MCQs 2026

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23rd each year. This date was chosen by UNESCO to commemorate the events of the transatlantic slave trade.

The Hornbill Festival is traditionally held from December 1st to December 10th every year.

The festival is hosted at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, near the capital city of Kohima.

The Hornbill Festival is a major cultural event held annually in Nagaland, often referred to as the 'Festival of Festivals'.

The Geographical Indications Registry, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), registers GI tags.

Majuli masks are used in Bhaona, a traditional form of entertainment with religious messages, pioneered by Srimanta Sankardev.

The traditional Majuli masks of Assam, used in Bhaona performances, were granted the GI tag in 2024.

The Technical Committee of the BCCI is primarily responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the playing conditions and rules for domestic cricket, including the IPL, to the Apex Council for approval. The IPL Governing Council oversees the tournament's operations but relies on the Technical Committee for rule recommendations.

Concepts like 'Power Surge' (BBL) or 'X-Factor' (BBL, a precursor to Impact Player) have been discussed globally to add more strategic elements and excitement to T20 cricket. While the IPL introduced the Impact Player, discussions around similar dynamic rule changes continue for future enhancements.

The Impact Player rule was introduced to add a new tactical dimension to the game, allowing teams to make strategic substitutions based on match situations, thereby increasing flexibility and strategic depth.