Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jaisalmer.

• SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Rajasthan Index 2.0:
  • The objective of this index is to measure the performance of districts on the SDGs.
  • It has been developed using 55 indicators across 13 goals.
  • For each goal, the SDG score ranges between 0 and 100.
  • NITI Aayog's Methodology was used in the computing index for the report.
  • Districts have been also classified into 4 categories: Achiever, Front runner, Performer, and Aspirant.
  • There is no district in the achiever and front runner category.  30 districts are in the performer category, whereas, 7 districts are in the aspirant district.

Key Points

Additional Information

•  The SDG India Index develops on goal-wise scores on the 16 SDGs for each State and Union Territory.
• According to the recent report, there are no states in the aspirant and achiever category.
  • Only 15 states/UTs are in the performer category and 22 states/UTs in the front runner category.
  • Kerala is the top performer among all the states. 

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• High-End Milk Quality Testing Laboratory was inaugurated at Jaipur Rajasthan.
• Capacity Building for detection of Newer Synthetic Ingredients, Highly Pathogenic Microbial Presence, Drug and Pesticides Residues, Pollutants etc.
• Milk is important and the most consumable livestock produce.
• It is a cost-efficient, nutritious source of protein, minerals and vitamins.
• The contamination of milk has become a major issue of concern in the last few years.
• A recent study by India’s food safety regulator (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) reveals that 68.4% of milk samples examined are adulterated with various types of pollutants.
• Considering previously mentioned facts and concerns of human health, the state established “Advanced Milk Testing Research Lab” as cutting edge technology lab at PGI-VER campus, Jaipur.

The correct answer is Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Key Points

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" on 21 January 2021.
• This report provides a broad perspective of telecom services in India.
• It presents the key parameters and growth trends of the telecom services as well as Cable TV, DTH & Radio Broadcasting services in India for the period covering 1 Jul to 30 Sept'20.

The correct answer is Pratap Krishna Lohra.

Key Points

• Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra appoints Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra as Rajasthan Lokayukta.
• Governor issues warrant for this appointment on 06 March 2021.
• The post of Lokayukta was lying vacant after the term of Justice (retd) S.S. Kothari on 7 March 2019.

Additional Information

• In most countries, the institution Ombudsman as it is called is known by the name of Lokpal or Lokayukta in our country.
• The name Lokpal or Lokayukta in India, in 1963, the famous legalist, Dr. L. M. Singhvi.
• The word Lokpal is derived from the Sanskrit words lok (people) and pala (patron).
• The institution called Lokpal or Ombudsman has achieved international success in being the watchdog of the administration.
• The earliest credit for this goes to Sweden where the concept of this institution was first conceived. 
• After Sweden, 'Ombudsman' offices were gradually established in Austria, Denmark, and other Scandinavian countries and also in many countries of Africa, Asia, Australia, America, and Europe. 
• Ombudsman is a Swedish language word that literally means people's representative or agent.
• In fact, 'Ombudsman' means a person who is appointed to protect civil rights from misrule, corruption, delay, inefficiency, opacity, and misuse of office. 

The correct answer is 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B.

Key Points

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Additional Information

• Gavari Folk Dance:
  • It is the style of the drama of Bhils of the Mewar region.
  • It is played as part of a festival that continues for 40 days during the months of July-August.
  • Hero of Gavari dance is an old man who is supposed to be the incarnation of Shiva.
  • Major themes of Gavari are -
    • Devi Ambad, Badshah Ki Sawari, Banjara, Khadaliya Bhoot and fight lion & pig.
• Terah Taali Folk Dance:
  • Location: Ramdevra (Jaisalmer), Dindwana, Dungarpur.
  • It is performed by a woman from the Kamad tribe while sitting on the floor before Baba Ramdeo's image.
  • Often a sword is also used by the professional Terah Taali dancer and also a pot on her to make the dance more attractive.
  • Male artists sing local Rajasthani folk songs as background music and play different instruments like pakhawaj, dholak Jhanjhar, sarangi, harmonium, etc.
• Walar Folk Dance:
  • Location: Pindwara (Sirohi), Abu Road.
  • Performed By the Women from Garasia community on the occasion of gangaur & Teej festivals.
  • The dance is performed by men and women by making two half-circles.
  • It does not use musical instruments.