Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Gair.

Important Points

• Gair dance is a famous folk dance associated with Rajasthan.
  • It is mainly performed by the Bhil community.
  • It is performed by both men and women.
  • Gair dance is popular in the Mewar and Marwar regions of Rajasthan.
  • Performed during the festive month of Holi and Janmashtami.
• Some other important folk dances in Rajasthan are: 
  • Ghoomar.
  • Chari.
  • Ginad.
  • Jhulan Leela.
  • Kalbeliya.
  • Bhavai.
  • Kachchhi Ghodi.
• Veedhi dance is a famous folk dance associated with Andhra Pradesh.
• Rauf is a folk dance associated with Jammu and Kashmir.
• Jhora is a folk dance associated with Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

• Sputnik V is developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology.
• It claims to be one of the three vaccines in the world with an efficacy of over 90%.
• Approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Sputnik V is the third vaccine to be made available in India after the Serum Institute of India’s Covishield and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
• The vaccine supplies for the global market will be produced by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) international partners in India, Brazil, China, South Korea and other countries.

The correct answer is Lakha Khan.

• On January 25, 2021, the Government of India announced to give Padma Shri Award 2021 to 3 people of Rajasthan which also includes the name of Lakha Khan of Jodhpur district in the field of art.

Key Points

• Padma Shri Award 2021 was awarded to 3 people from Rajasthan:
  • Lakha Khan
    • Lakha Khan​ of Jodhpur district won the Padma Shri Award 2021 in the field of art.
    • He is a Sarangi player.
    • He was trained since childhood in rendering the compositions of the Multan school of Manganiyars.
    • Manganiyars is a community which is known for its musical history.
  • ​Arjun Singh Shekhawat
    • Arjun Singh​ comes from the Pali District.
    • He won the award in the field of literature and language.
    • Arjun Singh is the first person from Pali to receive this award.
  • Shyam Sundar Paliwal
    • Shyamsunder of Pipalantri village in Rajsamand has planted 4 lakh saplings in memory of his daughter.
    • ​Shyam Sundar Paliwal of Rajsamand for environmental protection.

Additional Information​

• Padma Awards
  • Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997.
  • The award is given in three categories, namely,
    • Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service;
    • Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order; and
    • Padma Shri for distinguished service. 

The correct answer is Jai Singh II.

Key Points

• Jaigarh Fort also known as the victory fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range.
  • It overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort.
  • The fort features a cannon named "Jaivana", which was manufactured in the fort precincts and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels.
  • During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jaigarh Fort became one of the world's most efficient cannon forge.

The correct answer is Jhunjhunu.

Key Points

• In Rajasthan, copper deposits are located in the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, and Dungarpur. 
• It possesses a substantial share of 54% of the total resources of copper in the country.
• The state is the second leading producer of copper concentrate contributing 41% of the nation’s output.
• Among all the districts, Jhunjhunu has the maximum deposit of copper in Rajasthan.
• Madan Kudan area of Jhunjhunu has 85.60 million tonnes of copper which highest in the state.