Daily Current Affair Capsule 25th November 2020 Current Affairs Questions 25th November 2020 3

Question of the day

India will host G20 summit in भारत ______में G20 शिखर सम्मेलन की ______. मेजबानी करेगा। A. 2021 A. 2021 B. 2022 B. 2022 C. 2023 C. 2023 D. 2024 D. 2024

● G20 leaders have announced that India will host G20 summit in 2023. ● Recently, the 15th G20 Summit was held under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia. ● जी 20 नेताओं ने घोषणा की है कि भारत 2023 में जी 20 शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी करेगा। ● हाल ही में, 15 वां G20 शिखर सम्मेलन सऊदी अरब की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित किया गया था।

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Which of the following tiger reserve in निम्नलिखित में से किस टाइगर रिजर्व ने बाघ India has won the first international ने भारत में पहला अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार TX2 award TX2? जीता है? A. Tiger Reserve A. पीलीभीत टाइगर रिजर्व B. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve B. दुधवा टाइगर रिजर्व C. Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve C. जिम कॉर्बेट टाइगर रिजर्व D. D. बक्सा टाइगर रिजर्व

● The and the Forest Department bagged the first international award TX2. ● The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was awarded for doubling its number of tigers in four years. ● पीलीभीत टाइगर रिजर्व और उत्तर प्रदेश वन विभाग ने पहला अंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार TX2 जीता है। ● पीलीभीत टाइगर रिजर्व को चार वर्षों में बाघों की संख्या को दोगुना करने के लिए सम्मानित किया गया था।

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Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

• Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in Pilibhit district, and of Uttar Pradesh. • Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was declared in September 2008 on the basis of its special type of ecosystem with vast open spaces and sufficient feed for the elegant predators. • The northern edge of the reserve lies along the Indo- border while the southern boundary is marked by the river Sharada and Khakra.

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11 Aviation Awareness Week is विमानन जागरूकता सप्ताह हर साल observed every year on ______to ______से ______पर मनाया जाता ______. है। A. 20 November to 25 November A. 20 नवंबर से 25 नवंबर B. 22 November to 26 November B. 22 नवंबर से 26 नवंबर C. 23 November to 27 November C. 23 नवंबर से 27 नवंबर D. 24 November to 28 November D. 24 28 नवंबर से नवंबर

● The Airport Authority of India launched Aviation Awareness Week between November 23, 2020 and November 27, 2020. ● The week is observed in all airports and also in locations managed by the Airport Authority of India. ● Aviation awareness week is being celebrated to raise awareness on aviation safety. ● भारतीय विमानपत्तन प्राधिकरण ने 23 नवंबर, 2020 और 27 नवंबर, 2020 के बीच विमानन जागरूकता सप्ताह का शुभारंभ किया। ● सप्ताह सभी हवाई अड्डों में और एयरपोर्ट अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया द्वारा प्रबंधित स्थानों में भी मनाया जाता है। ● विमानन सुरक्षा पर जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए विमानन जागरूकता सप्ताह मनाया जा रहा है।

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Airports Authority of India (AAI)

• It is a statutory body under the aegis of Ministry of Civil Aviation. • It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. • It was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New Delhi. • Chairman: Arvind Singh

14 Recently the remains of victims of हाल ही में 79 ईस्वी में माउंट वेसुवियस के volcanic eruption of Mount ज्वालामुखी विस्फोट के शिकार लोगों के Vesuvius in 79 AD found. Mount

Vesuvius is in ______. अवशेष मिले। माउंट वेसुवियस ______A. Peru में है। B. Indonesia A. पेरू C. Italy B. इंडोनेशिया D. Russia C. इटली D. रूस

● The Italian Culture Ministry announced the discovery of well-preserved remains of two men, who perished during the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. ● The eruption was a catastrophic event that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and killed around 16,000 people. ● इटालियन संस्कृति मंत्रालय ने दो पुरुषों के अच्छी तरह से संरक्षित अवशेषों की खोज की घोषणा की, जो 79 ईस्वी में माउंट वेसुवियस के ज्वालामुखी विस्फोट के दौरान मर गए थे। ● विस्फोट एक भयावह घटना थी जिसने प्राचीन रोमन शहर पोम्पेई को नष्ट कर दिया था और लगभग 16,000 लोग मारे गए थे।

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Mount Vesuvius

• Located in southern Italy near the coastal city of Naples, the 4,203-ft tall Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. • Vesuvius has been classified as a complex volcano (also called a compound volcano), one that consists of a complex of two or more vents. • Vesuvius typically has explosive eruptions and pyroclastic flows –– defined as a high-density mix of hot lava blocks, pumice, ash and volcanic gas. 17

Which of the following state निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य सरकार ने ‘महा government has launched a new आवास योजना’ नामक एक नई ग्रामीण rural housing project called ‘Maha आवास परियोजना शुरू की है? Awas Yojana’? A. गुजरात A. Gujarat B. महाराष्ट्र B. Maharashtra C. कर्नाटक C. D. केरल D.

● Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched a new rural housing project called ‘Maha Awas Yojana’. ● Under the new project, the state plans to build 8.82 lakh rural houses in a period of 100 days. ● महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव ठाकरे ने 'महा आवास योजना' नामक एक नई ग्रामीण आवास परियोजना शुरू की। ● नई परियोजना के तहत, राज्य में 100 दिनों की अवधि में 8.82 लाख ग्रामीण घर बनाने की योजना है।

19 Basic Facts about Maharashtra

● State: 26 January 1950 ● Capital: Mumbai ● Number of District : 36 ● Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari ● Chief Minister: Uddhav Thackeray ● Members of the Legislative Assembly: 288 ● Lok Sabha Seats : 48 ● Rajya Sabha Seats : 19

General Facts about Maharashtra

● Maharashtra is the wealthiest state by all major economic parameters and also the most industrialized state in India. ● Maharashtra is the home land of Maratha Empire of 18th century. This Maratha Empire included Peshwas of Pune, Bhonsle clan of Nagpur, Gaekwad of Baroda, Holkars of Indore and Scindia of Gwalior. ● Victoria Terminus which was later renamed as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a proud historic railway station of Maharashtra and also a UNESCO world heritage site. It was built in year 1897 by Architect Frederick William Stevens. ● It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. ● Pune is known as the 'Oxford of the East' due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions. ● Nashik is known as the 'Wine Capital of India' as it has the largest number of wineries and vineyards in the country.

Important National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra ● Chandoli National Park ● Gugamal National Park ● Nawegaon National Park ● Pench National Park ● Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) National Park ● Tadoba National Park

Dances of Maharashtra

● Lavani ● Tamasha ● Koli ● Povadas ● Dhangari Gaja

Maharashtra in Recent News

● Around 800 acres of land in Mumbai's Aarey have been declared a reserve forest. ● The Maharashtra government announced the Gan Samragni Lata Mangeshkar award for the year 2020-21 to veteran female playback singer Usha Mangeshkar. ● Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed confidence that the recently launched campaign of My family - my responsibility by his government would strengthen the fight against COVID-19 in the state. ● Maharashtra State Government has accorded ambulance status to the vehicles carrying medical oxygen for one year.

24 Which of the following legendary WWE निम्नलिखित में से किस दिग्गज WWE Superstar bid a final farewell to the ring सुपरस्टार ने नवंबर 2020 में रिंग को अंतिम in November 2020? विदाई दी? A. Great Khali A. Great Khali B. Undertaker B. Undertaker C. John Cena C. John Cena D. Kane D. Kane

● The Undertaker, one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time bid final farewell to the ring at the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Survivor Series 2020. ● His original name is Mark William Calaway. ● सबसे महान WWE सुपरस्टार्स में से एक द अंडरटेकर ने वर्ल्ड रेसलिंग एंटरटेनमेंट (WWE) सर्वाइवर सीरीज़ 2020 से रिंग को अंतिम विदाई दी। ● उनका मूल नाम मार्क विलियम कैलावे है।

Who among the following chaired a निम्नलिखित में से किसने चक्रवात निवर की meeting of the National Crisis स्थिति की समीक्षा करने के लिए राष्ट्रीय Management Committee (NCMC) to संकट प्रबंधन समिति (NCMC) की बैठक की review the status of impending अध्यक्षता की? cyclone Nivar? A. नरेंद्र मोदी A. Narendra Modi B. राजीव गौबा B. Rajiv Gauba C. सत्य नारायण प्रधान C. Satya Narayan Pradhan D. अजय कुमार D. Ajay Kumar

● Union Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review the status of impending Cyclone Nivar. ● The cyclone Nivar is to make landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal of . ● केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल के सचिव, राजीव गौबा ने चक्रवात निवार की स्थिति की समीक्षा करने के लिए राष्ट्रीय संकट प्रबंधन समिति (NCMC) की बैठक की अध्यक्षता की। ● चक्रवात निवार तमिलनाडु के ममल्लापुरम और कराईकल के बीच लैंडफॉल करेगा।

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National Crisis Management Committee

• A National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. • It is headed by Cabinet Secretary. • It deals with major crisis which have serious or national ramifications.

30 Foreign Secretary of India will pay an भारत के विदेश सचिव नेपाल की आधिकारिक official visit to Nepal. Who among the यात्रा करेंगे। निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारत का following is the foreign secretary of विदेश सचिव है? India? A. तरनजीत सिंह संधू A. Taranjit Singh Sandhu B. हर्षवर्धन श्रृंगला B. Harsh Vardhan Shringla C. C. Raveesh Kumar रवीश कुमार D. D. Riva Ganguly Das रीवा गांगुली दास

● Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to Nepal on 26 and 27 November 2020. ● This will be the first visit of the Foreign Secretary to Nepal since he assumed charge. ● The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries and the priority India attaches to its relations with Nepal. ● विदेश सचिव हर्षवर्धन श्रृंगला 26 और 27 नवंबर 2020 को नेपाल की आधिकारिक यात्रा करेंगे। ● कार्यभार संभालने के बाद से यह विदेश सचिव की पहली नेपाल यात्रा होगी। ● यह यात्रा दोनों देशों के बीच नियमित रूप से उच्च स्तरीय आदान-प्रदान की परंपरा को ध्यान में रखते हुए है और भारत नेपाल के साथ अपने संबंधों को प्राथमिकता देता है।

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Nepal

• Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest. • Official languages: Nepal • Capital: Kathmandu • Prime minister: K. P. Sharma Oli • President: Bidhya Devi Bhandari • Prime Minister: Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli • Chief Justice: Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana • National Sports: volleyball

Which of the following state has निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य ने passed the ‘Essential Services ‘आवश्यक सेवा (रखरखाव) संशोधन (Maintenance) Amendment -2020’ ? Bill-2020’? विधेयक पारित किया है A. Maharashtra A. महाराष्ट्र B. B. ओडिशा C. C. झारखंड D. Uttar Pradesh D. उत्तर प्रदेश

● Odisha Essential Services (Maintenance) Amendment Bill-2020 was passed by the state assembly. ● The bill seeks to amend the existing Act of 1988 to prohibit strikes by employees of essential services in the state. ● According to the provisions of the amended bill, persons resorting to or found instigating or funding illegal strikes may face imprisonment upto one year or a fine upto Rs five thousand or both. ● ओडिशा आवश्यक सेवा (रखरखाव) संशोधन विधेयक -2020 राज्य विधानसभा द्वारा पारित किया गया। ● इस विधेयक में राज्य में आवश्यक सेवाओं के कर्मचारियों द्वारा हड़ताल को प्रतिबंधित करने के लिए 1988 के मौजूदा अधिनियम में संशोधन करने का प्रयास किया गया है। ● संशोधित विधेयक के प्रावधानों के अनुसार, अवैध हड़ताल का समर्थन करने वाले या उसे ढूंढने या उसका लाभ उठाने वाले व्यक्तियों को एक वर्ष तक का कारावास या पांच हजार रुपये तक का जुर्माना या दोनों का सामना करना पड़ सकता है।

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Odisha

• State: 1 April 1936 (Utkala Dibasa) • Capital: Bhubaneswar • Number of District : 30 • Governor: Ganeshi Lal • Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik • Members of the Legislative Assembly: 147 • Lok Sabha Seats : 21 • Rajya Sabha Seats : 10

36 Dances of Odisha

● Odissi ● Chadya ● Dandanata ● Chhau

Important National Park in Odisha

● Bhitarkanika National Park ●

General Facts about Odisha

● Chandragupta Maurya was hesitant for 60 long years to attack Kalinga (old name of Odisha) as the Kalinga army of 60,000 managed to annihilate one lakh enemy soldiers, a quarter of the empire’s army. ● Odisha hosts the world’s largest open air theatre – Dhanu Yatra. ● The Leaning Temple of Huma, situated near Sambalpur in India is the only leaning temple in the world. ● Odisha – highest producer of hematite ore. Odisha has 25% of Hematite ore of India. ● Wheeler Island, south of Chandipur in Odisha is a place where most of missiles of India are tested such as Akash missile, Agni missile, Prithvi Missile of only some of them.

Odisha in Recent News

● Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched ‘Secha Samadhan’, a bilingual mobile application. ● Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik has launched two web portals named ‘Odisha State Scholarship Portal’ and ‘Sumangal Portal’. ● Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has been selected as the national industry partner for the third edition of ‘Make in Odisha’ conclave. ● The Odisha Government launched ‘Sujal - Drink from Tap Mission’. ● Odia poet Nityanand Nayak will be conferred the prestigious Sarala Puraskar for his poetry work ‘Setebelaku Nathiba’, published in 2017. ● In view of the prevailing pandemic, the Odisha Government is launching Radio Pathshala program for students upto class 8 from.

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Recently, the Indian Coast Guard हाल ही में, भारतीय तटरक्षक बल (ICG) (ICG) towed a fuel tanker back to ने कच्छल द्वीप के सुरक्षित पानी में एक safe waters near Katchal island. ईंधन टैंकर को वापस लाया। कच्छल द्वीप Katchal island is a part of ______का एक हिस्सा है। ______. A. Lakshadweep A. लक्षद्वीप B. Andaman and Nicobar B. अण्डमान और निकोबार C. Maldives C. मालदीव D. Bangladesh D. बांग्लादेश

● The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) towed a fuel tanker back to safe waters. ● The tanker was dangerously drifting towards the pristine Katchal Island in Nicobar due to power failure. ● The vesel, which had 24 crew onboard, experienced total power failure since November 19. ● Katchal is one of the Nicobar Islands, India. ● भारतीय तटरक्षक बल (ICG) ने सुरक्षित समुद्र के लिए एक ईंधन टैंकर को सुरक्षित स्थान पर भेज दिया । ● टैंकर खतरनाक रूप से पावर फेलियर के कारण निकोबार में प्राचीन कच्छल द्वीप की ओर जा रहा था। ● वेसल, जिसमें 24 चालक दल थे, ने 19 नवंबर के बाद से कुल पावर फेलियर का अनुभव किया। ● कच्छल भारत के निकोबार द्वीप समूह में से एक है।

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Katchal island Andaman and Nicobar

• Established: 1 November 1956 • Capital: Port Blair • Number of District : 3 • Lieutenant Governor: Admiral (ret.) Devendra Kumar Joshi • High court: Calcutta High Court • Lok Sabha Seats : 1 • Rajya Sabha Seats : 0

44 45 Important National Park and wildlife Sanctuaries in Andaman and Nicobar

● Campbell Bay National Park ● Galathea National Park ● Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park ● Middle Button Island National Park ● Mount Harriet National Park ● North Button Island National Park ● Rani Jhansi Marine National Park ● Saddle Peak National Park ● South Button Island National Park

Tribes in Andaman and Nicobar

● Great Andamanese ● Onge ● Jarawa ● Sentinelese ● Shompen ● Nicobarese

Andaman and Nicobar in Recent News

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated the nation's submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair through video conferencing.

○ The submarine cable will also connect Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, Long Island, and Rangat.

48 Who among the following has been ईटी सरकार ग्लोबल स्मार्ट सिटीज़ फ़ोरम declared as the winner at ET Govt Global Smart Cities Forum 2020? 2020 में निम्नलिखित में से किसे विजेता A. Gangtok Smart City Development घोषित किया गया है? Limited A. गंगटोक स्मार्ट सिटी डेवलपमेंट लिमिटेड B. Gujarat International Finance Tec- B. गुजरात इंटरनेशनल फाइनेंस टेक-सिटी City Project

C. Kohima Smart City Development प्रोजेक्ट Limited C. कोहिमा स्मार्ट सिटी डेवलपमेंट लिमिटेड D. Atal Tunnel Radio connectivity D. अटल टनल रेडियो कनेक्टिविटी Project प्रोजेक्ट

● In Nagaland, Kohima Smart City Development Limited, KSCDL has been declared Winner at the ET Government Global Smart Cities Forum 2020 under the category Best Digital Initiative of the Year (Technology) for Kohima City Wifi Phase- I Project. ● The main objective is to provide internet access for the masses in public locations at a cheaper cost and instant access to data for emergency services with real-time s with better coverage for emergency services. ● नागालैंड में, कोहिमा स्मार्ट सिटी डेवलपमेंट लिमिटेड, केएससीडीएल को कोहिमा सिटी वाईफाई फेज -1 परियोजना के लिए बेस्ट डिजिटल इनिशिएटिव ऑफ द ईयर (टेक्नोलॉजी) श्रेणी के तहत ईटी सरकार ग्लोबल स्मार्ट सिटीज फोरम 2020 में विजेता घोषित किया गया है। ● मुख्य उद्देश्य सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर लोगों के लिए सस्ती कीमत पर इंटरनेट एक्सेस प्रदान करना और आपातकालीन सेवाओं के लिए बेहतर कवरेज के साथ वास्तविक समय के साथ आपातकालीन सेवाओं के लिए डेटा तक त्वरित पहुंच प्रदान करना है।

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Recently, Tarun Gogoi passed away. हाल ही में तरुण गोगोई का निधन हो गया। He served as the chief minister of ______. उन्होंने के मुख्यमंत्री के रूप A. Sikkim में कार्य किया है। B. A. सिक्किम C. Goa B. असम D. Karnataka C. गोवा D. कर्नाटक

● Former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi passed away in Guwahati. ● He was undergoing treatment for the past few days in Gauhati medical college and hospital following post COVID-19 complications. ● Born in 1934, Mr. Gogoi served as the Chief Minister of Assam from 2001 to 2016. ● He is the longest serving Chief Minister of the state. ● He represented Jorhat and Kaliabor constituencies in Lok Sabha. Mr. Gogoi also served in various capacities in the Congress party. ● असम के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री तरुण गोगोई का गुवाहाटी में निधन हो गया। ● COVID-19 जटिलताओं के बाद गौहाटी मेडिकल कॉलेज और अस्पताल में पिछले कुछ दिनों से उनका इलाज चल रहा था। ● 1934 में जन्मे गोगोई ने 2001 से 2016 तक असम के मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में कार्य किया। ● वह राज्य के सबसे लंबे समय तक मुख्यमंत्री बने रहे। ● उन्होंने लोकसभा में जोरहाट और कलियाबोर निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों का प्रतिनिधित्व किया है। गोगोई ने कांग्रेस पार्टी में विभिन्न क्षमताओं में भी कार्य किया।

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Basic Facts about Assam

● State: 26 January 1950 ● Capital: Dispur ● Number of District : 33 ● Governor: Jagdish Mukhi ● Chief Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal ● Members of the Legislative Assembly: 126 ● Lok Sabha Seats : 14 ● Rajya Sabha Seats : 7

General Facts about Assam

● It is the first state in country were crude oil was struck in 1889 at Digboi. ● Dispur is also famous for Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC). GTAC was established in 1970 and is one of the busiest tea trading centers of world. ● Assam contributes 15.6 % of World’s Tea Production and 55 % of India’s Production. ● Kamakhya temple is located on Nilachal hill of Guwahati. It is an ancient and very famous hindu temple devoted to goddess Kamakhya (one of the incarnation of goddess Durga). ● Jhum farming is the widely practiced occupation of almost all the peasants of Assam. ● The state is also known for one of its kind Assamese golden silk called muga which is produced only in Assam.

Famous places in Assam

● Majuli ● Kamakhya Temple ● Umananda Temple ● Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra ● Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden ● Agnigarh ● Basistha temple ● Mahabhairav Temple Festivals of Assam ● Bihu: Bihu is the most important festival of Assam. Three Bihus are celebrated in a year: Bohag Bihu,, Kaati Bihu, and Magh Bihu. ● Me-Dum-Me-Phi ● Baishagu: This festival is commonly celebrated by the tribe of 'Boro Kacharis' of Assam. ● Ambubachi Festival ● Majuli Festival ● Dehing Patkai Festival Assam in Recent News

● Syeda Anwara Taimur, the only woman Chief Minister in the history of Assam, has passed away after a prolonged illness. ● Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni. ● The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Skill Development University Bill which provides for setting up of Skill University at Mangaldoi at the cost of 900 crore rupees. ● Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Indo- Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation near Guwahati.

Recently, Shaik Khaja Hussain हाल ही में शेख खाजा हुसैन का निधन हो passed away. He was a/an गया। वह एक ______थे। ______. A. लेखक A. Writer B. राजनीतिज्ञ B. Politician C. क्रिकेटर C. Cricketer D. वैज्ञानिक D. Scientist

● Noted Telugu poet, journalist, scriptwriter, and Kendra Sahitya Academy award winner Shaik Khaja Hussain, passed away. ● He was popularly known as Devi Priya. ● He bagged the Sahitya Akademi Award 2017, for his book Gaali Rangu. ● प्रसिद्ध तेलुगु कवि, पत्रकार, पटकथा लेखक और केंद्र साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार विजेता शेख खाजा हुसैन का निधन हो गया। ● उन्हें लोकप्रिय रूप से देवी प्रिया के रूप में जाना जाता था। ● उन्होंने अपनी पुस्तक गाली रंगू के लिए साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार 2017 प्राप्त किया।

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India’s first Moss Garden has been inaugurated in ______. भारत के पहले मॉस गार्डन का उद्घाटन A. Guwahati ______में किया गया है। B. Nainital A. गुवाहाटी C. Dehradun B. नैनीताल D. Kullu C. देहरादून D. कुल्लू

● The forest department has dedicated the country’s first moss garden spreading over 10 hectares in Kumaon’s Nainital district. ● The state forest department had approved research projects to study moss species, considered the most significant indicator of ecosystem fluctuations as they are more sensitive towards habitat and climate changes. ● उत्तराखंड के वन विभाग ने कुमाऊं के नैनीताल जिले में 10 हेक्टेयर में फैले देश के पहले मॉस गार्डन को समर्पित किया है। ● राज्य के वन विभाग ने मॉस प्रजातियों के अध्ययन के लिए अनुसंधान परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी दे दी थी, जिन्हें पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के उतार-चढ़ाव का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण संकेतक माना जाता है क्योंकि वे आवास और जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रति अधिक संवेदनशील हैं।

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Moss

• Mosses are a common flowerless plant found in all cities especially in damp (humid) or shady locations. • It generally absorb water and nutrients from their immediate environments, so it can reflect changes to ecosystems. • So it can be used as potential bioindicators to monitor urban pollution and to measure the impact of atmospheric change.

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