Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Khushi Ajwani.

• Khushi Ajwani won the title of Miss Rajasthan 2020.

Key Points

• Miss Rajasthan 2020:
  • Khushi Ajwani became 'Miss Rajasthan'.
  • Khushi Ajwani has taken the title of 'Miss Rajasthan 2020'. 
  • Top-28 of the 5000 models of the state were in the race for the title at Grand Finale held on January 10 at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. 
  • Garima Wadhwa was selected first runner-up, Sushmita Tukran second runner-up, Aarushi Singh third runner-up, and Rachhi Jha fourth runner-up.
  • Miss Rajasthan director: Yogesh Mishra.

The correct answer is ​Bikaner.

Key Points

• Matsya Union:
• At the time of the formation of Rajasthan, the fishery association formed during the first phase consisted of 4 princely states (Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli).
  • The division of India was manifested by communal agitation on a great scale that overwhelmed the nation. 
  • Bharatpur and Alwar were also not secured from these riots.
  • On March 17, 1948, the Indian Government took over the supervision of these states as the rulers failed to uphold peace.
  • Neighbouring regions to these states were Karauli and Dholpur.
  • On Government advice, all four states agreed to come together to form the Matsya Union. 
  • Thus in the first stage of the merger, four Princely States to form the Matsya Union.

Important Points

• On March 30, 1949, the four states viz. Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer joined this integration and the region came to be known as the Greater Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Tarun Rajasthan.

• After the closure of the newspaper named 'Naveen Rajasthan', it was published again as Tarun Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Tarun Rajasthan
  • After the establishment of Rajasthan Seva sangha in 1922, a newspaper named Naveen Rajasthan was started by it.
  • It used to run many mass movements.
  • The bijolia movement gained much importance due to this.
  • Due to this was banned in Mewar and also the arrival of Pathik in Mewar.
  • After the closure of the newspaper named 'Naveen Rajasthan', it was published again as Tarun Rajasthan.
  • It was started under the editorship of Ramnarayan Chaudhary and Shobhalal Gupt.

Additional Information

• Press development in Rajasthan​
  • First, the Christian missionaries in Rajasthan established the 'Litho Press' at Beawar in 1864 AD.
  • In Rajasthan, the first 'Marwar Gazette' was published from Jodhpur in August 1866.
  • Maharana Sajjan Singh in Udaipur published Sajjan Kirti Sudhakar (Government Gazette) in 1879 AD. This was the first fortnightly paper.
  • Maulvi Murad Ali first started publishing 'Rajputana Gazette' from Ajmer in 1882.
  • In 1882 Munshi Munnalal Sharma started the publication of 'Deshitaishi' monthly newspaper.
  • Hanuman Singh 'Rajputana Herald' in 1885 AD.
  • In 1927, Haribhau Upadhyaya published 'Tyag Bhoomi' for the purpose of propagating Gandhian ideology.
  • Other important newspaper
    • Prabhat - 1932
    • Navjyoti - 1936  by Capt. Durgaprasad Chaudhary
    • Jaipur News - 1935
    • Navajivan - Kanak Madhukar from Ajmer in 1939 AD
    • Lokvani - Devishankar Tiwari in 1943 AD

The correct answer is Jodhpur.

• According to the Rajasthan Budget 2021, Think tank center will be opened in Jodhpur for Rs 400 crore.
  • It was announced to open the country's second and Rajasthan's first digital university in Jodhpur.
  • The first Ayurveda University of Rajasthan is located in Jodhpur.

Additional Information

Gross State Domestic Product estimates are projected at both current and constant prices.

Important Points

• Sectoral Contribution of GVA at Current Prices by
  • Agriculture: 29.77%
  • Industry: 24.80%
  • Services: 45.43%
• Per Capita Income at
  • Constant (2011-12) Prices: Rs. 72,297
  • Current Prices: Rs. 1,09,386

The correct answer is 18th April.

Key Points

• World Heritage Day (18th April)
  • World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18 April to preserve human heritage and to recognize all the efforts of relevant organizations.
  • The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 announced, 18 April as the World Heritage Day.
  • This was approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983, with an aim of enhancing awareness about the importance of cultural heritage, monuments and conserving them.
  • Theme 2021: Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures.