National Events (Part-VI)

31. At which place near Balodabazar, a serious accident took place in the Ambuja Cement Plant on 31 January, 2013? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Rawan

Solution:A serious accident took place in the Ambuja Cement Plant on 31 January, 2013 at Rawan. Hence option (b) is correct.

32. Which one of the following states of India was the worst affected one by Hailstorm in 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Gujarat
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:Uttar Pradesh was the worst state affected by Hailstorm in 2014. Hence option (d) is correct.

33. Which Woman Parliamentarian of Chhattisgarh is appointed as Chairperson of BJP Mahila Morcha? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Saroj Pandey

Solution:Saroj Pandey was appointed as Chairperson of BJP Mahila Morcha in Chhattisgarh. Hence option (b) is correct.

34. The gangster who escaped from Janshatabdi Express near Bhilai and captured at Dhanbad on 20th March, 2013 is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Upendra Singh

Solution:Upendra Singh escaped from Janshatabdi Express near Bhilai and captured at Dhanbad on 20th March, 2013. Hence option (b) is correct.

35. Who won the bid to construct the new Parliament building recently? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) L & T Limited
(b) Reliance Projects Limited
(c) Tata Projects Limited
(d) The National Highways Authority of India
(e) None of the above /More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Tata Projects Limited

Solution:Tata Projects Limited has won the contract for building India's New Parliament building at 861.90 crore which is part of the government's Central Vista redevelopment plan.

36. The first Defense University of India is proposed to be established at- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Gurgaon

Solution:The Indian National Defense University was established in the year 2023 by the Ministry of Defence at Binola village in Grurgram of Haryana.

37. In which of the following cities, India's second 'Forensic University' is proposed to be established ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Lucknow
(b) Varanasi
(c) Agra
(d) Rampur

Correct Answer: (a) Lucknow

Solution:India's second Forensic Science University will be established in Lucknow. It is noteworthy that 'Gujarat Forensic Science University', located in Gandhinagar, is the first and only university in the world dedicated to research in the field of Forensic and Investigative Science.

38. 'Kisan Diwas' is celebrated on - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) 23rd August
(b) 23rd October
(c) 23rd December
(d) 23rd February

Correct Answer: (c) 23rd December

Solution:The birthday of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh is celebrated every year on 23rd December as Kisan Diwas. The theme of 2023 Kisan Diwas is 'Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience.

39. When is National Statistics Day celebrated in India? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) 29th June

Solution:National Statistics Day is celebrated in India on 29th June. The date has been chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of late Professor PC Mahalanobis. "End Hun-ger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture" is the theme of National Statistics Day 2021.

40. Boat-race is related to which festival? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Pongal
(b) Onam
(c) Bihu
(d) Navratri

Correct Answer: (b) Onam

Solution:The boat race competition is held during the Onam festival in Kerala near the temple of Lord Krishna and Arjun at Aranmula.