National Events (Part-XI)

Total Questions: 50

21. How many seats did BSP win in the elections to the U.P. Legislative Council held in January 2010? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) 31
(b) 32
(c) 33
(d) 34

Correct Answer: (d) 34

Solution:The Bahujan Samaj Party swept the Vidhan Parishad by bagging 31 out of the 33 seats, the results of which were declared on 13 January, 2010. The rival political party Samajwadi Party and Congress, got one seat each.

22. The Government of Uttar Pradesh issued a card on December 24, 2012, for convenient access to industrialists and industrial organisations in its offices. The name of that card is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Silver card
(b) Gold Card
(c) Platinum Card
(d) Industrial Card

Correct Answer: (b) Gold Card

Solution:In 2012, the Government of Uttar Pradesh decided to issue a Gold Card for easy access to industrialists and industrial organizations in its offices. It was like an identity card that would have a photo on it. Through it, on priority in the State Secretariat and State Departments, an individual can enter without interruption.

23. 'Uttar Pradesh Swami Vivekanand Etihasik Paryatan Yatra Yojna 2021' was introduced by the U.P. Government for which of the following people for religious travel? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Elderly
(b) Women
(c) Widows
(d) Labourers

Correct Answer: (d) Labourers

Solution:Uttar Pradesh government has started a new scheme for Labours of the state or for the labour class of the state and their children to travel on religious places, under this scheme state government provides Rs. 12000/- financial assistance to each worker for visiting sacred places.

24. Which one of the following States won the 'National Rural Health Mission Award' of the Government of India in April, 2010? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Orissa
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (d) Rajasthan

25. The agreement between India and Russia during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Russia in December 2009 was mainly related to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Civil nuclear co-operation
(b) Climate change
(c) Co-operation in agriculture sector
(d) Co-operation in Science and Technology Sector

Correct Answer: (a) Civil nuclear co-operation

Solution:In November 2010 during the visit of the then prime minister Manmohan Singh to Russia 30 agreements have been signed. The Highlight of the 30 agreements was the consolidation and extension of strategic cooperation in the civil nuclear, hydrocarbons and space sectors.

26. The Rangnath Mishra Commission report which was tabled in the Parliament in December 2009, relates to- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Electoral reforms
(b) Police reforms
(c) Religious and Linguistic minorities
(d) Tax reforms

Correct Answer: (c) Religious and Linguistic minorities

Solution:The Central Government constituted the National Religious and Linguistic Minorities Commission in March 2005 under the Chairmanship of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Ranganath Mishra to resolve practical measures for the welfare of socially and economically weaker sections among religious and linguistic minorities. Its report was submitted to the government in 2007 and on 18th December 2009, the Central Government placed this report on the floor of Parliament.

27. National Academy of Public Administration is situated at- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Dehradun
(b) Haridwar
(c) Mussoorie
(d) Ranikhet

Correct Answer: (c) Mussoorie

Solution:Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Public Administration is located in Mussoorie, while Indian Institute of Public Administration is located in New Delhi.

28. The Chairman of National Knowledge Commission is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Rahul Gandhi
(b) Rahul Bajaj
(c) M.S. Swaminathan
(d) Sam Pitroda

Correct Answer: (d) Sam Pitroda

Solution:The Chairman of National Knowledge Commission formed in June 2005, was Sam Pitroda. This commission has been inactive since July 2014.

29. Where did the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after taking charge of the new government after 2009 elections meet Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari for the first time? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Cairo
(b) London
(c) Shanghai
(d) Yekaterinburg

Correct Answer: (d) Yekaterinburg

Solution:Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 15 june 2009 visit to Russia to attend the Brazil-Russia-India-China (BRIC) and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summits. The Prime Minister also meet world leaders, including Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, during his visit to the Russian city Yekaterinburg.

30. The three halts of 'Sada-e-Sarhad' bus service between Delhi-Lahore are - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Panipat, Sirhind, Atari
(b) Pipili, Sirhind, Kartarpur
(c) Pipili, Kartarpur, Atari
(d) Panipat, Sirhind, Wagah

Correct Answer: (b) Pipili, Sirhind, Kartarpur

Solution:Four legs of 'Sada-e-Sarhad' bus service operated between Delhi-Lahore. Since February 1999, the bus service is between Bagha, Kartarpur, Pipili and Sirhind. According to the question, option (b) is the correct answer.

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