GK 22

1. Which yojana has been launched from Amritsar for development of 12 historical cities in the country?
Ans. HRIDAY
Remarks: Central Govt has sanctioned Rs. 69.31 crore for The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana.

2. Which country has established the India Rapid Reaction Cell recently to speed up its defense ties with India?
Ans. United States (Pentagon)
Remarks: The cell is headed by Keith Webster. The cell will work to accelerate the process of co-development and co-production of Hi-tech military equipment in the country.

3. Which Marathi movie has chosen as India's entry for Oscars recently in Sept. 2015?
Ans. Court
Remarks: The marathi movie Court has been selected amongst the list of 30 films by Film Federation of India in as entry in Oscar for Best Foreign Language category. The jury was headed by Amol Palekar. The film was directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film narrates the story of an aging folk singer who tried for abetment to suicide in a court.

4. Which animal is recently declared as National Animal of Nepal?
Ans. Cow
Remarks: Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav on Sept. 20, 2015, cow was declared as National Animal of Nepal as per the new secular constitution of Nepal. 

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