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Question 1 of 5:
What mission is initiated by the Indian government to remove its nationals from Sudan?
The answer is- Operation Kaveri
Operation Kaveri (Hindi: कावेरी, romanized: Kaveri, lit. Kaveri River) is an ongoing operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Sudan during the 2023 Sudan conflict. The evacuation is currently being conducted by air and sea, most likely in Port Sudan where most of the evacuations were done by Indian Navy through INS Sumedha. The operation is being conducted for the evacuations of thousands of Indians in Sudan, primarily in the capital (Khartoum).
Question 2 of 5:
The Zojila Tunnel, which would be Asia’s longest tunnel once completed, is being constructed in which place?
The answer is- Jammu & Kashmir
Zoji La Tunnel is an under-construction 9.5 m wide, 7.57 m high and 14.2 km long, horseshoe-shaped single-tube, 2 lane road tunnel at the height of 11,575 feet (3,528 m) above sea level which passes under the Zoji La pass in the Himalayas between Ganderbal of Kashmir (J&K) and Drass town in Kargil district of Ladakh. The project cost for this smart tunnel (SCADA) system is INR 8,308 crore (~US$1.04 billion) as per 2021 estimates.
Question 3 of 5:
In 2023, the Government of Australia has conferred the 'Order of Australia' on which famous Indian?
The answer is- Ratan Tata
The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Government.
Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has been awarded the Order of Australia (AO), which is Australia’s highest civilian honour. The announcement was made by Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
Question 4 of 5:
Which continent does not have any native species of this bird?
The answer is- Australia
The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae and distributed through much of temperate Eurasia. It is also known as the black vulture, monk vulture and Eurasian black vulture. The Aegypius monachus is one of the largest birds of prey and it plays a huge role in its various ecosystems by eating carcasses.
DYK:
The genus name Aegypius is a Greek word (αἰγυπιός) for 'vulture', or a bird not unlike one.
Australia has all sorts of amazing animals, but it doesn't have any vultures. At least not in modern times.
Question 5 of 5:
Who is considered as the goddess of forests and animals in hindu mythology?
The answer is- Aranyani
Aranyani (Sanskrit: अरण्यानि, romanized: Araṇyānī, lit.'forest') is the goddess of forests and the wild animals that dwell within them in Hinduism. Aranyani has the distinction of having one of the most descriptive hymns in the Rigveda dedicated to her.
Aranyani bears resemblance to latter day forest deities like Banbini in West Bengal, Vanadevata in Goa and Konkan region, Vanadurga in parts of South India. She is sometimes regarded to be the owner of Kalpavriksha, the divine tree.
