National Events (Part-X)

21. The International Film Festival in November 2015 was organised in: [U.P. Lower. Sub. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Pune
(b) Mumbai
(c) Goa
(d) New Delhi

Correct Answer: (c) Goa

Solution:The 46th International Film Festival was held from 20th to 30th November, 2015 in Panaji, Goa. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Goa and the film industry jointly organised the festival. 53rd International Film Festival of India was held from to 20th to 28th November 2022 in Goa.

22. Which one of the following is not a copyright library? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) National Library, Kolkata
(b) Central Library, Mumbai
(c) Connemara Public Library, Chennai
(d) Nehru National Museum and Library, New Delhi

Correct Answer: (c) Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Solution:Connemara Public Library, Chennai is not a copyright library. Rest all three are copyright library.

23. Which one of the following countries has provided funds for the conservation of Ajanta-Ellora caves? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Germany
(d) U.S.A.

Correct Answer: (b) Japan

Solution:Japan (The Japan Bank for International cooperation -JBIC) has provided funds of 128 crores and 300 crores rupees for the protection of Ajanta-Ellora caves as a two-stage assistance during the 10 year period.

24. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary will be observed in - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) 2016
(b) 2015
(c) 2020
(d) 2018

Correct Answer: (a) 2016

Solution:The 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar will be in the year 2016. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar from 14th April 2015 to 14th April 2016. Two commemorative coins of 10 Rupees and 125 Rupees were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6th December 2015 to mark Dr. Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary year. On 30th September 2015, a commemorative postage stamp was issued on Dr. Ambedkar as part of the 125th birth anniversary year. It has been decided to celebrate 'Constitution Day' on 26th November every year as part of Dr. Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary year.

25. Which birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore is being celebrated? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

(a) 125th
(b) 135th
(c) 150th
(d) 160th

Correct Answer: (c) 150th

Solution:150th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore is being celebrated. Hence, option (c) is correct.

26. On 9th November 2009, Suresh Kalmadi has been appointed as the President of Asian Athletics Association- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Second time
(b) Third time
(c) Fourth time
(d) Fifth time

Correct Answer: (b) Third time

Solution:On 9th November 2009, Suresh Kalmadi has been appointed Third time as the President of Asian Athletics Association. Hence, option (b) is correct.

27. Newly appointed President of C.I.I. (Confederation of Indian Industry) is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Rahul Bajaj
(b) M. Dalmia
(c) Hari Bhartiya
(d) Sunil Mittal

Correct Answer: (c) Hari Bhartiya

Solution:Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice-chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been elected the Chairman of CII for the year 2018-19. Currently, Dr. Naushad Forbes, Co-chairman of Forbes Marshall for the year 2016-17, has been elected as the new Chairman of CII but the Chairman of CII was Hari Bhartia when the question was asked. Sanjiv Bajaj is current CII President for 2022-23.

28. A new railway coach factory is being set up in - [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Bangalore
(b) Kapurthala
(c) Peramboor
(d) Rae Bareli

Correct Answer: (d) Rae Bareli

Solution:The new railway coaches factory is located in Rae-Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh state is a completely eco-friendly factory. It is now known as Modern Coach Factory.

29. 'Statue of Peace' is situated in which of State of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Rajasthan

Solution:'Statue of Peace' (Statue of Peace) is the statue of Jain Acharya Shri Vijay Vallabh Surishwar Ji Maharaj. It was un-veiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16, 2021, on the 151st birth anniversary of Jain Acharya. This statue made of Ashtadhatu is 151 inches high. This statue has been installed in the Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra located at Jetpura in Pali, Rajasthan.

30. Foreign Minister of India is - [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Jaipal Reddy
(b) M.S. Krishna
(c) V. Moily
(d) P. Chidambaram

Correct Answer: (b) M.S. Krishna

Solution:When the question was asked M.S. Krishna was the External Affairs Minister of India. Sushma Swaraj was given the charge of the Ministry of External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs in the 1st term of Modi Government and in 2nd term of Modi Government. S. Jaishankar is the current External Affair Minister.