Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Bikaner.

Key Points

• The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
  • It was a hunting ground for the Maharajah of Bikaner.
  • There is a lake in this sanctuary.
  • This is one of the proposed forests for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India.

Additional Information 

• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park): Bharatpur, Rajasthan
• Desert National Park: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
• Ranthambore National Park: Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
• Sariska National Park: Alwar, Rajasthan
• Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary: Karauli, Rajasthan
• Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Jaipur, Rajasthan

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Rajasthan state government has launched a scheme titled ‘Ashray’ to save girl child.
• Its main aim is to a place specially designed cradles in 65 state hospitals for the safe abandoning of the girl child.
• Ashray Scheme:
  • The scheme was introduced in the 2015-16 budget.
  • The scheme was launched by the Health Department of Rajasthan.
  • In this scheme, the government will place cradles in hospitals attached to government medical colleges, district hospitals, and remote hospitals of the state.
  • The Health Department aims to place the cradle in 65 hospitals across the state for the safe abandoning of the girl child.

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 72^nd.

• The 72^nd edition of Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30 March 2021.

Key Points

•  The state was formed on 30 March 1949 when Rajputana – the name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region, was merged into the Dominion of India.
  • The princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner merged to form the 'Greater Rajasthan Union'. 
• Also known as the Foundation Day of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• "Rajasthan" literally means "place of kings" as many kings and emperors ruled here before independence. 
• Many programs are organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department on this day, the main centre being Jaipur.
  • These include camel tattoo shows, sports competitions, film festivals for children, tableaux and dances of various divisions, bhajans, fashion shows, and music concerts.

The correct answer is Digital generation. Our generation.

Key Points

• International Girl Child Day or International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated every year on October 11.
• The aim is to empower women, providing more opportunities for girls, and increasing the awareness of gender inequality faced by girls.
• The theme for 2021 is Digital generation. Our generation.
• First International Girl Child Day was observed in 2012 after UNGA adopted a resolution 66/170 in December 2011 for it.