National Events (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

41. Beej Bachao Andolan (Save the Seed) was started in which State? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Uttarakhand

Solution:Beej Bachao Andolan (Save the Seed Movement) was started in the state of Uttarakhand from Jardhar gaon of Tehri Garhwal district. It is a movement ot save indigenous seeds in Uttarakhand.

42. East Uttar Pradesh's first Cable Car Service has started in which of the following district? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Etawah
(b) Maharajganj
(c) Jaunpur
(d) Mirzapur

Correct Answer: (d) Mirzapur

Solution:Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the first cable car service of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in Mirzapur district at Vindhyachal Dham at Kalikhoh.

43. When was 'Sagarmala Project' launched in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) March, 2015

Solution:The concept of Sagarmala was approved by the Union Cabinet on 25th March 2015. As part of the programme, a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the comprehensive development of India's 7500 km. Coastline, 14500 km. long potentially navigable waterways and maritime sector has been prepared which was released by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, on 14th April 2016 at the maritime India summit 2016. There are 839 projects worth investment of Rs. 5.8 lakh crore for implementation under the Sagarmala Programme by 2035, out of which, 241 projects worth Rs. 1.22 lakh crore have been completed and 234 projects worth Rs. 1.8 lakh crore under implementation.

44. Swadesh Darshan Scheme launched by Government of India does not include development of which of the following tourists circuits ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Heritage circuit
(b) Sufi circuit
(c) Ramayana circuit
(d) Coastal circuit

Correct Answer: (b) Sufi circuit

Solution:In January 2015, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India announced the launch of Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The primary purpose of the scheme is to develop theme-based tourists circuits in the country. These circuits will be designed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner. The 14 thematic Circuits are identified, i.e. North East Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayan Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Eco Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit. The Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan Scheme as SD2.0 with objective to develop sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist and destination centric approach.

45. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with reference to Indian Railways? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

1. Achieving 100 percent electrification by 2023.

2. A net zero carbon emission network by 2030

Select the correct answer using the code given below -

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

Correct Answer: (c) Both (1) and (2)

Solution:Both of the given options are true. Indian Railways has set a target of 100% electrification by the year 2023. Apart from this, the goal of zero carbon emissions by the year 2030 is to be achieved. Indian Railways electrifies 58,812 Route Kilimetors till March 31, 2023 which is about 90% of the total broad guage network (65,300 RKms)

46. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Scheme	Aim
(a) UDAY	I. Improving finances of Power distribution companies
(b) HRIDAY	II. Preserving and revitalizing heritage cities
(c) AMRUT	III. Improving basic urban infrastructure in cities
(d)Swachh Bharat Mission	IV. Safe drinking water

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:On 2nd October, 2014, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Mission. The Mission aims to achieve clean India & also to eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets by the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2019. So, option (d) is not correctly matched.

47. The first DEMU train of India with solar-powered coaches was launched on 14th July, 2017 at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Sarai Rohilla Railway Station
(b) New Delhi Railway Station
(c) Safdarjung Railway Station
(d) Delhi Cant, Railway Station

Correct Answer: (c) Safdarjung Railway Station

Solution:The then Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu on 14th July 2017 dedicated the country's first solar-powered DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) train to the nation in an event at New Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station. The train will run between Sarai Rohilla, Delhi to Farukh Nagar Station, Haryana.

48. From the following industrialists, who is known as the 'Steel Man of India'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Lakshmi Mittal
(b) Om Prakash Jindal
(c) Jamshed J. Irani
(d) Anil Agrawal

Correct Answer: (c) Jamshed J. Irani

Solution:86 years old Jamshed J. Irani, also known as the 'Steel man of India'. Dr. Irani was associated with Tata Steel for over four decades. He retired from the board of Tata Steel in June, 2011.

49. The first 'Kisan Rail' of India started its journey on 8th August, 2020 between which of the following two stations? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Ghaziabad and Howrah
(b) Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)
(c) Nasik and New Delhi
(d) Nasik and Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: (b) Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)

Solution:The first Kisan Rail of India was flagged off on 7th August, 2020 between Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar). The announcement to set up Kisan Rail was made in the Union Budget 2020-21 to build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables and agri-product, including of milk, meat and fish. Railways have operated around 2359 Kisan Rail Services till January 2023.

50. Which of the following became the India's first Union Territory to run completely on solar power? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Chandigarh
(b) Diu
(c) Andaman -Nicobar
(d) Puducherry

Correct Answer: (b) Diu

Solution:In early March 2018, Diu has become first UT (Union Territory) to run 100% on solar power. The Union Territory has an area of just about 40 square kilometres. Diu generates a total of 13 megawatts of electricity from solar power generating facilities daily, of which 3 MW from solar rooftop plants & 10 MW by its other solar power plants.

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