HSSC CET Group-D Exam 21.10.2023 (Shift-II)

The one-time cash amount given to the “Kirti Chakra” awardee is Rs. 1,00,00,000.
● 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 Chinkara breeding center is located in Kairu, Bhiwani district of Haryana.
● 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.

The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak (IIM Rohtak) is a public business school located in Rohtak, Haryana, India.
● 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 two most important monuments of the State, The LAT and the Humayun Mosque, are located in Delhi.
● 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.

Guru Gobind Singh stayed at Gurudwara Damdama Sahib for 52 days after the battle with Hill Kings.
● 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 took place between Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas in 1761.
● 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.

Tithi Bhojan Beti Ka Janmadin School me Abhinandan is celebrated on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
● 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.

According to the India's Environment Report 2022, Haryana State ranks 1st in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-2030).
● 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 (a) is incorrect, as the GSDP of Karnataka is higher than the GSDP of Haryana.
● 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