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Consider the following:
The above characteristics are associated with which of the following lake?
Solution (a)
The Tso Morari, a pearl shaped ‘mountain lake’ that lies on the Ladakhi part of the Changthang plateau is considered to be ‘a sacred gift to a living planet.’
Encircled by mountains rising over 20,000ft., this ‘Jewel of the Rupshu Valley’ is at an altitude of 14,836 ft. Changpas, the nomadic community of shepherds inhabit this part of the valley raising Yak, Sheep, goats and horses of Tibetan origin.
Solution (a)
The Tso Morari, a pearl shaped ‘mountain lake’ that lies on the Ladakhi part of the Changthang plateau is considered to be ‘a sacred gift to a living planet.’
Encircled by mountains rising over 20,000ft., this ‘Jewel of the Rupshu Valley’ is at an altitude of 14,836 ft. Changpas, the nomadic community of shepherds inhabit this part of the valley raising Yak, Sheep, goats and horses of Tibetan origin.
Consider the below map and identify the correct locations from the options given below:
Choose correct answer:
A – B – C – D
Solution (b)
Observe the figure below
Solution (b)
Observe the figure below
Consider the following:
The above unique characteristics corresponds to which of the below State?
Solution (c)
Odisha’s unique position
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/imparting-education-to-tribals-in-their-languages-wont-be-hard/article32263356.ece
Solution (c)
Odisha’s unique position
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/imparting-education-to-tribals-in-their-languages-wont-be-hard/article32263356.ece
Consider the following pairs:
(Militant group) : : (Country of origin)
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
Correct pairs:
Solution (a)
Correct pairs:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Khelo India’ program?
Select the code from below:
Solution (c)
Khelo India Scheme aims at providing an annual scholarship of ₹ 500,000 each for eight years to 1,000 selected athletes.
The government also promised to promote 20 universities across India as hubs for sporting excellence.
The revamped Khelo India programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.
Until now, sports schemes were focused on building infrastructure such as stadiums. However, the new scheme will focus on nurturing talent and connecting rural India to global games.
Companies could also fund the Khelo India scheme under corporate social responsibility.
Recently, 8 states were identified where Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) will be set up.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1643379
Solution (c)
Khelo India Scheme aims at providing an annual scholarship of ₹ 500,000 each for eight years to 1,000 selected athletes.
The government also promised to promote 20 universities across India as hubs for sporting excellence.
The revamped Khelo India programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.
Until now, sports schemes were focused on building infrastructure such as stadiums. However, the new scheme will focus on nurturing talent and connecting rural India to global games.
Companies could also fund the Khelo India scheme under corporate social responsibility.
Recently, 8 states were identified where Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) will be set up.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1643379
