National Events (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

21. Mitali Express runs between which two cities? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Dhaka-Guwahati
(b) Dhaka-Chattgaon
(c) Dhaka-Kolkata
(d) Dhaka-New Jalpaiguri

Correct Answer: (d) Dhaka-New Jalpaiguri

Solution:The Mitali Express train is an international express rail service that runs between Indian city of Siliguri (Station New Jalpaiguri) and the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka every week.

22. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) that was started in 2011 has been granted extention till - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2016
(c) 2021
(b) 2020
(d) 2022

Correct Answer: (d) 2022

Solution:Rajiv Awas Yojana scheme was started in June 2011, which has been extended to 2022. The scheme envisages a 'Slum Free India' with inclusive and equitable cities with basic civic infrastructure and social facilities and proper shelter available to every citizen.

23. What is the name of the legendary Ranthambore Tigress that died recently? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Machhali
(b) Sonal
(c) Sherry
(d) Shatrujeet

Correct Answer: (a) Machhali

Solution:On 18th August 2016, the famous tigress who lived in Ranthambore National Park, known as Machhali, died. The tigress was also known as T-16. She was almost 20 years old. She was also called the queen of Ranthambore National Park. Recently T-1, the first tigress that had been introduced in the Panna Tiger Reserve, passed away. She was 17 years old. She delivered 13 cubes. In January 2024, India's oldest tigress, affectionately known as Rajmata and identifies as ST-2 in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, breathed her last as the age 19.

24. Ro-Ro ferry started by Prime Minister of India connects which two places? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Bhavnagar and Ghoga
(b) Bhavnagar and Dahej
(c) Somnath and Dwarka
(d) Ghoga and Dahej

Correct Answer: (d) Ghoga and Dahej

Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ro-Ro ferry service between Ghogha in Saurashtra and Dahej in South Gujarat. This is the first of its kind project not only in India but also in South East Asia. This is also a unique project as the State government has used the latest technology to make this ferry service possible.

25. Where is Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary located? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020]

(a) Goa
(b) Srinagar
(c) Odisha
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Goa

Solution:Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in Goa. This sanctuary is named after Dr. Salim Moizudin Ali, the eminent Indian ornithologist. It is Goa's only bird sanctuary.

26. In which State, 'Ghar Tak Fiber' Scheme has been launched on 21st September, 2020 through a video conference? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Karnataka
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Bihar

Solution:PM Modi inaugurated the 'Ghar Tak Fiber' Scheme on 21st September, 2020 in the state of Bihar. The Scheme aims to connect all gram panchayats of Bihar with high-speed internet by 31st March, 2021.

27. In which State of India, the first 'Chief Minister Jan Van Yojana' was started ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Bihar
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (b) Jharkhand

Solution:Chief Minister Jan Van Yojana has been implemented in the state of Jharkhand to maintain ecological balance in the State. It was started in November 2015. The yojana has the following objectives.

Maintaining ecological balance by increasing the green field of the state.
To conserve groundwater through the plantation.
Reducing pressure on the notified forest by encouraging forest produce in the private area.
To increase farmers' income by planting trees in their land.
To increase forest cover with public support in the State.

28. Which State Government has rolled out 'Rupashree Scheme' for marriage of poor girls? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Odisha
(c) West Bengal
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) West Bengal

Solution:The West Bengal government has rolled out a new scheme, 'Rupashree' from April 2018 to provide marriage assistance to girls coming from economically weaker families. Under the scheme, it is proposed to extend one-time financial assistance worth Rs. 25,000 to the family of the girl whose annual income is up to Rs. 1.5 lakh.

29. Indian Institutes of Technology (Indian School of Mines) was founded in the year - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 1926
(b) 1925
(c) 1927
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 1926

Solution:The Indian Schools of Mines & Applied Geology (IIT Dhanbad) was formally established on 9th December 1926. It was inaugurated by the then Viceroy of India Lord Irwin. In 1967, the school was granted the 'University Status' by the UGC under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

30. At the time of second wave of COVID-19 Pandemic, which institute had demonstrated the conversion of nitrogen generator into an oxygen generator: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) IISc, Bengaluru
(b) IIT, Bombay
(c) IIT, Madras
(d) IIT, Kanpur

Correct Answer: (b) IIT, Bombay

Solution:Amid the strain on the country's health infrastructure due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. IIT Bombay has demonstrated a technology for conversion of nitrogen generator to oxygen generator.

The project was done in collaboration with Tata Consulting Engineering Limited (TCEL).

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