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in J&K.
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ja
c. She has also served as the governor of Jharkhand state. c. Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a ban on Jammu & Kashmir Democratic
Freedom Party (JKDFP), a political outfit led by Shabir Ahmad Shah.
eh
eh
d. All of the above
d. Chinar War Memorial is located at Udhampur, Jammu.
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Recently LG Sinha met PM Narendra Modi and presented to him Saffron flowers
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(Kong posh). Regarding Kashmir saffron, which of the following statements is NOT
Match the following: correct?
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Column I Column II a. Saffron is known as ‘bahukam’ in Sanskrit and is cultivated in wudars of
Pampore only in Kashmir valley.
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1. Sanskriti Mahotsav A. Kathua b. Lacha and Mongra are the two varieties of saffron.
C
c. To boost saffron trade, India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre
2. J&K Open 2023 B. Ramban
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(IIKSTC) has been established at Dusoo Pampore in South Kashmir’s Pulwama
district.
ja
ja
3. Basohli Mahotsav C. Jammu
d. Saffron was awarded GI tag in the year 2020.
eh
eh
4. Tulip Garden D. Srinagar
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Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has proposed building a
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Recently, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha has released a natural gas pipeline between Jammu and Srinagar to help meet the energy needs
book titled “Warrior on Wheels-Wheelchair to Padma Shri”. It is about who in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Regarding natural gas, which of the
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amongst the following? following statements is NOT correct?
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a. Sumit Antil a. Natural gas is a fossil fuel.
b. Jyoti Amge
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b. The main component of natural gas is methane.
c. Dr Kanubhai Tailor c. Many by-products are extracted while processing of natural gas like propane,
ja
ja
d. Arunima Sinha ethane, butane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen etc.
eh
eh
d. Russia is the largest producer of natural gas in the world.
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es
Pick the incorrect match:
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a. HAUSLA Scheme---Free access to credit, handholding support to strengthen
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entrepreneurial initiatives in tourism sector.
C
b. PAVAAZ Scheme--- Government will provide a subsidy of 25% on freight
charges, in a bid to carry perishable fruits through Air Cargo.
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c. TEJASWANI Scheme---To promote entrepreneurship among young women.
ja
ja
d. MUMKIN Scheme---Unemployed youth are facilitated to procure small
commercial vehicles, on subsidized basis, to establish a sustainable livelihood
eh
eh
line in the transport sector.
Sh
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es
es
Recently, LG Sinha inaugurated an all-weather glass-ceiling AC train called
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Year 2023 marks the 4th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation. Regarding Article Vistadome Coach in the valley. Regarding Indian Railways, which of the following
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370, which of the following statements is/are correct? statements is/are correct?
a. It was introduced into the draft constitution by N Gopalaswami Ayyangar as
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C
a. Indian Railways has set a target to become carbon neutral by the year 2030.
Article 306 A.
b. Jaya Verma Sinha has recently been appointed as the first woman chairperson
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b. On 17 October 1949, Article 370 was added to the Indian constitution. of Railway Board.
c. It permitted J&K to draft its own Constitution and restricted the Indian
ja
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c. Indian Railways was nationalised in the year 1951.
Parliament's legislative powers in the state.
d. All of the above
eh
eh
d. All of the above
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es
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As per the recent information, 5th Phase of Back to Village (B2V) Programme will
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be conducted in the last week of October in the UT of J&K. When was the first
phase of B2V Programme launched?
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a. 2018
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b. 2019
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c. 2020
eh
eh
d. 2021
Sh
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More info
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The B2V Programme is aimed at involving the people and Government officials in Who among the following has been appointed as the new Director General of
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a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development in the rural areas. J&K Police?
The Four Pillars of Back to Village
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a. B S Bedi
The ambitious programme has four main goals namely energising panchayats, b. Rashmi Ranjan Swain
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collecting feedback on delivery of government schemes and programmes,
c. K Rajendra Kumar
capturing specific economic potential and undertaking assessment.
ja
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d. M M Khajooria
The program seeks to energise Panchayats and direct development efforts in rural
eh
eh
areas through community participation.
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The Phase-I of B2V programme was launched in the year 2019.
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Thank you. . .
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November 2023
Recently, GI tag was awarded to Kishtwar saffron. Regarding saffron, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
a. Kishtwar’s saffron production area is locally called as ‘Mandal’.
b. The most expensive harvest of saffron, popularly known as Kumkum, is also a
key cash crop in Jammu’s isolated mountainous district of Kishtwar.
c. Globally, Iran is the largest producer of saffron.
d. All of the above
Additional Info.
List of products from Ladakh that have recently received the GI tag:
1. Raktsey Karpo (apricot)
2. Ladakh Pashmina
3. Ladakhi Wood Carving
4. Ladakh Sea Buckthorn
Key Facts about Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae L) a shrub which produces an orange-yellow coloured
edible berry is sour in taste but rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C.
Ladakh Sea Buckthorn is a vital crop in Union Territory of Ladakh, with 90% of its
production originating from the region.
It is also popularly known as 'Wonder Plant', “Ladakh Gold”, “Golden Bush” or
“Gold Mine”.
In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan region, generally in dry
areas such as the cold deserts of Ladakh and Spiti.
It is a soil-binding plant which prevents soil-erosion, checks siltation in rivers and
helps preserve floral biodiversity.
Recently, two Royal Bengal Tigers were brought to Jamboo Zoo (North India’s
largest zoo) from Arignar Anna Zoological Park. This park is located in which of
the following states?
a. West Bengal
b. Karnataka
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Tamil Nadu
More info
A pair of Royal Bengal Tiger, the national animal, is reaching Jambu zoo in Jammu
from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Gharial, Marsh
crocodiles and Black Bucks will follow them. Earlier on November 8, an adult pair
of Asiatic lions was brought to Jambu zoo from Sakkarburg, Zoological Park,
Junagarh in Gujarat.
The tiger pair, aged nine years, will reach Jammu by train. The pair of tigers are
being brought here in exchange for a pair of Himalayan Black Bears from Jambu
Zoo to Arignar Anna Zoological Park as part of an animal exchange programme.”
Recently which of the following states has been awarded the “Best Marine State”
award during the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, Ahmedabad?
a. Karnataka
b. Gujarat
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Andhra Pradesh
More info
Andhra Pradesh was awarded as the Best Marine State.
Uttar Pradesh awarded as the Best Inland State award.
Assam as the Best Himalayan region and North Easter State award.
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) was awarded as the Best Marine District.
Seoni (Madhya Pradesh) won the Best Inland District.
Kamrup (Assam) the Best Himalayan and North Eastern District.
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) won the Best District in the Union Territories
category.
Recently, 37th National Games were held in Goa. What was the rank of J&K in the
final medal tally?
a. 10th
b. 20th
c. 14th
d. 8th
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has collaborated with which of the
following to offer a specialised one-year-long Skill to Enterprise Module (STEM)
programme for students in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh?
a. NABARD
b. SIDBI
c. RBI
d. NPCI
31st of October every year is celebrated as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta
Diwas). This day marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Regarding
Sardar Patel, which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. He was the given the title of ‘Sardar’ by a woman in Bardoli at the time of
Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928.
b. He is also known as ‘Iron man of India’ and ‘Bismarck of India’.
c. He has served as the first deputy prime minister and home minister of
independent India.
d. All of the above
Recently, Srinagar Sector CRPF launched “CRPF Cup 2023 T20 Cricket
Tournament” at the iconic Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. When does CRPF
celebrate its raising day?
a. 27 July
b. 10 March
c. 8 October
d. 14 January
More info
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremony of CRPF T20
Cricket Cup 2023 and felicitated the winner, runner-up and other outstanding
players of the tournament.
The final was played between MLA Gymkhana Club Budgam and Kashmir Tigers
Lal Chowk. MLA Gymkhana Club Budgam emerged as the winner of the
tournament.
Recently, a fleet of 75 e-buses were flagged off by LG Sinha in Srinagar. A total of
100 e-buses will ply on the roads of Srinagar, marking a significant step towards
achieving carbon neutrality. India has a target to become carbon neutral by
_______
a. 2050
b. 2060
c. 2070
d. 2065
Recently, a two day ‘Shikara festival’, aimed to promote Kashmir and Kashmiriyat,
was organized by the Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society at which of
the following places?
a. Srinagar
b. Jammu
c. Delhi
d. Bhubaneshwar
Recently, which of the following states/UTs has been adjudged as the top
performing state/UT in celebrating the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav?
a. Jammu & Kashmir
b. Haryana
c. Gujarat
d. Rajasthan
Recently, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, unveiled the statue of
Maratha king (Chhatrapati Shivaji) in which of the following districts of J&K?
a. Reasi
b. Kathua
c. Kupwara
d. Bandipora
In a unique initiative, LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ‘Gyanodaya Express –
College on Wheels’ train at Katra Railway Station in Reasi district. Carrying 700
female students from various universities in the Union Territory, the Gyanodaya
Express is set to traverse through multiple states with an educational focus.
Jammu and Kashmir Police will now use GPS tracker devices fitted on anklets to
monitor terror-accused individuals out on bail. What is the full form of GPS?
a. Geographic Processing System
b. Global Positioning System
c. Global Processing System
d. Geographic Positioning System
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has partnered with which of the following
courier service providers for speedy delivery of prasad boxes to devotees across
the country?
a. Delhivery
b. DTDC
c. Ecom Express
d. Fastbeetle
Column A Column B
1. 1.08 Km long viaduct A. Sinthan, Kishtwar
2. Snow -skiing event B. Poonch
3. Yashaswini C. Cross-country women bike

expedition
4. Budha Amarnath Yatra D. Ramban
Recently, first ever Lavender Farm has been inaugurated in which of the following
districts of J&K?
a. Doda
b. Kathua
c. Pulwama
d. Bandipora
Thank you. . .
December 2023
Who among the following has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of UT
of J&K?
a. Atal Dullo
b. Sarmad Hafeez
c. Pradip Kumar Tripathi
d. Umang Narula
Recently, LG Manoj Sinha has unveiled a statue of General Zorawar Singh at
Jammu University. General Zorawar Singh is also known as?
a. Conqueror of Himalayas
b. Destroyer of Kingdoms
c. Hind ki Chadar (Shield of India)
d. Shaheed-e-Azam
Recently, historic Jhiri Mela was celebrated in Jhiri village in the outskirts of
Jammu city. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the great sacrifice of
Baba Jitto. The festival is also known as
a. Festival of festivals
b. Farmer’s fair
c. Makar Sakranti
d. Navreh
J&K recently hosted a cricket match of Legends League Cricket tournament at
which of the following stadiums?
a. Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium
b. M A stadium
c. Bakshi Stadium
d. Bijbehara cricket ground
Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation
(Amendment) Bill 2023
What is the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023:
It seeks to amend Section 2 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004.
The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 provided reservation in jobs and
admission in professional institutions to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes
(STs), and other socially and educationally backward classes.
The amendment Bill suggests a change in the nomenclature of a section of people
who were earlier described as “weak and underprivileged classes (social castes)"
to "other backward classes'.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023:
• It seeks to amend the 2019 Act and provide representation in the Legislative
Assembly to the Kashmiri Migrants and displaced persons from the PoK.
• It seeks to nominate two members from the Kashmiri migrant community, with
one nominee being a woman and the power of the lieutenant governor to
nominate one person representing the displaced persons from Pakistan-
occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the Legislative Assembly.
• Section 15A---will deal with the nomination of two Kashmiri migrants to LA of
J&K
• Section 15B--- will deal with the nomination of one person from the displaced
persons from PoK.
• This bill proposes to increase the total number of seats in the Jammu and
Kashmir legislative assembly from 107 to 114, of which 7 would be reserved for
scheduled caste members and 9 seats for legislators from scheduled tribes.
Recently, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated an online booking
facility for the passenger ropeway from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan to the
Bhairon Ji Temple for the convenience of the visiting pilgrims. This passenger
ropeway is located in which of the following districts of J&K?
a. Reasi
b. Udhampur
c. Jammu
d. Poonch
Accession Day is celebrated on 26th of October every year in J&K. This day marks
the accession of the J&K with the Union of India. Regarding this, which of the
following statements is NOT correct?
a. At the time of independence, only two princely states had refused to join the
dominion of India: Hyderabad and J&K.
b. The Instrument of Accession (IoA) was signed on 26th of October, 1947.
c. The IoA was signed by the then Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu &
Kashmir, Hari Singh.
d. Accession Day was declared as a public holiday in the year 2020.
Recently, who amongst the following has been appointed as the youth voter
awareness ambassador for Jammu and Kashmir?
a. Sachin Tendulkar
b. Suresh Raina
c. MS Dhoni
d. Irfan Pathan
According to the recently released “Crime in India 2022” report by the National
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which of the following is the safest city in India?
a. Pune
b. Srinagar
c. Hyderabad
d. Kolkata
Rasikh Salam was recently picked up by Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs. 20
lacs during the IPL 2024 auctions. He hails from which of the following districts of
J&K?
a. Kulgam
b. Anantnag
c. Srinagar
d. Shopian
More info:
Rasikh Salam Dar, who hails from Kulgam district, has been picked up by Delhi
Capital at his base price of Rs. 20 lacs during the IPL 2024 auctions.
Abid Mushtaq, who is an all-rounder, was also purchased by the Rajasthan Royals
at his base price of Rs. 20 lacs. He hails from Doda district.
Recently, a rare musk deer was rescued by the wildlife officials from North
Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The biological name of musk deer is Moschus
cupreus and is known as _____ in Kashmiri.
a. Haaput
b. Roose Kett
c. Hangul
d. Markhour
‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ agenda is a comprehensive vision plan by the GOI, aiming
to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. It was launched by who
amongst the following?
a. Draupadi Murmu
b. Narendra Modi
c. Jagdeep Dhankar
d. Manoj Sinha
According to the recently released 5th edition of the “Logistics Ease Across
Different State (LEADS) 2023” report, Jammu & Kashmir UT has been placed in
which category?
a. Achievers
b. Fast Movers
c. Aspirers
d. None of the above
Ministry of Home Affairs has declared ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir’ as
'Unlawful Association’ under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
Act (UAPA) 1967. It was led by who amongst the following?
a. Yasin Malik
b. Umar Farooq
c. Masarat Alam
d. Shabir Ahmad Shah
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister of Social Justice and
Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated “Purple Festival”. It is related to
which of the following?
a. Lavender
b. Disabled persons
c. Saffron
d. LGBTQ community
Who among the following para archers from J&K will be honoured with the
Arjuna award 2023?
a. Sheetal Devi
b. Archana Sardana
c. Chaya Mughal
d. Afreen Hyder
Recently, which of the following places has won the Gold award for best offbeat
destination in India?
a. Lolab
b. Doodhpathri
c. Sinthan
d. Chatapal
The Railway Board has allotted eight coaches for a Vande Bharat Express to run in
Jammu and Kashmir along the Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
Who among the following is Union Minister of Railways at present?
a. Ashwini Vaishnav
b. Piyush Goyal
c. Suresh Prabhu
d. Kiren Rijiju
Recently, who among the following has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi
Award 2023 in Dogri?
a. Vijay Verma
b. Sushil Pandit
c. Karan Singh
d. Ramesh Kaul
More info:
In the category of poetry, Vijay Verma’s Dogri work “Daun Sadiyan Ek Seer”
and Manshoor Banihali’s “Yeth Wawh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay” in Kashmiri
have won the Sahitya Akademi Awards.
Vijay Verma is a renowned Dogri poet, author, translator and broadcaster.
Born in Seri Panditan, Jammu, he served as Senior News Reader Translator
for Dogri at All India Radio. He started writing poetry during school days
and wrote in Dogri, English as well as in Hindi.
Vijay Verma is also recipient of “The Best Young Dogri Poet” award of J&K
Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in the year 1994. He has six books
to his credit including “Daun Sadian Ek Seer” which is single largest Dogri
Ghazal book with 721 couplets.
Sahitya Akademi award in the form of a casket containing an engraved
copper plaque, a shawal and an amount of Rs one lakh towards cash
content each will be presented to the awardees at the award presentation
function on March 12, 2024 at New Delhi.
Recently, the Anand Marriage Act has come into force in Jammu and Kashmir. It is
related to which of the following communities?
a. Sikhs
b. Hindus
c. Jains
d. Christians
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the second Vande Bharat
train for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims from Katra to New Delhi. When was the
Udhampur-Katra rail link, which is 25 km in length, completed?
a. 2012
b. 2014
c. 2015
d. 2016
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Pattan village’s 'empowered' women propel water chestnut

Noori, Kashmir’s First Cloned Pashmina Goat Dies

LG Sinha Among Indian Express List Of 100 Most Powerful Indians

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Recently, the first batch of Namda Art products was exported to

which of the following countries?

b. United Kingdom (UK)

4. Chenab rail bridge D. Ramban

1. 1.08 Km long viaduct A. Sinthan, Kishtwar

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