Question Discussion & Solution

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 Internal Borrowing.

• Budget at glance, rupee comes from-
  • Internal Borrowing - 26.51%
  • Share in central tax - 15.99%
  • State goods and service tax - 15.02%
  • Union Grant - 14.54%
  • Sales tax - 9.09%
  • Non-tax revenue - 7.06%
  • Other tax - 3.92%
  • Tax on Vehicle - 2.59%

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Ashok Gehlot.

Key Points

• Ashok Gehlot unveiled the statue of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule on the birth of his anniversary in Jaipur.
  • On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot unveiled the statue of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule at Jaipur.
  • He also did the virtual release of Jahota railway overbridge (ROB), Sitapura ROB, Bambala bridge widening work, etc.

Additional Information

•  Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule:
  • He founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj in Maharashtra in 1873.
  • He wrote books like Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgiri.
  • His mission was aimed at the abolition of the caste system, and socio-economic inequalities.

 The correct answer is 2024.

Key Points

• The government has extended the term of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das by another three years upto December 2024.
• Das was appointed the RBI’s 25th governor on December 11, 2018, initially for a period of three years.
• Before his appointment at the central bank, he served as a member of the 15th finance commission and also as India’s G20 Sherpa.

Important Points

• He is the first RBI Governor to get extension after the BJP-led government came to power in 2014.
• Raghuram Rajan was denied extension in 2016, while Urjit Patel quit before the completion of his three-year term.

Additional Information

• The Reserve Bank of India Governor is appointed by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the recommendation of the Union Finance Minister.
• Section 8(1)(a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, provides that there shall be one Governor and not more than four Deputy Governors to be appointed by the central government on the central board of RBI.
• Some facts about RBI Governors:
  • Manmohan Singh is the only RBI Governor, who also served the country as the Indian Prime Minister
  • The first Indian Governor of RBI was Mr C.D. Deshmukh.
  • Ms KJ Udeshi was the first woman Deputy Governor of the Reserve bank of India. Her tenure started from June 10, 2003, and lasted for over 2 years, till October 12, 2005.
  • The person who served as the RBI Governor for the longest time period was Benegal Rama Rao. He worked for 7 years from 1st July 1949 to 14th January 1957.
  • Amitabh Ghosh served RBI as Governor for the shortest time, only for 20 days starting from January 15, 1985, to February 4, 1985. ​

The correct answer is 16 April 2021.

• Rajasthani language calendar:
  • It was inaugurated by Rajasthan Foundation in New Delhi in Bikaner House on 16th April 2021.
  • It was inaugurated by Rajasthan Foundation chairman, Dhiraj Srivastava.
  • It was the first of its kind calendar in the Rajasthani language.
  • This calendar exhibits Rajasthan’s religious and tourist place as well as local cuisines and culture.
  • This calendar also presents information regarding seasons and other useful information.

Key Points

• Rajasthani Bhasha and Sanskriti Prachar Mandal, Ahemdabad helped in the formation of this calendar.