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Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q

Where was the new campus of Nalanda University
inaugurated by the Prime Minister on June 19, 2024?

A

Rajgir, Bihar , the campus spans 455 acres and is located 12 km from the ancient monastery
ruins

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Under whose rule did general Bakhtiyar Khilji destroy
the ancient Nalanda University in 1193?

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Qutbuddin Aibak, first Sultan of Delhi

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Who were the first attackers of Nalanda Mahavihara,
occurring between 455-470 AD?

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The Hunas

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Which former President of India advocated for the
revival of Nalanda University?

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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Who destructed the Nalanda university

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1193 by Bakhtiyar Khilji.

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5
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Who founded Nalanda University in 427 CE? and when

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Kumargupta, founded Nalanda
University in 427 CE in modern Bihar

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6
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Who identified the site ? and who surveyed it

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The site was identified in 1812 by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and later surveyed by Sir
Alexander Cunningham in 1861.

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7
Q

a chinese
buddhist monk who travelled over land from China to India during
the reign of King Harsha Vardhan to obtain Buddhist scriptures

A

Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)

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8
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He served as the head of Nalanda
University and was the principal teacher of
Xuanzang during his stay at Nalanda

A

Shilabhadra

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9
Q

systematic excavations at Nalanda
began in and by whom

A

1910s and were carried out by the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

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The 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated on

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June 21, 2024

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10
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The Indian Parliament passed the Nalanda University Act in 2010, providing a
legal structure for the establishment and functioning of the university. This act was crucial in legally formalizing the
revival and operational structure of the new Nalanda University

A

Nalanda University Act of 2010

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11
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The theme for 2024 yoga day is

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“Yoga for Self and
Society.”

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12
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he M-Yoga app was launched by and when

A

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion
of the 7th International Day of Yoga in 2021.

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12
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Who proposed the idea of international yoga day ? And when

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India proposed the idea at the 69th session of the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014

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When did UNGA accept the proposal and it was cosponsered by how many member states ?

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The proposal was overwhelmingly accepted by the
UNGA, and on December 11, 2014,
The resolution was co-sponsored
by a record number of 177 member states.

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14
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First yoga day was celebrated when and where

A

2015 at Rajpath, New
Delhi. setting world records for the largest yoga session with 35,985
participants and involvement from 84 nationalities.

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15
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What does the orange halo in the World Yoga Day
logo represent?

A

Enlightenment

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15
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The app was developed in collaboration with?

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It was developed in collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

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16
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What is the initiative by the Indian Navy to celebrate
International Yoga Day called?

A

Ocean Ring of Yoga

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17
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The Fit India Movement was launched by and when

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Government of India in 2019

18
Q

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana (PMKVY), launched in

A

2015

18
Q

In which year was the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
(UCCN) created?

A

2004

19
Q

Which day will be celebrated as the ‘City of
Literature’ Day of Kozhikode.

A

June 23

19
Q

yoga was officially recognised as a sports discipline by whom and when

A

In 2015, yoga was officially recognised as a sports discipline by the Ministry
of Youth Affairs and Sports

20
Q

How many creative fields are covered by the UNESCO
Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?

A

7

20
Q

Where will the annual conference of the UNESCO
Creative Cities Network (UCCN) be held in 2024?

A

Braga, Portugal

20
Q

Which city in Kerala was recognized by UNESCO as the
‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities
Network (UCCN)?

A

Kozhikode

21
Q

Which of the following Indian cities was recognized by
UNESCO as a ‘City of Gastronomy’ in 2019 under the
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?

A

Hyderabad

22
Q

when was WCC found and by whom and where

A

June 12, 1964, in New York by Aileen Osborn
Vanderbilt Webb, Margaret M. Patch, and Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

22
Q

the UNCC includes how many cities as members

A

350 cities

23
Q

Which city is recognized as fourth Indian city World Craft City’ and by whom

A

Srinagar by World Craft Council (WCC). joining Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore

24
Q

World Craft City Programme initiated in

A

2014

24
Q

Who was the founder of the Crafts Council of India? and when was it founded

A

Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay in 1967,

25
Q

What type of intricate carvings is Srinagar known for,
made from locally sourced wood?

A

Walnut Wood Carving

26
Q

In which year was the first T20 World Cup played?

A

2007

26
Q

The WC Council represents which five geographical regions:

A

Africa, Asia
Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America, impacting millions of
craftsmen, artisans, and craft communities.

26
Q

Who was named the Player of the Tournament in the
2024 T20 World Cup?

A

Jasprit Bumrah

26
Q

How many times has India won the ICC Men’s T20
World Cup?

A

2

27
Q

India beat which country by 7 runs to lift the ICC T20 World Cup2024?

A

South Africa

28
Q

Which Afghan player took the most wickets in the 2024 T20World Cup, tied with Arshdeep Singh?

A

Fazalhaq Farooqi

29
Q

from Bangladesh who is the
leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history, with 50 wickets
in 43 matches

A

Shakib Al Hasan

29
Q

Who became the
youngest player to participate in a T20 World Cup final

A

17-year old cricketer from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad

30
Q

who holds the record for the most
runs in T20 World Cup history, amassing 1292 runs in 35
matches since his debut in 2012.

A

Virat Kohli [Player of the Match (Final)]

31
Q

who made Most Wickets in 2024 Edition

A

Arshdeep Singh (India) and
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) - 17 wickets each.

32
Q

Who became the first team to hold both the
ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup titles simultaneously after their
win in 2022

A

England

32
Q

Who achieved the Lowest Economy Rate

A

Jasprit Bumrah - 4.17 in the 2024 edition

33
Q

T20 World Cup inception

A

2007

34
Q

T20 World Cup frequency

A

Every Two Year

35
Q

No. of teams event presently

A

Initially a 12-team
event, it expanded
to 16 teams in 2014
and further to 20
teams in the 2024
edition.

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