Organisations And Institutions

11. What is the name of the Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization in Shimla? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tagore Centre
(b) Nehru Centre
(c) Abdul Kalam Centre
(d) International Centre

Correct Answer: (a) Tagore Centre

Solution:Tagore Centre is the name of the Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization in Shimla. It was inaugurated by Former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) in Shimla and addressed the first Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Lecture.

12. Which state in India houses The National Institute of Water Sports? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Goa
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (c) Goa

Solution:The National Institute of Water Sports was set up by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in 1990 at Goa as the apex institution for matters of recreational water sporting and aqua-tourism in India. It is the only institution of this kind in the country under the Government, both the Central and the State.

13. National Rifle Association of India was founded in: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) 1948
(b) 1964
(c) 1956
(d) 1951

Correct Answer: (d) 1951

Solution:The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was formed on 17th April 1951 with the aim of development of Shooting Sport in India and to impart training to civilians for self-defence. Shri G.V. Mavlankar was its founder President who was also the first Speaker of Lok Sabha.

14. When was the Editors Guild of India founded? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1982
(b) 1978
(c) 1989
(d) 1956

Correct Answer: (b) 1978

Solution:The Editors Guild was founded in 1978 with the twin objectives of protecting press freedom and raising the standards of editorial leadership of newspapers and magazines.

15. Which institute collaborated for the development of 'Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girls Education' in India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 10.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) UNICEF
(b) WTO
(c) WHO
(d) NATO

Correct Answer: (a) UNICEF

Solution:'Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girls Education', a web-based tool, was released by HRD minister Smriti Irani on March 9, 2015. The tool has been developed in collaboration with UNICEF, which will keep a check on the progress of girls' education throughout the country.

16. Jai Prakash Narayan Museum of Socialism is situated in: [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Lucknow
(b) New Delhi
(c) Amritsar
(d) Vadodara

Correct Answer: (a) Lucknow

Solution:The Jaya Prakash Narayan Interpretation Centre/Museum of Socialism is situated in Lucknow and has been conceived to galvanise broader civic and cultural exchange through its public architecture.

17. Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919, is a noted institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in _______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) West Bengal
(b) Sikkim
(c) Bihar
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) West Bengal

Solution:Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919, is a noted institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in West Bengal.

18. Lalit Kala Akademi, is a Government apex cultural body in which field? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Theatre
(b) Visual Arts
(c) Performing Arts
(d) Music

Correct Answer: (b) Visual Arts

Solution:Lalit Kala Akademi is the Government's apex cultural body in Visual Arts. It is an autonomous organisation established in New Delhi in 1954 by the Government of India.

19. The National Diamond Institute is located in ________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Surat
(b) Gandhinagar
(c) Vadodara
(d) Vapi

Correct Answer: (a) Surat

Solution:

The National Diamond Institute (Indian Diamond Institute) is located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in 1978.

20. The National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders is situated in which of the following cities? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Hyderabad
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Amritsar
(d) Patna

Correct Answer: (a) Hyderabad

Solution:The National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders is situated in Hyderabad. It was established in December 1971.