20^th August 2019.

 

Topic:- Awards(HP).

 

News:- The language, arts and culture department of Himachal Pradesh has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the international organization “Earth Day Network”. Chief Minister Shri Jairam Thakur expressed happiness over this achievement and appreciated the work of the department concerned.

 

Why did Himachal Pradesh award with this?

• For successfully implementing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 36 temple complexes.

 

What is the Earth Day Network?

• Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.

 

What is the theme of Earth Day 2019?

• The theme of Earth Day 2019 (April 22) is Protect our Species.

 

 

Topic:- Important Personality.

 

News:- Chief Minister Shri Jairam Thakur today paid homage at his statue in Shimla on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi.

 

About Former PM Rajiv Gandhi:-

• Rajiv Ratna Gandhi; 20 August 1944 – 21 May 1991) was an Indian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989. He took office after the 1984 assassination of his mother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, to become the youngest Indian Prime Minister at the age of 40.
• Some important initiatives by him:-

1.  Anti-defection law
2.  Shah Bano case
3.  National Policy on education(1986).

 

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QUIZ:-

 

Question1:- Choose correct about Rajiv Gandhi:-

1. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest  Indian Prime Minister.
2. Anti-defection law was passed during his tenure.

 

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both
4. None

 

Question 2:- What is the theme of Earth Day 2019?

1. Protect our species.
2. End Plastic Pollution
3. Environmental and Climate Literacy
4. None

 

 

Answers:-

• Q1:-3
• Q2:- 1

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