National Events (Part-VI)

11. On June 30, 2014, ISRO launched PSLV-23 along with satellites from other countries as well. Which among the following country's satellites was not included in this launch? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Germany
(b) Austria
(c) Canada
(d) Singapore

Correct Answer: (b) Austria

Solution:On June 30, 2014, ISRO launched PSLV-23 along with satellites from other countries as well. But India did'nt launch the satellites from Austria.

12. In which of the following cities was the first summit of 'International Solar Alliance' held? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) New Delhi
(b) New York
(c) Paris
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (a) New Delhi

Solution:The International Solar Alliance is an organization of solar energy-based countries, launched by India and France on 30th November 2015 in Paris. The first summit of this alliance was concluded in New Delhi on 11th March 2018.

13. In August, 2014 Prime Minister dedicated 'Chutak Hydro Power Station' to the country. In which of the following States it is located? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Gujarat
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer: (d) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:In August, 2014 Prime Minister dedicated 'Chutak Hydro Power Station' which was set-up in Jammu & Kashmir. Hence option (d) is correct.

14. Which of the following States declared 'Domestic Sparrow' as a State bird? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Haryana
(b) Punjab
(c) Delhi
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (c) Delhi

Solution:Delhi declared 'Domestic Sparrow' as a State bird. Hence option (c) is correct.

15. Who has been appointed as the 'Maharashtra's horticulture ambassador'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Akshay Kumar
(b) Ranveer Kapoor
(c) Ranveer Singh
(d) Amitabh Bachchan

Correct Answer: (d) Amitabh Bachchan

Solution:Amitabh Bachchan is appointed as the 'Maharashtra's horticulture ambassador'. Hence option (d) is correct.

16. Who is India's Women Parliamentarian to win election for the eighth consecutive times from the same Lok Sabha Constituency? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Sushma Swaraj
(b) Sumitra Mahajan
(c) Menka Gandhi
(d) Savitri Jindal

Correct Answer: (b) Sumitra Mahajan

Solution:Sumitra Mahajan is the female MP who has won eight consecutive elections from Indore Lok Sabha constituency of Madhya Pradesh. She was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2021.

17. The famous Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra of Uttarakhand took place during which period in 2014? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) 4th August to 6th September
(b) 16th August to 16th September
(c) 18th August to 6th September
(d) 21 August to 10th September

Correct Answer: (c) 18th August to 6th September

Solution:The famous Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra of Uttarakhand took place on 18th August to 6th September 2014. Hence option (c) is correct.

18. The sudden burst of which of the following lakes was one of the major factors of flash flood in Mandakini river in June, 2013? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Chorabari lake
(b) Hemkund lake
(c) Kedar tal
(d) Vasuki tal

Correct Answer: (a) Chorabari lake

Solution:In the Chorabari lake, the sudden burst was one of the major factors of flash flood in Mandakini river in June, 2013. Hence option (a) is correct.

19. Where was the epic-centre of the Earthquake which hit Nepal on 25th April, 2015? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Lamjung
(b) Pokhara
(c) Kathmandu
(d) Rohtasgarh

Correct Answer: (a) Lamjung

Solution:Lamjung was the epic-centre of the Earthquake which hit Nepal on 25th April, 2015. Hence option (a) is correct.

20. Consider the following Chairperson of the National Women Commission: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

1. Jayanti Patnaik

2. Mamta Sharma

3. Dr. Girija Vyas

4. Dr. Poornima Advani

Select the correct chronological order of their ap-pointment from the codes given below:

Codes:

(a) 2, 1, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 1 and 4
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 2
(d) 1, 4, 3, and 2

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 4, 3, and 2

Solution:The correct chronological order of the appointment of chairperson of National Women Commission:

1. Jayanti Patnaik - 03.02.1992

2. Mamta Sharma - 02.08.2011

3. Dr. Girija Vyas - 16.02.2005 & 09.04.2008

4. Dr. Poornima Advani - 25.01.2022

As of 24 February 2024, Rekha Sharma is the Chairperson of the National Women Commission.