Current Affairs Quiz 17 January 2023
11. Tharu ethnic group located in……………….
(A) Uttar Pradesh-Bihar-Uttarakhand
(B) Rajasthan-Gujarat-Maharashtra
(C) Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh-Telangana
(D) Assam-Manipur-Mizoram
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Correct Answer: (A)
Why this question?
- In the news. Forest Department officials are providing skill development training to Tharu people that live near the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
About Tharu People:
- It is an ethnic group that lives in Terai region of pf Himalayan Foothills (located in Southern Nepal). In India, they live mostly in Uttar Pradesh-Bihar-Uttarakhand region.
12. Consider the following statements regarding Saint Thiruvalluvar
- He was a Tamil poet-saint and philosopher, known by the name of Valluvar.
- Tirukkural or Kural – a famous Sangam literature was written by him.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: (C)
Why this question?
- On 15th January, the birthday anniversary of Saint Thiruvalluvar was celebrated.
13. Name a African country which touches both the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
(A) Jordan
(B) Sudan
(C) Egypt
(D) Libya
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Correct Answer: (C)
Why this question?
- The Government of India is inviting Egypt’s President as the Chief guest at India’s 73rd Republic Day.
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