Places in News Flashcards
‘Berenice Troglodytica’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Egypt
[B] South Africa
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] USA
A [Egypt]
Notes:
1. Berenice Troglodytica is an ancient seaport situated on the western shore of the Red Sea in Egypt.
2. Recently, a curious ancient statue of Buddha was found in this seaport, revealing historical links between India and Egypt. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Scientists have discovered a cave in which state to confirm that three droughts resulted in destruction of Harappa?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
D [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
1. A stalagmite is a mound of mineral sediments that forms upwards as a result of water dripping onto the cave floor.
2. Scientists, using a stalagmite from a cave near Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, revealed that three droughts, which occurred 4,200 years ago, each lasting 20 to 90 years, resulted in the destruction of Harappa, Rakhigarhi and Dholavira.
Scientists have discovered a cave in which state to confirm that three droughts resulted in destruction of Harappa?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
D [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
1. A stalagmite is a mound of mineral sediments that forms upwards as a result of water dripping onto the cave floor.
2. Scientists, using a stalagmite from a cave near Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, revealed that three droughts, which occurred 4,200 years ago, each lasting 20 to 90 years, resulted in the destruction of Harappa, Rakhigarhi and Dholavira.
Stone of Scone, which was recently moved to London, was originally in which place?
[A] Scotland
[B] Wales
[C] Ireland
[D] Norway
A [Scotland]
Notes:
The Stone of Scone, also referred to as the Stone of Destiny, is a red sandstone slab weighing 150kg. This stone has been a sacred and significant symbol of Scotland’s monarchy and national identity.
It was moved recently from Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle to London in preparation for King Charles III’s coronation.
After nine-year ban, Coal mining has resumed legally in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
After nine-year ban, coal mining in Meghalaya is set to resume legally by July this year. It was banned since 2014.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Centre had approved mining leases for four persons in the State, which will lead to scientific mining in the State.
After nine-year ban, Coal mining has resumed legally in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
After nine-year ban, coal mining in Meghalaya is set to resume legally by July this year. It was banned since 2014.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Centre had approved mining leases for four persons in the State, which will lead to scientific mining in the State.
Dawki landport, which was recently inaugurated, is located between India and which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Recently, the tenth land-port between India and Bangladesh was inaugurated at Meghalaya’s Dawki. It is expected to boost trade and ease travel between the two neighbouring countries.
The Dawki landport is situated about 84 kilometres away from the Meghalaya capital Shillong. The landport will boost trade and facilitate easier travel between the two countries.
Choodamani Vihara, which was visited recently by ASI, is in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Buddhist Vihara is a monastery for Buddhist renunciates, mainly found the Indian subcontinent. A 5-member team of the Temple Survey Project of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has visited a court building that was believed to be a Buddhist Vihara during the Chola period in Nagapattinam.
Choodamani Vihara in Nagapattinam is believed to have flourished as a Buddhist cultural centre.
Tungnath temple’ which was seen in the news, is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Tungnath temple, an ancient temple situated in Uttarakhand, is set to be declared a national monument. It is the third of the five Panchkedars of Uttarakhand.
The Tungnath mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys.
Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] New Delhi
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Kerala
B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Jama Masjid is India’s largest Mosque. Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) is currently pushing for the Jama Masjid redevelopment plan.
The finial of Jama Masjid’s central dome was damaged in May last year following heavy rain and thunderstorm.
