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‘Natuna Regency’ is often seen in news. Where is it located?
Solution (c)
The Natuna Regency is an archipelago of 272 islands located in the south part of the South China Sea in the Natuna Sea. It is part of Indonesia. China as always, is trying to poke its nose in neighboring countries (Indonesia here) territories & affairs.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-china-ladakh-lac-border-dispute-c-raja-mohan-6449294/
Solution (c)
The Natuna Regency is an archipelago of 272 islands located in the south part of the South China Sea in the Natuna Sea. It is part of Indonesia. China as always, is trying to poke its nose in neighboring countries (Indonesia here) territories & affairs.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-china-ladakh-lac-border-dispute-c-raja-mohan-6449294/
Consider the following statements
Select the correct statements
Solution (b)
The Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous communities living in the tri-junction of the present states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in North East India.
Some scholars referred to the Zeliangrong Movement as ‘Naga Raj’. The movement gained momentum during the British India because it coincided with the Non Co-operation movement of India. However, with the death of Jadonang, the movement became a socio-religious reform movement. The reformed religion came to be known as Heraka. The followers of Heraka are found mostly in N.C. Hills of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
Read More – http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Zeliangrong_Movement_Contribution_of_Rani_Gaidinliu_By_Soihiamlung_Dangmei
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/the-fire-last-time-6119649/
Solution (b)
The Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous communities living in the tri-junction of the present states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in North East India.
Some scholars referred to the Zeliangrong Movement as ‘Naga Raj’. The movement gained momentum during the British India because it coincided with the Non Co-operation movement of India. However, with the death of Jadonang, the movement became a socio-religious reform movement. The reformed religion came to be known as Heraka. The followers of Heraka are found mostly in N.C. Hills of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
Read More – http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.History_of_Manipur.Zeliangrong_Movement_Contribution_of_Rani_Gaidinliu_By_Soihiamlung_Dangmei
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/the-fire-last-time-6119649/
‘Gaan-Ngai’ is a festival celebrated by
Solution (d)
Gaan-Ngai also known as “Chakaan Gaan-Ngai” is a festival of the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous Naga communities living in the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in India.
Source: https://www.aninews.in/news/lifestyle/culture/manipurs-zeliangrong-tribe-celebrates-gaan-ngai-festival20200118224516/
Solution (d)
Gaan-Ngai also known as “Chakaan Gaan-Ngai” is a festival of the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous Naga communities living in the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in India.
Source: https://www.aninews.in/news/lifestyle/culture/manipurs-zeliangrong-tribe-celebrates-gaan-ngai-festival20200118224516/
What is the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’?
Select the correct statements
Solution (d)
All the options are wrong. Too extreme to be true.
A self-Reliant India is a nation which shall produce, manufacture and consumer its own products and services without relying on ‘global or international brands’.
It does not necessarily mean, Limiting Foreign Direct Investment, or Boycotting all Chinese goods, or to do away with import of each and every product in the next five years.
When it talks about self-reliance, it doesn’t mean protectionism and moving to a pre-1991 economy.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624661
Solution (d)
All the options are wrong. Too extreme to be true.
A self-Reliant India is a nation which shall produce, manufacture and consumer its own products and services without relying on ‘global or international brands’.
It does not necessarily mean, Limiting Foreign Direct Investment, or Boycotting all Chinese goods, or to do away with import of each and every product in the next five years.
When it talks about self-reliance, it doesn’t mean protectionism and moving to a pre-1991 economy.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624661
Consider the following statements
Select the correct statements
Solution (c)
India is the largest milk producer, largest jute and pulses producer, 2nd largest in sugar cane, cotton, groundnut, fruits, vegetables and fisheries, 3rd in cereals.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/third-tranche-of-govts-rs-20-lakh-crore-stimulus-highlights-of-nirmala-sitharamans-speech/articleshow/75757050.cms
Solution (c)
India is the largest milk producer, largest jute and pulses producer, 2nd largest in sugar cane, cotton, groundnut, fruits, vegetables and fisheries, 3rd in cereals.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/third-tranche-of-govts-rs-20-lakh-crore-stimulus-highlights-of-nirmala-sitharamans-speech/articleshow/75757050.cms
