Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Kalibangan.

• Kalibangan is a town located on the left or southern banks of the Ghaggar River.
  • It is the first city of Rajasthan from which the excavations revealed the existence of the Indus valley civilization.

Key Points

• Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the present Hanumangarh district.
  • The site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist and linguist.
  • After Independence in 1952, Amlanand Ghosh identified the site as part of the Harappan Civilization and marked it for excavation.
  • Later, during 1961-69, excavation was carried out by B. B. Lal & Balkrishna Thapar. 

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 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.

The correct answer is Male or Female.

• Bhavai folk dance is performed during weddings by the skilled Male or Females.

Key Points

• Bhavai folk dance
  • ​Location: Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur
  • Performed by: Skilled Male or Female dancers
  • Performance Occasion: Marriages/Weddings
  • Features: Bhavai dance basically involves women dancers balancing 8 to 9 earthen pots (Matki) on their heads and dance simultaneously.
• Additionally, dancers also put their feet o the top of glass pieces or on the edge of a naked sword, or on the rim of a brass thali (Plate) during the performance.
• The famous person associated with this dance form: Mrs Krishna Vyas Chhangani, from Jodhpur Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• About Rajasthan (as of Sep 2021)
  • ​​Current Governor: Kalraj Mishra
  • Capital: Jaipur (Executive Branch)
  • Current Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot
  • Rajya Sabha Seats: 10
  • Lok Sabha Seats: 25
  • Dance: Ghoomar
  • Mammal: Camel and Chinkara
  • Flower: Rohida
  • Tree: Khejri

The correct answer is 102.

• Rajasthan budget 2021 for cowshed and animal husbandry:
  • 102-Mobile Veterinary Service' on the lines of 108 Ambulance to provide emergency veterinary care to the Gaushalas and cattle ranchers at their doorsteps.
  • 48 crore will be spent on this in the coming year.

Additional Information

• Some of the important announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2021:
  • Mini food parks will be set up in 9 districts of Pali, Nagaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bikaner, Dausa at a cost of Rs. 200 crore.
  • Mega Food Park will be set up at Mathania (Jodhpur) at a cost of about 100 crores.
  • New agricultural colleges will be opened in Dungarpur, Hanumangarh and Bundi.
  • Announcement of 102 mobile services on the lines of 108 ambulances for the emergency facility to the cattle owners at their homes.