General Awareness

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, features the famous snake boat race (Vallam Kali) as a major attraction. These spectacular boat races are held on the Pampa River. The other festivals listed don't traditionally include boat races.

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Malayalam is the primary language spoken in the union territory of Lakshadweep.

The Bahubali festival, specifically the Mahamastakabhisheka, is a major religious event in Jainism involving the anointing of the statue of Bahubali.

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.

Van Mahotsav, an annual tree-planting festival in India, was initiated in 1950 by K.M. Munshi, who was the Union Minister for Agriculture at the time.

Id-ul-Zuha (Eid al-Adha) commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, a narrative found in the Quran. While other festivals are also Islamic, this specific event is directly tied to the Quranic account of Ibrahim.

Kalarippayat is an ancient martial art form that originated in the state of Kerala. It is widely considered one of the oldest fighting systems in existence.

Dogri is a language primarily spoken in the Jammu region of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.

The patriotic song Sare Jahan se Achha was written by the poet Mohammad Iqbal in 1904. It was originally titled Tarana-e-Hind.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Its architecture is designed to resemble a giant chariot.

The film O Darling, Yeh Hai India was directed by Ketan Mehta and released in 1995. It is a satirical musical comedy.

Id-ul-Zuha (Eid al-Adha) commemorates the ordeal and sacrifice of Ibrahim, which is a central theme in Islamic tradition. Moharram is a period of mourning, not a commemoration of an ordeal in the same sense.

Nawab ki Haveli is a historic structure located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is known for its architectural significance.

Mohini Attam is a classical dance form from Kerala that is traditionally performed as a solo dance by women. Kuchipudi and Manipuri often involve group performances.

The Indian National Calendar is based on the Saka Era and is permanently aligned with the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes.

The Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) is located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. This premier national laboratory under CSIR conducts research on salt and marine chemicals, making the coastal location appropriate.

Nandyal is a city located in the Kurnool district of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), formerly known as the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Bread for the World is a collective Christian citizens' movement in the United States that seeks to end hunger, and its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.

According to the UN Charter, the admission of new members is effected by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.

Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) is observed in India on January 30th, the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Commonwealth Equity Fund was established to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity markets within Commonwealth countries.

The official working languages of UNESCO are English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. Among the choices, English, French, and Russian are included.