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The Cruise Bharat Mission aims to boost cruise tourism in the country.
True
Mount Erebus is located in the Arctic region.
False
Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022.
True
Exercise KAZIND is conducted annually between India and Kazakhstan.
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The Kosi River only flows through India.
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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest award in Indian cinema.
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Scientists are surprised by Mount Erebus emitting water.
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The Kosi Barrage is located in Mumbai.
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Cruise passenger traffic is expected to double within five years due to the Cruise Bharat Mission.
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Exercise KAZIND involves more than 150 personnel from the Indian Armed Forces.
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The first shipment of Harpoon missile systems arrived in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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The Harpoon missile has been in service since 1985.
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The 57th Executive Committee meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga approved projects for Mahakumbh 2025.
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China supports the naming of Tsangyang Gyatso Peak in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav is an eight-day festival celebrating cultural heritage.
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Oxygen Bird Park was inaugurated in Delhi.
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The Harpoon missile is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways inaugurated the Oxygen Bird Park.
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China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as 'Zangnan'.
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The National Mission for Clean Ganga's projects are aimed at increasing pollution in the Ganga River.
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Study Notes
Harpoon Missile: First Shipment
- Taiwan received its first shipment of 100 Harpoon anti-ship cruise missile systems from the United States.
- The Harpoon has been in use since 1977, and has numerous variants for air, sea, and ground deployment.
National Mission For Clean Ganga: Meeting
- The NMCG's 57th Executive Committee meeting approved key projects for the Ganga River.
- These projects focus on conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga, as well as IEC activities for Mahakumbh 2025.
Tsangyang Gyatso Peak
- A peak in Arunachal Pradesh was named after the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso.
- China objected to the naming, calling it an illegal operation in “Chinese territory.”
- China claims the entire Arunachal Pradesh as “South Tibet.”
Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav
- The first edition of the eight-day Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav was inaugurated by the President in Secunderabad.
- The festival celebrates India's cultural heritage and is organized by the Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with DoNER and the Ministry of Culture.
Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park)
- The Oxygen Bird Park was inaugurated in Nagpur, Maharashtra, by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
- This eco-initiative, developed by the NHAI, features fast-growing oxygen-producing trees along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 to combat air pollution.
Cruise Bharat Mission
- The 'Cruise Bharat Mission' was launched from Mumbai port by the Union Minister of MoPSW.
- This mission aims to boost cruise tourism in India, with a goal of doubling cruise passenger traffic within five years.
Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award For Year 2022
- Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022.
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
Mount Erebus
- Mount Erebus, Antarctica's second-largest volcano, is spewing gold dust.
- The world's southernmost active volcano is situated on Ross Island, Antarctica.
- It was discovered by Sir James Clark Ross in 1841.
Exercise KAZIND
- The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled for September 30th to October 13th, 2024 in Auli, Uttarakhand.
- This joint military exercise is conducted annually between India and Kazakhstan.
- The Indian Armed Forces are represented by a battalion of 120 personnel.
Kosi River: Severe Flood In Bihar
- Several regions in Bihar are experiencing severe flooding due to the heavy release of water from the Kosi Barrage.
- The Kosi River flows through China, Nepal, and India.
- It is a major tributary of the Ganges.
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Test your knowledge on recent developments involving military shipments, environmental conservation efforts for the Ganga River, geopolitical tensions regarding Arunachal Pradesh, and cultural festivals in India. This quiz covers a range of topics highlighting national and international news.
