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National Events (Part-I)

📆 October 2, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. What is the name fo the test for undergraduate admission in Central Universities single Window Admission for 2022-23 ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (d) CUET
Solution:The Common Uiversity Entrance Test (CUET(UG)-2022) was introduced for admission into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities for the academic session 2022-23 under the Ministery of Education, (MoE). The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunites to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connections with the unniveristies.

12. The Indian Biological Data Centre is being set up in which state? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Haryana
Solution:India's first national repository for life science data- Indian Biological Data Centre' (IBDC) was inaugurated at Faridabad, Haryana in November 2022. Support by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), it has been established at Regional Centre of Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad with a data disaster Recovery' site at National Informatics Centre (NIC), Bhubaneshwar. 17ᵗʰ Annual International Biocuration conference, India jointly organized by IDBC, GOI housed at RCB, NCR Biotech cluster, Faridabad and the Department of Plant molecular Biology, University of Delhi South campus from 5-8 March, 2024.

13. Which Indian State has recently radio- tagged an Indian Pangolin on the occasion of Word Pangolin Day? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:The Madhya Pradesh forest department has radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin on the occasion of Word Pangolin Day on 15ᵗʰ February 2020. Indian Pangolin has been radio-tagged in order to know its ecology and develop an effective conservation plan for it. It is noteworthy gthat World Pangolin Day is ovserved around the globe on third Saturday of every February.

14. Which of the following state started E-ration Card service the first time? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Delhi
Solution:The E-Ration Card Service was first launched in the Union Territory of Delhi in March, 2015 by Chief Minister of New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal.

15. Where is India's first rubber based tyre Metro is being built? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Nashik
Solution:India's first rubber tyre-based Metro is being built in Nashik city. For this, the Government of Maharashtra approved a project named 'Metro Neo' in Nashik city on August 28, 2019. The primary objective of the Metro Neo project is to establish a comprehensive mass transit system encompassing two corridors.

16. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India has announced ' Dolphin Day' which will be celebrated on [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) October 5
Solution:Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced to celebrate October 5th as National Dolphin Day every year. The aim to celebrate of Dolphin day is to create awareness for the conservation of Dolphins. Hence option (a) is correct. The decision to designate a National Dolphin Day was taken by the Standing Committee of the National Board for wild Life (NBWL).

17. In the context of 'Shipwreck Tourism', shipwrecks in Indian waters have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these locations? [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Off the coast of Goa
Solution:Shipwreck means either sinking or destroying of a ship by any accident either natural or man made. In general terms Shipwreck exploration commenced in goa waters. Sunchi Reef shipwreck was carried out 3 to 6m water depths around 2km away from Mormagao Port. Amee Shoals lies on the southern side of Sunchi Reef and close to Marmagao Bay. The other shipwreck was explored in 15m water depth off St. George's Reef which lies on the eastern side of the Grande Island. All these locations in off the coast of Goa.

18. In which of the following cities India's first 3D printed post office has been inaugurated recently? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Bengaluru
Solution:India's first 3D printed post office has been inagurated recently in Bengaluru's Cambridge Layout near Ulsoor. The post office, encompassing on area of 1021 sq. feet, was swiftly completed in just 43 days. This architectural marvel was brought to life through a collaboration between Larsen and Toubro a prominent, construction company and technical guidance from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

19. Which of the following institutions launched a centralised Web Portal 'UDGAM' recently? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) The Reserve Bank of India
Solution:The Governor, Reserve Bank of India launched a Centralised web portal UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits Gateway to Access information) on 17 August, 2023. This portal has been developed by RBI for use by members of public to facilitate and make it easier for them to search their unclaimed deposits across multiple banks at one place.

20. On the 100th birth anniversary of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a: [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) One hundred rupees coin
Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs.100 denomination on 12th October, 2020 to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. 'Rajmata' was the mother of former Rajasthan CM, Vasundhara Raje Scindia. In May 2023 PM Narendra Modi released a special stamp Rs. 75 coin to mark New Parliament Building's opening.
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