Narrow water area attached with a main land in the form of channels, known as “Kayals” are found in which among the following states of India?
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation
Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
Kochchi Port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal
- 1662 A.D.
- 1664 A.D.
- 1666 A.D.
- 1668 A.D.
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Aamir Khan
- Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan has become the first Indian actor to deliver a speech at the internationally acclaimed TED Talks. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. He attended ‘Ted 2017 – The Future You’ conference at Vancouver, Canada on April 27, 2017 and spoke on various issues beginning from his startdom to the changes world has experienced with the introduction of internet. Shah Rukh Khan has also partnered with TED to host the hindi version of the famous talk show. TED talks is famous for its motivational and inspirational speeches around the world.
- Chola
- Chera
- Pandya
- All of the above
Explanation:
The history of ancient Tamil kingdoms i.e. Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas came to be known from Sangam Literature.
What is the theme of the 2017 World Day against Trafficking in Persons?
- Protect rights of human trafficking victims
- Eliminate human trafficking
- Unite to eradicate human trafficking
- Act to protect and assist trafficked persons
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights. The 2017 theme “Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons” highlights the large mixed migration movements of refugees and migrants. The theme puts the spotlight on the significant impact of conflict and natural disasters, as well as the resultant, multiple risks of human trafficking that many people face. It addresses the key issue concerning trafficking responses: that most people are never identified as trafficking victims and therefore cannot access most of the assistance or protection provided.
Which among the following was declared 13th Major Port of India in later half of 2010?
- Tuticorin
- Mormugao
- Ennore
- Port Blair
- Barindra Ghosh
- Bipin Chandra Pal
- Jatindra Nath Mukherjee
- Ullaskar Dutt
- Mizoram
- Odisha
- Manipur
- Assam
Explanation:
The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with the objectives of improving the lives of smallholder farmers and promoting inclusive agricultural transformation. The MoU will allow the government and the foundation to partner on agriculture projects including a project to improve data management, analysis and use within the department of agriculture. Other activities may include expansion of bio-fortified crops in Odisha, generating evidence on policy issues pertaining to farmer’s income, land, women in agriculture, and crop diversification and developing joint programmes on soil diagnostics and agronomic inputs targeting.
- Rabindra Nath Tagore
- Mohammad Ali
- Lord Reading
- Moti Lal Nehru
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- Mahatma Gandhi
- Ram Manohar Lohia
- Ravindranath Tagore
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel