Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is K.N. Bhandari.

• K.N. Bhandari is the author of the book Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The book Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan is written by Dr. K.N. Bhandari.
  • It was released by the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
  • The book focuses on the health and education initiatives undertaken through the MPLAD Scheme on the recommendation of Dr. Abhishek Singhvi in Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Gulab Kothari is the author of the book 'Manas: Our Behavior' which was released at the Jaipur Literature Festival. 

The Correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a 3-year action plan to strengthen farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in the state.
• It will be launched under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Sathi Yojana and aims at strengthening 120 FPOs.
• Under the scheme, cleaning, grinding, and processing units of agricultural products will be set up so that farmers get fair prices for their produce.

 Additional Information

• Important Current affairs related to Rajasthan in 2021:
• To provide local access to government services in the remotest villages of the state, Rajasthan Government has launched a mega campaign named ‘Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang’ in October 2021.
• India’s 1st Emergency Landing Facility on a National Highway in Rajasthan was inaugurated in September 2021.
  • Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot
  • Governor: Kalraj Mishra
• The Rajasthan government has launched the ‘Mission Niryatak Bano’ campaign to promote aspiring exporters in the state in August 2021.

The correct answer is Claire Polosak.

Key Points

• Australia’s Claire Polosak created history by becoming the first woman umpire to officiate a men’s Test during India vs Australia match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 7 Jan 2021.
• Polosak was appointed as the fourth umpire in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, while Australians Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson are serving as the on-field umpires.
• The fourth umpire at a test match has duties related to pitch preparation, equipment changes, and support for the on-field umpires.
• 32-year-old Claire Polosak is also the first woman umpire in men's ODI and the first female umpire in domestic men's game.
• Also, in 2016, New Zealand's Kathy Cross and Polosak became the first two female umpires to officiate at the Women's World T20.

The correct answer is Bhojasar, Jhunjhunu.

• Bhojasar village of Jhunjhunu was awarded the Nanaji Deshmukh Award on the National Panchayati Raj Day.

Key Points

• National Panchayati Raj Day:
  • India commemorated the 12th National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2021. 
  • The first National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated in 2010.
  • The Ministry of Panchayati Raj awards the best performing Panchayats/States/UTs across the country in recognition of their good work.
  • Bhojasar village of Jhunjhunu was awarded the Nanaji Deshmukh Award.
  • Awards are given under various categories namely are:
    • Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar,
    • Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar,
    • Child-friendly Gram Panchayat Award,
    • Gram Panchayat Development Plan Award,
    • e-Panchayat Puraskar (given to States/UTs only).

The correct answer is 14.

Key Points

• The 14^th edition of JLF was held on February 19, 2021.
  • It begins in a virtual avatar.
  • Keynote was inaugurated by author Sir Ian Blatchford, Director and Chief Executive of the Science Museum Group, and Dr. Tilly Blyth, Head of Collections and Principal Curator, Science Museum, London. 
  • This year, the festival features over 300 speakers and performers representing around 25 Indian and 18 international languages and over 23 nationalities.
  • The speakers include American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, American economist, public policy analyst and Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Man Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart, journalist and Pulitzer awardee Jeffrey Gettleman, among others.

Important Points

• The virtual edition of Jaipur Literature Festival 2021 is an absorbing immersive experience where we encounter an outstanding roster of great writers from around the world.
• It is also called a living library, or indeed a library of life. 
• One of the highlights is a session with National Film Award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who’s recently written Unfinished (Penguin Random House), a book following her journey through life and cinema.