- Haridwar
- Varanasi
- Allahabad
- None of these
- Abolition of Purdah system
- Female education
- Widow remarriage
- Abolition of slavery
- John Adams
- James Madison
- George Washington
- John Quincy Adams
India’s jute industry has been facing maximum competition from which among the following neighbours of India?
- China
- Bangladesh
- Thailand
- Burma
Which among the following was the strength of Lok Sabha after India’s first general elections?
- 289
- 389
- 489
- 500
India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with the World Bank (WB) for SANKALP project?
- $350 million
- $450 million
- $250 million
- $550 million
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has signed a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank for Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) Project on December 13, 2017. The purpose of the project is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the workforce. The Key result areas for the project include Institutional Strengthening at the National and State Levels for Planning, Delivering, and Monitoring High-Quality Market-Relevant Training; Improved Quality and Market Relevance of Skills Development Programs; Improved access to and completion of skills training for female trainees and other disadvantaged groups; and Expanding skills training through private-public partnerships (PPPs). The closing date for the project is 31st March, 2023.
- Mohanjodaro
- Ropar
- Harappa
- None of these
In which year Dogri language was included in the eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution?
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
Explanation:
Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages – Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santali – were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- Ashramas
- Rama Krishna Missions
- Charitable institutes
- Hospitals
Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia?
- Rahul B. Gajbhiye
- Anil Khaitan
- N.J.Gangte
- Rajiv Mishra
Explanation:
N.J.Gangte (IFS:1994) has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia. He is presently the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and is expected to take up his assignment shortly.