Miscellaneous Flashcards
Where was the new campus of Nalanda University
inaugurated by the Prime Minister on June 19, 2024?
Rajgir, Bihar , the campus spans 455 acres and is located 12 km from the ancient monastery
ruins
Under whose rule did general Bakhtiyar Khilji destroy
the ancient Nalanda University in 1193?
Qutbuddin Aibak, first Sultan of Delhi
Who were the first attackers of Nalanda Mahavihara,
occurring between 455-470 AD?
The Hunas
Which former President of India advocated for the
revival of Nalanda University?
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Who destructed the Nalanda university
1193 by Bakhtiyar Khilji.
Who founded Nalanda University in 427 CE? and when
Kumargupta, founded Nalanda
University in 427 CE in modern Bihar
Who identified the site ? and who surveyed it
The site was identified in 1812 by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and later surveyed by Sir
Alexander Cunningham in 1861.
a chinese
buddhist monk who travelled over land from China to India during
the reign of King Harsha Vardhan to obtain Buddhist scriptures
Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
He served as the head of Nalanda
University and was the principal teacher of
Xuanzang during his stay at Nalanda
Shilabhadra
systematic excavations at Nalanda
began in and by whom
1910s and were carried out by the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
The 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated on
June 21, 2024
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
Nalanda University Act of 2010
The theme for 2024 yoga day is
“Yoga for Self and
Society.”
he M-Yoga app was launched by and when
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion
of the 7th International Day of Yoga in 2021.
Who proposed the idea of international yoga day ? And when
India proposed the idea at the 69th session of the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014
When did UNGA accept the proposal and it was cosponsered by how many member states ?
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.
First yoga day was celebrated when and where
2015 at Rajpath, New
Delhi. setting world records for the largest yoga session with 35,985
participants and involvement from 84 nationalities.
What does the orange halo in the World Yoga Day
logo represent?
Enlightenment
The app was developed in collaboration with?
It was developed in collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
What is the initiative by the Indian Navy to celebrate
International Yoga Day called?
Ocean Ring of Yoga
The Fit India Movement was launched by and when
Government of India in 2019
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana (PMKVY), launched in
2015
In which year was the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
(UCCN) created?
2004
Which day will be celebrated as the ‘City of
Literature’ Day of Kozhikode.
June 23
yoga was officially recognised as a sports discipline by whom and when
In 2015, yoga was officially recognised as a sports discipline by the Ministry
of Youth Affairs and Sports
How many creative fields are covered by the UNESCO
Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?
7
Where will the annual conference of the UNESCO
Creative Cities Network (UCCN) be held in 2024?
Braga, Portugal
Which city in Kerala was recognized by UNESCO as the
‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities
Network (UCCN)?
Kozhikode
Which of the following Indian cities was recognized by
UNESCO as a ‘City of Gastronomy’ in 2019 under the
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?
Hyderabad
when was WCC found and by whom and where
June 12, 1964, in New York by Aileen Osborn
Vanderbilt Webb, Margaret M. Patch, and Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
the UNCC includes how many cities as members
350 cities
Which city is recognized as fourth Indian city World Craft City’ and by whom
Srinagar by World Craft Council (WCC). joining Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore
World Craft City Programme initiated in
2014
Who was the founder of the Crafts Council of India? and when was it founded
Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay in 1967,
What type of intricate carvings is Srinagar known for,
made from locally sourced wood?
Walnut Wood Carving
In which year was the first T20 World Cup played?
2007
The WC Council represents which five geographical regions:
Africa, Asia
Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America, impacting millions of
craftsmen, artisans, and craft communities.
Who was named the Player of the Tournament in the
2024 T20 World Cup?
Jasprit Bumrah
How many times has India won the ICC Men’s T20
World Cup?
2
India beat which country by 7 runs to lift the ICC T20 World Cup2024?
South Africa
Which Afghan player took the most wickets in the 2024 T20World Cup, tied with Arshdeep Singh?
Fazalhaq Farooqi
from Bangladesh who is the
leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history, with 50 wickets
in 43 matches
Shakib Al Hasan
Who became the
youngest player to participate in a T20 World Cup final
17-year old cricketer from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad
who holds the record for the most
runs in T20 World Cup history, amassing 1292 runs in 35
matches since his debut in 2012.
Virat Kohli [Player of the Match (Final)]
who made Most Wickets in 2024 Edition
Arshdeep Singh (India) and
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) - 17 wickets each.
Who became the first team to hold both the
ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup titles simultaneously after their
win in 2022
England
Who achieved the Lowest Economy Rate
Jasprit Bumrah - 4.17 in the 2024 edition
T20 World Cup inception
2007
T20 World Cup frequency
Every Two Year
No. of teams event presently
Initially a 12-team
event, it expanded
to 16 teams in 2014
and further to 20
teams in the 2024
edition.
