National Events (Part-III) (Railway)

Total Questions: 24

11. Which of the following Ministries of India released draft National Air Sports Policy, 2022 (NASP) for public comments? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Ministry of Education
(2) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(3) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(4) Ministry of Culture

Correct Answer: (2) Ministry of Civil Aviation

Solution:The Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022) on 7 June 2022.

• NASP 2022 lays out the vision of making India as one of the top sports nations by 2030, by providing a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable air sports ecosystem in India.

12. The cultural performances 'MILAN 2022' was organised by the Ministry of Culture as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav in which City? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Mysuru
(2) Madural
(3) Visakhapatnam
(4) Coimbatore

Correct Answer: (3) Visakhapatnam

Solution:The Union Ministry of Culture organised cultural performances for "MILAN 2022' as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Visakhapatnam in February 2022.

• Cultural performances were organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)on behalf of Ministry of Culture.

• The Cultural Programmes were held in collaboration with Eastern Naval Command and Government of Andhra Pradesh.

13. Who was the Chief Election Commissioner of India as on 1 April 2022 ? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Sunil Arora
(2) Om Prakash Rawat
(3) Sushil Chandra
(4) Achal Kumar Jyoti

Correct Answer: (3) Sushil Chandra

Solution:Sushil Chandra was the 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India from 13 April 2021 to 14 May 2022.

• He was involved in 16 elections including five as chief election commissioner.

• He retired on 14 May 2022, Rajiv Kumar succeeded him.

14. In September 2021, India's first pan-India toll-free helpline-14567 which alms to provide information, guidance. emotional support and in cases of abuse, immediate assistance too, was officially launched by the Ministery of social Justice and Empowerment. What is this line called? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 28.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Elder line
(2) Sampark line
(3) Senior line
(4) Sahyog line

Correct Answer: (1) Elder line

Solution:The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on September 28, 2021, launched the Elder Line, the first Pan-India toll-free helpline number 14567 for senior citizens.

• The senior citizen's helpline number will provide free information and guidance on pension and legal issues, intervene in cases of abuse, and extend emotional support.

15. In the Republic Day Parade 2022, which state's theme of the tableau was based on Anglo-Abor (Adi) wars? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Sikkim
(2) Tripua
(3) Assam
(4) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (4) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:During the 73rd Republic Day parade. Arunachal Pradesh tableau showcased contribution of state's tribal community in fight against British rule.

• The theme of the tableau "Anglo-Abor (Adi) Wars" was based on the resistance of the indigenous tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly the Adis of Siang region who had bravely fought against the colonial expansion of the British rulers in India.

16. Where is the head office of the Barefoot College, which completed 50 years of community empowerment in 2022, located? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Gujarat
(2) West Bengal
(3) Rajasthan
(4) Odisha

Correct Answer: (3) Rajasthan

Solution:The Social Work and Research Centre (SWRC), widely known as the Barefoot College, is located in the village of Tilonia in Rajasthan.

• It is a voluntary organisation in India working in the fields of education, skill development, health, drinking water, empowerment of women and electrification through solar power for the uplifting of rural people.

• It was founded by Bunker Roy in 1972.

17. As of August 2022, who among the following is the Chairman of Tata Trusts? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Neville Tata
(2) Noel Tata
(3) Leah Tata
(4) Ratan Tata

Correct Answer: (4) Ratan Tata

Solution:Ratan N Tata is the Chairman of Tata Trusts.

• Tata Trusts comprises Ratan Tata Trust and Allied Trusts. and the Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts.

• Tata Trust started in 1892 with Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, setting up the JN Tata Endowment for higher education of Indians.

18. On 10th February 2022, who was appointed as Chief Justice of Madras High Court? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 07.10.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Justice Gita Mittal
(2) Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari
(3) Justice T Raja
(4) Justice M Duraiswamy

Correct Answer: (2) Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari

Solution:Justice Munishwar Nath. Bhandari was appointed the Chief Justice of Madras High Court on 14th February 2022.

• Hailing from Rajasthan, he became the 32 nd Chief Justice of the High Court.

• After his retirement on 13th September 2022, he was appointed as the Chairman of Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA).

19. In March 2022,_________ has been elected as the superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, becoming the fourth occupant of the top post of the global organisation founded by Saint Teresa of Kolkata. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Sister Marguerite
(2) Sister Mary Joseph
(3) Sister Mary Prema Pierick
(4) Sister Anselm

Correct Answer: (2) Sister Mary Joseph

Solution:Sister Mary Joseph was, in March 2022, elected as the superior general of Missionaries of Charity.

• She was elected to the post after Sister Mary Prema, who was the superior general of Missionaries of Charity for 13 years, recently sought to be relieved of her responsibilities.

20. In the year 2021, who among the following became the first Indian chairperson of the united Nations Advisory Committee of the human rights Council (HRC)? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Nirupama Rao
(2) Ajai Malhotra
(3) Barakat Ahmad
(4) Syed Akbaruddin

Correct Answer: (2) Ajai Malhotra

Solution:Ajai Malhotra became the first Indian to be elected as the Chairperson of the United Nations Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council in February 2021.

• He was on the Indian team negotiating issues such as biological diversity, climate change, desertification, education, energy, forestry, health, human rights, etc.-

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