National Events (Part-VI)

21. Who among the following is presently the Chairperson of National Commission for Women? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Lalitha Kumaramangalam
(b) Girija Vyas
(c) Mamta Sharma
(d) Nazma Heptullah

Correct Answer: (a) Lalitha Kumaramangalam

Solution:In September 2014, Lalita Kumarmangalam, a member of the National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was appointed the Chairman of National Commission for Women.

Lalita operates an NGO called 'Prakriti'. Her term expired in September 2017. Currently, Rekha Sharma is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

22. Who is the Head of the National Commission for Women at present? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Rekha Sharma

Solution:In September 2014, Lalita Kumarmangalam, a member of the National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was appointed the Chairman of National Commission for Women.

Lalita operates an NGO called 'Prakriti'. Her term expired in September 2017. Currently, Rekha Sharma is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

23. Which of the following States launched the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks System (CCTNS) in February 2015? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

(a) Punjab
(b) Gujarat
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:Himachal Pradesh launched the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks System (CCTNS) in February 2015. Hence option (c) is correct.

24. What is the name of the new museum that was inaugurated in the Rashtrapati Bhawan on July 25, 2014? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Glimpses of History
(b) Toshakhana
(c) The Stables
(d) Indradhanush

Correct Answer: (c) The Stables

Solution:The Stables is the name of the new museum that was inaugurated in the Rashtrapati Bhawan on July 25, 2014. Hence option (c) is correct.

25. The Andhra Pradesh 'Re-organization Bill' was approved and signed by the President in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) March, 2014
(b) February, 2014
(c) January, 2014
(d) April, 2014

Correct Answer: (a) March, 2014

Solution:The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2014 was approved by the President on 1 March 2014. On 1" March 2014, the Bill was published and enacted in the Gazette. According to the Andhra Pradesh Reorgnisation Act 2014, Andhra Pradesh was reorganised into 2 States (1) Andhra Pradesh and (2) Telangana.

26. The historic statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled at which country's Parliament Square? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Japan
(b) U.S.A.
(c) Britain
(d) France

Correct Answer: (c) Britain

Solution:The historic statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled at Britain's Parliament Square. Hence option (c) is correct.

27. Which one of the following surface to air missiles was successfully testfired in May, 2014 from Chandipur (Odisha)? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Prithvi
(b) Akash
(c) Trishul
(d) Brahmos

Correct Answer: (b) Akash

Solution:Successful tests of indigenously made Akash missile from the Integrated Test Range' (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha was conducted in January and April 2016. Its recent test was completed in December, 2017 at the Odisha test Range.

In March 2024, DRDO conducted first succesful flight test of indigenously developmed Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology. The flight test named Mission Divyanstra was carried out from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

28. In which field has the United Kingdom expressed desire to partnership with Kerala? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Insurance sector
(b) I.T. Sector
(c) Health Sector
(d) Education Sector

Correct Answer: (c) Health Sector

Solution:United Kingdom expressed desire to partnership with Kerala in health sector. Hence option (c) is correct.

29. Governor of Chhattisgarh Shri Shekhar Dutt is a retired person from which Service? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Indian Administrative Service

Solution:Governor of Chhattisgarh Shri Shekhar Dutt is a retired person from Indian Administrative Service. Hence option (b) is correct.

30. Which cement plant in Chhattisgarh caught fire in April, 2013? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) J.K. Laxmi

Solution:J.K. Laxmi cement plant in Chhattisgarh caught fire in April, 2013. Hence option (c) is correct.