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Q1PNB signed a major MoU with Rajasthan in September 2025. Under which initiative and with what focus was this MoU signed?
PNB signed an MoU worth ₹21,000 crore with the Government of Rajasthan under the Rising Rajasthan initiative to create a framework for financing eligible development projects, with related outreach to MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, digital banking and financial inclusion.
Q2The Kota school of painting, closely related to the Bundi school, is particularly noted for its depiction of:
The Kota school, which emerged as distinct from Bundi in the late 17th century, is renowned for its dynamic hunting scenes with a sense of dramatic movement and energy. The paintings show rulers on horseback chasing lions, boars, and bulls through dense forests. Kota paintings also feature detailed landscapes with rich vegetation and dramatic cloud formations.
Q3The Ravanhatta is a stringed instrument associated with:
Ravanhatta is a bowed string instrument associated especially with Bhopa performers during Pabuji ki Phad narration. Devnarayan Phad performance is more commonly accompanied by the jantar.
Q4Which two Indian cities became India's first Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation recipients?
Indore in Madhya Pradesh and Udaipur in Rajasthan became the first Indian cities to receive Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention. Ramsar's list of newly accredited Wetland Cities includes India: Indore and Udaipur.
Q5Which national body took suo motu cognizance of the SMS Hospital Jaipur ICU fire on October 14, 2025?
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of the SMS Hospital Jaipur fire on October 14, 2025 and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and DGP Rajasthan, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
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6Who constructed the famous 'Rani ki Baoli' (Queen's Stepwell) at Bundi?
7What is 'Tie and Dye' technique called in Rajasthan?
8Kundan jewelry is a specialty of which city?
9Rani ji ki Baori in Bundi was built by:
10Consider the following statements about Rajasthani painting schools: 1. The Bundi School is noted for its depictions of lush vegetation and lotus-filled ponds. 2. The Kota School is noted for dynamic hunting scenes with charging animals. 3. The two schools share a common origin but diverged after the 17th century. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
11Consider the following statements: 1. Sanganer printing is associated with fine floral designs on white or pastel backgrounds, while Bagru is associated with dabu and earthy tones. 2. Jaipur Blue Pottery is unusual because it avoids clay and uses ingredients such as quartz stone powder and powdered glass. 3. Thikri work fixes small pieces of mirror and coloured glass into plaster on walls and ceilings. 4. Ranakpur Jain Temple is famous for 953 carved marble pillars, no two of which are alike. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund launched India Growth Fund IV in December 2025. What is the corpus of this fund?
13The Western Rajasthan Desert Museum (also known as Thar Museum) is located in:
14The Ferozepur Feeder Canal reconstruction coincided with the centenary of which canal in Rajasthan?
15The blue pottery of Rajasthan, which uses no clay, is primarily produced in which city?