National Events (Part-XII)

Total Questions: 50

11. During his stay in Delhi in November 2010, President Barak Obama went to see - [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Humayun's Mausoleum
Solution:During his stay in Delhi in November 2010, the then president of USA Barak Obama went to see Humayuan's Mausoleum. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

12. Foreign Minister of a country, Anthony Blinken had visited two days to India for strengthening co-operation on July 27 and 28 in 2021. He belongs to which of the following countries? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) United States of America
Solution:US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited in India in July 2021 on a two-day visit aimed at further boosting bilateral ties and deliberate on the rapidly evolving security situation in Afghanistan as well as to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region under the framework of Quad.

13. The brand name of 16 digit Unique Identification Number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Aadhaar
Solution:Aadhaar is a 12 digit Unique Identification Number that will be assigned to each person in the country. For this, the Government of India has established a Unique Identification Authority headed by Nandan Nilekani. Currently, Amit Agrawal is the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India.

14. Who among the following has been appointed as Chairman of Mumbai Stock Exchange in March 2010? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008, U.P.P.C.S. (Main) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) S. Ramadurai
Solution:The Mumbai/Bombay Stock Exchange is the country's premier and oldest stock exchange in Asia. It was founded in 1875. It is the second only to the national stock market in terms of business density. In March 2010, S. Ramadurai was appointed the new Non-executive Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Currently, Pramod Agrawal is the Chairman of BSE.

15. Among the following conutries India's trade balance, surplus is maximum with which country in 2019-20? [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) USA
Solution:Excess trade balance means more exports than imports. According to the Revised Estimates for April-November, 2019-20, India's trade balance surplus was highest with the United States ($10.5 billion), followed by Bangladesh ($4.5 billion) and Nepal ($4.3 billion) respectively.Same situation prevails even at present.

16. Name of first Indian Woman to climb Mount Everest - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Bachendri Pal
Solution:Bachendri Pal is India's first female to climb Mount Everest. Bachendri Pal, the 5th women Everest winner in the World. In recognition of her achievement in the May, 1984, the Central Government honoured her with the Padma Shri. In 1990, she was named in the Guinness Book of World Records.

17. India was represented in the annual meet of the World Economic Forum held in (Davos) Switzerland in January, 2009 by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Kamal Nath
Solution:Commerce Minister, Kamal Nath represented India at the Annual Conference of the World Economic Forum held in January 2009 at Davos (Switzerland). The World Economic Forum is an international organization, founded in January 1971, in which top leaders around the world, global political leaders, selected intellectuals and journalists are present before the world and consider the challenges.

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is traditionally held in Davos. Its 49th annual meeting was held in Davos between 22th-25th January 2019. The 54nd meeting was held in Davos Klosters, Switzerland, from January 15-19, 2024 on the theme 'Rebuilding Trust'.

18. Where was "Global Entrepreneurs Summit' organised in India in the year 2017? [Chhattishgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Hyderabad
Solution:The Global Entrepreneurs Conference in India organised in Hyderabad from 28-30 November, 2017. Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump, also participated in it

19. At which place "World Shipping Forum (WSF) 2017" is organised in India? [Chhattishgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Chennai
Solution:The 'World Shipping Forum 2017', was organized by the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology from 23th-25th November 2017 at Crowne Plaza, Chennai. The topic was Maritime India-Propelling Growth Amidst Disruptive Technologies. Recently World Maritime Forum was organised in Copenhagen 27th and 28th February 2024.

20. The first Global Agro-Industries Forum (GAIF) met in April, 2008 at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) New Delhi
Solution:The first Global Agro-Industries Forum (GAIF) met in April, 2008 at New Delhi. Hence, option (d) is correct.