Haryana CET Group-D Exam, 21.10.2023 (Shift-II)

• This was revised in December 2022, and is applicable to the awardees from the date of the notification (December 22, 2022).
• The Kirti Chakra is the second-highest gallantry award in peacetime, and is awarded for conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
• The award may be awarded posthumously.

• The center was established in 1983 with the aim of conserving the Chinkara, a critically endangered antelope species.
• The center has been successful in breeding Chinkaras, and has released over 1000 animals into the wild.

• It is one of the 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMS) established by the Government of India.
• IIM Rohtak was established in 2010 and offers a variety of management courses, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management, and an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (EPGP).

• The Lat of Firoz Shah is a seven meter tall iron pillar that was erected by the Delhi Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century.
• It is believed to be a portion of one of the pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
• The pillar is covered in Sanskrit inscriptions, which praise Ashoka's Buddhist faith and his efforts to promote peace and prosperity.
• The Humayun Mosque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India.
• It was built in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife. Haji Begum.
• The mosque is made of white marble and red sandstone, and is decorated with intricate carvings and calligraphy.
• The mosque is also notable for its unique blend of Persian and Indian architectural styles.

• Gurudwara Damdama Sahib is a Sikh shrine located in the village of Talwandi Sabo in Punjab.
• It is one of the most important Sikh shrines, and is revered by Sikhs all over the world.

• The Third Battle of Panipat was a decisive victory for Ahmad Shah Abdali and his Afghan army.
• The battle marked the end of Maratha expansion in North India, and it had a profound impact on the course of Indian history.

• It is a program launched by the Haryana government to celebrate the birthdays of girls in schools and to promote gender equality.
• The program involves serving a special meal to girls in schools on their birthdays and felicitating them with gifts.
• The program was launched in 2017 and has been well-received by students and parents alike.

• The report was released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in March 2022.
• It assesses the progress made by Indian states and union territories towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
• Haryana was ranked first in the SDG India Index 2020-21 as well.
• It has performed well in several key areas, including poverty alleviation, education, health, and environmental protection.

• Statement (b) is correct, as the allowance for the Widow Pension Scheme in Haryana is Rs. 1,800 per month.

• Statement (b) is correct, as the GSDP of Maharashtra is higher than the GSDP of Haryana.
• Based on the latest available data, the GSDP of the three states is as follows:
• State GSDP (Rs. trillion)

◆ Maharashtra 38.79

◆ Karnataka 25.00

◆ Haryana 11.20