General Questions

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 South Rajasthan.

• South Rajasthan part of Rajasthan has an abundance of 'red loam' soil.

Key Points

• Red loam soil
  • ​These soils are reddish in color with a granular/crumb structure & well-drained.
  • These soils have rich content of iron oxide and devoid of calcium salts.
  • Soils are suitable for maize, chilies, wheat, barley, and rapeseed cultivation.
  • The parent material of these soils is the red sandstone or yellow sandstone which is found in Vindyan rocks.
  • It is found in Dungarpur, Banswara & parts of Udaipur, Chittorgarh.

Additional Information

• Soil in Rajasthan
  • Western Rajasthan
    • Desert Soils are found in Western Rajasthan. 
    • This soil is found in most of the areas of Jalore, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur districts, etc. 
  • Eastern Plain
    • Alluvial soil is prominently deposited in the northeast region of our state.
    • The soil is deficient in lime, phosphoric acid, and humus.
  • Hadoti Plateau
    • ​Black soil is found predominantly in the south-East Hadouti region.

The correct answer is Kalibangan.

• Kalibangan is a town located on the left or southern banks of the Ghaggar River.
  • It is the first city of Rajasthan from which the excavations revealed the existence of the Indus valley civilization.

Key Points

• Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present Hanumangarh district.
  • The site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist and linguist.
  • After Independence in 1952, Amlanand Ghosh identified the site as part of the Harappan Civilization and marked it for excavation.
  • Later, during 1961-69, excavation was carried out by B. B. Lal & Balkrishna Thapar. 

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. 

The correct answer is Walar.

Key Points

• Walar Folk Dance:
  • Location: Udaipur, Pindwara, Sirohi, Abu Road.
  • Performed By: Women from Garasia community.
  • Performance Occasions: On the occasion of Gangaur & Teej festivals.
  • Features: Involves simple circular movements of dancers on beats, no instrument is used in this dance form.
  • It is associated with the Garasia tribe.
  • Generally accompanied by the beats of the Mandal, Chang, and a variety of other musical instruments.

The correct answer is Ganga Kumari.

Key Points

• On 14th November 2017, Ganga Kumari became the first transgender to be inducted into Rajasthan Police.
• Ganga Kumari is a resident of Raniwara in Jalore district of Rajasthan.
• She was selected in the police recruitment examination for constables in 2013.

The correct answer is Khejri.

Key Points

• Khejri is Rajasthan’s state tree.
• Khejri covers about two-thirds of the total geographical area of the State and is of immense significance culturally and economically.
• The tree supports the rural economy like no other wild vegetation does.

Important Points

• Rajasthan is situated in the northwest part of India.
• Its literal meaning is “the Abode of Rajas”.
• It is popular for its deserts, forts, and food.
• The following are its symbol of state:

The correct answer is To integrate Skill Development in academic colleges.

Key Points

• Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana in Rajasthan:
  • Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana in Rajasthan was launched in November 2019.
• The objective of the Scheme:
  • MMYKY scheme is with the aim to integrate Skill Development in academic colleges.
  • Skill Development Centers located within college premises will be offering domain and Life Skills/ Soft Skills courses to improve the employability of college graduates.
  • The objective of this scheme is to provide employability skills through a combination of soft skills and domain-based skills to students across multiple colleges.

The correct answer is Alwar.​Key Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is a popular wildlife refuge located in the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
  • The park covers an area of about 866 sq km.
  • The park is situated at a distance of 200km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur.
  • It is surrounded by the hills and valleys of the Aravalli Range and thus is naturally blessed with lush greenery.
  • Sariska was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1958.
  • In 1978, this national park was declared as a tiger reserve and is now a part of India’s Tiger Project and happens to be one of the largest tiger reserves in India.
• Its main attraction is the Bengal Tiger, this national park is the home to a variety of species of wildlife such as
  • Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Leopard, Hyena, Langur Nilgai, Chital, and Rhesus Monkey.
• It is an ideal den for the bird watchers as its lush greenery invites different species of birds such as
  • White-throated kingfisher, grey partridge, bush quail, sand grouse Indian peafowl, treepie, and the Indian eagle-owl.

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.