National Events (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 50

1. How many bank accounts were opened under "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" on its inaugural day? [U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]

(a) 2.00 crore
(b) 1.25 crore
(c) 1.50 crore
(d) 1.00 crore

Correct Answer: (c) 1.50 crore

Solution:For financial inclusion, 1.50 crore accounts were opened on the inauguration day under the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. It was launched nationwide on 28th August, 2014. Between 23rd August and 29th August 2014, 18096130 accounts were opened.

Thus, the world record for opening the most bank accounts in 1 week was recorded in the Guinness Book. Under this scheme, there was a target of opening 7.5 crore accounts by 26th January 2015, but it surpassed the target by opening 11.50 crore accounts by January 7, 2015. As of February, 2023, more than 481,210,109 crore account have been opened.

2. Which city among the following has been selected as the cultural capital of SAARC region for 2015? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

(a) Lumbini (Nepal)
(b) Bamiyan (Afghanistan)
(c) Sarnath (India)
(d) Dhaka (Bangladesh)

Correct Answer: (b) Bamiyan (Afghanistan)

Solution:In the third meeting of the SAARC Cultural Ministers held in New Delhi on 24th-25th September, 2014, Afghanistan's city Bamiyan was declared the cultural capital of SAARC for the year 2015-16 under the Delhi Resolution.

In June, 2016 Mahasthangarh, Bogra (Bangladesh) was declared the cultural capital of SAARC for the year 2016-17.

3. With which of the following countries India has signed a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation in February 2014? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Maldives
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Mauritius

Correct Answer: (c) Saudi Arabia

Solution:India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defense Cooperation in February, 2023 in New Delhi. The MoU was the result of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud's visit to India.

The MoU allowed the exchange of defense-related information, military training and education as well as cooperation in areas varying from hydrography and security to logistics.

4. India and Fiji have signed "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement' on? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 27th January, 2014
(b) 28th January, 2014
(c) 29th January, 2014
(d) 30th January, 2014

Correct Answer: (d) 30th January, 2014

Solution:India and Fiji signed the 'Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement' on 30th, January 2014. The Agreement incorporates provisions for an effective exchange of information and assistance, in collection of taxes between tax authorities of two countries including exchange of banking information.

5. Who is the Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Acharya Deovrata
(b) Suryakant
(c) Girish Sahani
(d) Shekhar Mande

Correct Answer: (b) Suryakant

Solution:On 5th October, 2018 Himachal Pradesh Governor, Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to Suryakant as Chief Justice of the High Court of the State. He is the 23rd Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

The current Chief Justice of Himanchal Pradesh High Court is Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed. He was sworn in as CJ of HP on 21 June, 2022.

6. Who was appointed as the Governor of Kerala after resignation of Sheila Dixit? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Vajubhai Vala
(b) E.S.L. Narsimhan
(c) Padmanabha Acharya
(d) P. Sathasivam

Correct Answer: (d) P. Sathasivam

Solution:On 26th August 2014, after the resignation of Sheila Dixit, former Chief Justice P. Sathasivam was appointed Governor of Kerala.

Sathasivam was the 40th Chief Justice of India from 19 July, 2013 to 26th April 2014. Arif Mohammad Khan is currently serving as the governor of Kerala since September, 2019.

7. Famous personality Lia-Van-Leer who passed away recently, was? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) the pioneer of Italian cinema
(b) the pioneer of Israeli cinema
(c) the pioneer of American cinema
(d) a photographer

Correct Answer: (b) the pioneer of Israeli cinema

Solution:Lia van Leer (August 8, 1924 - March 13, 2015) was a pioneer in the field of art film programming and film archiving in Israel. She was the founder of the Haifa Cinematheque, the Jerusalem Cinematheque, the Israel Film Archive and the Jerusalem Film Festival.

8. Justice J.S. Verma Committee's Report, 2013 deals with- [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Central-State relations
(b) Change in law pertaining to offences against women
(c) The Fundament Rights
(d) Rights of children

Correct Answer: (b) Change in law pertaining to offences against women

Solution:The Justice J.S. Verma Committee Report, 2013 deals with changes in the law relating to crimes against women. The Justice J S Verma Committee was constituted on 23rd December 2012 and submitted its report on 23rd January, 2013.

9. Famous personality Yusuf Ali Kechery who passed away, was a famous? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Telugu Poet
(b) Urdu Poet
(c) Malayalam Poet
(d) Marathi Poet

Correct Answer: (c) Malayalam Poet

Solution:Yusufali Kechery (16 May 1934-21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, India. He wrote during the modern era of Malayalam poetry and won the Odakkuzhal Award, the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award and the Vallathol Award.

10. Dr. Ramesh Chand Mehrotra was the Scholar of which subject? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Biology
(b) Language
(c) Hindi
(d) Chemistry
(e) Philosophy

Correct Answer: (b) Language

Solution:Dr. Ramesh Chand Mehrotra was the Scholar of language. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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