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The correct answer is Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.

Key Points

BRICS:

• The full form of  BRICS is Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
• Initially, in 2009 there were only four countries.
• South Africa joined in 2010.
• It is associated with five emerging economies of the world that have a significant influence on regional affairs.
• It was formed in 2009 and since then the governments of these 5 countries met annually at formal summits.
• For the year 2020, Russia hosted the 12^th BRICS summit.
• In 2021, India hosted the 13^th BRICS summit.
• The headquarters of the BRICS is in Shanghai.
• On the evening of June 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired the
• 14^th BRICS Summit 2022 in Beijing via video link.
• BRICS Summit 2022 theme was “Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development.”

The correct answer is Puneri Paltan

Key Points

• Puneri Paltan clinched their first Pro Kabaddi League title in Season 10, defeating Haryana Steelers 28-25 in the final held on March 1, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad
• The team is known for its strong defensive and offensive strategies, leading them to victory in the league.

Additional Information

• Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
• The Pro Kabaddi League is a professional-level Kabaddi league in India, launched in 2014.
• It follows a franchise-based model, similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in cricket.
• The league has gained immense popularity, bringing the traditional sport of Kabaddi into the limelight.
• Each season features teams from various cities competing against each other for the championship title.
• The league has significantly contributed to the development and recognition of Kabaddi as a major sport in India.

In Second Round Table Conference, Mahatma Gandhi Ji participated.

Key Points

Second Round Table:

• In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi attended the Second Round Table Conference in London to discuss constitutional reform in India.
• ​Mahatma Gandhi represented the Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women in the second round table conferences.
• Some important participants of the Second Round table conference:
• Indian National Congress (INC) – Mahatma Gandhi, Rangaswami Iyengar, Madan Mohan Malaviya
• Muslims League – Md. Ali Jinnah, Aga Khan III, Muhammad Iqbal
• Hindus – M R Jayakar
• Depressed classes – Dr. B R Ambedkar
• The Second Round Table Conference was one of the results of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• The British decided to grant a communal award for representing minorities in India by providing separate electorates for minority communities and Gandhiji was against this.

Important Points

• The First Round Table Conference was conducted from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931 in London.
• The Third Round Table Conference took place between 17 November 1932 and 24 December 1932 in London.

The correct answer is Kanwar Lake.

Key Points

• Kanwar lake or Kabartal Lake is situated in the Begusarai district of Bihar.
• It is Asia’s largest oxbow lake.
• It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the curving of the Burhi Gandak river
• It has been declared as a Ramsar site in November 2020 and become the first Ramsar site in Bihar.
• Kanwar Lake Bird sanctuary is home to 60 migratory birds that come from Central Asia in winter and recorded around 106 species of resident birds.

Important Points 

• The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
• The treaty was signed on 2 Feb 1971 in the city of Ramsar in Iran on the Caspian Sea, hence got the name Ramsar Convention.
• India now has 91 Ramsar sites.

The correct answer is BVR Subrahmanyam.

Key Points

• BVR Subrahmanyam:-
• He is a senior civil servant who has held various important positions in the Indian government. He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog in 2023, succeeding Amitabh Kant.
• As the CEO of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam is responsible for overseeing the organization's activities and ensuring that its policies and initiatives align with the government's vision for the country's development.
• Before his appointment as CEO of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam served as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, where he played a key role in the administration's efforts to restore normalcy in the region after the revocation of Article 370.
• NITI Aayog:-
• It is a policy think tank of the Indian government that replaced the Planning Commission in 2015. It is responsible for formulating and implementing strategies for economic and social development in the country.

Additional Information

• Rajiv Kumar:
• He is an economist who served as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog from 2017 to 2022.
• Amitabh Kant:-
• He is a senior civil servant who served as the CEO of NITI Aayog from 2016 to 2023. He was succeeded by BVR Subrahmanyam in 2023.
• Parameswaran Iyer:-
• He is a retired civil servant who served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation from 2017 to 2019.

The correct answer is Allasani Peddanna.

Key Points

• Allasani Peddanna was the poet laureate of Krishnadevaraya, the famous ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire during the 16^th century.
• He was one of the Ashtadiggajas (Eight Court Poets) in Krishnadevaraya's royal court.
• Allasani Peddanna is often referred to as the "Andhra Kavita Pitamaha" (Grandfather of Telugu Poetry).
• He is best known for his work “Manucharitram”, which is considered one of the earliest Telugu poetic epics.
• His literary contributions played a significant role in enriching Telugu literature and culture during the Vijayanagar period.

Additional Information

• Krishnadevaraya:
• Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529) was one of the greatest rulers of the Vijayanagar Empire.
• His reign is often called the "Golden Age of Telugu Literature" due to the flourishing of literary activity.
• He himself was a scholar and patron of art and literature, and authored the Telugu work “Amuktamalyada.”
• Ashtadiggajas:
• The Ashtadiggajas were eight eminent poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya.
• They include poets like Nandi Timmanna, Dhurjati, Tenali Ramakrishna, and Allasani Peddanna, among others.
• Their works significantly contributed to the development of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagar period.
• Manucharitram:
• It is a classical Telugu epic written by Allasani Peddanna.
• The work narrates the story of a prince named Manucharitra and explores themes of dharma, love, and virtue.
• Vijayanagar Empire:
• The Vijayanagar Empire (1336–1646) was a South Indian empire known for its contributions to art, architecture, and culture.
• Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site today.

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

Key Points

• Tehri Dam
• The tallest dam in India is the Tehri dam built across the Bhagirathi River.
• The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India and one of the highest in the world.
• It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam in Uttarakhand, India

Additional Information

• Major Dams and their location

The correct answer is Patna.

• The capital of Bihar is Patna.

Important Points

• Bihar:
• Founded: 22 March 1912
• Statehood: 26 January 1950
• Capital: Patna
• Governor: Shri Arif Mohammed Khan
• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
• Protected areas: Valmiki National Park and Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
• Paintings: Mithila painting, Tikuli Painting, Patna Qualam, and Manjusha Painting
• UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya and Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda

Additional Information

• Ranchi:
• Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand.
• Bhagalpur:
• City in Bihar
• Protected Area: Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
• Festival: Bishari Puja
• Gaya:
• City in Bihar
• Temple: The Mahabodhi Temple

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• Rihand Dam is located in Uttar Pradesh.
• It also known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, is the largest dam of India by volume.
• The reservoir of Rihand Dam is called Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar and is India's largest artificial lake.
• It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 23 March.

Key Points

• March 23 is marked as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day to remember the day when three brave freedom fighters were hanged by the British.
• Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar were inspirational youngsters, and their sacrifice remained etched in the Indian conscience.
• Amongst them, Bhagat Singh stood out for his bravery, clarity of thought, and exceptional patriotism.

Confusion Points

• Apart from this day, there are many days that are observed as Martyrs’ Day.
• 30^th January is also declared as the martyrs day or Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas in India to mark the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
• November 17 is also observed as Martyrs Day in Orissa to observe the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai.
• And November 19 is also observed as Shaheed Diwas in Jhansi to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai.