National Events (Part-VII)

Total Questions: 50

41. In which of the following cities of China ICICI open its first branch? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Shanghai
Solution:ICICI open its first branch in Shanghai. Hence, option (c) is correct.

42. The first Indian appointed as the Chief Economist of the World Bank in September 2012 is [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Kaushik Basu
Solution:The first Indian appointed as the Chief Economist of the World Bank in September 2012 is Kaushik Basu. Hence, option (c) is correct.

43. Which one of the following States has been declared the Best State in the implementation of rural tourism projects? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Sikkim
Solution:The State of Sikkim has been awarded the 'Best State' Award in the category of implementation of rural tourism projects by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. During the distribution of the National Tourism Awards 2012-13 on 18th February 2014.

The above award was presented to the Tourism Minister of Sikkim at the function organized by the then Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Shashi Tharoor at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Andhra Pradesh ranked first under National Tourism Award 2015-16 in the Best State/UT award for comprehensive development of tourism.

44. Which State Government has signed a pact with Air-port Authority of India (AAI) to develop villages in Kamrup? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Assam
Solution:The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has signed an MoU with Assam Government under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative for the sustainable development of human settlements at villages in Kamrup district.

The AAI would provide financial assistance under its CSR initiative of Rs. 4.58 cr. for the Kamrup district as per the estimates prepared by the UNDP to improve the resilience of communities around Guwahati Airport.

45. Which among the following has launched 'Virtual Clusters' web portal? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Solution:Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched 'Virtual Clusters' web portal. Hence, option (b) is correct.

46. The 'Nalanda Project' is a programme of the Ministry of? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Minority Affairs
Solution:The 'Nalanda Project' is a programme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Hence, option (c) is correct.

47. On the occasion of Population Day, the Health Department of Uttar Pradesh launched a campaign related to population from 11th to 24th July 2015 and gave it the name- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Population stabilisation fortnight
Solution:On the occasion of Population Day, the Health Department of Uttar Pradesh launched a campaign related to population from 11th to 24th July 2015 and gave it the name "Population stabilisation fortnight". Hence, option (a) is correct.

48. Name the two States who have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 'Kishau Dam Project' on 20th June, 2015. [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Solution:An agreement for 'Kishau Dam Project' was signed between Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh on 20th June, 2015. The 660 MW project is in Dehradun on Tons River (Tributary of Yamuna). The height of this dam is 236 metre.

Besides power generation, drinking water and irrigation facilities will be available to the States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The dam is still under construction.

49. Which of the following is not included in the Household Misery Index, which measures the impact of increasing population on the quality of living? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Low age at marriage
Solution:The 'Household Misery Index: HMI' is prepared on five criteria, which are -

(1) Family without fixed houses, (2) Drinking water, (3) Toilets, (4) Electricity and (5) Fuels for cooking. Therefore, 'Younger age at the time of marriage' is not included in them.

50. Recently released movie 'Kai Po Che' is based on which novel? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) The 3 mistakes of my life
Solution:Movie 'Kai Po Che' is based on the novel "The 3 mistakes of my life". Hence, option (d) is correct.