Archive · 5 January 2024
One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.
Answer: L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986) — recommended constitutional provisions for PRIs.
Earlier committees: Balwant Rai Mehta (1957), Ashok Mehta (1977); Singhvi's report led to amendment.
Answer: Indus Valley Civilization — world's first cotton textiles.
Evidence of cotton cultivation at Mehrgarh (c. 5500 BCE); woven cotton found at Mohenjo-daro.
Answer: Manu Bhaker (Shooting), D Gukesh (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para High Jump).
Khel Ratna is India's highest sports honour, presented January 17, 2025 by the President.
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