National Events (Part-VIII)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which state government has banned the sale of thermocol plates recently? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Bihar

Correct Answer: (b) Jharkhand

Solution:The Jharkhand State Government banned the sale of thermocol plates in June 2015. Its purpose is to promote the use of leaf plates in the State.

12. Which one of the following States presented the sixth consecutive zero deficit budget on February 13, 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Bihar
(b) Odisha
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:On June 13, 2014, the Zero Loss Budget was presented for the sixth consecutive time by the ruling National Conference and Congress coalition government in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Finance Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Abdul Rahim Rather presented this budget.

13. With which one of the following countries India signed two agreements on Green Energy Corridors in February, 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Canada
(b) Germany
(c) Australia
(d) China

Correct Answer: (b) Germany

Solution:During the visit of German President Joachim Gauck to -India, two co-operation agreements worth approximately 900 million Euros in renewable energy-related development were signed on 5th February 2014 by German Development Minister, Gerd Muller and the then Finance Minister of India, P. Chidambaram.

These agreements also include giving 250 Euros to encourage the supply of energy from renewable sources in India's energy. It is worth mentioning that in the second cabinet-level inter-governmental consultation held in Berlin between India and Germany in April 2013, the German side promised one billion euros for the flagship project known as 'Green Energy Corridors.

14. India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2021, with which of the following countries on cooperation in the field of Disaster Management, Resilience and Mitigation? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Bhutan
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal

Correct Answer: (c) Bangladesh

Solution:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 27th March 2021 between the Government of India and the Government of Bangladesh on cooperation in the field of Disaster Management, Resilience and Mitigation during the visit of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to Bangladesh.

15. The Seventh Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction to be held in 2016 will be hosted by - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Pakistan
(b) Thailand
(c) Myanmar
(d) India

Correct Answer: (d) India

Solution:In 2016, the seventh Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) was held in India from 3rd-5th November 2016 in New Delhi.

16. What was the theme of the 19th 'National Youth Festival' held in January, 2015? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

(a) Young India - Skilled India
(b) Youth for Clean, Green and Progressive India
(c) Progressive India - Young India
(d) One India- Strong India

Correct Answer: (b) Youth for Clean, Green and Progressive India

Solution:The 19th National Youth Festival was held in Guwahati from 8th to 12th January 2015. The main theme of this festival was -"Youth for Clean Green and Progressive India". The 22nd National Youth Festival was held from 12th to 16th January, 2018 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida. 25th National Youth Festival was held between 12th & 13th January, 2022 in a virtual mode due to COVID-19 pandemic. Its theme was Saksham Yuva - Saksham Rastra.

17. 'Sankalp Parva' celebrated by Government of India during June-July 2020 is related to: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

(a) Tree plantation
(b) COVID lockdown
(c) Dedication towards army
(d) Online education

Correct Answer: (a) Tree plantation

Solution:Ministry of a Culture, Government of India, has celebrated 'Sankalp Parv' to plant trees from 28th June to 12th July, 2020. Ministry of Culture has recommended planting five trees which represent the herbal heritage of country & also mentioned by PM in his speech. These trees are: Bargad, Awla, Peepal, Ashok & Bel.

18. 11th Asian Pacific Postal Union Conference was held in September, 2013 in - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Bangkok
(b) Kuala Lumpur
(c) Manila
(d) New Delhi

Correct Answer: (d) New Delhi

Solution:The 11th Asia Pacific Postal Union Conference was held in New Delhi in September 2013. The then President, Pranab Mukherjee, inaugurated the conference.

19. From which of the following dates the telegram service was closed in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 12th July, 2013
(b) 13th July, 2013
(c) 14th July, 2013
(d) 15th July, 2013

Correct Answer: (c) 14th July, 2013

Solution:Telegram Service in India was discontinued from 14th July 2013.

20. In the 15th Annual Summit between Russia and India on 11th December, 2014 how many agreements were signed? [U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]

(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 25

Correct Answer: (c) 20

Solution:The 15th annual summit between India and Russia concluded on 11th December 2014 in New Delhi. A total of 20 agreements were signed in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 19th India-Russia Annual Summit was held in New Delhi from 4th to 5th October 2018. Eight (8) agreements were signed during this summit. 21" India-Russia annual summit was held in New Delhi from on 6th December, 2021.

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