Correct Answer :   April 24

National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on April 24th every year to commemorate the establishment of the Panchayati Raj system in India.

This system, introduced through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993, empowers local self-governing bodies at the village level, known as Gram Panchayats, promoting participatory democracy and inclusive development.

Correct Answer :   Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India, marking a significant development in bilateral relations between the two countries.

The appointment underscores the warm and friendly relations enjoyed by India and Papua New Guinea, which formalized diplomatic ties in 1976.

Port Moresby serves as the capital of Papua New Guinea, and the currency used is the Papua New Guinean Kina.