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Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts 'Purple Fest' to Empower Divyangjan
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organized 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan to honor the achievements of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
Over 8,000 Divyangjan visited the Amrit Udyan, which was specially opened for them during this initiative.
The event focused on promoting social inclusion, raising awareness, and ensuring respect for the differently-abled community.
Impact: Such high-profile events at the President's residence help mainstream disability rights and showcase the government's commitment to accessibility.
Over 8,000 Divyangjan visited the Amrit Udyan, which was specially opened for them during this initiative.
The event focused on promoting social inclusion, raising awareness, and ensuring respect for the differently-abled community.
Impact: Such high-profile events at the President's residence help mainstream disability rights and showcase the government's commitment to accessibility.
Key Facts / Static GK
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment: Dr. Virendra Kumar.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Passed in 2016.
Amrit Udyan: Formerly known as the Mughal Gardens.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Passed in 2016.
Amrit Udyan: Formerly known as the Mughal Gardens.
Practice Quiz — 16 March 2026
Q1. Who administered the oath of office to Syed Ata Hasnain as the Governor of Bihar?
Answer: (C) Chief Justice of Patna High Court — As per the Constitution of India, the oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. In this case, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Patna High Court administered the oath.
Q2. Which Union Ministry was primarily responsible for organizing the 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Answer: (C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — The 'Purple Fest' is an initiative focused on Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Q3. What is the new revised fee for the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27?
Answer: (C) ₹3,075 — The NHAI has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
Q4. Tuticorin Airport, which was recently renamed Thoothukudi Airport, is located in which Indian state?
Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu — The airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The renaming was approved to reflect the local name of the city, Thoothukudi.
Q5. The festival of 'Chapchar Kut' is associated with which Indian state?
Answer: (C) Mizoram — Chapchar Kut is the most important traditional spring festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram, celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
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