National Events (Part-XIV)

Total Questions: 10

1. With which country India signed 2+2 Treaty in 2010? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) America
(b) Russian Federation
(c) China
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (d) Japan

Solution:In 2019, India and Japan held the first ever ministreal level 2+2 dialogue. This dialogue involves the Defense and Foreign ministers on both sides and is seen as an endorsement of the special strategic partnership between India and Japan. Indo-Japanese Strategic Cooperation has been rowing since 2 + 2 dialogs at the defense and foreign secretariat levels in 2010.

2. Which country's resolution was supported by India in UN Human Right Council that condemned suppression of Tamil Militants in Sri Lanka? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) China
(b) America
(c) Russian Federation
(d) Britain

Correct Answer: (b) America

Solution:India supported the condemnation of suppression of Tamil militants on the proposal presented by the US on reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka but on 27th March, in 2014 the 47-member Joint Human Rights Council passed a resolution in Sri Lanka in the 25th Regular Session relating to reconciliation, accountability and human rights.

23 votes were supported in favour of the motion, while 12 members opposed and 12 members including India abstained from voting. The proposal was sponsored by the US, while 32 countries were it co-sponsors.

3. With which country India signed a treaty in 2011 for the exploration of Oil resources in South China Sea? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Australia
(b) Vietnam
(c) China
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (b) Vietnam

Solution:In 2011, India agreed with Vietnam, under which it would explore oil resources in the South China Sea, but when China objected to this India made it clear that this agreement is only commercial. It is not its purpose to interfere in the territorial dispute. After the agreement between Vietnam and China in September 2011, a three-year agreement on oil and gas exploration and cooperation was signed between ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and Petro Vietnam.

4. On which date in 2012 Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas celebration at Jaipur was inaugurated? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) 5th January
(b) 7th January
(c) 9th January
(d) 11th January

Correct Answer: (b) 7th January

Solution:Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas celebration at Jaipur was inaugurated on 7th January, 2012. Hence, option (b) is correct.

5. The ambassador of which country was in news recently for giving an affidavit in the Supreme Court of India and not honouring it? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Italy
(b) Portugal
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) United States of America

Correct Answer: (a) Italy

Solution:Ambassador of Italy gave an affidavit in the Supreme Court of India and not honouring it. Hence, option (a) is correct.

6. Which of the following statements is not true? [U.P.U.D.A/L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) The well known 'God Particle' is Higgs Boson
(b) Daman and Diu is smallest Union Territory according to area
(c) Kulandei Francis is the most recent winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in India
(d) India has won the 7 bronze medal in the London Olympic of 2012.

Correct Answer: (b) Daman and Diu is smallest Union Territory according to area

Solution:By region, Daman and Diu is not the smallest Union Territory. The smallest Union Territory is Lakshadweep. The area of Lakshadweep is 32 sq. km (12 sq. miles). The area of Daman and Diu is 120 sq km (39 sq miles). The famous 'God Particle' belongs to Higgs Boson.

The next Ramon Magsaysay Award winner in India is Kulandei Francis and Saina Nehwal of India at the 2012 London Olympics, MC Mary Kom, Gagan Narang and Yogeshwar Dutt received bronze medals. In 2019 Daman & Diu was merged with Dadra & Nagar Haveli, UT to form Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, UT with Daman as its capital.

7. What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day, 2021? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Young People and Skills
(b) Skills Development and Employment
(c) Young People and Entrepreneurship
(d) Reimagining Youth Skills Post Pandemic

Correct Answer: (d) Reimagining Youth Skills Post Pandemic

Solution:World Youth Skills Day 2021 takes place in a challenging context, with the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in the widespread description of the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. The theme for 2023 World Youth Skills Day was "Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a trans formative future ".

8. Which one of the following was the theme of Statistics Day celebrated on 29th June, 2020? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) (Re Exam) 2016]

(a) Statistics in Trade
(b) COVID-19
(c) Statistics in Governance
(d) Sustainable Development Goals

Correct Answer: (d) Sustainable Development Goals

Solution:14th Statistics Day was celebrated on 29th June 2020 by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. Its theme was 'SDG-3' (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) & SDG-5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls). It is celebrated to honour great statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The theme of 2023 Statistics Day was Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for monitoring sustainable development goals.

9. 'World Ozone Day' is celebrated on [U.P.P.S.C. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) 25th December
(b) 21 April
(c) 16th September
(d) 30th January

Correct Answer: (c) 16th September

Solution:'World Ozone day' is celebrated every year on 16th September.

10. 'The Clock is Ticking' is the theme of which of the following days? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2010]

(a) International Yoga Day, 2021
(b) International Women's Day, 2021
(c) World Tuberculosis Day, 2021
(d) World Malaria Day, 2021

Correct Answer: (c) World Tuberculosis Day, 2021

Solution:Each year, on March 24, World Health organization commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The theme of World TB Day 2021 -'The Clock is Ticking' - conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB Made by global leaders. The theme for 2023 World TB Day was "Yes! We can end TB!".