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21. Which organization received the Mizoram Football Association's award for contributions to football in Mizoram?
The Mizoram Football Association (MFA) honoured the Reliance Foundation for its contributions to football development in Mizoram. The Reliance Foundation's initiatives—Reliance Foundation Young Champs, Naupang League, and Youth Sports—have significantly impacted youth football, leading to a surge in local talent and interest in football. MFA acknowledged the foundation's work in transforming the football ecosystem in Mizoram and beyond.
22. Where is the historic Rajabai Clock Tower located?
The Rajabai Clock Tower, resembling London’s Big Ben, stands tall in Mumbai. Built in 1878 by the wealthy broker Premchand Roychand Jain for £5,000, its construction was a testament to his commitment to his blind mother’s needs. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the tower, now a World Heritage Site, was originally intended to help Jain’s mother, Rajabai, time her meals with the bell's chimes. Over the years, it has become a symbol of Mumbai's architectural and historical legacy, featuring only a single chime to mark time.
23. Which Indian state has recently announced its Assembly elections?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the announcement of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, which was a significant development following the revocation of Article 370. He emphasized it as a crucial step towards strengthening democracy and fostering development in the region, emphasizing a new era of governance under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Additionally, Shah welcomed polls in Haryana, attributing the last decade's progress to the BJP government's initiatives, including job creation and welfare schemes. The elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana are significant milestones in the political landscape of India, reflecting the government's efforts to consolidate its position in these states.
24. In which Indian state has the Ladki Bahin Yojana faced criticism for its high publicity costs?
In Maharashtra, the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which provides financial assistance of Rs 1500 per month for a year to single women aged 18-40, has faced criticism over its high publicity costs. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has raised concerns that Rs 199.81 crore is being spent on promoting this scheme, despite only a few women receiving the first instalment. The state government's spokesperson defended the expenditure as necessary for public awareness, citing past practices where similar sums were allocated for schemes like Maharashtra's Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Maharashtra Nirmulan Vikas Yojana. Wadettiwar's comments highlight the tension over government resource allocation, questioning the prioritisation of funds for advertising rather than direct aid.
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