2023 IQAir World Air Quality Report

• New Delhi is ranked the World’s Most Polluted Capital City for the fourth consecutive year since 2018.

• Bihar’s Begusarai has emerged as the World’s Most Polluted Metropolitan Area.

• India had the third worst Air Quality after Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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33rd Saraswati Samman 2023

Renowned poet Prabha Varma has been selected for the Saraswati Samman for the year 2023 for his verse novel Roudra Sathwikam.

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Folk Painting

• Andhra Pradesh - Kalamkari
• Bihar - Madhubani Paintings
• Jharkhand - Jadopatiya Paintings , Paitkar Paintings
• Kerala - Kalamezhuthu
• Kolkata - Kalighat Paintings
• Maharashtra - Warli Paintings
• Madhya Pradesh - Bagh Style of Textile Art Printing
• Odisha - Pattachitra Paintings
• Rajasthan - Phad Paintings , Kajali Paintings
• Sikkim - Thangka
• Tamil Nadu - Karuppur kalamkari Paintings
• Telangana - Cheriyal Scrolls 

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GRID-INDIA is now a Miniratna Company.

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Handicrafts 

• Assam - Gamosa (Cotton Towel) , Jaapis (Conical Hat) , Mekhela Chador (Silk Saree)
• Bhopal - Zardozi Art (Embroidery)
• Gujarat - Patola Sarees
• Karnataka - Kasuti (Embroidery)
• Lucknow - Chikankari (Embroidery)
• Maharashtra - Paithani (Hand woven Silk Sarees)
• Madhya Pradesh - Maheshwari Sarees 
• Tamil Nadu - Kanjeevaram Sarees , Toda (Embroidery)
• Telangana - Pochampally Ikat Sarees 

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World Water Day - 22nd March

• A central focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) :- Water and Sanitation for all by 2030

• The Theme for World Water Day 2024 is “Water for Peace".

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Sources of Indian Constitution

Australia
• Concurrent list.
• Freedom of Trade.
• Joint-sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.

Canada
• Appointment of State Governors by the centre.
• Residuary powers vest with the centre.

France
• Concept of  “Republic”.
• Ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Germany
• Emergency Provision.
• Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency.

Ireland
• Directive Principles of State Policy.
• Method of Election of President.
• Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha.

South Africa
• Election of members of Rajya Sabha.
• Procedure for Amendment in the Indian Constitution.

Soviet Union (USSR)
• Fundamental Duties.
• Procedure of Five Year Plan.

United Kingdom (UK)
• Bicameralism.
• Cabinet system.
• Council of Ministers
• Office of CAG.
• Parliamentary form of Government.
• Provision of Speaker in Lok Sabha.
• Rule of Law.
• Single Citizenship.

United States of America
• Fundamental Rights.
• Impeachment of the President.
• Judicial Review.
• Post of vice president.
• Preamble.
• Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges.
• Written Constitution.

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EarthHour2024 : Lights Out , Climate In

EarthHour is a global lights-out event for raising awareness about climate change & promoting environment conservation. Let’s turn off our lights for 1 hour, for a brighter future !!

• March 23, 2024
• 8:30-9:30 PM

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Blue Flag Certification Beaches (India)

• Eden Beach in Puducherry.
• Ghoghla Beach in Daman & Diu.
• Golden Beach of Odisha.
• Kadmat Beach in Lakshadweep.
• Kappad Beach in Kerala.
• Kasarkod Beach in Karnataka.
• Kovalam Beach in Tamil Nadu.
• Minicoy Thundi Beach in Lakshadweep.
• Padubidri Beach in Karnataka.
• Radhanagar Beach in Andaman and Nicobar.
• Rushikonda Beach in Andhra Pradesh.
• Shivrajpur Beach in Gujarat.

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Election

Q. First Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
Ans. Sukumar Sen

Q. When was the First General Election for Lok Sabha held in India ?
Ans. 1951-52

Q. In which state, VVPATs were used for the First time in India ?
Ans. Nagaland

Q. Which state has the Maximum number of Lok Sabha seats in India ?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh

Q. How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India ?
Ans. 543

Q. What is the Maximum duration within which general elections must be held in India after the dissolution of the previous Lok Sabha ?
Ans. 6 Months

Q. In which year did India transition to using EVMs on all Lok Sabha seats across the country ?
Ans. 2004

Q. When was NOTA option introduced in the elections ?
Ans. 2013

Q. What is the Minimum age requirement to vote in India's general elections ?
Ans. 18 Years

Q. What is the minimum age for a candidate to contest in Lok Sabha elections ?
Ans. 25 Years

Q. Which form is used for registering as an overseas elector in the electoral roll ?
Ans. Form 6A

Q. Who decides the election dates ?
Ans. Election Commission of India

Q. In how many phases will 2024 general elections be conducted ?
Ans. 7 Phases

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Important Passes In India

Arunachal Pradesh
• Dihang Pass
• Diphu Pass

Himachal Pradesh
• Shipki La Pass
• Rohtang Pass

Jammu & Kashmir
• Pir Panjal Pass
• Banihal Pass
• Burzil Pass

Ladakh
• Khardung La Pass
• Zoji La Pass

Sikkim
• Nathu La Pass
• Jelep La Pass

Uttarakhand
• Lipu Lekh Pass
• Mana Pass

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List of Imp Alloy

• Brass -> Copper + Zinc
• Bronze -> Copper + Tin
• Constantan -> Copper + Nickel
• German Silver -> Copper + Zinc + Nickel
• Gun Metal -> Copper + Tin + Zinc
• Solder -> Lead + Tin
• Talonite -> Cobalt + Chromium

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Important Days (April)

• 7 April - World Health Day
• 21 April - Civil Services Day India
• 22 April - Earth Day
• 23 April - World Book and Copyright Day
• 24 April - National Panchayati Raj Day
• 29 April - International Dance Day

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