National Events (Part-XII)

Total Questions: 50

1. M. Gopal Krishnan, who was sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment was the former Chairman and Managing Director of which one of the following banks? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Bank of India
(b) Indian Bank
(c) Indian Overseas Bank
(d) Oriental Bank of Commerce

Correct Answer: (b) Indian Bank

Solution:M. Gopalakrishnan was Former chairman-cum-managing director of Indian Bank Mr. Gopalakrishnan demitted office in 1995, Indian Bank reported a loss of ₹1,336 crore that financial year. He was arrested by the CBI on October 25, 1996, on the charge of sanctioning huge amounts to individuals accused and their companies without sufficient security and by flouting the bank rules. The CBI filed 18 cases against him and his subordinates in 1998.

2. Who launched the political party "Praja Rajyam"? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Film Star Chiranjeevi
(b) Film star Rajnikant
(c) From film star to a politician, Shatrughan Sinha
(d) Artist Shekhar Suman

Correct Answer: (a) Film Star Chiranjeevi

Solution:Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi formed Praja-Rajyam Party on 26th August 2008 which merged with the Congress Party on 6th February 2011.

3. According to Forbes India Richest List (November, 2010) who is the richest woman of India? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A., 2010]

(a) Mrinalini Sarabhai
(b) Namrata Bhartiya
(c) Savitri Jindal
(d) Rajshree Pathi

Correct Answer: (c) Savitri Jindal

Solution:O.P. Jindal Group's President, Smt. Savitri Jindal is the richest woman in India according to the annual Forbes India's richest in the year 2010. She also topped the list released in the year 2018. According to the list of the year 2020, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries is the richest Indian. Savitri Jindal is the richest women in India as per Forbes 2022 report.

4. Which of the three performing art forms has been included by UNESCO in the Intangible cultural heritage of humanity? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

1. Mudiyett of Kerala

2. Chhau of East-India

3. Kalbeliya of Rajasthan

4. Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Solution:The 250-year-old Mudiyettu Dance Drama of Kerala, Chhau Dance of Eastern India and Kalbeliya Dance and Music of Rajasthan were included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Durga Puja in Kolkata is the latest (2021) inclusion in UNESCO Intangible Cultured Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

5. In which state capital, a fire broke out at Indian Oil depot causing many death and loss of thousands of crores? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c) Ranchi
(d) Jaipur

Correct Answer: (d) Jaipur

Solution:A massive fire erupted on 29 October 2009 at Indian Oil Coporation's fuel depot in Sitapura industrial area on the outskirts of the Jaipur killing 12 persons and injuring over 200.

6. The C.P.I. (Maoist) came into the limelight on October 8, 2009, in Gadchiroli district, in which 18 members of police team were killed. This Gadchiroli is located at - [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Orissa

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Solution:Gadchiroli district (Maharashtra) was carved out on the 26th of August 1982 by the division of the erstwhile Chandrapur district, Gadchiroli district is located on the North-Eastern side of Maharashtra State & district is situated on the North-Eastern side of Maharashtra State & have State borders of Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Naxalism is highly prevalent in Gadchiroli district and subsequently has been highlighted as part of the Red Corridor, used to describe areas in India that are plagued by Naxalites.

7. Tawang was in the news for the Dalai Lama's visit here. This is located at? [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Sikkim
(b) Bhutan
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:Tawang is one of the 22 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh in eastern India. It is the eighth least populous district of the country, also known for the world-famous Tawang Monastery.

8. New name of Dabhol Power company is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Dhabol Power Group
(b) Dhabol Venture
(c) Ratnagiri Gas and Private Limited
(d) Ratnagiri Dabhol Gas

Correct Answer: (c) Ratnagiri Gas and Private Limited

Solution:N.T.P.C. and GAIL promoted Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt. Ltd was incorporated on 8th July 2005 under the Companies Act, 1956. The company was founded to acquire the Dabhol Power Company and revive its assets.

9. At which of the following places, Tata has established its Nano Car Project after shifting from Singur, West Bengal? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Pimpri in Maharashtra
(b) Anand in Gujarat
(c) Nayla in Rajasthan
(d) Sanand in Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) Sanand in Gujarat

Solution:After relocating from Singur, Tata set up its Nano Car Project in Sanand, Gujarat. Located in Ahmedabad district, Sanand is famous as an automobile hub in Gujarat.

10. The first showroom in India of the retail furniture giant 'Ikea' was opened in which city in 2018? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Bengaluru
(b) Hyderabad
(c) New Delhi
(d) Mumbai
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Hyderabad

Solution:The first showroom in India of the Swedish retail furniture giant 'Ikea' was opened in Hyderabad city. This outlet is the first of 25 stores the world's largest furniture retailer plans to open in India. The second IKEA store was opened in Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) in December 2020.

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