MCQs - 2026-08

The main goal of World Elephant Day is to raise awareness and support for the protection of elephants from poaching, habitat loss, and mistreatment.

World Elephant Day is celebrated every year on August 11th to highlight the urgent need for elephant conservation and to promote the protection of wild and captive elephants.

Along with the miniature stupa, a sculpture of Avalokiteshvara, a prominent Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, was also discovered, underscoring the historical presence of Buddhism alongside Shaivism in the region.

During the restoration of the Kedareshwar Temple in May 2023, the ASI unearthed a 1300-year-old miniature stupa, indicating the region's Buddhist past.

The Kedareshwar Temple, where a 1300-year-old miniature stupa and other artifacts were discovered during restoration, is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha.

The Majuli Mask-making tradition is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite Sattras (monasteries) of Majuli, established by Srimanta Sankardeva.

Traditional Majuli Masks are typically made from bamboo, clay, cloth, cow dung, and natural colours. Silk is not a primary material for their construction.

Majuli Masks are primarily used in Bhaona, a traditional Assamese theatrical performance, often depicting characters from Hindu epics.

Fritz Kunz was the chief coach of the Indian Men's Hockey Team during their successful campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.

India defeated South Korea with a final score of 3-1 in the gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games.