Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is July 2021.

Key Points

• Rajasthan's eco-tourism strategy launched in July 2021.
  • To boost tourism in Rajasthan, the state's eco-tourism strategy was released in July 2021.
  • The state government launched the ‘Rajasthan Ecotourism Policy 2021’ with an aim to generate economic benefits after conserving natural areas and attracting tourism.
  • The forest department will be the nodal department for implementing the ecotourism policy.
  • As 9% of the land in Rajasthan is under the administrative control of the forest department, the state government plans to out economic benefits by conserving these resources and providing employment and income opportunities to local communities.

The correct answer is Usha Sharma.

• Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Usha Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan.
  • It is noteworthy that Sharma is a senior IAS officer of the 1985 batch.

Key Points

• Earlier, she has served in important positions like Central Secretary, Youth Program Department, Director General Archaeological Survey of India, Central Additional Secretary Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Department, Commissioner Industries, Jaipur Development Authority Commissioner, District Collector (Bundi and Ajmer).
  • Sharma will also have the additional charge of the post of Chairman, Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Corporation Limited, Udaipur.
  • Earlier in 2009, Kushal Singh had been the first woman chief secretary of the state.

Additional Information

Former Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan:

The correct answer is Nagaland.

Key Points

• The South Asian Cross Country Championship and the 56th National Cross country Championship will be held on the 26th of March, 2022 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima in Nagaland.
• The Championship was earlier scheduled to be held on 15th January 2022.
• This tournament will be the first-ever international athletics event in the state of Nagaland.

Important Points

• The South Asian Athletic Association (SAAF) and the Athletic Federation of India (AFI) in consultation with the Nagaland Government has decided to hold the event on 26th of March.
• The South Asian Countries under the banner of SAAF have confirmed the participation of their respective athletes and officials.

Additional Information

• Nagaland:
  • Lok Sabha seats - 1.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 1.
  • State Animal - Gayal.
  • State Bird - Blyth's tragopan.
  • National Park - Intanki National Park.
  • Dam - Doyang Dam (Doyang river).

The correct answer is Aahu and Chanwli river.

• The Aahu and Chanwli rivers in Jhalawar are linked through a canal.
  • This is the first time in the Kota division when two rivers have been artificially linked.

Key Points

• For the first time in the Kota division, the artificial confluence of two rivers has been done.
• The work of the Aahu-Chanwli link channel has been completed. In this monsoon, the overflow water of the Ahu river will go into the Chawli river.
• This will have two advantages:
  • The water of the Aahu river will not be wasted
  • There will be a permanent solution to the problem of drinking water and irrigation in the villages around the river Chanwli.

Additional Information

• The rivers of Jhalawar may be divided into two groups -- the western group and the eastern group.
  • The western rivers are Aahu, Piplaj, Kyasri, Kantali, Rawa, Kalisindh and Chandrabhaga.
  • The eastern rivers are Parwan, Andheri, Newaj, Ghar, and Ujar.
• There are artificial lakes Kadila and Mansarovar. 

The correct answer is 8 January 1947.

• Recently, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the first university of Rajasthan was celebrated, the university was established on 8 January 1947.

Key Points

• The University of Rajasthan was founded on 8 January 1947.
  • The university was earlier called Rajputana University.
  • In 1957 it was changed to the University of Rajasthan.
  • It is located in the district of Jaipur.