Current Affairs (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 17

1. Consider the following statements with reference to Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit-2023: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. The Summit was held in Lucknow.

2. The Summit was inaugurated by the President of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Code-

(a) Both 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 1
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Only 1

Solution:Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 was Organized in Lucknow from 10-12 February 2023. The Summit was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10th February 2023. The Summit concluded on 12th February 2023 with the guidance of President Draupadi Murmu.

2. Which of the following scheme/s is/are related to Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

1. Anuthee Uphar Scheme

2. Matra Shakti Udyamita Scheme

3. Kaushalya Matritva Scheme

4. StreeNidhi Scheme

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) Only 2
(b) Only 1
(c) Both 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1

Solution:Anuthee Uphar Scheme is related to Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh government started this scheme to boost the covid-19 vaccination in the state.

Matrashakti Udyamita Scheme- Haryana

Kaushalya Matritva Scheme- Chhattisgarh

Stree Nidhi Scheme Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

3. Consider the following statements with reference to Uttar Pradesh: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. Ayurveda Mahotsava 2023 was organised in Jhansi.

2. Taj Mahotsava 2023 was organised in state capital Lucknow. U boblvibute tabulh ibid St

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(a) Only 2
(b) Only 1
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1

Solution:Ayurveda Mahotsava 2023 was Organised in Jhansi. It is celebrated every year. Taj Mahotsava 2023 was organised at Shilpgram in Agra. Taj Mahotsav 2024 was also organised in Agra. Thus Statement (2) is incorrect.

4. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved on 29th July, 2020 to establish a National Law University at which of the following cities? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Kanpur
(b) Lucknow
(c) Gorakhpur
(d) Prayagraj

Correct Answer: (d) Prayagraj

Solution:The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved on 29th July, 2020 to establish a National Law University at Prayagraj.

5. How many more 'Ramsar Sites' were added to Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 9
(d) 12

Correct Answer: (b) 6

Solution:In January, 2020 10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag in which six from Uttar Pradesh. These places are Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary, Saman Bird Sanctuary, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Sarsai Narwar Jheel.

6. Which of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Sur Sarovar
(b) Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
(c) Sarsai Nawar Jheel
(d) Surinsar-Mansar Lakes

Correct Answer: (d) Surinsar-Mansar Lakes

Solution:Surinsar-Mansar Lakes or situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Thus, option (d) will be correct answer.

Note - Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary derives its names from the two lakes, located on each corner of the sanctuary. Occupying an area of 89 sq. km, the sanctuary is located 58 kms away from the Jammu city.

7. The first 'travel mart' to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh was organised in 2015 at [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Lucknow
(b) Kanpur
(c) Agra
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (a) Lucknow

Solution:First Travel Mart was organised in Lucknow on 22-24 February, 2015 by Uttar Pradesh Government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, the Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart, 2016 was organised on 21-23 February, 2016 in Agra.

8. In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh a 112 year-old woman (Nauroji Devi) has been elected as village Pradhan? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Mau
(b) Gazipur
(c) Azamgarh
(d) Jaunpur

Correct Answer: (c) Azamgarh

Solution:According to the result of Panchayat Elections 2015, announced by the State Election Commission, 96 years old Nauroji Devi was elected the village head of Adam Mau Gram Panchayat of Phulpur Block of Azamgarh district. She got total 545 votes. Although the age of Nauroji Devi is mentioned 112 years in the question which does not match with official records.

9. In Uttar Pradesh, a Rail Coach factory is going to be set up at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, 2012]

(a) Meerut
(b) Noida
(c) Rae Bareli
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (c) Rae Bareli

Solution:

Rail Coach Factory in Uttar Pradesh was proposed in Lalganj, Raebareli district.

10. The construction work of an international cricket stadium in U.P. has been started recently in October, 2014 in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Lucknow
(b) Varanasi
(c) Noida
(d) Agra