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The correct answer is Laos.

Key Points

• Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by five countries i.e. Thailand to the southwest and west, Cambodia to the southeast, Vietnam to the east and, Myanmar and China to the northwest.
• The motto of Laos is Peace, independence, democracy, unity, and prosperity. Feng Xat Lao is its anthem.
• The majority of its population is Buddhist and the official language is Lao and French.
• The elephant is the national animal of Laos.
• The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
• Its currency is Lao kip. And, its president  Bounnhang Vorachith is the of Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Tamil Nadu

• The temple is located in Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.
• Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram was the capital of the Pallava Dynasty in the 7^th century A.D.
• It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.

Tamil Nadu:

• Capital: Chennai
• State Animal: Nilgiri tahr
• State Bird : Emerald dove
• State Tree: Palmyra palm
• State Flower:  Kandhal

The Correct Answer is Russia.

Key Points

• The DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India), the central drug regulator, has authorised the Russian vaccine Sputnik V for emergency use.
• After Covishield and Covaxin, it is also the third vaccine to receive emergency use authorization from the FDA.
• Last year, the Gamaleya National Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Russia established the vaccine.
• Dr Reddy's Lab is conducting SPUTNIK V clinical trials in India.
• Dr Reddy's Lab, a multinational Indian pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, has also signed a deal with the Russian Direct Investment Fund, RDIF, for the supply of Russian vaccines in India.
• SPUTNIK V was recommended for emergency use authorization by the Indian drug regulator's Subject Expert Committee.
• In clinical trials in the world, the vaccine has shown promising results.
• The Sputnik V vaccine is said to be 91.6% safe, according to RDIF. In February of this year, Dr Reddy's applied for emergency use of Sputnik-V.

Important Points

• Russia President: Vladimir Putin (as of March 2021)
• Russia Capital: Moscow
• Russia Currency: Russian Ruble

The correct answer is Spain.

• Rafael Nadal, in full Rafael Nadal Parera, is a Spanish tennis player.
• He is especially noted for his performance on clay court.

Additional Information

• List of Tennis player and their nationality:

The correct answer is Australia**.**

Key Points

• World no. 1 tennis player Ashleigh Barty announced her sudden retirement at the age of 25 on Wednesday.
• She dropped the big announcement just weeks after she became the first Australian to win Australian Open in 44 years.
• She is currently ranked world no.1 in women's singles ranking.
• She is the 7^th on the list of women tennis players with longest consecutive weeks at World No.1 position.

Additional Information

• Barty is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion and the reigning champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
• She is also a Grand Slam doubles champion, having won the 2018 US Open with CoCo Vandeweghe.
• Barty won 15 singles titles and 12 doubles titles on the WTA Tour.

Explanation:

• Dilwara Temple is a renowned Jain temple in India.
• It is located near Mount Abu, in Sirohi District, Rajasthan's only hill station.
• It is also called Delvada Temples.
• It was built between the 11^th and 16^th centuries.
• There are five temples and each has its unique identity.
• All are famous for their pure white marble and intricate marble carvings.

Thus, the Dilwara temple is located in Mt. Abu.

 Important Points

• All five temples are within a single high walled compound.
• Five temples are:
• ​Vimal Vasahi: dedicated to Lord Rishabha, first Jain Tirthankara.
• Luna Vasahi: dedicated to Lord Neminath, 22^nd Jain Tirthankara.
• Pittalhar: dedicated to Lord Adinatha, first Jain Tirthankar.
• Parshvanath: dedicated to Lord  Parshvanatha, 23^rd Jain Tirthankara.
• Mahavir Swami: dedicated to Lord  Mahaviraswami, last Jain Tirthankara.
• Tirthankara: It is a word for the spiritual leader of a Dharma.

Bodh Gaya is located in Bihar. The day Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment is celebrated as Buddha Purnima. The exact date of is based on the Asian lunisolar calendars and is primarily celebrated in Baisakh month. In 2018 it will be celebrated on May 29 in South East Asia and on May 22 in East Asia.

• Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal as a memorial for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
• It acts as the tomb of Shah Jahan's deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal.
• The original name of  Mumtaz Mahal is Arjumand Banu Begum.
• The mausoleum was commissioned in 1632 and opened for visitors in 1648.
• It is now listed in the 7 Wonders Of The World and attracts millions of tourists every year.

The deficiency of Vitamin - D causes rickets in humans.

Key Points

Vitamin-D:

• The chemical name of Vitamin D is Cholecalciferol.
• Its deficiency causes rickets.
• It was discovered by Edward Mellanby.
• It is fat-soluble.
• It is found in Fish, eggs, liver, mushrooms.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Rural and Community Centric Tourism.

Key Points

• National Tourism Day is celebrated on 25 Jan every year.
• It is observed to cultivate awareness among the global community on the importance of tourism and its social, financial, and cultural worth.
• A department specifically pertaining to tourism was established in 1958 under the Ministry of Tourism and Communication.
• The theme for National Tourism Day 2022 is “Rural and Community Centric Tourism".

Additional Information

• 'Dekho Apna Desh' was the theme of National Tourism Day in 2021.
• World Tourism Day 2021 theme was 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth.
• World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September.
• On September 27, 1980, UNWTO celebrated the first World Tourism Day.
• World Tourism Organization (UNWTO):
• Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
• Founded: 1 November 1975
• Head Secretary-General: Zurab Pololikashvili (As of Jan 2022).