National Events (Part-VII)

Total Questions: 50

11. 'NAINA' is a new city to be set up around which of the following airports? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
(b) Rajeev Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
(c) Navi Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Navi Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai

Solution:Soon a new city called 'Naina' (NAINA): Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area) will be developed on an area of 600 sq. km near Navi Mumbai International Airport under construction by the Government of Maharashtra.

12. The first 6-d theatre of India opened at which of the following international Airport? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Raja Bhoj Airport, New Delhi
(b) Rajeev Gandhi Airport, Hyderabad
(c) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
(d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, Mumbai

Correct Answer: (c) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Solution:In August 2014, India's first Sixth (6D) theatre opened at Indira Gandhi International Airport terminal-1D. It is based on Paramount technology which is developing rapidly in the field of cinema in India.

13. In which State in 2013, Gorkha was given the recognition of other backward castes (OBC) - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

Solution:In 2013, Uttarakhand recognized Gorkha as backward caste.

14. Who amongst the following took over as the Chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on 'GST' in March, 2015? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

(a) M. Ravi
(b) K. Chandrashekhar
(c) K. M. Mani
(d) Ram Gopal Yadav

Correct Answer: (c) K. M. Mani

Solution:K. M. Mani took over as the Chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on 'GST' in March, 2015. Hence, option (c) is correct.

15. Who amongst the following was appointed as Protem Speaker for 16th Lok Sabha? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Murali Manohar Joshi
(b) Kamal Nath
(c) Lal Krishna Advani
(d) Mallikarjun Kharge

Correct Answer: (b) Kamal Nath

Solution:Former Union Minister and Congress leader Shri Kamal Nath was appointed as the Protem Speaker for 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014.

Virendra Kumar seven time MP from Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, has been chosen as the protem speaker for the 17th Lok Sabha. Om Birla is current Hon'ble speaker of 17th lok sabha.

16. NITI Aayog has launched the 'Atal New India Challenge' that will provide grants of up to how much amount to innovative products and solutions? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Rs. 2 crore
(b) Rs. 1 crore
(c) Rs. 1.5 crore
(d) Rs. 2.5 crore
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Rs. 1 crore

Solution:The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the NITI Aayog has launched the Atal New India Challenge, which aims to support innovators to create products/solutions based on advanced technologies in areas of national importance and social relevance through a grant-based mechanism.

Under this challenge, grants of up to Rs. 1 crore and mentorship will be given to the winning ideas, AIM will invite prospective innovators MSME and start-ups to design market-ready products.

17. Which one of the following was not the feature of Interim Rail Budget, 2014-15? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) No change in passenger fare and freight charges.
(b) 72 new trains to be introduced including premium trains, express trains and passenger trains.
(c) Capital of Arunachal Pradesh would soon be on the rail map.
(d) The governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh agreed to share cost of several rail projects in their respective areas.

Correct Answer: (d) The governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh agreed to share cost of several rail projects in their respective areas.

Solution:Features of Interim Rail Budget, 2014-15 include - No change in passenger fare and freight charges. 72 new trains to be introduced including premium trains, express trains and passenger trains. Capital of Arunachal Pradesh would soon be on the rail map. option (d) is not the feature of Interim Rail budget.

18. The largest Warship formally included in Indian-Navy in June, 2014 is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) I.N.S. Vikramaditya
(b) I.N.S. Prithviraj
(c) I.N.S. Rajendra
(d) I.N.S. Ashok

Correct Answer: (a) I.N.S. Vikramaditya

Solution:I.N.S. Vikramaditya is the largest Warship formally included in Indian-Navy in June, 2014. Hence, option (a) is correct.

19. Which one of the following statements is not correct about 7th Central Pay Commission? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Dr. Manmohan Singh approved composition of the 7th Pay Commission on 4th February.
(b) Ashok Kumar Mathur has been appointed as Chairman of the Commission.
(c) The Commission has been mandated to submit its report in three years.
(d) The recommendations of the Commission would come into force from 1st January, 2016.

Correct Answer: (c) The Commission has been mandated to submit its report in three years.

Solution:The seventh Central Pay Commission headed by Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur was to submit its report within 18 months after its establishment and not in 3 years. So, option (c) is false. On 19th November 2015, the commission submitted its recommendations to the then Finance Minister, late Arun Jaitley. The commission has recommended an increase in salary and allowances by 23.55% overall.

20. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Seventh Central Pay Commission set up by the Government of India in February, 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Justice Mridula Singh
(b) Justice B.K. Singh
(c) Justice Swatanter Kumar
(d) Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur

Correct Answer: (d) Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur

Solution:The seventh Central Pay Commission headed by Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur was to submit its report within 18 months after its establishment and not in 3 years. So, option (c) is false.

On 19th November 2015, the commission submitted its recommendations to the then Finance Minister, late Arun Jaitley. The commission has recommended an increase in salary and allowances by 23.55% overall.

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