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News18
17-07-2025
- Science
- News18
GK Quiz: 20 General Knowledge Questions For Competitive Exams
Last Updated: GK takes less time than other sections since it doesn't call for computations or logical thinking. Here are some GK questions that could prove to useful while appearing for exams. In competitive exams such as the UPSC, SBI Bank PO, and other government tests, the General Knowledge (GK) section is sometimes seen as making all the difference. GK takes less time than other sections since it doesn't call for computations or logical thinking. Here are some GK questions that could prove to useful while appearing for exams. Answer: It is about 80 million years old and is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. 2: How much sunflower oil did India import from Argentina in the year 2023? Answer: India imported about 5.35 lakh tonnes of sunflower oil from Argentina in the year 2023, worth an estimated US$566 million. 3: In which city of India was the G20 Summit 2023 organised? Answer: New Delhi 4: Who started 'Navodaya Vidyalaya'? Answer: Rajiv Gandhi 5: In medieval India, the term 'Amir-i-Chahalgani' referred to whom? 6: Who among the following established the 'Mahila Seva Mandal' and 'Native Female School' in Pune? Answer: January 10 8: What is the name of the weak zone of the earth's crust? Answer: Seismic 9: In 2019, which popular singer was awarded the Bharat Ratna award? Answer: Bhupen Hazarika 10: What is the full form of DRDL? 11: Who is known as Father of Indian Constitution? 12: Who is the father of Indian missile technology? 13: What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize? Answer: Arundhati Roy 14: What was the first national animal? Answer: Till 1972, the national animal of India was the lion, but in 1973 the Indian government changed it and declared the tiger as the national animal. 15: What is the chemical symbol of gold? 16: Who was the first Indian to pass the ICS exam? 17: In which year was the Indian Constituent Assembly formed? Answer: 1946 18: Which is the longest river in India? Answer: Ganga 19: Cauvery water dispute is between which states? Answer: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka 20: When was the Paris Agreement on Climate Change signed? Answer: 2015 view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalakshetra gears up for spectacular overhaul with light show, museum
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society (SSKS) gears up for a series of cultural and infrastructural upgrades, including a light and sound show, a musical fountain, and new landmark projects such as a museum dedicated to Dr Bhupen Hazarika, a theatre experience centre, and a state-of-the-art 800-seater auditorium. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X on Thursday, shared a video of Kalakshetra and announced that the revamped amphitheatre and light and sound show are "coming soon". The storyline for the light and sound show is based on the life and journey of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev -- the great Vaishnavite saint and social reformer of Assam. "The light and sound show is set to be open to the public in Oct or Nov, while the musical fountain show is scheduled for Aug or Sept," said SSKS secretary Sudarsan Thakur. The construction of a new museum based on the life and works of 'Dr Bhupen Hazarika' will start in Sept, and the new auditorium — featuring advanced acoustic technology — is expected to be inaugurated around Sept or Oct. Once completed, it will become the second largest auditorium within the Kalakshetra premises, next only to the Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium, which has a 1,250-seat capacity, Thakur said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Newick: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Get Quote Undo As part of its theatre archive project, the SSKS is also developing the theatre experience centre — the first of its kind in the country — on the ground floor of the new auditorium. Designed to showcase Assam's rich theatrical heritage through high-tech innovation, the centre will feature cutting-edge installations such as a 3D hologram stage, immersive 3D-2D screens, gallery-on-demand modules, and interactive video kiosks. The centre will celebrate Assam's centuries-old theatrical traditions while projecting a future-focused vision of creativity and technology, Thakur added.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Arunchal Pradesh to set up Bhupen Hazarika Museum to mark his birth centenary
The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced plans to set up a museum on Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Roing, the district headquarters of Lower Dibang Valley district, to showcase the legendary singer-composer's contributions and legacy in the region. Dr Bhupen Hazarika. A bilingual commemorative book capturing his life, works, and values—cultural pride, inclusivity, and communal harmony—will also be published to mark his birth centenary. The announcement was made following a coordination meeting chaired by deputy chief minister Chowna Mein at the civil Secretariat on Saturday. 'The celebration will be a tribute not just to his music, but also the values he championed—of unity, dignity, and harmony across communities,' Mein said. Officials said the museum in Roing will feature rare photographs, musical archives, handwritten lyrics, and audiovisual material from Hazarika's career, including his contributions to films, literature, and social activism. Born on September 8, 1926, in Sadiya (then part of undivided Assam), Bhupen Hazarika was a multifaceted cultural icon—lyricist, composer, poet, filmmaker, and politician. He earned his doctorate from Columbia University in 1952, where he was deeply influenced by American civil rights icon Paul Robeson. This inspired Hazarika's iconic Assamese song 'Bistirno Parore', based on Robeson's 'Ol' Man River'. Hazarika's ties with Arunachal Pradesh are also significant. He composed the Hindi anthem 'Arunachal Hamara', and directed the state's first colour Hindi feature film, Mera Dharam Meri Maa (1976), marking a historic cultural milestone. Over the decades, he composed for Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi films, including Chameli Memsaab, Rudaali, and Daman, often using his art to address issues of social justice and unity. Hazarika was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1992, India's highest honour in cinema. He was also awarded the Padma Shri (1977), Padma Bhushan (2001), Padma Vibhushan (posthumously in 2012), and Bharat Ratna (2019)—the country's highest civilian award. In 1979, the Arunachal Pradesh government honoured him with a Gold Medal for his contributions to the state's cultural integration. He was also the first recipient of the Asom Ratna in 2009. The birth centenary celebrations, which began in 2023, will culminate on September 8, 2026, with programmes planned across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. These include academic seminars, concerts, exhibitions, and the release of a peer-reviewed biography in multiple Indian languages. Hazarika passed away on November 5, 2011, in Mumbai.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Locals protest ‘unscientific' tree translocation
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: In a bid to draw attention to the ongoing tree translocation process in Ambari, linked to the upcoming flyover from Noonmati to Dighalipukhuri, hundreds of citizens formed a human chain on Saturday, denouncing the process as unscientific and a breach of public trust. At the protest site, residents from diverse backgrounds held placards advocating for tree preservation and warning of environmental consequences. To make their demonstration culturally resonant, some participants sang songs by the legendary Bhupen Hazarika. Santanu Borthakur, a Gauhati high court advocate and local resident, recalled the PIL filed in Nov last year. He said the govt had assured the court under oath that the trees would not be harmed but believes that it has now reneged on its promise. "It is truly shocking that the govt has gone back on its word. I have repeatedly stressed that local residents must be consulted before undertaking such projects, as their input is just as important as that of experts," Borthakur said. Another resident, Khanindra Talukdar, voiced concerns over the ecological impact. "What we are doing today is for the benefit of future generations. If these trees are removed, what kind of environment will they inherit? We are not against development, but it should not come at the cost of sacrificing these trees," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The century-old trees that once lined Gopinath Bordoloi Road were mostly relocated during night hours to the backyard of the Ambari Textile Institute to facilitate construction. Now, only a few stripped mature trunks remain, their branches and leaves chopped in preparation for translocation. Officials from the PWD explained that in a week's time, four to five trees can be translocated, while smaller trees can be relocated quickly, mature ones take longer. "The process begins with trimming and preparing the root ball before shifting the trees. We are working with a consultant from Delhi, who has been overseeing their care. Some translocated trees have already started sprouting new leaves," said Lakhyajyoti Borah, a PWD engineer. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Baahi.xomoy.com streams songs in Assamese, Bodo, Mising and more
Mrinmoy Kumar, the founder of Baahi ( the first Assamese music streaming platform, says the idea of the app came from a longing to listen to Assamese songs while away from home. As a student from Tezpur in Assam, Mrinmoy was pursuing his BTech in Odisha. Some new, some old searches on various streaming platforms did not meet his need. He felt the need for a platform for those who love listening to Assamese music. While he was in Odisha as a student, Mrinmoy did his research and realised that some platforms include popular albums of selected popular artistes. His focus was on building a platform dedicated to Assamese songs, including Assamese folk. Once he returned to his hometown, Tezpur, Mrinmoy started to work on his idea aggressively. He recalls, 'I discussed my idea with some childhood friends. They jumped in immediately, because my thoughts resonated with theirs. Now Krishanu Kashyap and I run it.' Baahi, a unit of Xomoy Innovatives Pvt Ltd was founded to try and plug the following deficits — no dedicated regional content streaming platform, an unavailability of digital content in various Indian languages, and the untapped market for diverse North Eastern music and culture. Baahi currently has Assamese, Bodo, Mising, Karbi, Tiwa, Koch and Rajbonshi music. They are working to include song from states of Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram. From Borgeet to Rock and from Classics to modern Pop, the platform has something for everyone. The founders say their user-friendly interface and personalised recommendations make it easy for a listener to discover new music and connect with local musicians. Currently they have over 4,00,000 users of the app. 'This apart we have over 2,00,000 unique website visitors every month,' added Mrinmoy. Apart from streaming regional music, the app also caters to original individual music. 'We wanted to be a platform that allowed individual artistes to introduce their music. Several independent artistes go unnoticed for lack of a platform,' says Mrinmoy. The platform was just a thought until the end of 2020. Mrinmoy began working on the app with help from coding videos on YouTube. 'Computer Science was my background in BTech, so it was easy for me to understand. We started approaching record labels to access database of classics from artistes such as Bhupen Hazarika. Most of the old songs are with record labels such as Saregama/HMV. We procure those songs/albums on rental rights. We also noticed that certain songs, especially from classic Assamese movies, were not digitised. We also worked on digitisation of songs. So, while we were developing the app, gathering a database of songs, we were also learning about the industry,' Mrinmoy explains. They function with a 12-member team. The platform lists over 30,000 songs from more 10,000 artist in the above said languages. Some of the most heard and popular artists are Zubeen Garg, Papon, Deeplina Deka, Prabin Borah, Bhupen Hazarika, Dwipen Baruah, Khagen Mahanta, Asha Bhosle, Sonu Nigam (Assamese songs) etc. Right now the app is freemium model, where users can use the app without paying with ads and limited features. 'But can purchase subscriptions for additional features and ad free experience,' added Mrinmoy. What next? The team also plans on launching of video/audio based podcasts. Their goal is to increase Baahi Original content, host second edition of Baahi Music Fest. 'We are soon going to begin work to introduce movies of NE on rent,' added Mrinmoy.
