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The correct answer is option 3.

In News

• Iliamna Volcano in Alaska has shown signs of renewed seismic activity, drawing attention from geologists and the public.

Key Points

• Pair 1: Iliamna is located in Alaska, United States.
• Pair 2: Mount Erebus is actually in Antarctica, not Japan.
• Pair 3: Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Pair 4: Mount Etna is located in Italy, on the island of Sicily.
  • Hence, three of the above pairs are correctly matched.

Additional Information

• Iliamna is a stratovolcano in the Chigmit Mountains and last erupted in 1876.
• Mount Nyiragongo is known for its persistent lava lake.
• Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano.
• Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the southernmost active volcano on Earth.

The correct answer is Cyprus.

Key Points

• Cyprus is geographically located in Western Asia, specifically in the Eastern Mediterranean region, but is politically associated with Europe.
• The island nation has been partitioned into two main regions since 1974: the Republic of Cyprus (predominantly Greek Cypriot) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (recognized only by Turkey).
• Cyprus is a member of the European Union (EU) since 2004 but has not joined NATO.
• Recently, in May 2023, Cyprus awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, for strengthening bilateral ties.

Additional Information

• Partition of Cyprus: The division occurred in 1974 following a coup d'état by Greek nationalists and subsequent Turkish military intervention. The Green Line separates the two regions to this day.
• European Union Membership: Despite its division, the entire island is considered EU territory, but EU laws are suspended in the northern region controlled by Turkish Cypriots.
• NATO Non-Membership: Cyprus is not a NATO member due to its complex political situation and historical neutrality, despite being part of the EU.
• Order of Makarios III: This is the highest civilian award in Cyprus, named after Archbishop Makarios III, the first President of the Republic of Cyprus, signifying exceptional contributions to the nation.
• Strategic Location: Cyprus holds significant geopolitical importance due to its location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it a hub for trade, culture, and diplomacy.

Important Points

• Cyprus:
  • Capital: Nicosia
  • Currency: Euro
  • Official languages: Greek, Turkish

The correct answer is Jaisamand.

Key Points

• Baba Magra Island is located in Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, near Udaipur in Rajasthan.
• Jaisamand Lake is the second-largest artificial lake in India, constructed by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685.
• The lake features multiple islands, including Baba Magra, which holds historical significance.
• Baba Magra is associated with tribal freedom fighters and local folklore, making it a culturally important site.
• Jaisamand Lake is a popular tourist attraction, renowned for its scenic beauty, islands, and surrounding wildlife sanctuary.

Additional Information

• Jaisamand Lake (Dhebar Lake):
  • Located approximately 48 km southeast of Udaipur, it spans an area of 87 square kilometers.
  • The lake was built by Maharana Jai Singh to provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes.
  • It has a marble dam that is 366 meters long and a height of 35 meters, a remarkable engineering feat of its time.
• Baba Magra Island:
  • This island is linked to the history of the tribal Bhil community, who played a significant role in resisting foreign invasions.
  • The area is often recognized for its connection to tribal freedom fighters.
• Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary:
  • Located around the lake, the sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including leopards, deer, and migratory birds.
  • It is a protected area, drawing nature enthusiasts and photographers.
• Other Islands in Jaisamand Lake:
  • The lake features seven islands, with some inhabited by tribal communities.
  • The largest island is called "Baba ka Bhagra," known for its picturesque views.

The correct answer is Rs 2236 Crore.

In News

• The total cost of the 75 infrastructure projects inaugurated is Rs 2236 Crore.

Key Points

• These projects were constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• They include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and 2 other miscellaneous projects.
• The projects span across 11 border states and union territories, including the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• The initiatives are aimed at enhancing border infrastructure and facilitating development in northeastern regions.

Additional Information

• Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
  • BRO is responsible for constructing and maintaining roads in border areas to ensure better connectivity and security.
• Significance of the Projects
  • The projects are crucial for the development of infrastructure in strategic areas that contribute to national security.

The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• Indonesia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maritime cooperation amid rising tensions over Chinese activities near Natuna Island in the South China Sea.

Key Points

• Natuna Island, also known as Bunguran Island, is the largest island in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands archipelago.
• It lies in the South China Sea, between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, and is part of the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia.
• The island features Mount Ranai, which is the highest point at 1,035 meters above sea level. Hence, option 2 is correct.
• The region is geopolitically sensitive due to overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Additional Information

• Natuna Islands are strategically significant and often a point of contention due to China’s nine-dash line claim that overlaps Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• Indonesia, while not a claimant in the South China Sea disputes, has objected to incursions into its EEZ near the Natuna Islands.

Key Points

• Ken - Betwa link canal passes through Panna National Park located in North Madhya Pradesh. It is also a tiger reserve.
• The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the River interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken river in MP to Betwa in UP to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region spread across the districts of two states mainly Jhansi, Banda, Lalitpur and Mahoba districts of UP and Tikamgarh, Panna and Chhatarpur districts of MP.
• The rivers Ken and Betwa originate in Madhya Pradesh and are tributaries of Yamuna.
• Canes meet in Banda district of UP and along with Yamuna in Hamirpur district of UP.
• Over the Betwa River are the Rajghat, Pasricha and Mattila dams.
• The Cane River passes through the Panna Tiger Reserve.

The correct answer is

In News

• Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been declared the Eighth Wonder of the World, surpassing other major contenders, including Italy's famous Pompeii.

Key Points

• Spread across a massive 402 acres, Angkor Wat holds the title of the world's largest religious structure, according to the Guinness World Records.
• Notable features of Angkor Wat include the mysterious face towers at Bayon Temple, bullet holes from the fights between Khmer Rouge and the Vietnamese Army, and the iconic statue of God Vishnu named Ta Reach.
• The article emphasizes that visiting Angkor is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, describing it as a place like no other and rightfully the eighth wonder of the world.

• Indore was the first city in India to use a robot for traffic control.
• It is a 14-foot-tall robot that has an inbuilt public address system and has cameras.
• It can also issue challans to traffic offenders.

The correct answer is Manipur.

• Chak-Hao, scented glutinous rice popularly known as Black Rice has got GI (Geographical Indications) registration.
• It is cultivated in Manipur for centuries.

Key Points

• GI status is an indication that identifies goods as produced from a particular area, which has a special quality or reputation attributable to its geographical origin and GI branded goods possess a recall value amongst consumers.

Additional Information

• Manipur State Animal - Sangai.
• State Bird - Mrs Hume's pheasant.
• National Park - Keibul Lamjao National Park.

The correct answer is Chennai.

Key Points

• Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated India's first 3D printed house at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• The house has been constructed by Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a startup founded by IIT Madras alumni, which is a part of the new incubator of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affair (MoHUA) established at IIT Madras.
• The 600 square feet single-story house has been constructed using indigenous concrete 3D printing technology and in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.
• Using this technology, a house can be built in five days.

Additional Information

• This 3D printing is an automated manufacturing method for constructing three-dimensional real-life structures. 
• The technique utilizes a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerized three-dimensional design file from the user and fabricates a 3D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialized type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose.

The correct answer is Hyderabad.Key Points

• The statue of Ramanujacharya "Statue of Equality"  is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. 
• Ramanujacharya was born in 1017 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. 
• He liberated millions from social, cultural, gender, educational, and economic discrimination with the foundational conviction that every human is equal regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste, or creed.
• He opened the doors of temples to all people, including those subjected to extreme discrimination.

• The foundation stone for the project was laid in 2014.

In News 

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil a 216-foot statue of Ramanujacharya, described as the 'Statue of Equality in Hyderabad in February 2022.
• The 216-feet statue of the 11th-century saint and social reformer will be located in a 45-acre complex at Shamshabad.
• The statue is made of 'panchaloha', a mix of five metals - gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.

Important Points

• The ₹1,000-crore project was funded entirely by donations from devotees globally.
• The inner sanctorum deity of Ramanujacharya is made of 120 kg of gold to commemorate the 120 years the saint walked this earth.
• The outdoor 216-foot statue would be one of the tallest statues in a sitting posture.
• The complex has identical recreations of 108 Divya Desams, the 108 ornately carved Vishnu temples mentioned in the works of the Alwars, mystic Tamil saints.

• Drass in western Ladakh is the coldest place in India.
• It is also the second coldest place in the world after Siberia.
• It is often called as "The Gateway to Ladakh".

The correct answer is Meerut.

Key Points

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on 2 Jan 2022.
• This university will be established at an estimated cost of ₹700 crores at Salawa and Kaili villages of Sardhana town in Meerut.
• The varsity will have the capacity of training 1,080 sportspersons including 540 female and 540 male ones.
• The Dhyan Chand Sports University will be equipped with modern and state-of-the-art sports infrastructure including synthetic Hockey ground, Football, etc.

Additional Information

• PM Narendra Modi has been invited as the chief guest at the 54th convocation ceremony of the IIT Kanpur on 28th Dec 2021.
• Amid the Omicron scare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the Covid-19 vaccine for children and booster doses for Health workers and senior citizens in December 2021.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh in December 2021.
• In October 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Indian Space Association (ISA).
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named among the 100 most influential people of 2021 by Time Magazine.
• In August 2021, Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to chair an open debate at United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• Tropic of Cancer is the imaginary line at 23.50 degrees north of the Equator.
• In India Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 States: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Additional Information

• The States lying in this zone are relatively warmer.  

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• West Bengal will soon feature "India's first" 'Tyre Park', where artworks made from scrap and defective parts will be on display, a state minister said.
• Asserting that it is a unique concept, and not found anywhere in the country, the official said the idea behind the park is waste can be converted into art.
• Disposal of used and waste tyres is not only a challenge for authorities but also takes a lot of time.
• Usually, such tyres remain piled up at the bus depots, making them an eyesore. The employees of West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) started working on such tyres and other scrap material for weeks and have been able to convert them into an eye-pleasing and colourful amalgamation.