India and this country has partnered to set up a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal?

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India and this country has partnered to set up a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal?

A)

Canada

B)

Portugal

C)

Germany

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Portugal

India has partnered with Portugal to set up a national maritime heritage museum at the ancient Indian site of Lothal in Gujarat. It is likely to come up on the lines of a similar museum at Lisbon, which is administered by the Portuguese Navy. The Government of India (GoI) has allocated a grant for building the maritime museum and the foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme, with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the State government and other stakeholders.

Published On : July 13, 2021

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Q .

When is National Panchayati Raj Day observed?

A)

April 22

B)

April 23

C)

April 24

D)

April 25

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 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.

Published On : April 24, 2024

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Which country appointed Col Edison Napyo as its first Defence Advisor to India?

A)

Fiji

B)

Maldives

C)

Vanuatu

D)

Papua New Guinea

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 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.

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Published On : April 24, 2024

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Who has been appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)?

A)

Dalip Tahil

B)

Naima Khatoon

C)

Irfan Habib

D)

Sultan Jahan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Naima Khatoon

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Published On : April 24, 2024

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