From where the Union Ministry of Tourism has started ‘Paryatan Parv’ to promote tourism across India?
- Delhi
- Pune
- Gandhi Nagar
- Kochi
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Tourism has started a festival of Tourism ‘Paryatan Parv’ from Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi from October 5, 2017 and will continue across the country till 25th of this month. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders. The objective is to draw focus on the benefits of tourism, to showcase the cultural diversity of the country and reinforce the principle of Tourism for All. It will have three main components, Dekho Apna Desh, Tourism for All and Tourism and Governance. The components aims to encourage Indians to visit their own country, tourism events at sites across all states and interactive Sessions and workshops with stakeholders on varied themes.
Nirmal Gram Puraskar is associated with which of the following?
- Rural Sanitation
- Enlarging Forests
- School Education
- Environmeny
Explanation:
The Nirmal Gram Puraskar was launched by Govt. of India in the year 2002 with the objective to promote rural sanitation, especially to eliminate the practice of open defecation and to reward PRIs (Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Panchayat), individuals and institutions for their sustained efforts towards achieving it. The incentive amount varies between Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 50.0 lakh depending upon the population
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
- Manipur
- Goa
- Kerala
- West Bengal
Explanation:
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located at Ponda taluka in northeastern Goa and covers an area of 8 km2. It is a popular destination for both tourists and schoolchildren. It is home to sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes. Bondla zoo is known for its successful breeding of gaur. The zoo provides an excellent environment to breed and do research on animals.
- Birth
- Wealth
- Religion
- Occupation
- Lala Hardayal
- Ras Behari Bose
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- V. D. Savarkar
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Shahjahan
- Aurangzeb
ITR Integrated Test Range is located at:
- Sri harikota
- Chandipur
- Chandigarh
- Hyderabad
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
- Mizoram
- Tripura
Explanation:
The Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in north Tripura district and covers an area of only 0.86 square km. It is home to 150 species of birds, wild beasts and primates. It is the most ideal destination for the tourists, who are more inclined towards eco-tourism. The forest is rich with a large number of economic plants such as medicinal and aromatic, treat fodders, fruit producing trees, oil-seed producing trees, spices and orchids and other ornamental plants.
- Purohita
- Senani
- Law Officer
- Tax Collector
Which among the following types of glasses contains Cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet rays?
- Crookes Glass
- Pyrex Glass
- Flint Glass
- Crown Glass