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1. Which state has recently celebrated the annual Kagyed Dance Festival in Gangtok?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Sikkim]
Notes:
The Kagyed Chaam Dance Festival is a prestigious Buddhist celebration held annually at Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok, Sikkim. This event showcases elaborate masked dances performed by Buddhist monks and lamas, representing the removal of negative forces and the ushering in of peace and prosperity for the forthcoming year. Occurring on the 28th and 29th days of the 10th month of the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, which generally falls in early December, the festival is a vibrant cultural event that draws both local inhabitants and international tourists seeking spiritual blessings. The festivities conclude with a ceremonial burning of effigies, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
2. Which tribe of Tamil Nadu has recently celebrated their festival called Modhweth to mark the New Year?
[A] Irula
[B] Toda
[C] Kurumba
[D] Badaga
Correct Answer: B [Toda]
Notes:
The Toda tribe is an old Dravidian ethnic group living in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu. In December 2025, they held their New Year festival called Modhweth. This lively event occurred at Muthanad Mund, the tribe’s community center, and included people of all ages. The festival represents their cultural identity and spiritual values, focusing on health, farming, and togetherness.
3. The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will take place in _______.
[A] Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haridwar, Uttarakhand
[D] Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is going to be held at Prayagraj from January 13th, 2025 to February 26th, 2025. The event will take place at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The event is expected to attract around 400 million visitors. The Maha Kumbh Mela is a significant Hindu religious festival that is held every 12 years.
4. Flamingo Festival 2025 is celebrated in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Flamingo Festival 2025 is set to make its return to Andhra Pradesh after a hiatus of four years, focusing on the celebration of migratory avian species, particularly flamingos, at Pulicat Lake and the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. The festival will take place across five significant venues: Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Atakanithippa, BV Palem (Pulicat Lake), the Government Junior College in Sullurpet, and Sri City. It is anticipated that over 200 bird species, including flamingos, grey pelicans, and open-bill storks, will migrate to this area. The festival will feature a variety of activities such as birdwatching, eco-friendly biodiversity workshops, boating excursions, cultural performances, and market stalls in Sullurpeta.
5. Prasar Bharati has launched an FM channel dedicated to Maha Kumbh 2025, with which name?
[A] Kumbhvani
[B] Mahavani
[C] Mahakumbhvani
[D] Prayagrajvani
Correct Answer: A [Kumbhvani]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a special FM channel named Kumbhvani (103.5 MHz) at the Circuit House in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025. The event featured Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan, who joined online. This channel is designed to make the Kumbh experience more accessible to devotees nationwide, particularly for those who cannot attend in person. Kumbhvani is a radio station made for the Maha Kumbh festival. It will be on air from January 10, 2025, to February 26, 2025. The station will run every day from 5:55 AM to 10:05 PM on the frequency of 103.5 MHz.
