**Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNICEF India signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on strengthening systems and engaging communities for social change. The objective of this partnership is to establish and institutionalize mechanisms for effective communication between the Ministry, elected representatives and field functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions and rural communities.**

Explanation:

Athlete Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Nishad, who finished second in Tokyo three years ago, produced his season's best with a jump of 2.04m to win the silver medal.

Explanation:

Para athlete Preeti Pal has become the first Indian female athlete to win two medals in track and field events at either the Paralympics or the Olympics. Preeti Pal won the bronze medal in the 200m T35 race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. India has won a total of seven medals in the current Paris Paralympics with one gold medal, two silver and four bronze medals.

**Explanation:

The Bhima River, also called Chandrabagha, is the largest tributary of the Krishna River. It originates near Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats and flows southeast through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. The river merges into the Krishna River in Raichur district, Karnataka, and spans 861 km. The Bhima River’s basin covers 48,631 sq. km, with 75% in Maharashtra.
The river’s water level varies with the monsoon, flooding in August and nearly stagnant in March and April. Major tributaries include the Indrayani, Mula, Mutha, and Pavana Rivers.**