HRIDAY, Jagagharas - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   What is ‘Sahi Jatra’?

a. A tax
b. Form of Street play
c. Name given to soldiers
d. A tribe
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Form of Street play

Explanation:

  • The Sahi Jatra is said to be an amazing form of street play.
  • On Rama Navami, the Sahi Jatra commences. These plays depict the birth of Lord Rama.
  • The Sahi Jatra lasts as long for about a fortnight and during the night time several customary Sahi localities also take part in this magnificent celebration.
  • The Sahi Jatra of any particular street begins its procession to any of its competitor streets or to the Balisahi.
  • All members of the take active participation in the Sahi Jatras.
  • The procession of Chandan Jatra commences from Jagagharas only. All the members of Jagaghara the auspicious Narendra Tank.
  • Later on they all go to the Jamunagadhua after Krushnajanma.
2)   What are ‘Jagagharas’?

a. A pot used to carry liquids preferably water
b. Cultural institution
c. Fighters who fight during festivals for entertainment
d. Name given to army during ancient India
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Cultural institution

Explanation:

  • There are many traditional old cultural institutions known as “Jagagharas” in Puri.
  • The Jagaghara where certain activities such as bathing in ponds, playing cards, relaxing, and spending time with friends are done.
  • Most of these activities are carried on by males. The kids and young boys get involved in body building and wrestling, during this course, they stay away from females.
  • A Jagagharas ought to have a temple and a tank.
  • In these temples, the idols of Lord Mahavir Hanuman are worshipped. Lord Hanuman is considered the symbol of celibacy, dedication and physical strength.
3)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about HRIDAY Scheme?

1. The National Advisory Committee is the apex advisory body for the HRIDAY Scheme
2. The Ministry of Tourism  launched the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- The Ministry of Urban Development launched the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme
- Action Plans under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) for eight missions cities have been approved at a total cost of Rs.431 cr. - Mathura, Ajmer, Dwaraka(Gujarat), Badami (karnataka), Warangal(Telangana), Amaravati(Andhra Pradesh) and Vellankini(Tamil Nadu)
- The action plans approved broadly seek to conserve and develop core heritage assets of respective cities besides improving sanitation through solid waste management, easy access through signages and better mobility, interpretation centers, landscaping, provision of green spaces etc.

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