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Today in History ( January 14th,1761)
In 1761, the Maratha Empire in India was defeated by the invading forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali in the Third Battle of Panipat.
Let’s Revise
Q.1) The invitation card/box on this Republic day will be specially curated box of craftwork from
a) Bihar, Rajasthan, Orissa, Goa
b) Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Talangana
c) Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram
d) Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra,Delhi
Answer: b)
Rationale: This year, however, to mark 75 years since the formation of the Republic of India, things are different. In a departure from convention, invitees for the “At home” will receive a specially curated box of craftwork from the five southern States —
o Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
o Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh — along with the card.
Q.2) Kalamkari painting is associated with which state?
a) Rajathan,
b) Bihar,
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c)
Rationale: Kalamkari is an ancient textile printing art that finds its roots in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The ancient textile printing art form is believed to have evolved about 3000 years ago in Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari gained popularity in the south of India during the reign of Vijayanagara Empire.
Q.3) Nimmalakunta artisans are very popular for their paintings, they are from which state in India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Bihar
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Goa
Answer: c)
Rationale: Nimmalakunta a remote village in Dharmavaram Mandal is famous for the Art of Leather puppetry craft is an ancient form of folk Arts in Andhra Pradesh. They are very famous for Kalamkari Painting.
Q.4) Ganjifa art is a very famous art of which state in India?
a) Mathura
b) Patna
c) Raipur
d) Mysore
Answer: d)
Rationale: Ganjifa is a traditional Indian art form that involves the creation of hand-painted playing cards. These cards are usually circular, though some rectangular versions exist, and are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Mysore is particularly renowned for its unique style of Ganjifa art.
Q.5) “Etikopakka dolls” are very famous dolls as a result of local art of which state in India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Bihar
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Goa
Answer: c)
Rationale: On the banks of river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a small village called Etikoppaka is located. Over hundreds of years, this village has gained popularity for its traditional Indian handicraft- The Etikoppaka toys or Etikoppaka Bommalu, obviously they includes dolls also.
Summary of Today’s News
Prime Minister inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J&K; remains silent on Statehood
• Prime Minister remained silent on the timeline of restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
• He said the new network of roads and railway lines in the Union Territory has bridged the distance between J&K and New Delhi.
• Amid freezing conditions, Mr. Modi inaugurated 6.5-kilometre tunnel.
• The tunnel has made tourist hotspot Sonamarg a round-the-year destination.
• The upcoming Zojila tunnel, connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, will ease the lives of the people in Kargil and Leh.
• Describing J&K as a destination with the “distinction of having the highest rail and road bridges and rope ways”, Mr. Modi said, “The engineering of the Chenab bridge has amazed people across the world.
• Passenger train trials were completed last week on the bridge.
• The projects of the Chenani-Nashri tunnel, the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link and the rope ways at the Shankaracharya temple, Shiv Khori temple and Baltal-Amarnath shrine are underway.
• In all ₹42,000-crore of connectivity projects are being executed in J&K, which include the Katra-Delhi expressway, four national highway projects, two ring roads and 14 Sonamarg-like tunnels. J&K will be the most connected region. Tourists can now reach untouched destinations.”
• Referring to the upgraded connectivity, the Prime Minster said Viksit Bharat was only possible when all the regions of the country were well developed.
• “J&K is the crown of the country and has to be beautiful and strong.
• I assure you Modi will walk the talk. Any hurdle in your dreams will be removed. ‘Dilli ki doori’ is already over now. We have to work together to fulfil dreams and have to take pledges together,” the Prime Minister added.
• Prime Minister talked about eliminating the ‘Dil ki doori aur Dilli ki doori [Distance of hearts and distance between Delhi-Srinagar].
• In response to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s speech, where he referred to the Statehood demand, Mr. Modi remained silent on divulging any timeline. “When Modi makes a promise, he fulfils it. Every time has its right time. Right things will take place at the right time,” he said.
Pink Fire Retardant
• Fire retardant is a mixture of chemicals used to either put out fires or slow their spread.
• There are various types, but in the U.S., Phos-Chek is most commonly used to fight wildfires.
• This particular brand consists mainly of an ammonium phosphate-based solution.
• Phos-Chek is typically made with salts like ammonium polyphosphate, which doesn’t evaporate as quickly as water, allowing it to last longer on the ground.
• Fire retardants are usually colored to help firefighters see where it’s been applied, which helps them create firebreaks and protect lives and property.
• However, there are concerns about the use of fire retardants.
• Environmental experts argue that using planes to spray them is not very effective, costly, and contributes to pollution in rivers and streams.
• Phos-Chek contains toxic metals, including chromium and cadmium, which have been released into the environment.
• These metals pose serious health risks, such as cancer and liver or kidney damage in humans, and can be lethal to aquatic life.
• Since 2009, it’s estimated that over 850,000 pounds of these chemicals have been released into the environment.
Indravati National Tiger Reserve
• Five Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces inside Indravati National Park in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district recetnly.
About Indravati National Park:
• The park is situated in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
• It was founded in 1981 and became a tiger reserve in 1983 as part of India’s Project Tiger initiative.
• The park gets its name from the Indravati River, which flows from east to west and forms the northern border of the reserve, along with the Indian state of Maharashtra.
